The Church of the Messiah

Mini-Dash Start

The Mad Dash committee extends its thanks to the

more than 550 runners, walkers and junior racers from throughout the Hudson Valley and beyond who took part this year. more than 30 sponsors from the Rhinebeck community and the mid-Hudson Valley who supported the event. more than 80 volunteers

Results are [...]

If you prefer not to receive weekly offering envelopes because you donate monthly, annually, or place your offering in the collection plate without an envelope, please let Su know by November 12th that you do not want envelopes for 2011. Conversely, if you do not have envelopes and would like them, please let Su [...]

While we have been doing some recycling in the past, we are now set up to do full recycling. An official blue recycling container will soon be available, but until then, if you choose not to take your bulletin and/or announcements page home, please place it/them on the Memorial Altar where they will be [...]

Brochures for the Women’s Retreat being held at Linwood November 19-21 are available in the Parish Hall and the office. The theme, “Encountering the Holy Mother,” will include writing and bookmaking. No experience is required, and commuting is an option. If you are planning on attending, please sign up soon. Due to the success [...]

Mad Dash volunteers and others who would like to join an evening of fellowship are invited to Joann and Clarence Clark’s home the evening of Nov. 6 at 6:30 pm. Please RSVP to Joann at 845-876-5189 or clarence.and.joann.clark@gmail.com.

The Vestry at its Sept. meeting decided to follow up on one of the suggestions that emerged in the process of creating the parish profile—namely the refurbishment of the Narthex of the Church. The redecoration of the narthex to create an inviting and welcoming space as people enter Messiah is going very well. The [...]

Calendars featuring various Blessings of the Animals are for sale at coffee hour today. All proceeds from the sale of these calendars will go to a local animal rescue or advocacy program to be designated by the Outreach Committee. Calendars cost $12.99 each.

Brochures for the Women’s Retreat being held at Linwood November 19-21 are available in the Parish Hall and the office. The theme, “Encountering the Holy Mother,” will include writing and bookmaking. No experience is required, and commuting is an option. If you are planning on attending, please sign up soon. Due to the success [...]

When you are shopping this week, please keep our food pantry in mind. At this time we are desperately in need of cereal, all kinds of beans, and mac & cheese. The holidays are coming up, so any “holiday” food items are welcome. When you are shopping and you take advantage of a buy [...]

Marlene Alexander has begun her annual collection for this ministry. The ECW asks that each family donate $10 per year to this worthy cause that helps feed eight impoverished women in Nicaragua. Checks should be written to Church of the Messiah ECW and given to Marlene or placed it in the collection plate. Please [...]

If you would like to dedicate the flowers on the Altar on a specific Sunday in memory of, in honor of, or in thanksgiving for someone or something, please contact Su in the office. The suggested donation is $30.00 which covers the cost of the flowers. Additional donations, which cover the costs of wine, [...]