Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast
Emanuel Lutheran Church in Stuyvesant Falls, NY hosted a Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast!
Tuesday Night Dinner at St Luke’s
Jan 10th was the first Tuesday night free dinner. Dinner will be served every Tuesday evening at 5:30 - 6:30 through mid March. Doors open at 4:30 for fellowship.
Laundry Ministry
We began offering help with laundry expenses on Dec 6th in honor of St. Nicholas. We surprised those doing their laundry at EMKay in Valatie by offering to pay for their laundry that evening. People were really grateful for the help.
We continued to offer this laundry ministry on Jan 8th - trying a Sunday mid-day time as there were not many people using the laundromat the first time. We had more to surprise on a Sunday!
Holy Closure for Emanuel/St John’s, Hudson
On November 5th, 2022 Emanuel/St. John’s celebrated Holy Communion for the last time.
Hearts and Hands Thanksgiving Dinner
Hearts and Hands Mission cooked, assembled, and distributed 70 dinners for the Athens community. It is a labor of love in partnership with other congregations in the Athens area.
Trunk or Treat - Oct 31, 2022
Here is a sample of our Trunk or Treat cars. The kids got lots of candy and the adults had a blast!
Vicar Care is now Pastor Carolyn Lawrence!
Vicar Care was ordained on Sept 18, 2022 at Salem Lutheran Church in Cantonsville, MD! We are honored to have a part in the education of Pastor Carolyn Lawrence. Congratulations!
Summer Lunch Program 2022, Valatie
This photo was from the last day of the program so many of the volunteers were missing: Chuck and Karen Albertson, Harry and Teresa Avery, Sharon and Don Campbell, Linda Frick, Rita Laffety, Leslie Dumont, Pastor Beth, Pastor Tonya, Shirley Morgan, Jackie Markham, April and Mason and Paige Meredith. Thank you to everyone who volunteered!
Parish worship in Riverfront Park, Athens on August 17, 2022
Parish worship in the park on July 17, 2022
Pride Parade in Hudson on June 4, 2022
Donation to St. Paul’s Center in Rensselaer on June 2, 2022
The women’s group of St. Luke’s, Valatie donated the handmade blankets to the shelter at St. Paul’s Center.
Memorial Day Parade in Castleton, May 30, 2022
Trinity, Castleton took first place with their float entry!
Service of Holy Closure for St. Paul’s, Oak Hill on April 24, 2022
We were blessed to have Bishop Miller with us to proclaim the Gospel as we gave thanks for 73 years of faithful service in Oak Hill.