The Church of the Messiah » Education

Youth Minister

WebServant — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:43:40 +0000

We are forming a search committee to fill the position of a part time youth minister. Anyone who wishes to serve on the committee must be 16 years or older, and should submit a written statement stating their desire to serve and why they feel called to do so. If you have any questions regarding the youth minister position, please speak with Fr. Richard. We hope to begin meeting in January.

Youth Minister

WebServant — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 21:55:37 +0000

Confirmation

WebServant — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 21:51:56 +0000

Confirmation at Messiah has been scheduled for March 11, 2012. The new Bishop Coadjutor, Andrew Dietsche, has been able to schedule his first visitation as a newly consecrated bishop here at Messiah the day after his consecration. Save the date. The Episcopal New Yorker newspaper incorrectly identified the bishop visiting Messiah for confirmation March 11th. It will be Bishop-elect Andrew Dietsche.

Acolyte Training

WebServant — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 22:29:04 +0000

We have 5 new acolytes this year and a few have gone into semi-retirement and will fill in when I need them. I am holding an acolyte training (very short after church) next Sunday, Dec. 4th to fit for robes and give a quick overview. If any of the older acolytes would like to attend it is a good opportunity to get a refresher. Any questions please see me. Chele

Confirmation: Update

WebServant — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 22:27:13 +0000

Confirmation at Messiah had been scheduled for January 8, 2012. However, the new Bishop Coadjutor, Andrew Dietsche, may be able to schedule a visitation as a newly consecrated bishop in March. We will have an answer for our families shortly. If changing the schedule creates a possible conflict, please speak with Fr. Richard. There will be no youth confirmation class this Wednesday night 11/27. Class will resume in Donegan Hall on Wed., Dec. 7, from 6:30-7:20 pm.

Acolyte Training

WebServant — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 23:57:20 +0000

We have 5 new acolytes this year and a few have gone into semi-retirement and will fill in when I need them. I am holding an acolyte training (very short after church) on Dec. 4th to fit for robes and give a quick overview. If any of the older acolytes would like to attend it is a good opportunity to get a refresher. Any questions either call me or e-mail me. Chele

Confirmation Class for Adults: first meeting 11/13/11

WebServant — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 22:55:32 +0000

Today after the 10:00 am coffee hour, Fr. Richard will start a class for any adults wishing to be confirmed or, having been confirmed in the Roman Catholic or Lutheran Church, would like to be received into the Episcopal Church. Please speak with Fr. Richard for more information.

Confirmation by Bishop Donovan

WebServant — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 18:17:27 +0000

Confirmation at Messiah is scheduled for January 8, 2012. The youth confirmation class will be held Wednesday nights in Donegan Hall from 6:30-7:20 pm. If there are any adults interested in being confirmed or received into the Episcopal church, please let Fr. Richard know. An adult confirmation class will be starting up in November on Tuesdays evenings

Family Service Nov 5

WebServant — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 18:08:30 +0000

This Sunday is our family service. There is no church school for our younger children; instead we will all be together in the church at the 10am service. Next Sunday, Nov. 13th falls on a school holiday weekend, so there will not be church school next Sunday.

As our children did not get to wear their Halloween costumes to church last week, we are encouraging them to come in costume to services tomorrow.

Confirmation by Bishop Donovan

WebServant — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 21:19:33 +0000

Confirmation at Messiah is scheduled for January 8, 2012. The youth confirmation class will be held Wednesday nights in Donegan Hall from 6:30-7:30 pm. If there are any adults interested in being confirmed or received into the Episcopal church, please let Fr. Richard know. An adult confirmation class will be starting up in November on Tuesdays evenings.

Confirmation Class

WebServant — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 20:50:19 +0000

Wednesday, 6:30-7:20 pm, Donegan Hall

Church School

WebServant — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:13:05 +0000

Registration and first teaching Sunday will be next Sunday,September 25th, at 9:45 AM.Please meet in Donegan Hall.

Vacation Bible School

WebServant — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 17:41:51 +0000

VBS is this week (July 25-29th) at the Reformed Church from 8:45-12 noon for students entering Kindergarten through Grade 6 this fall. Lunch is included. If you have not yet registered your child(ren), please come to the Reformed Church tomorrow morning to register. There is plenty of room and all children are welcome.

VBS Family Night: Lion-Making

WebServant — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 16:26:31 +0000

We are gearing up for Vacation Bible School and are very excited about our plans for the kids to perform a lion dance this July. All VBS participants will have an opportunity to be a part of this dance. Two Family Night Out dates were set to make the lion and learn the dance. The first on July 12th was great fun and we were able to get the fabric for the costume painted. Join us for the fun on July 19th from 6PM to 8PM at the Rhinebeck Reformed Church. We will share a pot luck dinner. Please bring a dish to add to the table.

• Clean jars are needed for VBS. Jars should be approximately 3-4” tall and 8-12oz. capacity. If you can help provide some, please bring them to church and leave them on the kitchen counter in the parish hall or in the office weekday mornings.

• VBS is July 25-29th at the Reformed Church from 8:45-12 noon for student sentering Kindergarten through Grade 6 this fall. Lunch is included. Registration forms are on the table in the Narthex or you can register online at http://groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/rrc.

Girls Writing & Poetry Group

WebServant — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 16:25:08 +0000

Pam Wright will be leading a girls writing and poetry group on Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30 pm. Any teenage girl (or mature pre-teen) is welcome to attend; she does not need to belong to the parish. The first meeting will be on Tuesday, July 19th and the sessions will run for six weeks, ending on Tuesday, August 23rd. The goal of this group is to help the girls express themselves through writing in a trusting environment. Meetings will take place in Donegan Hall. Please email Pam Wright at famservstart@hotmail.com if your daughter or someone you know hopes to attend, even if you are not completely sure. Girls do not have to attend all six weeks; they are welcome to come to any of the sessions.

Vacation Bible School – July 25th – July 29th, 8:45 AM until 12 Noon

WebServant — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 13:38:35 +0000

This summer the Rhinebeck Reformed Church will host VBS with the Church of Messiah and Third Lutheran co-hosting. The theme this year is PandaMania….Where God is Wild About You! Please mark your calendars. We like to have lots of kids participate and welcome all the great adult and teen volunteers who help this very busy, fun week run smoothly. Lunch will be served. If you’d like to jump in now, please call Laurie Craft at 229-5681

Confirmation Class

WebServant — Fri, 27 May 2011 18:16:42 +0000

Donegan Hall, 6:30 p.m., Wednesday.

Family Night Out, Friday, June 3rd

WebServant — Fri, 27 May 2011 14:45:57 +0000

Join us at the Rhinebeck Reformed Church this Friday from 6-8PM as we get ready for Vacation Bible School. We will make decorations and share a pot luck dinner. Please bring your favorite dish to add to the table. Rhinebeck Reformed is the host church for VBS with Third Lutheran and Messiah co-hosting. It is a community event that will take place July 25-29 and all are welcome. Come join the fun and bring a friend!

Church Treasures: Messiah’s Needlework Art

WebServant — Fri, 13 May 2011 13:27:57 +0000

On the next two Sundays, May 15th and 22nd, following both the 8am and 10am services, we will be presenting a special program on the needlework that decorates our church in the choir and sanctuary. The needlework was done in the 1960′s by women of our parish and has a very interesting history. In addition the symbols referenced in the work are part of a long tradition in church art. Leah Miller and Fr. Richard will be leading the talk and it promises to be an informative celebration of art and creativity in our beautiful church. The program will be offered in the parish hall and the needlework will be brought over from the church for the program.

Confirmation Classes

WebServant — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 22:20:28 +0000

6:30 p.m. Wednesdays; No class during Holy Week; classes will resume on May 18.

Confirmation Class for students ages 12-14 or older

WebServant — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:22:05 +0000

Confirmation classes will begin on Wed., Mar 16th at 6:30 pm in Donegan Hall. If you are interested in being confirmed, please should speak with Fr. Richard, if you have not already done so. If you are an adult interested in being confirmed or received into the Episcopal church, classes will begin after Easter.

Vacation Bible School – July 25th – July 29th, 8:45 AM until 12 Noon

WebServant — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 14:00:23 +0000

We are very excited to announce that the Rhinebeck Reformed Church will host VBS this summer with the Church of Messiah and Third Lutheran co-hosting. This is a community event and all are welcome. The theme this year is PandaMania….Where God is Wild About You!
Please mark your calendars. We like to have lots of kids participate and welcome all the great adult and teen volunteers who help this very busy, fun week run smoothly. Lunch will be served. If you have concerns involving childcare and the Rhinebeck Recreation Program, we can help to get your kids to the park for the afternoon portion that program. More info will follow in the coming weeks. If you’d like to jump in now, please call Laurie Craft at 229-5681.

Children’s Movie

WebServant — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 13:53:54 +0000

The Middle School Youth Group will be showing a G-rated movie in the Parish Hall after the 10 AM service today. All students K-5th grade are invited. This is a fund raiser for charity so there will be a small admission fee and a bake sale.

Confirmation Class

WebServant — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 13:53:29 +0000

There will be a brief meeting in Donegan Hall during coffee hour for the parents of those students ages 12-14 or older, who are interested in being candidates for confirmation. Confirmation classes will begin on Wed., Mar 16th at 3:30pm in Donegan Hall.

Bible Study

WebServant — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 13:53:06 +0000

Bible Study resumes This Sunday, March 6, after each service. Please grab a quick refreshment at coffee hour and then join us in Donegan Hall. 10 o’clockers—Bible Study will begin after a brief meeting that is scheduled concerning the Confirmation class.