Welcome
Tuesday 6th of June 2023
We would like to thank those that sent money for flowers.
We wanted to share with you how beautiful this helped make our worship space.
Happy Easter…God bless you all.
Welcome to the Stephentown Federated Church. You’ll find us on the outskirts of corn fields and horse pastures, on the border of NY and MA, on the edge of the Capital District and the Berkshires, split between two school districts, a federation of two spiritual traditions—but one community where people from different backgrounds can find their place. Everyone is welcome—regardless of who you are, from where you’ve come, or what you may or may not believe.
Our mission involves us as an accepting, caring Christian Fellowship, dedicated to serving the spiritual, emotional and physical needs of our local and extended community. Our worship and congregation is a place where all people can experience God’s love. Our responsibility is to share our gifts, open our arms and care for all God’s creations.
When asked what people love about their Stephentown Federated Church community, here’s some of the response:
“Our church has always been known for hospitality and welcome; it is easy to join—once or regularly—and know that you have a place here. No matter where we are in life’s journey, we can share it and the support of a spiritual community around us.” --BW
“Stephentown Federated Church is a friendly, warm and welcoming “
The turkey dinner pictures and choir music
In Memoriam
Cynthia Braley
1937 - 2022
Cynthia Tyde Pease Braley passed away peacefully on January 7, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Pittsfield, MA on August 20, 1933 and was the daughter of the late Richard W. Tyde and Esther Tyde (Stewart) of Stephentown, NY.
Cynthia attended New Lebanon Central School where she played trumpet in the band, and graduated as Valedictorian of the Class of 1951. After high school, she went on to work as a drafting trainee at GE in Pittsfield, MA, until she became the beloved wife of farmer Andrew Pease in November of 1951.
Cynthia and Andrew owned and operated Pease Farm and Produce in Stephentown, NY for over 25 years. Cynthia kept very busy baking fresh pies and breads, preparing meals for hungry farmhands and overseeing numerous teenage seasonal workers. Somehow she managed to carve out time to write a cooking column for The Echo called "The Owls Nest Kitchen".
As a member of Stephentown Federated Church, she was a soprano in the choir.
Church Finances...
FROM CHURCH TREASURER
Then, the people rejoiced because they had given willingly, for with a whole heart they had offered freely to the Lord: 2 Chronicles 29:9
Let us all rejoice for our continued giving while we are apart!
Income: With steady giving from our congregation our income is on budget. A big thank you to our everyone who has kept up with their giving.
When you mail in your offering, put your check in your offering envelope, if you have one, and mail your check to:
Stephentown Federated Church
Attn: Treasurer, PO Box 10, Stephentown, NY 12168
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Prayers and blessings to you all. May you continue to be healthy and safe!
Barbara Terpening, Treasurer
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518-527-0182