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THE FEAST OF ST. NICHOLAS
THIS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8TH St. Nicholas will be at St. Nick's during the 10am service for his annual visit to his namesake parish! You won't want to miss this special event in our church year. Be sure to invite your family and friends. |
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Advent Festivities at St. Nick's: December 1: Advent wreath making (Following 10am service) December 8 : St. Nick's visit (10am service) December 16 : Sunday School play (10am service) December 22 : Lessons & Carols (10am service) |
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ALL SAINTS' DAY SUNDAY, NOV. 3RD |
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Feast of St. Francis and the
Blessing of the Animals
This Sunday, October 6th at the 10am service
Blessing of the Animals
This Sunday, October 6th at the 10am service
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THE BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS - Oct. 6th
FARM TO TABLE BISTRO FUNDRAISER - Oct. 20th ALL SAINTS" DAY - Nov. 3rd PAINT N SIP FUNDRAISER - Nov. 3rd ST. NICKS CHURCH FAIR - Nov. 23rd |
Parish Picnic at the Freemans: September 29th
THIS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH IS...
Please plan to be here on September 8th for the kick-off of Sunday School (during the 10am service), the Blessing of the Backpacks and Briefcases (also during the 10am service) and the closing celebration of our Summer Read-a-thon (during coffee hour). We will celebrate with our traditional ice cream sundae bar!
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
St. Nicholas Episcopal Church & Zion Episcopal Church Present
Family Ties
We’re all in God’s Family!
August 5-9 | Monday - Friday 9am to 12noon | Ages 4 -12
At Zion Church, 12 Satterlee Place, Wapp Falls, NY 12590
Potluck supper and open house on Friday, August 9th
TO REGISTER PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT: stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com
St. Nicholas Episcopal Church & Zion Episcopal Church Present
Family Ties
We’re all in God’s Family!
August 5-9 | Monday - Friday 9am to 12noon | Ages 4 -12
At Zion Church, 12 Satterlee Place, Wapp Falls, NY 12590
Potluck supper and open house on Friday, August 9th
TO REGISTER PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT: stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com
PENTECOST 2019
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This Saturday, June 15th Safe Church Training from 9:30am to 3pm, at Zion Church, with Mtr. Leigh and Mtr. Mag as co-facilitators (lunch will be provided). RSVP by emailing the church office: stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com |
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THIS SUNDAY IS PENTECOST DAY
LET'S ALL WEAR RED!
LET'S ALL WEAR RED!
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SUMMER READ-A-THON
KICK-OFF, THIS SUNDAY, JUNE 2ND The Read-a-Thon supports the ministry of The Friends of Darbonne by providing scholarships to children attending the St. Esprit school in Darbonne, Haiti. |
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HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! THIS SUNDAY IS EPISCOPAL CHARITIES SUNDAY! Our Mother’s Day tradition is to take a collection to support food banks & pantries in the Diocese of New York. The Zion Pantry is a recipient of annual grants from Episcopal Charities, so our contributions also helps support them. Give generously! |
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SUNDAY SCHOOL'S LENTEN PROJECT: This Sunday, our Sunday School kids will be announcing the results of their Episcopal Relief and Development Lenten Project at the 10 am service. Big thanks to everyone who contributed to this wonderful cause! |
This Sunday Bishop Dietsche's visitation with
Baptism, Confirmations, and Receptions
Baptism, Confirmations, and Receptions
CHORAL EVENSONG, APRIL 14th at 4pm
Please join us as we usher in Holy Week on Palm Sunday
Please join us as we usher in Holy Week on Palm Sunday
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St. Nick's Annual Outback Steakhouse
Luncheon Fundraiser THIS SUNDAY, MARCH 24 following the 10am service For ticket sales please contact: stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com or call the parish office at 845-297-2010 |
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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT ST. NICK'S:
Lent, Holy Week & Easter
Lent, Holy Week & Easter
The Annual Meeting of the Parish
Sunday, February 3, 2019
Sunday, February 3, 2019
THE EPIPHANY OF OUR LORD
THE EPIPHANY OF OUR LORD SERVICE, JANUARY 6 Be sure to join us for a special service on Sunday, January 6th, when we will welcome three very special guests at the 10am service. They will have travelled a long way to be here, so let's greet them with our usual St. Nick's hospitality.
Sunday, December 23rd at 10a
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES
4p Holy Eucharist, Family service with choir and special prelude
6p Holy Eucharist
10p Candlelight Holy Eucharist
THIS SUNDAY AT 10AM
THE FEAST OF ST. NICHOLAS of MYRA
with a visit from St. Nick is this Sunday at the the 10am service. All are welcome!
THE FEAST OF ST. NICHOLAS of MYRA
with a visit from St. Nick is this Sunday at the the 10am service. All are welcome!
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Saturday, October 27th - our Rebuilding Together workday.
We have partnered with Rebuilding Together Dutchess to improve the home of an 89-year-old neighbor in Fishkill. We will do minor repairs on the home, such as installing grab bars and painting - essentially helping this person to age in place. The commitment is 8a to 4p, but we may be able to finish sooner, and Rebuilding Together has assigned us a project manager who will help us complete the project. We need people to commit and to sign up, and we are limited to 15 volunteers. You can sign up here: http://rebuildingtogether.civicore.com/volunteerapp/index.cfm?affiliate_id=3. If you can't help with the home repairs but want to help in another way, we need people to be on a food team. To volunteer to help with food, please email Deb Evans at evans1913@aol.com. Thanks to Deb for heading up this effort!
We have partnered with Rebuilding Together Dutchess to improve the home of an 89-year-old neighbor in Fishkill. We will do minor repairs on the home, such as installing grab bars and painting - essentially helping this person to age in place. The commitment is 8a to 4p, but we may be able to finish sooner, and Rebuilding Together has assigned us a project manager who will help us complete the project. We need people to commit and to sign up, and we are limited to 15 volunteers. You can sign up here: http://rebuildingtogether.civicore.com/volunteerapp/index.cfm?affiliate_id=3. If you can't help with the home repairs but want to help in another way, we need people to be on a food team. To volunteer to help with food, please email Deb Evans at evans1913@aol.com. Thanks to Deb for heading up this effort!
THE BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
This Sunday, September 30th
Please join us and bring your animal pals for their annual blessing. We will gather in the church yard at 10am for service.
St. Nick's Church
2nd Annual Pig Pickin' Fundraiser
NEXT Saturday, September 29th at 4:30pm
2nd Annual Pig Pickin' Fundraiser
NEXT Saturday, September 29th at 4:30pm
$30 for adults - $10 for children under 18 - $10 for adults over 80 - $75 for a family of 4 or more - Kids under 5 FREE
Tickets on sale now, see Mtr. Leigh or Jack Parry for purchases
Tickets on sale now, see Mtr. Leigh or Jack Parry for purchases
NEXT SUNDAY... SUNDAE SUNDAY, THE BLESSING OF THE
BACKPACKS, AND SUMMER READ-A-THON CLOSING CELEBRATION
Please join us to kick off the the new Sunday School year with these fun activities. Parents, have your kids bring their backpacks to have them blessed during the 10am service. Kids, now is the time to eat ice cream and show off all you've read to raise funds for the Read-a-thon. See you there!
BACKPACKS, AND SUMMER READ-A-THON CLOSING CELEBRATION
Please join us to kick off the the new Sunday School year with these fun activities. Parents, have your kids bring their backpacks to have them blessed during the 10am service. Kids, now is the time to eat ice cream and show off all you've read to raise funds for the Read-a-thon. See you there!
-FOR A FIRM FOUNDATION-
Undercroft Renovation
Undercroft Renovation
Blessings from St. Nick's!
"Prepping for Paint Party"
Tomorrow, July 14th 8am-12pm
Bring your scrapers, sponges, buckets and gloves and meet us in the office space.
Tomorrow, July 14th 8am-12pm
Bring your scrapers, sponges, buckets and gloves and meet us in the office space.
CHURCH OF ST. NICHOLAS-ON-THE-HUDSON
UNDERCROFT RENOVATION
We are so excited to report how well the undercroft is coming along. New walls, closets, bathroom and even the kitchen is starting to take shape.
UNDERCROFT RENOVATION
We are so excited to report how well the undercroft is coming along. New walls, closets, bathroom and even the kitchen is starting to take shape.
Vacation Bible School 2018
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL is this coming week:
June 25th - 29th, 9am-12pm at Zion Church.
June 25th - 29th, 9am-12pm at Zion Church.
Where has Ol' Flat Nick landed?
Here he is on the Big U (the S.S. United States) at its dock in Philadelphia. Don't forget, send us your photos at stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com and upload to social media using #olflatnick You will also find pics of where Ol' Flat Nick has been in our weekly newsletter.
Haiti Read-a-thon kick-off
is this Sunday!!
The Read-a-thon supports the ministry of the Friends of Darbonne by providing scholarships to children attending the St. Esprit school in Darbonne, Haiti.
is this Sunday!!
The Read-a-thon supports the ministry of the Friends of Darbonne by providing scholarships to children attending the St. Esprit school in Darbonne, Haiti.
Sunday, May 27th
-Trinity Sunday-
-Trinity Sunday-
THIS SUNDAY, MAY 20
DAY OF PENTECOST
DAY OF PENTECOST
On Sunday, We Wear Red
This Sunday is the Day of Pentecost, a major feast of the church. In fact, Pentecost is often referred to as "the Birthday of the church" because it celebrates the moment the Holy Spirit, depicted as fire or a dove, descended upon the disciples and the Jewish diaspora living in Jerusalem. These folks spoke many different languages but the miracle of Pentecost is that the arrival of the Holy Spirit allowed them to hear and understand each other for the first time. I've read this passage from Acts many times, but the thing that strikes me on this reading is that this Holy Spirit was poured out on and available to everyone: men, women, sons, daughters, young, old, slaves, and free. Note that in El Greco's depiction of Pentecost, the flame of the Holy Spirit rests on the heads of all these different types of people. This is the church! This is our church, too. And so our custom is to wear red on the Day of Pentecost a reminder that we, too, have received the gift of the Holy Spirit as members of Christ's church. Please don your finest reds this Sunday in celebration of this great feast!
Another note is that my first Sunday at St. Nick's was Pentecost 2017. And so this is a type of anniversary celebration for us as well. I remember that first sermon was about speaking different languages and understanding each other. I worried that my southern dialect wouldn't translate, but I reckon it's worked out alright. Thank you for hearing and understanding me and thanks be to God for bringing me here to be your rector. The Holy Spirit is still alive and well here in our church, and I am eager to see where it takes us next.
With love and Holy Spirit fire,
Mother Leigh
This Sunday is the Day of Pentecost, a major feast of the church. In fact, Pentecost is often referred to as "the Birthday of the church" because it celebrates the moment the Holy Spirit, depicted as fire or a dove, descended upon the disciples and the Jewish diaspora living in Jerusalem. These folks spoke many different languages but the miracle of Pentecost is that the arrival of the Holy Spirit allowed them to hear and understand each other for the first time. I've read this passage from Acts many times, but the thing that strikes me on this reading is that this Holy Spirit was poured out on and available to everyone: men, women, sons, daughters, young, old, slaves, and free. Note that in El Greco's depiction of Pentecost, the flame of the Holy Spirit rests on the heads of all these different types of people. This is the church! This is our church, too. And so our custom is to wear red on the Day of Pentecost a reminder that we, too, have received the gift of the Holy Spirit as members of Christ's church. Please don your finest reds this Sunday in celebration of this great feast!
Another note is that my first Sunday at St. Nick's was Pentecost 2017. And so this is a type of anniversary celebration for us as well. I remember that first sermon was about speaking different languages and understanding each other. I worried that my southern dialect wouldn't translate, but I reckon it's worked out alright. Thank you for hearing and understanding me and thanks be to God for bringing me here to be your rector. The Holy Spirit is still alive and well here in our church, and I am eager to see where it takes us next.
With love and Holy Spirit fire,
Mother Leigh
The Blessing of the Fields at Obercreek Farm
We'll gather at the back of the
farm, near the brewery, at 59 Marlorville Rd., Wappingers Falls, NY, 12590, on Saturday, May 12th at 3p.
Let's get the church yard flower ready!
Spring Clean-up Day is this Saturday, April 21st at 8:30am
Spring Clean-up Day is this Saturday, April 21st at 8:30am
HOLY WEEK & EASTER SERVICES
Sunday March 25, Palm Sunday
Services at 9 &10 am
Thursday March 29, Maundy Thursday
Service at 7 pm
Friday March 30, Good Friday
Children's Service at 10 am
Stations of the Cross Service at 3 pm
Good Friday Service at 7 pm
Saturday March 31, Easter Vigil
Service at 8 pm
Sunday April 1, Easter Sunday
Easter Services at 9 & 10 am
Children's Easter Egg Hunt in the church yard following services!
Sunday March 25, Palm Sunday
Services at 9 &10 am
Thursday March 29, Maundy Thursday
Service at 7 pm
Friday March 30, Good Friday
Children's Service at 10 am
Stations of the Cross Service at 3 pm
Good Friday Service at 7 pm
Saturday March 31, Easter Vigil
Service at 8 pm
Sunday April 1, Easter Sunday
Easter Services at 9 & 10 am
Children's Easter Egg Hunt in the church yard following services!
This Sunday, March 11th, starts daylight savings time. Don't forget to set your clocks AHEAD before bed on Saturday night :)
This Sunday at St. Nick's,
The Third Sunday after the Epiphany
The Third Sunday after the Epiphany
Wishing all a blessed and happy new year!
ADVENT & CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE
Advent IV - Morning of Sunday, December 24
10a Holy Eucharist
Christmas Eve -Evening of Sunday, December 24
4p Holy Eucharist - Family Service with Choir and a special Prelude
6p Holy Eucharist
10p Candlelight Holy Eucharist
Christmas Day - No Services
All are welcome!
Advent IV - Morning of Sunday, December 24
10a Holy Eucharist
Christmas Eve -Evening of Sunday, December 24
4p Holy Eucharist - Family Service with Choir and a special Prelude
6p Holy Eucharist
10p Candlelight Holy Eucharist
Christmas Day - No Services
All are welcome!
Feast Day of St. Nicholas - Lessons & Carols
Join us on Sunday, December 3rd at the 10am service for
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All are welcome to this special Advent service full of
music and singing. December 10, 2017 at 10am 
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ST. NICK'S CHURCH FAIR &
CHILI LUNCH This Saturday, November 18th 10am-3pm Come visit our charming little church on the river for our annual church fair... and bring friends! |
This Sunday, November 12th is
Ingathering Sunday... See you there!
Ingathering Sunday... See you there!
This Sunday, November 5, 2017
Rector Installation and Celebration of New Ministry
The Reverend Leigh Hall
&
The People of St. Nicholas-on-the-Hudson
will celebrate the beginning of their
new ministry together
October 21, 2017 at 4pm
The Rt. Reverend Allen K. Shin, Presider
The Reverend Lonnie Lacy, Preacher
Reception to follow
37 Point St.
New Hamburg, New York
845-297-2010
stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com
White stoles
The Reverend Leigh Hall
&
The People of St. Nicholas-on-the-Hudson
will celebrate the beginning of their
new ministry together
October 21, 2017 at 4pm
The Rt. Reverend Allen K. Shin, Presider
The Reverend Lonnie Lacy, Preacher
Reception to follow
37 Point St.
New Hamburg, New York
845-297-2010
stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com
White stoles
THIS WEEKEND AT ST. NICK'S
ST. NICK'S 1ST ANNUAL
PIG PICKIN' FUNDRAISER TOMORROW, OCTOBER 14TH @ 4:30 PM Purchase you tickets "at the door" $30 for adults, $10 for kids under 18, $75 for a family, FREE for kids under 5, FREE for kids over 80 :) |
THE BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
On the Feast Day of St. Francis it is a St. Nick's tradition to invite our animal family to church for their annual blessing. Please join us this Sunday at 10am in the church yard for this wonderful animal friendly service. |
BUILDING ON FAITH WEEK!
Visit www.habitatdutchess.org for more details.
Building on Faith Week is an amazing opportunity to make a real impact on local community needs. You are invited to join Habitat for Humanity, Thrivant Financial, Village of Wappingers Falls municipal leadership and local churches in this exciting partnership to begin our Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative.
Please be a part of the:
• Kickoff Picnic: First Presbyterian: Sunday, Sept 17th @ 3:00pm:
• Village-wide Community Survey: Sun-Sat, Sept 17-23
• Home Repair Project: Sept 21-23, 9am – 4pm, location TBA
• BOFW Review & Future Planning Dinner: Mt. Alvernia: Saturday, Sept 23rd at 6:30pm
PLEASE consider volunteering for this important event.
We need MANY hands!
Lots of different tasks!
NO CONSTRUCTION SKILL REQUIRED!
Sign up at:
http://events.habitatdutchess.volunteerhub.com/even…/indexv1
Visit www.habitatdutchess.org for more details.
Building on Faith Week is an amazing opportunity to make a real impact on local community needs. You are invited to join Habitat for Humanity, Thrivant Financial, Village of Wappingers Falls municipal leadership and local churches in this exciting partnership to begin our Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative.
Please be a part of the:
• Kickoff Picnic: First Presbyterian: Sunday, Sept 17th @ 3:00pm:
• Village-wide Community Survey: Sun-Sat, Sept 17-23
• Home Repair Project: Sept 21-23, 9am – 4pm, location TBA
• BOFW Review & Future Planning Dinner: Mt. Alvernia: Saturday, Sept 23rd at 6:30pm
PLEASE consider volunteering for this important event.
We need MANY hands!
Lots of different tasks!
NO CONSTRUCTION SKILL REQUIRED!
Sign up at:
http://events.habitatdutchess.volunteerhub.com/even…/indexv1
THIS SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 10TH
Sunday School begins this Sunday. Followed by a
MAKE-YOUR-OWN-SUNDAE bar for the children during coffee hour.
Come on out to join us, it's "Sundae Sunday"!
MAKE-YOUR-OWN-SUNDAE bar for the children during coffee hour.
Come on out to join us, it's "Sundae Sunday"!
This Sunday
August 6, 2017
The Transfiguration of
Our Lord Jesus Christ
August 6, 2017
The Transfiguration of
Our Lord Jesus Christ
THIS SUNDAY..
"FRIENDS OF DARBONNE" PRESENTATION WITH SPECIAL GUEST
MAYA HENNEBERY
AFTER THE 10AM SERVICES
SAVE THE DATE: UPCOMING ST. NICK'S EVENTS
PARISH PICNIC - SEPTEMBER 17TH
BISHOPS VISIT WITH CONFIRMATIONS - OCTOBER 1ST
PIG PICKIN' - OCTOBER 14TH
RECTOR INSTALLATION - OCTOBER 21ST
ST. NICK'S CHURCH FAIR - NOVEMBER 18TH
"LET'S GET TOGETHER AND HELP THOSE IN NEED"
CHECK OUT THE "THIS WEEK AT ST. NICK'S" PAGE FOR A LIST OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND PERSONAL CARE GOODS WE ARE COLLECTING TO HELP OUT OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES.
St. Nick's VBS is July 17th - 21st
Come and join in the fun!!
For details and registration contact the office at 297-2010 or email us at stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com
Trinity Sunday, June 11, 2017
services at 9 & 10 AM
services at 9 & 10 AM
DAY OF PENTECOST
June 4, 2017
Services at 9 & 10am
Worship Lead by our new Rector, Rev. Leigh Hall!
June 4, 2017
Services at 9 & 10am
Worship Lead by our new Rector, Rev. Leigh Hall!
ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE
NEW HAMBURG YACHT CLUB FOLLOWING THE 10AM SERVICE
PRAYERS SAID BY THE REV. FREDRICK JACKSON
NEW HAMBURG YACHT CLUB FOLLOWING THE 10AM SERVICE
PRAYERS SAID BY THE REV. FREDRICK JACKSON
HAITI READ-A-THON KICK'S OFF THIS SUNDAY, MAY, 21ST !!
The children of St. Nick's will read this summer to help support the ministry of The Friends of Darbonne, To help provide scholarship money for the children attending the St. Esprit school in Darbonne, Haiti.
Good Luck and read, read, read!!
The children of St. Nick's will read this summer to help support the ministry of The Friends of Darbonne, To help provide scholarship money for the children attending the St. Esprit school in Darbonne, Haiti.
Good Luck and read, read, read!!
THIS SUNDAY MAY 14, 2017
- Special Announcement -
It is with great joy that we announce today the calling of our new Rector Rev Leigh Ellen Hall. Leigh is currently Associate Rector at St Paul’s Church in Albany, Georgia. Upon her arrival on June 1, she will become the second Rector in our parish’s history. Her calling was made in a unanimous vote of the Vestry, following a unanimous recommendation of the nine member Search Committee. We can’t wait for the entire congregation to get to know Leigh and concur with our conviction that our parish will flourish under our new Rector. As we said to the congregation when we started this transition last May- the Church of St Nicholas on the Hudson has a bright future!
Leigh is a native of Georgia who graduated from the University of Georgia and Virginia Theological Seminary. She was ordained in 2009 and has served in various clergy positions since then focusing on pastoral care and educational ministries. Leigh will be communicating directly with the congregation in the days (and years!) to come but we wanted to share an item that she included in her background about the future of the Church-
I am acknowledging that our church is changing and that we must be more intentional about growing and sustaining our churches. We can’t wait and see if they will come; we have to make our churches more attractive. To me that means preaching sermons that are more relevant to our world today, offering formation opportunities that teach about Christ, the church and our place in it by engaging in spiritual outreach to those in need, and by deepening our spirituality and the spirituality of those we serve in our parishes. This deep, meaningful connection is essential, I believe, to preparing for the Church of the future.
We also have recordings of a few sermons that Leigh has delivered in recent months and have posted those audio files on our website and on Facebook.
St Nicholas has grown much over the past months of transition. The ramp, siding, windows, lights, plaster and paint are important, as will be the coming changes in landscaping. We have nested well. We are now ready to open our parish family to a new Rector. We are a parish that has overtly challenged one another to look for and to believe in an irrationally bright future! We did so in committing to remain a congregation twelve years ago, and in becoming, three years ago, the first newly incorporated full parish of the diocese in over thirty years, and again last year in committing to a capital campaign to restore our building. We will continue to face challenges both spiritually and in other areas necessary to sustaining our parish. But today- loudly and clearly- the Vestry, the Search Committee and our new Rector are of one voice that we will look to a joyful future through the parish of St Nicholas on the Hudson.
It is essential that this joyful note include two expressions of gratitude. Our Search Committee worked tirelessly to find a person of the right energy, spirituality and style. They literally posted the position around the globe. They met with Leigh over the Christmas holidays and then traveled to Albany Georgia to hear her preach and to spend more time getting to know her. Stacey Mesler chaired a large group that was incredibly generous with their time and talents. They detailed every interaction with each candidate, and in the end spoke with one voice of recommendation. We are very grateful for their participation in this journey. In addition to Stacey, the members of the Search Committee were Christine Ackerly, Sarah Brannen, Paul Conrad, Rick Levitt, Jack Parry, Lee Ann Pomplas, Alex Reese, and Michelle Robbins. Thank You all.
Finally, we will say thank you and good-bye this Sunday to Peter Sipple. Peter and Margaret leave on a long planned vacation next week, so this will be an abrupt end to his tenure here. Peter’s wise advice and pastoral care for the Vestry and parish members has sustained us on our path. He remains a friend to the parish and we suspect his counsel will continue to be a resource to Leigh as she begins her first tenure as a parish rector. We hope you can join us this Sunday to thank Peter.
Vestry of the Church of St Nicholas on the Hudson
Ed Sayago, Paul Bruening, Sue Blodgett, Melanie Hexel, Jack Devine, Janine Gauzza, Mary Hornbeck, Greg Freeman, Paul Curran
Leigh is a native of Georgia who graduated from the University of Georgia and Virginia Theological Seminary. She was ordained in 2009 and has served in various clergy positions since then focusing on pastoral care and educational ministries. Leigh will be communicating directly with the congregation in the days (and years!) to come but we wanted to share an item that she included in her background about the future of the Church-
I am acknowledging that our church is changing and that we must be more intentional about growing and sustaining our churches. We can’t wait and see if they will come; we have to make our churches more attractive. To me that means preaching sermons that are more relevant to our world today, offering formation opportunities that teach about Christ, the church and our place in it by engaging in spiritual outreach to those in need, and by deepening our spirituality and the spirituality of those we serve in our parishes. This deep, meaningful connection is essential, I believe, to preparing for the Church of the future.
We also have recordings of a few sermons that Leigh has delivered in recent months and have posted those audio files on our website and on Facebook.
St Nicholas has grown much over the past months of transition. The ramp, siding, windows, lights, plaster and paint are important, as will be the coming changes in landscaping. We have nested well. We are now ready to open our parish family to a new Rector. We are a parish that has overtly challenged one another to look for and to believe in an irrationally bright future! We did so in committing to remain a congregation twelve years ago, and in becoming, three years ago, the first newly incorporated full parish of the diocese in over thirty years, and again last year in committing to a capital campaign to restore our building. We will continue to face challenges both spiritually and in other areas necessary to sustaining our parish. But today- loudly and clearly- the Vestry, the Search Committee and our new Rector are of one voice that we will look to a joyful future through the parish of St Nicholas on the Hudson.
It is essential that this joyful note include two expressions of gratitude. Our Search Committee worked tirelessly to find a person of the right energy, spirituality and style. They literally posted the position around the globe. They met with Leigh over the Christmas holidays and then traveled to Albany Georgia to hear her preach and to spend more time getting to know her. Stacey Mesler chaired a large group that was incredibly generous with their time and talents. They detailed every interaction with each candidate, and in the end spoke with one voice of recommendation. We are very grateful for their participation in this journey. In addition to Stacey, the members of the Search Committee were Christine Ackerly, Sarah Brannen, Paul Conrad, Rick Levitt, Jack Parry, Lee Ann Pomplas, Alex Reese, and Michelle Robbins. Thank You all.
Finally, we will say thank you and good-bye this Sunday to Peter Sipple. Peter and Margaret leave on a long planned vacation next week, so this will be an abrupt end to his tenure here. Peter’s wise advice and pastoral care for the Vestry and parish members has sustained us on our path. He remains a friend to the parish and we suspect his counsel will continue to be a resource to Leigh as she begins her first tenure as a parish rector. We hope you can join us this Sunday to thank Peter.
Vestry of the Church of St Nicholas on the Hudson
Ed Sayago, Paul Bruening, Sue Blodgett, Melanie Hexel, Jack Devine, Janine Gauzza, Mary Hornbeck, Greg Freeman, Paul Curran
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Holy Week Services
Thursday April 13
Maundy Thursday Service 7 pm
A service commemorating Christ’s institution of the Eucharist, foot-washing and the stripping of the Altar.
Friday April 14
Good Friday Children’s Service 10 am
An interactive children’s service walking through the last days of Jesus’ life, including the entry into Jerusalem, Last Supper, foot-washing, trial, crucifixion and resurrection.
Good Friday Evening Service 7 pm
Evening service is a short, quiet liturgy from the Book of Common Prayer.
Saturday April 15
Easter Vigil 8 pm
The first service of Easter! An ancient service with candles, a liturgical enactment of the passage from dark to light.
Sunday April 16
Easter Sunday
9 am Holy Eucharist and Baptism
10 am Holy Eucharist
Children’s Easter Egg Hunt in the church yard!
Thursday April 13
Maundy Thursday Service 7 pm
A service commemorating Christ’s institution of the Eucharist, foot-washing and the stripping of the Altar.
Friday April 14
Good Friday Children’s Service 10 am
An interactive children’s service walking through the last days of Jesus’ life, including the entry into Jerusalem, Last Supper, foot-washing, trial, crucifixion and resurrection.
Good Friday Evening Service 7 pm
Evening service is a short, quiet liturgy from the Book of Common Prayer.
Saturday April 15
Easter Vigil 8 pm
The first service of Easter! An ancient service with candles, a liturgical enactment of the passage from dark to light.
Sunday April 16
Easter Sunday
9 am Holy Eucharist and Baptism
10 am Holy Eucharist
Children’s Easter Egg Hunt in the church yard!
THIS SUNDAY, APRIL 9, 2017
PALM SUNDAY
SERVICES AT 9 AM & 10AM
PALM SUNDAY
SERVICES AT 9 AM & 10AM
CHILDREN'S GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE
COME AND JOIN US AS WE WALK THROUGH THE LAST DAYS OF JESUS' LIFE IN A FUN INTERACTIVE, KID-FRIENDLY SERVICE.
APRIL 14TH AT 10AM - ALL ARE WELCOME!!
COME AND JOIN US AS WE WALK THROUGH THE LAST DAYS OF JESUS' LIFE IN A FUN INTERACTIVE, KID-FRIENDLY SERVICE.
APRIL 14TH AT 10AM - ALL ARE WELCOME!!
View our Lent and Holy Week Schedule HERE
March 1, Service tonight at 7 PM
"2017 Shrove Tuesday Pancake and Jambalaya Supper"
February 28th
Sponsored by: St. Nicholas-on-the-Hudson
at the New Hamburg Fire House
15 Channingville Road
Enjoy an evening of pancakes, sausage and jambalaya!
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
ANNUAL COOKIE WALK
This Saturday, February 11 from 9am - 2pm
Come on out and grab yourself a box of yummy cookies!
Poughkeepsie United Methodist Church
2381 New Hackensack Road/Rte 376
This Saturday, February 11 from 9am - 2pm
Come on out and grab yourself a box of yummy cookies!
Poughkeepsie United Methodist Church
2381 New Hackensack Road/Rte 376
St. Nicholas-on-the-Hudson
Thank you and congrats!!
Our attractive worship space is even more beautiful thanks to the generosity of all who gave to St. Nick's capital campaign. The campaign's goals were carried out through the careful attention of your Property Committee, Vestry members and Wardens. Congratulations!
Your vision and hard work will continue to inspire all
who worship here. -PWS
Our attractive worship space is even more beautiful thanks to the generosity of all who gave to St. Nick's capital campaign. The campaign's goals were carried out through the careful attention of your Property Committee, Vestry members and Wardens. Congratulations!
Your vision and hard work will continue to inspire all
who worship here. -PWS
Best Wishes to all in 2017!!
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Christmas Eve Services December 24, 2016 4, 6 & 10pm All are welcome!! |
The Festival of Lessons & Carols
This Sunday December 11th at 10am
Spread the Word!!
The Feast of St. Nicholas
with a visit from St. Nicholas himself!!
Sunday, December 4
10 a.m.
All are welcome!!
with a visit from St. Nicholas himself!!
Sunday, December 4
10 a.m.
All are welcome!!
St. Nick's Church Fair and Chili Lunch
Saturday, November 19, 2016 from 10am - 3pm
We will have raffles, baked goods, handmade creations, fill a grocery bag Trash-and-Treasure for $10 and don't forget to have a delicious chili lunch starting at 11:00am!
St. Nicholas-on-the-Hudson
37 Point Street
New Hamburg, NY