Bethesda Episcopal Church

06/04/2026

Our Special Monthly Envelope in June supports the work of Habitat for Humanity ( https://www.habitat.org/ ). Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organization that helps people build, repair and improve homes and neighborhoods, particularly in urban areas, by working with communities to address their housing needs.

Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that helps people in your community and around the world build or improve a place they can call home. Donate, volunteer and raise your voice in support of decent and affordable housing.

06/03/2026

All are welcome to attend the ordination of Jonathan Kimmel on June 20th at 3pm at The Cathedral of All Saints, South Swan Street, Albany.

05/23/2026

Members of the New York City Ballet Musicians and Friends will perform a fund-raising concert at Bethesda on Thursday 4 June at 6:30 pm. The violinist, Luellen Abdoo and pianist, Christopher Oldfather will perform music of Mozart, Brahms, and Philip Glass. Admission by donation ($30.00 / person or $50.00 for two people).

05/08/2026

Excelsior Vocal Ensemble presents Morte E Amore, Italian choral treasures of loss and love spanning four centuries, on Sunday, May 17 at 3pm at Bethesda. Featuring Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater, in a dramatic arrangement for chorus and string quartet, as well as works by Monteverdi, Palestrina, and Pizzetti. Andrew Burger, artistic director. Tickets are $25, available online or at the door.

05/03/2026

Donations from the Monthly Envelope in May will be directed to the Beaver Cross Camp Scholarship Fund (https://www.beavercrossministries.org/summer-camp.html ). Beaver Cross, our diocesan camp in Greenwich, NY, seeks to make its 11 summer programs available to every eligible child who wishes to participate in its activities, regardless of a family’s financial circumstances. Each year, funds are raised to meet the need for scholarships. Please support this enriching experience for children.

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04/18/2026

Concert at Bethesda on Friday 24 April at 7pm. In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, the acclaimed chamber ensemble Musicians of Ma’alwyck ( https://musiciansofmaalwyck.org ) announces a special concert program dedicated to the music that soundtracked the birth of the United States with works by Stamitz, Handel, and Scarlatti. For tickets, go to https://musiciansofmaalwyck.org .

Home page of Musicians of Ma'alwyck, an orchestra / ensemble from SCOTIA. Musicians of Ma'alwyck is a professional chamber music ensemble in residence at the Schuyler Mansion New York State Historic Site and at Schenectady County Community College.

04/01/2026

Special Monthly Envelope Donations in April will be directed to the Thomas T. Parke Music Fund. Fr Parke was Rector of Bethesda from 1968 to 2012. In recognition of his commitment to the liturgical and musical life of the parish, a fund was established in his name which would provide additional financial support to our choral program throughout the year. Thank you for your generosity to the ministry of music at Bethesda.

03/27/2026

In Holy Week, we are invited to walk with Our Lord through the darkness of his suffering and death, and into the light of Easter morning.

Services at Bethesda are as follows:

Palm Sunday - 8am Holy Communion & 10am Procession and Sung Eucharist
Tuesday in Holy Week - Holy Communion 7pm
Wednesday in Holy Week - Stations of the Cross at 7pm
Maundy Thursday - Liturgy at 7pm
Good Friday - Liturgy at 12.10pm
Easter Day - 8am Holy Communion & 10am Procession and Sung Eucharist

03/19/2026

In preparation for Holy Week and Easter, a Spring Cleaning of the church (interior and grounds) is planned for Saturday 21 March at 9am.

03/08/2026

On Sunday 15 March at 9am Jon Kimmel leads our study of Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis. The group will be discussing (please read) book 4 section 5. All are welcome.