Midweek News
December 31, 2025
Dear People of Saint John's,
I hope you are still basking in the joys of Christmas. At our house we keep our decorations up thru Epiphany and then some--we are in no rush to reclaim our home. The Christmas dinnerware may still on the table at Candlemas!
Newcomers Class: At our last meeting on November 23rd, we decided that we were having such a good time that we would resume meeting in the New Year. This group easily incorporates new members; if anyone would like to join us, we will take some time to get acquainted with you before we launch into our topic for the week. These topics provide an overview of our faith here at Saint John’s. The group meets at 3 p.m. on Sunday afternoons in the Thompson Room.
January 4th: The Baptismal Covenant, which is renewed at Confirmation
January 11th: How does the Holy Spirit act in our lives?
January 18th: The Prayer Book and Worship: Why is the Eucharist so central to our worship at Saint John’s?
January 24th: Exploring the Bible, and then wrapping up (for real!)
We need someone to volunteer to provide coffee hour on January 4th and 11th. Please call the office, (518) 274-5884, to volunteer.
On January 11th, the Baptism of Jesus, we will be baptizing Keith Thrasher, who will be sponsored by his wife Jeannie Ballard. Please pray for them as Keith makes this important commitment and receives this Sacrament. Also on the 11th, we will have a presentation during coffee hour from our Treasurer Jessica Edrington and Assistant Treasurer Ken Crognale on the 2026 budget.
The Annual Meeting is coming up on Sunday, January 25th, right after the 10 a.m. service. Lunch will be served, elections will be held, annual meeting reports and updated directories will be distributed, and we will have an opportunity to hear from the Treasurer and Rector about the state of things and visions for the future. Elections will include the Senior Warden, a Vestry position, and Delegates and Alternates to Convention.
For those of you living alone, we would be grateful to have the name and number of an emergency contact. This might be useful if you have an accident here at the church, or if we cannot reach you and have reason to be concerned.
And finally, it is New Year's Eve tonight. I wish you all a very blessed New Year.
With gratitude for our life together,
Mtr. Judith
