Bethesda Episcopal Church

09/01/2026

Special Monthly Envelope Funds raised in September will be divided between the feeding ministry at the local Presbyterian – United Church of Christ which provides a daily hot meal to those in need; and Christ Church Food Pantry, a ministry operated by the Episcopal parish in Ballston Spa.
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08/27/2026

Ann Marie Adamick, our Summer Music guest on 30 August at the 10am service, is a seasoned mezzo-soprano and lifelong performer with over thirty years of experience spanning prominent regional ensembles like the Schenectady Octavo Singers, Saratoga Voices, and the Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra. An alumna of the University at Albany and an English as a Second Language teacher, she has studied under notable instructors including Anne Turner and Michael Clement, specializing in major sacred solo masterworks by Bach, Handel, and Mahler.
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08/19/2026

As part of our Summer Music series, on 23 August at the 10am service, we welcome saxophonist, Robert Moore, who will play works by Bedard, Corelli and Singelée. After graduating from the Crane School of Music, Bob performed in the UK with the Steve Kennel Orchestra, Mary Wilson of the Supremes, and the Aldbrickham Band. Bob was the founder and director of the Vandyke Big Band in Bedfordshire, England. In addition to performing with the North Country Jazz Project, he currently plays saxophone and accordion with Fenimore Blues , a band based in Saratoga Springs, and sings in Bethesda’s choir.
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08/13/2026

We are thrilled to welcome members of Musicians of Ma'alwyck to Bethesda Episcopal Church at the 10am service on 16 August. Guided by their core mission of bringing history to life through provocative musical performances in the Greater Capital Region and beyond, this acclaimed professional chamber ensemble specializes in classical repertoire and historically informed programming. Joining us today are two of the ensemble's distinguished artists: founding director and violinist Ann-Marie Barker Schwarz and flutist Norman Thibodeau. Ann-Marie, who holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Performance from Boston University and a Master’s in American History from the University at Albany, has spent decades enriching our local arts community as a veteran member of the Glimmerglass Festival Orchestra and a former violinist with the Albany Symphony Orchestra. Sharing the chancel is Norman, an incredibly versatile flutist who has performed with nearly every professional orchestra in the Capital Region and previously served as the assistant principal flutist of the Orquesta Sinfónica del Estado de México. Together, their collaborative artistry beautifully bridges the gap between historical storytelling and sacred worship, offering our congregation a deeply resonant and sophisticated musical experience.

08/06/2026

Please join Bethesda in welcoming Elizabeth Huntley , harpist, to the 2026 Summer Music Series. Elizabeth will perform on August 9, during the 10am service.
A graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music, harpist Elizabeth Huntley is one of the NY Capital District/Saratoga/ Lake George Region’s busiest musicians, performing for private functions all over the area. She teaches at Skidmore College and maintains an active private studio.
Elizabeth is a board member of The American Harp Society Foundation, and served as editor of both the Historical Harp Society Bulletin, and The American Harp Journal.

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08/01/2026

Special Monthly Envelope Donations in August are in support of Wellspring Saratoga . Founded over 40 years ago, Wellspring (https://www.wellspringcares.org/) has grown to become a vital resource for survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault in Saratoga and Washington counties, operating an emergency shelter, a 24-hour hotline & live-chat, counselling, housing assistance, case management, and a number of educational and prevention programs. Services are free, non-judgmental, and confidential. Thank you for your generosity.

Wellspring offers sexual assault & domestic violence help in Saratoga & Washington County, NY. Contact us 24/7 for assistance, explore volunteer opportunities, or donate!

07/30/2026

Our guest artist on Sunday, 2 August, Tara Hanish, is a versatile multi-genre cellist based in Upstate New York. She performs regularly with the Glens Falls Symphony, Catskill Symphony Orchestra, and the Fenimore Chamber Orchestra, as well as the orchestral post-rock trio You Bred Raptors. As a dedicated educator trained in the Suzuki method, she maintains an active private studio in Saratoga Springs and has served on numerous faculties including the Empire State Youth Orchestra and the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music. Tara holds a Professional Studies Diploma from the Cleveland Institute of Music, a Master of Music from the University of Miami, and a Bachelor of Music with High Honors from the University of Michigan.

07/23/2026

We are delighted to welcome back soprano and beloved Bethesda choir member Edda Roemelt as our soloist on 26 July. Raised in nearby Glenville, Edda is an accomplished artist who won first place at the ENY/NATS Art Song Festival and frequently performs across local stages, including roles with Saratoga’s Home Made Theater. (Photo by William Nash.)

07/16/2026

On Sunday, 19 July at the 10am service, we are glad to welcome string instrumentalists Michael and Stephani Emery to the gallery. Both are prominent faculty members in the Music Department at Skidmore College here in Saratoga Springs. Michael Emery, a Distinguished Artist-in-Residence who has directed Skidmore's vibrant string and chamber programs for decades, also serves as the concertmaster for multiple regional orchestras. Stephani Emery brings her extensive performance background to the college as an expert private string instructor and chamber coach. Michael and Stephani are both members of Bethesda Church. Image by Ri Ya from Pixabay.

07/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the appeal for Lifeworks; Bethesda members made a generous donation!