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Alplaus UMC
ALPLAUS — Alplaus United Methodist Church, 1 Brookside Place, offers Sunday services at 9 a.m. All are welcome. The lower level is accessible by a short stairway or a small elevator. Visit www.alplausunitedmethodistchurch.org for information.
Amsterdam Methodist Church
AMSTERDAM — Amsterdam Methodist Church, 347 Golf Course Road, offers Sunday worship services at 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome. For information, visit https://www.amsterdammethodistchurch.org/ or call 518-843-2611.
Cranesville Reformed
AMSTERDAM — Cranesville Reformed Church, 105 Cranes Hollow Road, offers worship services at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays. For information, call 518-842-4102.
Covenant Presbyterian Church
AMSTERDAM — Covenant Presbyterian Church, 9 Trinity Place, offers:
For information, visit covenantamsterdam.org or call 518-842-5301.
First Baptist Church
AMSTERDAM — First Baptist Church of Amsterdam, 479 Guy Park Ave., offers:
For information, visit http://fbcamsterdam.com or call 518-843-3517.
St. Ann’s Episcopal
AMSTERDAM — St. Ann’s Episcopal Church, 37 Division St., with Deacon Alan Hart and Deacon Mary Carol offers:
For information, visit www.saintannsamsterdam.org or call 518-842-2363.
St. Luke’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
AMSTERDAM — St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 24 Pine St., offers:
To rent Pedersen Fellowship Hall for any occasion, call the Church Office for details. All are welcome. For information, call 518-843-2401.
St. Mary’s
AMSTERDAM — St. Mary’s Church, 156 E. Main St., with Father Nathaniel Resila (Parochial Vicar) offers:
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
AMSTERDAM — Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 42 Guy Park Ave., offers:
The community is invited to participate in all activities. For information, email Pastor Behrens at tlcpastoramsterdam@gmail.com or call 518-842-6691.
United Presbyterian Church
AMSTERDAM — United Presbyterian Church, 25 Church St., offers Sundays services at 10 a.m. followed by coffee and fellowship on the second and fourth Sundays. Everyone welcome to attend or participate via Facebook or YouTube. For information, email secretary@upcamsterdam.org or call 518-842-5455.
West Glenville Reformed
AMSTERDAM — The West Glenville Reformed Church, 2172 West Glenville Road, offers:
Everyone welcome. For information, call 518-399-9426.
Burnt Hills Baptist Church
BURNT HILLS — Burnt Hills Baptist Church, 193 Kingsley Road, offers Sunday Bible study at 9 a.m. and worship services at 10 a.m. with Rev. Mark Dorr, Pastor. All are welcome to attend. For information, email burnthillsbc@gmail.com, visit www.burnthillsbaptistchurch.org or call 518-399-5740.
Calvary Episcopal
BURNT HILLS — Calvary Episcopal, 85 Lake Hill Road, offers Sunday services at 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. and Wednesday services at noon. For information, call 518-399-7230.
North Bush UMC
CAROGA LAKE — North Bush United Methodist Church, 1009 N. Bush Road, offers Sunday services with Pastor Ron Talbott at 9 a.m., coffee hour follows. All are welcome. Handicap accessible. For information, call 518-835-6884.
Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church
CHARLTON — Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church, 768 Charlton Road, offers Sunday worship at 10 a.m. with Pastor, Mr. Brian Parsons, CRE. For information, email office@charltonfreehold.org
Grace Chapel
CLIFTON PARK — Grace Chapel, 996 Main St., offers Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. For information, visit https://www.gracecp.org/ or call 518-877-3314.
St. Thomas Anglican Church (ACNA)
CLIFTON PARK — St. Thomas Anglican Church (ACNA), 242 Grooms Road, offers:
Everyone is welcome. Childcare is available. Parking on site. For information visit http://www.thomasanglican.org call 518-348-0842 or follow us on Facebook for Livestreams of our Sunday services.
Edinburg UMC
EDINBURG — Edinburg United Methodist Church, 3 N. Shore Road, offers Sunday worship services at 9 a.m. with Pastor Stephanie Schrom followed by fellowship and refreshments. All are welcome. For information, follow us on Facebook.
Glen Reformed Church
FULTONVILLE — Glen Reformed Church, 1526 NY-161, in the Hamlet of Glen, with Pastor Thomas J. Flander, Jr. offers Sunday worship and Sunday School at 9 a.m. All are welcome. For information, visit our Facebook page or call 518-853-3088.
Galway United Methodist Church
GALWAY — Galway United Methodist Church, 2056 East St., offers Sunday worship services at 9:30 a.m. with Pastor Richard Capron. Sunday School starts shortly thereafter, following the children’s sermon. Fellowship/coffee follows each service. Communion is the first Sunday of each month. Food pantry contributions are collected weekly. All are welcome. Our services are available virtually on Zoom and the sermons are on YouTube accessible at galwayumc.com For information, visit our Facebook and Instagram pages or call 518-882-6520.
Trinity Presbyterian Church
GLENVILLE — Trinity Presbyterian Church, 185 Swaggertown Road, offers Sunday worship at 10 a.m. For information, visit www.scotiatrinity.org or call 518-399-8782.
Hamilton Union Presbyterian
GUILDERLAND — Hamilton Union Presbyterian Church, 2291 Western Ave., offers Sunday worship services at 10 a.m. in-person and Zoom. All are welcome. For Zoom information, visit our Facebook page, HamiltonUnionPresbyterianChurch.org or call 518-456-5410.
Christ Our Light RC
LOUDONVILLE — Christ Our Light RC Church, 1 Maria Dr., will hold a Charismatic Mass with prayer and praise at 7 p.m. and Mass and healing service at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 14. All are welcome. Visit www.albanyccr.org for information.
Niskayuna Reformed
NISKAYUNA — Niskayuna Reformed Church, 3041 Troy Schenectady Road, offers worship services at 9:30 a.m. on Sundays with Revs. Mike and Sherri Meyer-Veen. For information, call 518-785-5575.
Amity Reformed
REXFORD — Amity Reformed Church, 335 Riverview Road, with Pastor Tim Flynn, offers worship service on Sundays at 10 a.m. and Bible study on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. All are welcome. For information, call 518-371-2838.
Christ Church of the Hills
ROTTERDAM — Christ Church of the Hills, Presbyterian USA, 4809 Mariaville Road (Rt. 159), offers Sunday services at 10 a.m. with Pastor Darren Gundrum. All are welcome. For information, call 518-346-1900, email cch3461900@gmail.com or visit Facebook at Christ Church of the Hills.
Cobblestone Church
ROTTERDAM — Cobblestone Church, 118 Putnam Road, offers Sunday worship services at 10 a.m. Dec. 28 will be the final service before closing. For information, visit https://thecobblestonechurch.org/ or call 518-346-8439.
Messiah Lutheran Church
ROTTERDAM — Messiah Faith Center Sanctuary, 2850 Guilderland Ave., offers Mass at 10 a.m. on Sundays also streaming live on Facebook and YouTube. Mass will begin with 15 minutes of music and meditation. For information, visit https://www.messiahschenectady.org/ or call 518-364-3216.
Rotterdam UMC
ROTTERDAM — Rotterdam United Methodist Church, 1915 Helderberg Ave., offers Sunday services at 10 a.m. in-person and on Facebook. Everyone is welcome. For information, call the church office at 518-355-3401.
Bellevue Reformed Church
SCHENECTADY — Bellevue Reformed Church, 2000 Broadway, offers:
Sundays: Worship service, 10 a.m. (also on YouTube)
All are welcome. For information, visit https://www.bellevuereformed.org/ or call 518-393-1341.
Church of Saint Adalbert
SCHENECTADY — The Church of Saint Adalbert, 550 Lansing St., offers Sunday Worship Mass at 11 a.m. Church is handicap accessible with plenty of parking. For information, call 518-346-4204.
Eastern Parkway UMC
SCHENECTADY — Eastern Parkway United Methodist Church, 943 Palmer Ave., offers Sunday service with Pastor Katelyn Bradwell at 10 a.m. Services will be live-streamed for those unable to attend in person. All are welcome. Visit https://easternparkwayumc.com for information.
Emmanuel Friedens Church
SCHENECTADY — Emmanuel Friedens Church (American Baptist & United Church of Christ), 218 Nott Terrace, offers Sunday services at 10 a.m., also live streamed. Hearing assists are available and handicap accessible. All are welcome. Free community brunch on the last Saturday of the month. For information, visit https:/www.emmanuelfriedens.org or call 518-374-4114.
First Reformed of Schenectady
SCHENECTADY — First Reformed Church of Schenectady, 8 N. Church St., offers Sunday services at 10 a.m. and Jazz Vespers performance at 5 p.m. Everyone welcome. For information, call 518-377-2201 or visit https://www.frcschenectady.church/
First UMC
SCHENECTADY — First United Methodist Church, 603 State St. offers:
Everyone welcome. For details, visit http://www.fumcschenectady.org or http://www.facebook.com/fumcschenectady or call 518-374-4403.
Maranatha Ministries
SCHENECTADY — Maranatha Ministries, 522 Bradt St., offers Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. and Sunday school classes at 10:30 a.m. Bishop Richard Frank presides. For information, call 518-388-8411.
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
SCHENECTADY — Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 1255 Pleasant St., offers Sunday worship services at 9:30 a.m. For information, call 518-393-4109.
St. George’s Episcopal
SCHENECTADY — St. George’s Episcopal Church, 30 North Ferry St., offers:
Fridays: Low Mass, noon
Everyone welcome. Parking lot at 212 Green Street. Handicapped accessible. For information, visit www.stgeorgesschenectady.org or call 518-374-3163.
St. John of God Parish
SCHENECTADY — St. John of God Parish — CACINA at Eastern Parkway United Methodist Church, 943 Palmer Ave., offers Sunday Mass at noon. Offerings of non-perishable food received every Sunday are donated to Sycamore Collaborative. Visit www.saintjohnofgodparish.info for information.
St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church
SCHENECTADY — Historic St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, 600 State St., offers:
Saturdays: Mass, 5:30 p.m.
Sundays: Mass, 9:30 a.m.
Dec. 31 and Jan. 1: Church and Parish offices closed
The public is invited. St. Joseph’s Church is handicapped accessible. Parking available in back. For information, call 518-374-4466 x13.
St. Luke’s Roman Catholic Church
SCHENECTADY — St. Luke’s Roman Catholic Church, 1235 State St., offers:
Handicap accessible. All are welcome. For information, visit stlukesschenectady.org or call 518-346-3405.
St. Paul the Apostle
SCHENECTADY — St. Paul the Apostle Church, 2777 Albany St., offers services on Saturdays at 4 p m. and Sundays at 8 a.m. Reconciliation from 3-3:30 p.m. on Saturdays or by appointment. For information, call 518-377-8886.
St. Paul’s Episcopal
SCHENECTADY — St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1911 Fairview Ave., offers:
Dec. 27: St. John Apostle and Evangelist, 10 a.m.
Dec. 28: First Sunday after Christmas, Holy Innocents Mass, 8 and 10 a.m.
Dec. 29: Bible Study, 2:30-4 p.m., bring your own Bible
Dec. 30: Mass – Octave of Christmas, 8:30 a.m.
Dec. 31: Mass – Octave of Christmas, 8:30 a.m.
Jan. 1: Mass – The Most Holy Name of our Lord Jesus, 10 a.m.
Jan. 4: Second Sunday after Christmas Mass, 8 and 10 a.m.
All are welcome. For information, call 518-393-5118.
St. Stephen’s Episcopal
SCHENECTADY — St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 1935 The Plaza (corner of Garner) offers:
The Church supports various community ministries, such as Street Soldiers and Sycamore Collaborative (formerly SICM), and welcomes volunteer participation, and contributes to global outreach through Episcopal Relief and Development. For information, email office@st-stephens.church or call/text the Church Office, 1229 Baker Ave., at 518-346-6241. All are welcome.
Schenectady Friends
SCHENECTADY — Schenectady Friends Meeting (Quakers), 427 Franklin St., offers worship Sundays at 9 a.m., use the side porch entrance. Spiritual seekers welcome. For information, call 518-374-2166.
Zion Evangelical Lutheran
SCHENECTADY — Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 153 Nott Terrace, offers:
Wednesdays: Worship services, 10 a.m.
All are welcome to join us for worship and fellowship. For information, visit https://www.zion.lc or call 518-374-1811.
First Reformed of Scotia
SCOTIA — First Reformed Church of Scotia, 224 N. Ballston Ave., offers Sunday services at 8 and 10 a.m. by the Rev. Christopher McCloskey. Visit https://firstreformedscotia.org/ for information.
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church
SCOTIA — Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 103 S. Reynolds St., offers a traditional Sunday service at 10 a.m. led by Pastor Diana Foote. The services are also live-streamed beginning at 9:50 a.m. each Sunday. All are welcome to join us for worship, communion and fellowship after the services. A free lunch will be offered from noon to 1 p.m. on the third Sunday of every month. Walk in after the Sunday service and “grab” them. All are welcome to participate and have coffee if there is some left after the 11:30 a.m. coffee hour. Visit www.ourredeemer.cc or email orlc@nycap.rr.com for information.
Scotia UMC
SCOTIA — Scotia United Methodist Church, 201 N. TenBroeck St., offers Sunday services at 11 a.m. by Pastor Doug Mackey. All are welcome. For information, visit www.scotiaumc.org or call 518-372-9575.
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
SCOTIA — St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 50 Sacandaga Road, offers:
All are welcome. For information, email standrewscotia@yahoo.com, visit https://www.facebook.com/scotiachurch or call 518-374-8391.
Trinity Presbyterian Church
SCOTIA — Trinity Presbyterian Church, 185 Swaggertown Road, offers:
Sundays: Services led by co-pastors Timothy Coombs and Kathy Gorman-Coombs, 10 a.m.
Sunday School meets after a special message for the children
For information, visit www.scotiatrinity.org or call 518-399-8782.
New Scotland Presbyterian Church
SLINGERLANDS — New Scotland Presbyterian Church, 2010 New Scotland Road, a Certified PC(USA) Earth Care Congregation, offers:
Everyone welcome. For information, call 518-439-6454.
Grace Church
WATERFORD — Grace Church, 34 Third St., offers:
Sundays: Holy Eucharist, 7:30 and 9:30 a.m. with The Rev. Kathy Alonge-Coons, Deacon Denise Moore assists; a coffee hour follows each service
Sundays: Adult Christian education program, 8:30 a.m.
For information, visit gracechurchwaterford.com or call 518-237-7370.
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