PARISH EVENTS
Over 55 Gang November Lunch at the Whistling Kettle
Thursday, November 21st at 1:00pm
138 Jay Street in Schenectady, New York
Hey friends! It's a bit last minute but a number of folks have been talking about checking out the Whistling Kettle on Jay Street, Schenectady's newest restaurant (and Pastor Dustin's favorite). This is a super casual luncheon but come build some community with us! Simply RSVP by Sunday, November 17th on the narthex bulletin board! All are welcome!
WELCA Pie Baking
Friday, November 22nd at 9:00am
Many hands make light work, so please feel free to join us on Friday, November 22nd at 9:00 a.m. when we will gather to make these delicious masterpieces. Bring your favorite knife and/or apple peeler. Don’t forget, all pies must be pre-ordered (and pre-paid for) by Sunday, November 17, 2019. All pies are $10 and will be available for pick up on Sunday, November 24, 2019.
Thanksgiving Basket Packing with Concerned for the Hungry
Saturday, November 23rd from 8:00am to 5:00pm
Keane Elementary School
1252 Albany Street in Schenectady, New York
Join us for Thanksgiving Basket Packing with Concerned for the Hungry! This will serve as an opportunity for us to explore one of the greatest Lutheran convictions: “that all of life in Jesus Christ – every act of service, in every daily calling, in every corner of life – flows freely from a living, daring confidence in God’s grace.” We had a great time packing food baskets over the last few years and are so happy to be doing it again. Please use the side entrance off of the parking lot, since the front doors will be locked. No need to sign up... just show up! If you have any questions please speak with Social Action Chair Pete Jones.
3rd Annual Charlie Brown Family Thanksgiving Party
Sunday, November 24th at 11:30am
Come one, come all to our 3rd Annual Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Party! Friends of all ages are invited to stick around after worship and enjoy some gratitude filled community over a delicious feast prepared just like Snoopy! In addition to all sorts of fun and games we may do a small service project and will definitely view the classic "Charlie Brown's Thanksgiving." Then, just like a classic family Thanksgiving weekend, we'll wrap up the afternoon with the starting to set up decorations for Advent! If you have any questions, please speak with Kristen Olochnowicz.
Interfaith Thanksgiving Service with Schenectady Clergy Against Hate
Sunday, November 24th at 6:00pm
Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady
1221 Wendell Avenue in Schenectady, New York
Join us for our third annual Schenectady Clergy Against Hate Interfaith Thanksgiving Service! Worship will begin at 6:00pm and will feature an interfaith choir this year (please speak w/ Pastor Dustin if you're interested in singing). The service will feature prayers, music and small group conversation amongst folks of all faith traditions that call Schenectady home. And without a doubt, a DELICIOUS dinner will follow! Everything should be over by 8:00pm in order to make the event more family friendly! Please join us!
Advent Worship at Messiah
Beginning Sunday, December 1st at 10:15am
Advent, a time of preparation for Christmas and the coming of Christ, is a beloved season at Messiah. As we navigate such divisive times as a community, we'll be reflecting on how the season's four universal themes of hope, peace, joy and love can bring us all together. Each Sunday we'll worship through a beautifully adapted version of Holden Evening Prayer, celebrate as a different Messiah family leads us in the lighting of the Advent Wreath, gather round God’s table inHoly Communion and be visited by a different “saint” during a very special children’s sermon skit series. Stay tuned to our newsletter next month and online in the meantime for more details about each Sunday!
Mary's Song: A Musical Journey through Advent
Wednesday, December 2nd (moved), 11th & 18th at 6:30pm
Be sure to join Pastor Dustin and Mr. Doug for a renewed annual tradition at Messiah... mid-week Advent gatherings! Each week we'll start off by lighting the Advent wreath with a brief time of contemplative prayer. Then we'll spend most of the hour with Mr. Doug teaching a master class on the Ave Maria and various portions of Mary's Song from Luke 1, Mary's song of liberation and freedom in Christ that we sing each Sunday during Advent. Hot mulled cider and light snacks will be provided! Come and slow down in Spirit filled community for an hour during a busy time of year!
SiCM Assembly
Tuesday, December 3rd at 6:00pm
First Reformed Church of Schenectady
8 North Church Street in Schenectady, New York
Be sure to join our siblings in faith in celebrating another wonderful year of ministry with Schenectady Community Ministries! Our annual potluck dinner is absolutely delicious and we'll be giving out our annual community service awards as well! All are welcome!
Sister's Christmas Catechism
Wednesday, December 4th at 7:30pm
Proctors Theatre
432 State Street in Schenectady, New York
What an honor! The Messiah Lutheran Church Choir was recently asked to perform in Sister's Christmas Catechism! The show is essentially “CSI: Bethlehem” in this holiday mystery extravaganza, from the author of Late Nite Catechism, as Sister takes on the mystery that has intrigued historians throughout the ages – whatever happened to the Magi’s gold? (“We know that Mary used the frankincense and myrrh as a sort of potpourri – they were in a barn after all.”) Retelling the story of the nativity, as only Sister can, this hilarious holiday production is bound to become a yearly classic! Come out and support Messiah's choir at Proctors! Tickets are $38.50 each and going fast! To purchase tickets, go to the Proctor's website and if you have any questions please speak with Jill Becker!
Help-Portrait Schenectady
Saturday, December 7th from 10:00am - 1:00pm
Come celebrate the season by providing free framed portraits for our neighbors in need along with local photographers, hair stylists and makeup artists! We'll also provide snacks with Santa, story telling and holiday crafts for all ages. Join the international movement with local impact and build some community with us this holiday season! Please sign up on the narthex bulletin board to volunteer! We generally need around 35 volunteers to pull off this major event with a goal of providing 100 local folks with portraits. We’re also looking for cookie bakers for our cookie decorating station at Help-Portrait. We would like sugar cut-outs without frosting. Doesn’t matter how many and if you make them early, bring them to church and we will freeze them until needed. Please see Judy Becker with any questions on cookies and otherwise please speak with Pastor Dustin.
Community Christmas Concert
Sunday, December 8th at 6:00pm
A concert filled with music of the season will be held on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 6:00 pm, featuring Doug Chilton, Jill Becker and Kristen Olochnowicz, along with some very special guests. Of course, refreshments will follow. Invite all of your friends and family for a wonderful festive evening. A free will offering will be collected with the proceeds going to help support our continuing partnership with the MohonCARES Anchor Rooms, Food Pantries and Weekend Backpack Programs. If you wish to participate in the concert, please sign up on the sheet on the bulletin board by November 17, 2019. If you wish to have Mr. Doug accompany you, please have your music to him by no later than November 24, 2019.
The Nutcracker at the Egg
Saturday, December 14th at 1:30pm
Come see Messiah's very own Ella Roether in the Albany Berkshire Ballet's annual presentation of the Nutcracker! Tickets are $41 for adults and $26 for children. Tickets can be purchased at the www.theegg.org and if you need helping with costs, please speak with Pastor Dustin
All events with links go to a Facebook Event. Please click on the link, RSVP and spread the word you'll be joining us! To view our complete parish calendar, click here.
Thursday, November 21st at 1:00pm
138 Jay Street in Schenectady, New York
Hey friends! It's a bit last minute but a number of folks have been talking about checking out the Whistling Kettle on Jay Street, Schenectady's newest restaurant (and Pastor Dustin's favorite). This is a super casual luncheon but come build some community with us! Simply RSVP by Sunday, November 17th on the narthex bulletin board! All are welcome!
WELCA Pie Baking
Friday, November 22nd at 9:00am
Many hands make light work, so please feel free to join us on Friday, November 22nd at 9:00 a.m. when we will gather to make these delicious masterpieces. Bring your favorite knife and/or apple peeler. Don’t forget, all pies must be pre-ordered (and pre-paid for) by Sunday, November 17, 2019. All pies are $10 and will be available for pick up on Sunday, November 24, 2019.
Thanksgiving Basket Packing with Concerned for the Hungry
Saturday, November 23rd from 8:00am to 5:00pm
Keane Elementary School
1252 Albany Street in Schenectady, New York
Join us for Thanksgiving Basket Packing with Concerned for the Hungry! This will serve as an opportunity for us to explore one of the greatest Lutheran convictions: “that all of life in Jesus Christ – every act of service, in every daily calling, in every corner of life – flows freely from a living, daring confidence in God’s grace.” We had a great time packing food baskets over the last few years and are so happy to be doing it again. Please use the side entrance off of the parking lot, since the front doors will be locked. No need to sign up... just show up! If you have any questions please speak with Social Action Chair Pete Jones.
3rd Annual Charlie Brown Family Thanksgiving Party
Sunday, November 24th at 11:30am
Come one, come all to our 3rd Annual Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Party! Friends of all ages are invited to stick around after worship and enjoy some gratitude filled community over a delicious feast prepared just like Snoopy! In addition to all sorts of fun and games we may do a small service project and will definitely view the classic "Charlie Brown's Thanksgiving." Then, just like a classic family Thanksgiving weekend, we'll wrap up the afternoon with the starting to set up decorations for Advent! If you have any questions, please speak with Kristen Olochnowicz.
Interfaith Thanksgiving Service with Schenectady Clergy Against Hate
Sunday, November 24th at 6:00pm
Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady
1221 Wendell Avenue in Schenectady, New York
Join us for our third annual Schenectady Clergy Against Hate Interfaith Thanksgiving Service! Worship will begin at 6:00pm and will feature an interfaith choir this year (please speak w/ Pastor Dustin if you're interested in singing). The service will feature prayers, music and small group conversation amongst folks of all faith traditions that call Schenectady home. And without a doubt, a DELICIOUS dinner will follow! Everything should be over by 8:00pm in order to make the event more family friendly! Please join us!
Advent Worship at Messiah
Beginning Sunday, December 1st at 10:15am
Advent, a time of preparation for Christmas and the coming of Christ, is a beloved season at Messiah. As we navigate such divisive times as a community, we'll be reflecting on how the season's four universal themes of hope, peace, joy and love can bring us all together. Each Sunday we'll worship through a beautifully adapted version of Holden Evening Prayer, celebrate as a different Messiah family leads us in the lighting of the Advent Wreath, gather round God’s table inHoly Communion and be visited by a different “saint” during a very special children’s sermon skit series. Stay tuned to our newsletter next month and online in the meantime for more details about each Sunday!
Mary's Song: A Musical Journey through Advent
Wednesday, December 2nd (moved), 11th & 18th at 6:30pm
Be sure to join Pastor Dustin and Mr. Doug for a renewed annual tradition at Messiah... mid-week Advent gatherings! Each week we'll start off by lighting the Advent wreath with a brief time of contemplative prayer. Then we'll spend most of the hour with Mr. Doug teaching a master class on the Ave Maria and various portions of Mary's Song from Luke 1, Mary's song of liberation and freedom in Christ that we sing each Sunday during Advent. Hot mulled cider and light snacks will be provided! Come and slow down in Spirit filled community for an hour during a busy time of year!
SiCM Assembly
Tuesday, December 3rd at 6:00pm
First Reformed Church of Schenectady
8 North Church Street in Schenectady, New York
Be sure to join our siblings in faith in celebrating another wonderful year of ministry with Schenectady Community Ministries! Our annual potluck dinner is absolutely delicious and we'll be giving out our annual community service awards as well! All are welcome!
Sister's Christmas Catechism
Wednesday, December 4th at 7:30pm
Proctors Theatre
432 State Street in Schenectady, New York
What an honor! The Messiah Lutheran Church Choir was recently asked to perform in Sister's Christmas Catechism! The show is essentially “CSI: Bethlehem” in this holiday mystery extravaganza, from the author of Late Nite Catechism, as Sister takes on the mystery that has intrigued historians throughout the ages – whatever happened to the Magi’s gold? (“We know that Mary used the frankincense and myrrh as a sort of potpourri – they were in a barn after all.”) Retelling the story of the nativity, as only Sister can, this hilarious holiday production is bound to become a yearly classic! Come out and support Messiah's choir at Proctors! Tickets are $38.50 each and going fast! To purchase tickets, go to the Proctor's website and if you have any questions please speak with Jill Becker!
Help-Portrait Schenectady
Saturday, December 7th from 10:00am - 1:00pm
Come celebrate the season by providing free framed portraits for our neighbors in need along with local photographers, hair stylists and makeup artists! We'll also provide snacks with Santa, story telling and holiday crafts for all ages. Join the international movement with local impact and build some community with us this holiday season! Please sign up on the narthex bulletin board to volunteer! We generally need around 35 volunteers to pull off this major event with a goal of providing 100 local folks with portraits. We’re also looking for cookie bakers for our cookie decorating station at Help-Portrait. We would like sugar cut-outs without frosting. Doesn’t matter how many and if you make them early, bring them to church and we will freeze them until needed. Please see Judy Becker with any questions on cookies and otherwise please speak with Pastor Dustin.
Community Christmas Concert
Sunday, December 8th at 6:00pm
A concert filled with music of the season will be held on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 6:00 pm, featuring Doug Chilton, Jill Becker and Kristen Olochnowicz, along with some very special guests. Of course, refreshments will follow. Invite all of your friends and family for a wonderful festive evening. A free will offering will be collected with the proceeds going to help support our continuing partnership with the MohonCARES Anchor Rooms, Food Pantries and Weekend Backpack Programs. If you wish to participate in the concert, please sign up on the sheet on the bulletin board by November 17, 2019. If you wish to have Mr. Doug accompany you, please have your music to him by no later than November 24, 2019.
The Nutcracker at the Egg
Saturday, December 14th at 1:30pm
Come see Messiah's very own Ella Roether in the Albany Berkshire Ballet's annual presentation of the Nutcracker! Tickets are $41 for adults and $26 for children. Tickets can be purchased at the www.theegg.org and if you need helping with costs, please speak with Pastor Dustin
All events with links go to a Facebook Event. Please click on the link, RSVP and spread the word you'll be joining us! To view our complete parish calendar, click here.