Strawberry Festival slated in Crown Point
Annual event June 30
The ninth annual Crown Point Strawberry Festival promises to be bigger and better than ever. The event, sponsored by the First Congregational Church, will be held in the town park Sunday, June 30, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Schroon takes ownership of cemetery
Improvements needed at Protestant Cemetery
A historic cemetery in need of assistance is now the responsibility of Schroon taxpayers. The Protestant Cemetery on Hoffman Road has formally been abandoned.
North Country Ministry receives large donation
A donation of $78,000 has been given to North Country Ministry in honor of Father Paul Cox of Cleverdale.
National Day of Prayer to be observed
Ticonderoga event May 2
National Day of Prayer will be observed in Ticonderoga. The Adirondack Community Fellowship will sponsor the event Thursday, May 2, at 6 p.m. at the gazebo in Bicentennial Park. In the event of rain it will be held in the Cornerstone Alliance Church across the street.
Vendors sought for Crown Point event
Strawberry Festival slated June 30
Vendors interested in participating in the ninth annual Crown Point Strawberry Festival are asked to reserve their spots soon. The event, sponsored by the First Congregational Church, will be held in the town park Sunday, June 30, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
North Country Ministry play group celebrates 8th birthday
Eight years ago, in February, North Country Ministry’s Baby’s Place Play Group was born.
Schroon, ELCS students to assist Nicaraguan counterparts
Dinner March 10 in Elizabethtown
Students from Schroon Lake and Elizabethtown-Lewis schools are joining forces to assist children in Nicaragua. A spaghetti dinner will be served Sunday, March 10, 4:30 to 8 p.m. at the Cobble Hill Inn in Elizabethtown to raise money to educate students in the third-world nation. Tickets are $10 a person and $30 for families of four or more people.
North Creek United Methodist Church supports needs both near and far
Another favorite holiday tradition at North Creek United Methodist Church (NCUMC) for many years is supporting Heifer Project International.
United Methodist Church news
The United Methodist Churches (UMC) of Pottersville and Riparius-Wevertown-Johnsburg (RWJ) have several opportunities for members of the community:
North Country Ministry partners with TD Bank to help outreach programs
North Country Ministry recently received a cash contribution from TD Bank through the bank’s Affinity Membership Program.
North Coountry Ministry boutique has clothes for area children
The boutique at the North Country Ministry in North Creek has a large assortment of clothing for both boys and girls sizes 4-6x which are appropriate to start school next week.
Invocations out at monthly county meetings
An editorial published in a local newspaper has prompted Essex County supervisors to end the practice of prayer before county meetings.
Spiritual center marks 25th anniversary
For a quarter century, The Priory has offered people from a wide region spiritual renewal and a place to gain a new perspective on life. Last weekend, the retreat's held its annual Garage Sale which is their major fundraiser.
Pastor Van Patten leaving North Creek United Methodist Church
Pastor Kristi Van Patten is leaving the North Creek United Methodist Church for a new assignment at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Green Island, N.Y. starting July 1.
Memorial Day service held in Irishtown
On Memorial Day, May 28, 2012, 48 people joined Father Richard Sturtz as he celebrated Mass at St. Mary’s Oratory in the hamlet of Irishtown.
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