A church family that meets you where you are with love and joy, challenges you to live God's word and desires to walk with you in all the seasons of your life.
Welcome
Do you have a topic for discussion? Are you looking for a place to ask your questions? Let us know and we will journey with you! Are you wondering about the chaos and divisions in our world? We don't ever claim to have the answers but we are eager to explore for solutions that will grow our community.
Book Study: Psalms: Every Wednesday: 11- 12 Books available!
Call Lynne: 207-319-5307- for Information.
Season 5 of the Chosen will be out on March 28 in theatres and then into streaming. We can make arrangements to watch the 3 sections over 4 weeks which will provide a witness to what Christ suffered for us. This is a good chance to live into the story of our faith and grasp some of the teachings that have been part of our faith. Call me for more information.
Call out to past members and friends of the church- Were you married here? did your children grow up here? did you have your children baptized here? or have a celebration of life for a parent or child or friend? We are asking for help and your investment. Our lovely old building that holds so many memories for so many is in need of repairs and updating to continue to be of service as it has been since 1806. We need interior wall and ceiling repairs in the sanctuary, new flooring of some sort, new electrical and worship set up as well as our nave and outside the eaves and around the windows need attention as well as the roof. We could sure use your help. Use the donate Button above or click the link below and share from your plenty and help us to improve our sanctuary and rehab our building. We sure would appreciate it. https://givebutter.com/7y1g6A
Easter morning The Presbyterian United Church for a brief moment mourned the passing of one Jesus of Nazareth- but our quiet resolve was fractured open by a story told by Peter of the 3rd day after his death. https://youtu.be/70qk6tLHht4- - as Peter tells us- they sat in fear of arrest- to frightened to go anywhere- every noise reminding them they could be next. But that morning Mary and the women left before sunrise to go to prepare his body- to finish the work of Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea- the men stayed behind- it had been a short while - the sun was just rising when a knock came to the door- and the men held back in fear- then they heard Mary call out - Peter- open the door- and Peter came down the stairs followed by John and the rest- Mary came into the room- tears streaming down her face, her hands clasp tightly together- and said- They have taken his body-the stone was rolled away- Peter and John ran from the house- with Mary walking behind- to the tomb to see for themselves- Peter got there first and look inside- but John on arriving went in and saw the wrapping of white linen with the blood dried upon it- stretched along the stone-bed- the cloth from his head streaked with blood as well was rolled up and set apart. John understood- but Peter did not. They ran back to the room- saying nothing to one another- Mary stayed at the tomb- the women she had come with had scattered- Mary did not see them- she wept there - resting her head against the cold stone- through her tears - she saw 2 men dressed in white- they asked why do you wept- before she could answer another man came into her view- thinking he might know something- she asked him- do you know where they moved his body? And the man responded with compassion- Saying Mary! After Mary ran back to the room - and as she entered she called out- to the rest- “I have seen the Lord” and before more could be said- a light slowed into the room and in its midst stood Jesus-He’s Alive- the music rang out over us… and here’s all are…
Yoga with
Sharon Gavitt
Wednesday 10 am- 11 am
Presbyterian United Dining arm
Gentle Standing, chair, floor.
To fit individual needs!
$10 walk in
3 Classes spring left session:
4/30, 5/6 - My make up day is May 7. The next session dates will be May 14, 21, 28; and June 11, 18 with a skip June 4. then new session dates
will be posted
Yoga with Kelsey Richards Spring Session dates will be posted Soon.
Monday Evenings 6:30- 7:30 pm. April 28, 5/5, 5/19, 6/2. 6/16, 6/30, 7/14, 7/28, 8/11, 8/25- Pay instructor. Presbyterian United Dining Room.
Mental Health First Aid for Adults- is postponed
New Date: June 5, 2025 at Presbyterian United Dining Room
8:30- 4pm Free: Morning snacks and lunch will be provided. Please watch for new sign up information.
CCI is a grass roots group from the northern Rensselaer County with a broad focus on preparing for the future of the Schaghticoke area. We are currently in the survey phase and meeting to discuss the data we are getting and then move to the next steps. A survey for the community can be found at the link below. Surveys are distributed through Parents Space and to high school students 7- 12th grade through their social studies class. We want every voice to be heard. Besides the survey work CCI is interested in seeking land, support, and acknowledgment.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScryNX66jRhFOM3IzynmPPoVLtHDLUneyChupfLvIouhQArug/viewformWrite your text here...
Events and Activities At Presbyterian United
******Coming this Summer: Magnify: Vacation Bible School- We will learn about the World under a magnifying Glass and what it means to Magnify Monday- Friday - 9- 12 noon- with snack breaks. Watch for Dates Here!******
The Presbyterian United Church is warm and welcoming to all without doubt or hesitation. We are seekers of Christ way, truth and light. We serve God by serving the community where we have been placed. We invite everyone to come, taste and see that the Lord is good and waits for us all to open our lives to the redeeming love. We have a seat for you in any pew and or at any table in this building and at any gathering. We celebrate communion on the first Sunday of every month and at special times throughout the year. We are happy to baptize children, youth and adults interested in becoming marked as Christ's own in the kingdom. Our dining room and kitchen are recently rebuilt and are available for rental for your family or group functions. Pastor: Rev. Lynne Hardy.
Community Life Support Inc, a non- profit entity since 2019 (at https://clsschaghticoke.com) has residence in our building. Community Life Support (CLS) manages the Schaghticoke Food Pantry and the many projects that address food insecurity in our area of Rensselaer County. CLS seeks to provide health and wellness educational opportunities for the community including Tai Chi and Yoga Classes, Young At Heart Senior Groups, Tiny Tots and Teen Time, and multiple other learning opportunities throughout the year. CLS is responsible for community events that occur throughout the year: The Strawberry Festival in June, The Harvest Fest in September, and Christmas Around the Corner in November. Last year we added Cut for A Cause- free haircuts in August as families prepared for the return to school. The free monthly Community Meals program is part of their mission. We provide volunteer hours for students of Hoosic Valley School for community service. Come have a place with us. Board Members include: Elizabeth Baker, Sue Pritt, Christine Barton, David Smith, Sharon Kosowsky, Ted Wright, Deanna Rohloff, Debra Barton, Tanya Lipinski, Dawn Knauss, Nikki Simoncavage, and Lynne Hardy.
Prayer: Lord- We praise and thank you for the wonderful gifts and opportunities in each day. We know decisions all around us are not ours to make- but the outcomes of those very decisions may provide the fodder we need to be faithful. We thank you for being with us in the midst of these challenging opportunities. May we open ourselves to your kingdom work through all our interactions. Watch between us as we are walking apart one from the other today. Amen
About Us
We are all called to share of our bounty in whatever way we are able or choose. As we seek to be a church who knows and serves for Jesus in Schaghticoke, we are focused on honoring and recognizing and being thankful for the Offerings of the People of Time, Talent, Energy aa well as Income. Its not just the money in the plate (always necessary for paying the bills).
We receive gladly from our friends and family, from the world around us and from you the time, talents and energy of life lived in your gospel. There are times the gift we need is in our hand already or in the hand of another standing beside us. We willing share from the wealth we have for the goodness of all who are here or anywhere in need. Weekly we reflect on the efforts we or others have made to share their time or talents or energy in such a way as to promote positive joyful outcomes for others in our community.
Prayer of Thanksgiving: God of grace and God of glory, we thank you for your generous blessings which enrich our lives. Help us to be good stewards of all you give. May we freely give with generous hearts, even as we have received what you have so freely given us, Jesus Christ, your indescribable gift. Amen.
We are always grateful to God and to all who provide support through monetary donations as well as time, talent, and energy. If you feel called to be a supporter of any kind please reach out to us for more information. Monetary Support can be done through our GiveButter account by clicking this link: https://givebutter.com/7y1g6A. To volunteer for an event or assist with a program- call us- 518- 753- 6277 and leave me a message. Have an idea for a group, program or event call 207-319-5307 and leave me a message or email me at lenhardyny@gmail.com.
Contact Us
Get in touch with us for any inquiries or to join our community. Accessible to all- elevator available. 518-753-6277
(518) 753-6277
PresbyUCS165@gmail.com
Pastor Lynne Hardy Contact Info:
Phone: (207) 319-5307
Email: lenhardyny@gmail.com