Area religious activities
Adirondack Baptist Church, Gloversville
Sunday: Morning worship, 10:15 a.m.; evening worship, 6 p.m.
Until further notice, the church is open at 25 percent capacity for each service.
Baptist Church of Northville
This Sunday, Dec. 13: 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Worship Service (Morning Service is live streamed at www.bconny.org through our YouTube page and on our Facebook page).
Thursday: 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. Prayer and Praise Service.
Masks should be worn while not seated and social distancing is encouraged.
All are welcome to attend, but please feel free to stay at home if you are uncomfortable with attending due to age, pre-existing conditions, or if you feel unwell. Please see our website at www.bconny.org for more details and updates as well as to watch our livestream.
Believers Family Church, Johnstown
Sunday: Believers Family Church welcomes you to join us for our Sunday morning Praise and Worship service at 10 a.m.
Bleecker Community Church
Sunday: Worship service 9 a.m. every Sunday with Pastor Audie Miller, certified lay minister.
Face masks and social distancing observed.
Bleecker Street Church of Christ, Gloversville
The church is open to 40 to 50 people. Social distancing and masks are a must.
Sunday: Church worship service, 11 a.m. – televised through Facebook.
Broadalbin United Methodist Church
Broadalbin United Methodist Church holds worship at 11 a.m. led by Lay Speaker Keith Bartholoma. All are welcome. Please wear a face mask and practice social distancing. Sunday School is not being held nor will there be any coffee hours being hosted until further notice. The Ecumenical Food Pantry is open Mondays from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Please call the office at 518-883-5247 if you have any questions.
Church of the Holy Spirit, Gloversville
Monday: No daily Mass.
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. Mass at Holy Trinity.
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. Mass at Holy Trinity.
Thursday: 8:30 a.m. Mass at Holy Spirit.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. Mass at Holy Spirit.
Saturday: 4 p.m. Vigil Mass at Holy Spirit.
Sunday: 11:30 a.m. Mass at Holy Spirit.
Covenant Orthodox Presbyterian Church, Amsterdam
Join us in person or online (streamed live on our Facebook page (“Covenant Presbyterian Church”) for our Sunday worship service and Wednesday Bible study and prayer.
Sunday, Dec. 13: At 9:30 a.m. Worship Service with message by Pastor Tim Gregson from Habakkuk 1:12-17 titled, “A Perplexed Prophet.”
A special Christmas program of music and Scripture: “Lessons and Carols.”
Wednesday, Dec. 16: 7 p.m. Midweek Prayer and Bible study.
Pastor Gregson’s sermons can also be found and heard on the website: sermonaudio.com.
Edinburg United Methodist Church
Sunday: Sunday services resumed on June 28. Morning worship at 9 a.m. Up to 32 people are allowed in the sanctuary. Wearing facial masks and social distancing are required.
First Baptist Church of Amsterdam
Sunday: Worship service, 10 a.m. Church building occupancy is limited to 50 percent per state health guidelines.
Wearing a mask and social distancing is required. If you don’t have one, a mask will be provided at the back entrance. A deacon will guide you to a seat, where once seated, you may remove your mask.
Message: Isaiah 40:9-11 “Where’s the Proof?”
Sunday, Dec. 13: Third lighting of Advent candles.
The service can also be viewed on the church’s Facebook page Live.
Sunday school at 9 a.m. for adults (junior high and up), ladies and children.
Monday: Mondays for Men at 9 a.m.
Mondays: 12 to 3 p.m. Pastor Bill’s office hours (others by appt.).
Wednesdays: 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Assoc. Pastor Sean Harber’s office hours.
Wednesday evenings: At 6:30 p.m. Rise Youth meeting.
Wednesday evenings: At 6:45 p.m. Bible Study and prayer meeting.
First Congregational United Church of Christ, Gloversville
Sunday: Worship 10 a.m. – the Rev. Merante. The church will allow up to 20 sets of people in the Sanctuary for worship, since attendance is limited, please call the office (518) 725-4304 so I can add you to the list.; we will also have our worship service in the Sanctuary and via Zoom for the foreseeable future.
Monday: Budget Committee, 7 p.m. – Zoom.
Wednesday: Fortnightly Ladies, noon; Bible Study – Zoom, 6 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church of Broadalbin
First Presbyterian Church of Broadalbin is going back to virtual and FM transmission services only, beginning Dec. 13, at 10 a.m. due to COVID. This will be re-evaluated in the new year.
First Presbyterian Church of Johnstown
Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Worship Service in the church, masks required, and on Zoom.
Thursday and Friday: The Thrift Store will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Activities at the church, unless other wise noted, are suspended until further notice. The Worship at Home with Pastor Blake podcast will continue. Pastor Blake is in the church office (762-8263) Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
First United Methodist Church of Northville
Sunday: Worship with Pastor Ron Talbott: 11 a.m. Face masks shall be worn while practicing social distancing.
Fonda Reformed Church
Sunday, Dec. 13: Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Worship, 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 15: Glen-Mohawk Seniors, 10:30 a.m.; Ladies Bible Study, 7 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 18: Men’s Bible Study Online, 7 a.m.
Saturday, Dec. 19: AA, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Foothills United Methodist Church, Gloversville
Sunday, Dec. 13: Third Sunday of Advent – 10:30 a.m. Blended Worship Service.
Sunday, Dec. 20: – Fourth Sunday of Advent: 10:30 a.m. Blended Worship Service.
Grace Lutheran Church, Johnstown
Sunday, Dec. 13: 10:15 a.m. Non-Communion Worship Service of the Word – reservations and masks required.
Monday, Dec. 14: 5 p.m. Broadcast on Cable Channel 1301.
Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Johnstown
Rev. Matthew Wetsel, Pastor; Larry Groesbeck, Deacon,
Reconciliation (3:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.) Each Saturday at Holy Spirit, Gloversville.
Sunday: 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.
8:30 a.m. Daily Masses.
Tuesday, Dec. 15: 8:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Church.
Wednesday, Dec. 16: 8:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Church; 3 p.m. Devotions at Holy Trinity Church.
Thursday, Dec. 17: 8:30 a.m. at Holy Spirit Church; 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Extended Confession at Holy Spirit Church.
Friday, Dec. 18: 8:30 a.m. at Holy Spirit Church.
Johnstown Reformed Church
Sunday: 10 a.m. No in-person morning worship service due to COVID-19. The morning message will be on Facebook life, Instagram and the church website at “Johnstown Reformed Church.”
Wednesday: 1 p.m. Lectio Divina on Facebook live.
All other church activities remain cancelled. Anyone with pastoral needs or concerns can call the church office at (518)762-7869.
Mayfield Central Presbyterian Church
Sunday: Sunday School and Worship at 10:30 a.m. Face masks and social distancing required. The service will also be livestreamed on Zoom and Facebook at 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday: Food Pantry, 12:30 to 3 p.m.; Bible Study 6 p.m. on Zoom.
Wednesday: Christmas Caroling, 6 p.m.
Thursday: Parkinson’s Support Group, 2 p.m.; Caroling at NLH Extended Care, 6 p.m.
Mayfield United Methodist Church
Effective Sunday, July 12, we will once again be meeting in the Mayfield United Methodist Church and out of love and concern for the health of others, we will be abiding by NYS recommendations concerning social distancing and the use of face covering except when seated.
Northampton United Methodist Church at Fish House
Sunday: The church is now open for worship at 9 a.m.
North Bush United Methodist Church, Caroga Lake
Sunday: Sunday9 a.m. service with Pastor Ron Talbott; 7 p.m. “Blue” service for all who need a lift during these times.
North Main Street United Methodist Church, Gloversville
Sunday Service Dec. 13, at 10:30 a.m. in Sanctuary, the Third Sunday of Advent will be celebrated.
Free Lunch Monday, Dec. 14, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Take out only.
Food Pantry Monday, Dec. 21, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Face Masks Required and Social Distancing will be used.
All services are posted on Facebook and website @NMSUMC.ORG
Northville United Presbyterian Church
The Northville United Presbyterian Church will resume limited in-person church services at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 6. We will also be streaming live on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/northvilleunitedpresbyterianchurch/live/). For the in-person services, we will have limited seating and reservations are required. If you want to join us at the church, please call or text Pastor Rebecca at (973) 479-2638.
St. Cecilia’s Church, Fonda
Baptisms by appointment.
Marriage preparation by appointment.
St. Francis of Assisi, Northville
Masses are live streamed on Facebook at: http://https://www.facebook.com/tas.yo.9.
Wednesday: Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction, 8:30 a.m.
Sunday: Mass at 8 a.m.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:30 a.m.
St. John’s Episcopal Church, Johnstown
In-Person Services (mask required):
Sundays 9 a.m.
Sundays 4 p.m. (resuming Aug. 9).
Wednesdays 12 noon (resuming Aug. 12)
Weekly Broadcasted Services on Facebook Live:
Sundays – Service at 9 a.m.
Wednesdays – Comedy Hour Bible Study at 10 a.m.
Wednesdays – Compline at 7:30 p.m.
Twin Cities Council of Churches Food Pantry at St. John’s One Church Street:
Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 12 noon (mask required).
NOAH Free Community Meal Program:
Takeout meals only at this time
Sundays 12 noon to 1 p.m. (mask required)
St. Joseph’s Church, Broadalbin
Masses are livestreamed on Facebook at: http://https://www.facebook.com/tas.yo.9.
Wednesday: Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction at 8:30 a.m.
Saturday: Mass at 4 p.m. with Reconciliation at 3:15 p.m.
Sunday: Mass at 10:30 a.m.
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