Free Summer Lunch for Kids with the Sycamore Collaborative
Monday - Fridays in July and August from 11:30am - 12:45pm
Messiah Lutheran Church Faith Center Yard
2850 Guilderland Avenue in Rotterdam, New York
Messiah Lutheran Church will serve as a site for the Sycamore Collaborative's free summer lunch program for kids ages 18 and under every weekday in July and August (except the Fourth of July) from 11:30am - 12:45pm! All young people from the community are welcome to join us for a free hot meal often accompanied by arts and other enrichment opportunities! We are looking for three-four volunteers each day of summer lunch operations from 10:30am - 1:30pm to run the program. Be sure to sign up on the narthex bulletin or reach out to our Summer Intern Jesse Mathis at [email protected] for more information! Whether as a volunteer or a guest, we look forward to seeing you at Summer Lunch with the Sycamore Collaborative!
Rotterdam Produce Pantry
Fridays at 4:30pm
Rotterdam Community Center
705 Curry Road in Rotterdam, New York
We provide roughly one hundred-thirty households a week with free produce from the Rotterdam Community Center, every Friday at 4:30pm on a first come, first serve basis. This weekly distribution will take place outside with drive-up service available. No ID, paperwork, or pre-registering required! The Produce Pantry operates with the generous support of First Reformed Church of Schenectady.
Community Movie Night: "Wonka"
Saturday, July 13th at 7:15pm
Doors open at 6:30pm
Rotterdam Community Center Performance Hall
705 Curry Road in Rotterdam, New York
Join us for a FREE community movie night!! This month we are showing "Wonka." This fantasy musical film follows the story of Willy Wonka, the famous but eccentric chocolatier based on the character from Roald Dahl's novel. In particular, it emphasizes his rise to the top. The narrative traces his beginnings as a young adult who started as an employee selling chocolate in a store until he became driven to enter the chocolate industry eventually. This film acts as a prequel to the 1971 film adaptation of Dahl's novel.This film is rated PG. Doors open at 6:30pm and the movie starts at 7:15pm. The movie is free and concessions available for purchase in our ADA accessible, surround sound theatre space.
Mass for the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday, July 14th at 10:00am
Messiah Faith Center Sanctuary
2850 Guilderland Avenue in Rotterdam, New York
Streaming on Facebook and YouTube
When Amos reports his vision of God judging Israel for its mistreatment of the poor, he becomes a threat to the power of the priests and the king. John the Baptist also speaks truth to power, and Herod has him killed. In Herod’s fear that Jesus is John returned from the dead, we may hear hope for the oppressed: all the prophets killed through the ages are alive in Jesus. We are called to witness to justice in company with them, and to proclaim God’s saving love. Pastor Dustin will preach and preside with beautiful music from our summer Community Choir. Mass will begin with 15 minutes of music & meditation.
Bread of Life Food Pantry
Third Mondays of the Month from 9:00am to 2:00pm
Rotterdam Community Center
705 Curry Road in Rotterdam, New York
The Bread of Life Food Pantry can help you with three meals for three days per member of your household. To set up an appointment, call Judy at 518.364.3205, leave your name and the best phone number to contact you, and we will assist you as soon as we can! Upon arrival for your appointment, you'll be invited to fill out a form regarding what food items they'd like to to take home. Our friendly volunteers will then fill the order and bring it to you.
Community Crafting Mondays
Mondays from 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Rotterdam Community Center Friendship Hall
705 Curry Road in Rotterdam, New York
Looking to build some community with like-minded folks? Come stop by our Community Crafting Mondays hosted at the Rotterdam Community Center. From knitting, crocheting, painting, hand sewing to making all sorts of community projects, our Community Crafting Mondays has it all! Most importantly, it's just a friendly place to learn from and talk with one another!
Zumba with Annie G.
Mondays from 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rotterdam Community Center Friendship Hall
705 Curry Road in Rotterdam, New York
Zumba is a total workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious dose of awesome as you exercise to amazing Latin and World music. The drop in cost for each session is $10 or a $40 punch card for five sessions can be purchased. Annie has worked in our local area as a Zumba teacher for eight years and she'd love to see you in class! If you have any questions, please contact her directly at [email protected]!
Mindfulness Coaching with Nicholas Clay
Mondays from 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rotterdam Community Center Conference Room
705 Curry Road in Rotterdam, New York
Mindfulness teaches us how to maintain a present state of awareness, reduces stress, can reduce experiences of anxiety and depression and can strengthen our relationship with ourselves and others. Join Nicholas Clay, a community leader and Certified Jay Shetty Life Coach for these weekly sessions. Cost per session is only $10!
Community LGBTQIA+ Support Group
Mondays at 7:00pm
Rotterdam Community Center Studio
705 Curry Road in Rotterdam, New York
Rotterdam Community Center will launch a weekly LGBTQIA+ Support Group on Mondays at 7:00 pm. The group is open to all — people who identify as LGBTQ, their families, and allies. All ages are welcome to this safe place where discussion will be shaped by the needs of those present, although minors will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. There is no cost and no commitment to attend weekly; people are free to come as often or seldom as they wish. The group will be facilitated by Grace Ferris, a local leader in the LGBTQ community.
Community Choir Practice
Thursdays at 7:00pm
Messiah Faith Center Sanctuary
2850 Guilderland Avenue in Rotterdam, New York
Choir rehearsals are every Thursday evening at 7:00pm through the summer. Everyone is welcome to join us! If you have any questions please reach out to Doug Chilton. The way choir works in the summer is if you can join the practice on a Thursday evening, you're more than welcome to sing in the choir on Sunday!
Rotterdam Board Game Night
Friday, July 19th at 6:30pm
Rotterdam Community Center Friendship Hall
705 Curry Road in Rotterdam, New York
Please join us for Game Night on the 3rd Friday monthly from 6:30 to 9:30 (may run later to finish up games as needed). Bring your games, or play ours! We will provide chess, checkers, cards, and a variety of board or card games including but not limited to: Settlers of Catan, Set, Evolution, Castles of Burgundy, Ticket to Ride, Wingspan, Splendor, Azul, and many more! We have a solid Magic: The Gathering contingent as well! People of all ages and abilities are welcome, but most provided games are suitable for people 12 and older, so please bring games suitable for younger children if they are joining in on the fun. We hope to share knowledge and find like minded people who love to game. Game night is free although a $5 suggested donation is appreciated to help keep Rotterdam Community Center up and running. Minors under 13 need to be accompanied by an adult. Unaccompanied minors need a virtual permission slip completed beforehand that can be found at https://bit.ly/MLCEventPermission. We hope to see you soon!
Mass for the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday, July 21st at 10:00am
Messiah Faith Center Sanctuary
2850 Guilderland Avenue in Rotterdam, New York
Streaming on Facebook and YouTube
Mark’s gospel makes clear how great is the press of the crowd, with its countless needs to be met, on Jesus and his disciples. Yet in today’s gospel Jesus advises his disciples to get away and rest, to take care of themselves. Sometimes we think that when others are in great need we shouldn’t think of ourselves at all; but Jesus also honors the caregivers’ need. We are sent from Christ’s table to care for others and for ourselves. Pastor Dustin will preach and preside with beautiful music from our summer Community Choir. Mass will begin with 15 minutes of music & meditation.
Bread of Life Food Pantry
Fourth Mondays of the Month from 3:00pm to 8:00pm
Rotterdam Community Center
705 Curry Road in Rotterdam, New York
The Bread of Life Food Pantry can help you with three meals for three days per member of your household. To set up an appointment, call Judy at 518.364.3205, leave your name and the best phone number to contact you, and we will assist you as soon as we can! Upon arrival for your appointment, you'll be invited to fill out a form regarding what food items they'd like to to take home. Our friendly volunteers will then fill the order and bring it to you.
Compline for the Feast of Mary Magdalene, Apostle
Monday, July 22nd at 7:00pm
Streaming on Facebook
In the gospels of Matthew, John, and the longer ending of Mark, Mary Magdalene is the first to see the risen Christ, who commissions her to tell the other disciples the good news. In almost all the lists of women who followed Jesus, she is named first. Through the centuries, in the Western church she has been the object of misconceptions about her life and her relationship to Jesus. Now we recover her role as leader among Jesus’ followers and as witness to the resurrection. Like Moses’ sister, she came running with the good news that the one who had been given up for dead was restored to life. Join Pastor Dustin for this time of virtual reflection and prayer.
Gentle Yoga with Jean Marie Sefcovic, CYT, LMT
Wednesdays at 5:30pm
Rotterdam Community Center Friendship Hall
705 Curry Road in Rotterdam, New York
Yoga can improve flexibility, concentration, strength, muscle tone, better breathing habits, better sleep and overall sense of well being. Each session incorporates centering, gentle stretches, asanas - simple postures and posture flow and shavasana-final relaxation. Each session is $15 per hour class. RSVP to Jean Marie at [email protected].
Compline for the Feast of James, Apostle
Thursday, July 25th at 7:00pm
Streaming on Facebook
James and John left all that they had known and the future they had prepared for to follow Jesus on a path they couldn’t predict. When during that journey they asked Jesus for the places of honor in the coming kingdom, Jesus knew that once again they didn’t know what they were in for. Yet James did indeed drink from the same cup as Jesus when he became the first apostle to be killed for his faith. We, who also want to pin down God’s promise to us, pray that we will have the faith to follow Jesus into a future that is not the one we would have planned. Join Pastor Dustin for this time of virtual reflection and prayer.
Bread of Life Food Pantry
Fourth Saturdays of the Month from 9:00am to 2:00pm
Rotterdam Community Center
705 Curry Road in Rotterdam, New York
The Bread of Life Food Pantry can help you with three meals for three days per member of your household. To set up an appointment, call Judy at 518.364.3205, leave your name and the best phone number to contact you, and we will assist you as soon as we can! Upon arrival for your appointment, you'll be invited to fill out a form regarding what food items they'd like to to take home. Our friendly volunteers will then fill the order and bring it to you.
Mr. Doug's Coffee House Concert
featuring Rick Sacchetti and Friends
Saturday, July 26th at 7:00pm
Rotterdam Community Center Performance Hall
705 Curry Road in Rotterdam, New York
Every month, noted local jazz pianist Mr. Douglas J. Chilton wows us on the keyboards at the Rotterdam Community Center and always with a special guest vocalist singing a wide variety of show tunes and classics. The show will include two roughly forty-five minute sets with intermission in between. The event is free for all but a suggested donation of $5 is welcome to support the ongoing operations of the Rotterdam Community Center.
Mass for the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday, July 28th at 10:00am
Messiah Faith Center Sanctuary
2850 Guilderland Avenue in Rotterdam, New York
Streaming on Facebook and YouTube
Today is the first of five Sundays with gospel readings from John 6, the first four of which focus on Jesus as bread of life. Today Jesus feeds thousands of people with five loaves and two fish. What we have, what we bring to Jesus’ table, seems like it is not nearly enough to meet all the needs we see around us. But it is not the adequacy of our supplies or our skills that finally makes the difference: it is the power of Jesus working in the littlest and least to transform this world into the world God desires, a world where all the hungry are satisfied. Rev. Becca Ehrlich will preach and preside with beautiful music from our summer Community Choir. Mass will begin with 15 minutes of music & meditation.
Worship & Music Ministry Team
Monday, August 5th at 7:00pm
Messiah Faith Center Fellowship Hall
2850 Guilderland Avenue in Rotterdam, New York
Interested in helping our faith community figure out how we'll continue to ground ourselves in the Way of Jesus each and every Sunday? Join our Worship & Music Ministry Team! The team generally meets in-person every other first Monday of the month in Messiah's Fellowship Hall. In-person attendance is strongly encouraged. If you need to join us virtually, please reach out to Ministry Team Convener Heather Zimmer and Pastor Dustin by the Sunday before the meeting. If so, the Zoom link is https://zoom.us/j/96341841016.
Coffee House Concert featuring Scott Heller and the AGAPE Blues Company
Saturday, August 3rd from 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Rotterdam Community Center Performance Hall
705 Curry Road in Rotterdam, New York
Join us in welcoming back Scott Heller with the AGAPE Blues Company. Musically, Agape Blues Company is a full-bodied blend of blues styles with rock and roots notes. Performances include many original songs written by Scott Heller, classic gospel blues covers, and Christian hymns rearranged in a blues style - better known as “Barrelhouse Hymns.” Doors will open at 6:30pm. Light refreshments will be available for purchase. The event is free for all but a suggested donation of $5 is welcome to support the ongoing operations of the Rotterdam Community Center.
Community Movie Night: "Trolls Band Together"
Saturday, August 10th at 7:15pm
Doors open at 6:30pm
Rotterdam Community Center Performance Hall
705 Curry Road in Rotterdam, New York
Join us for a FREE community movie night!! This month we are showing "Trolls Band Together" This third installment of the Trolls franchise finds friends Poppy and Branch as a couple. But as they get to know each other more, it is revealed that Branch was a member of the old popular boyband BroZone when he was younger. Not only that, but the group members are his real-life brothers to boot. However, when they disbanded, Branch never saw his boyband brothers again until his brother Floyd is kidnapped. Branch mobilizes his family for the rescue. This film is rated PG. Doors open at 6:30pm and the movie starts at 7:15pm. The movie is free and concessions available for purchase in our ADA accessible, surround sound theatre space.
Community Center Advisory Board
Monday, August 12th at 6:30pm
Community Center Conference Room
705 Curry Road in Rotterdam, New York
The Community Center Advisory Board meets on a monthly basis to review policy and support the financial development of the Rotterdam Community Center. If you need join us virtually at us06web.zoom.us/j/83856355492, please let Kimlee Marquise and Pastor Dustin know the Sunday before the meeting.
Fellowship Ministry Team Meeting
Monday, August 12th at 7:00pm
Messiah Faith Center Fellowship Hall
2850 Guilderland Avenue in Rotterdam, New York
The purpose of the Fellowship Ministry Team is to provide opportunities for all of our members (and perspective members) of all ages to connect, hear one another's stories, and have fun! This group includes the Mighty Men of Messiah, Women of the ELCA (WELCA), Care & Concern Committee, Young Adult Committee, our Kitchen Committee, Over 55 Gang, our Welcome Committee for new and perspective members and our Arts & Culture Committee. IThe ministry team meets quarterly on the second Monday of the month (February, May, August and November). In-person attendance is strongly encouraged. If you need to join us virtually, please reach out to Pastor Dustin the Sunday before the meeting. If so, the Zoom link is https://zoom.us/j/94641179066.
Congregation Council
Monday, August 12th at 7:00pm
Messiah Faith Center Large Sunday School Room
2850 Guilderland Avenue in Rotterdam, New York
The Congregation Council is tasked with oversight of all congregation business in between Annual and Special Meetings of the Congregation. Members of the congregation (and frankly the general public) are welcome to listen in unless the Council goes into Executive Session. Meetings of the Congregation Council take place in person, but reach out to Pastor Dustin the Sunday before the meeting if you need to Zoom in at https://zoom.us/j/95835192148.
Faith Formation Ministry Team
Tuesday, August 13th at 7:00pm
Messiah Faith Center Large Sunday School Room
2850 Guilderland Avenue in Rotterdam, New York
This group includes the Adult Education Committee, Children's Sunday School Committee, Cradle Roll Committee and Youth Committee! Help us teach folks of all ages how our faith calls us to teach that EVERYONE is created in God's image! In-person attendance is strongly encouraged. This ministry team meets quarterly on the second Tuesday of the month (February, May, August, November). If you need to join us virtually, please reach out to Faith Formation Ministry Team Coordinator Kelly Jordan the Sunday before the meeting. If so, the Zoom link is https://zoom.us/j/92199006383.
Second Annual Rotterdam Community Center Summer Celebration
Thursday, August 15th from 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Great Flats Brewing
151 Lafayette Street in Schenectady, New York
Since June 2022, countless neighbors in Rotterdam, New York have worked to strengthen the mission of the Rotterdam Community Center, which serves hundreds of free meals worth of groceries to neighbors in need each and every week while also offering a wide variety of wellness and arts programming. Join us as we rally to reach our $35,000 fundraising goal by the end of the year! Your funds will help us move forward with and strengthen our services as we continue to nourish our neighbors and serve as a community hub where all people can connect to the resources they need. Please support us at bit.ly/Save-RCC and join us for free appetizers as we celebrate and dream about the future together at Great Flats Brewing. For every beverage purchased, our friends at Great Falts will donate a dollar to the Community Center as well!
Family Camp Plus at Camp Calumet Lutheran
Sunday, August 18th - Friday, August, 23rd
Calumet Lutheran Ministries
1090 Ossipee Lake Road in West Ossipee, New Hampshire
For many years, Messiah sent many youth and families to Camp Calumet Lutheran in Freedom, NH, where Pastor Dustin grew up on a three mile long, crystal clear lake in the foothills of the White Mountains. With COVID behind us, we want to begin again connecting our members with this beautiful place! Family Camp Plus week is an opportunity to enjoy all Calumet has to offer with fun for the whole family! Pastor Dustin has been asked to lead an optional adult education daily session on a "Lutheran Response to Christian Nationalism" during the week as well. The only thing is spots are already filling up! Campsites are $58/ night with all the amenities whereas glamping in platform tents is $18 per night per person for everyone six or older. Please call Alice in Calumet's reservations office today at 603.539.4773 to reserve your spot today! This will be an AMAZING way to reconnect with Calumet and with one another as a Spirit filled congregation!
Mr. Doug's Coffee House Concert
featuring Emily Russo
Friday, August 30th at 7:00pm
Rotterdam Community Center Performance Hall
705 Curry Road in Rotterdam, New York
Every month, noted local jazz pianist Mr. Douglas J. Chilton wows us on the keyboards at the Rotterdam Community Center and always with a special guest vocalist singing a wide variety of show tunes and classics. The show will include two roughly forty-five minute sets with intermission in between. The event is free for all but a suggested donation of $5 is welcome to support the ongoing operations of the Rotterdam Community Center.
Community Center Advisory Board
Monday, September 9th at 6:30pm
Community Center Friendship Hall
705 Curry Road in Rotterdam, New York
The Community Center Advisory Board meets on a monthly basis to review policy and support the financial development of the Rotterdam Community Center. If you need join us virtually at us06web.zoom.us/j/83856355492, please let Kimlee Marquise and Pastor Dustin know the Sunday before the meeting.
Stewardship Ministry Team Meeting
Tuesday, September 10th at 7:00pm
Messiah Faith Center Fellowship Hall
2850 Guilderland Avenue in Rotterdam, New York
Our Stewardship Ministry Team is the group of committees at Messiah that allow us to support our four major program areas. Without our Archives Committee, Budget & Finance Committee, Communications Committee, Creation Care Committee, Mission Support Committee, Personnel Committee and Property & Grounds Committee, there's no way we could engage in all the life-changing ministries we do at Messiah. The ministry team generally meets quarterly on the second Tuesday of the month (March, June, September, December). In-person attendance is strongly encouraged. If you need to join us virtually, please reach out to Stewardship Ministry Team Coordinator Kristie Becker the Sunday before the meeting. If so, the Zoom link is https://zoom.us/j/93024204486.
Community Movie Night: "Jungle Cruise"
Saturday, September 14th at 7:15pm
Doors open at 6:30pm
Rotterdam Community Center Performance Hall
705 Curry Road in Rotterdam, New York
Join us for a FREE community movie night!! This month we are showing "Jungle Cruise" In the Amazon, riverboat captain Frank Wolff encounters English researcher Dr. Lily Houghton, who looks to study a fabled tree with healing properties. As Frank and Lily navigate the risks of the rainforest, they cross a cohort of foes determined to use the tree for nefarious purposes. Inspired by the theme park ride at Disneyland. This film is rated PG-13. Doors open at 6:30pm and the movie starts at 7:15pm. The movie is free and concessions available for purchase in our ADA accessible, surround sound theatre space.
Congregation Council
Monday, September 16th at 7:00pm
Messiah Faith Center Fellowship Hall
2850 Guilderland Avenue in Rotterdam, New York
The Congregation Council is tasked with oversight of all congregation business in between Annual and Special Meetings of the Congregation. Members of the congregation (and frankly the general public) are welcome to listen in unless the Council goes into Executive Session. Meetings of the Congregation Council take place in person, but reach out to Pastor Dustin the Sunday before the meeting if you need to Zoom in at https://zoom.us/j/95835192148.
Mr. Doug's Coffee House Concert
featuring Kristen Olochnowicz
Friday, September 27th at 7:00pm
Rotterdam Community Center Performance Hall
705 Curry Road in Rotterdam, New York
Every month, noted local jazz pianist Mr. Douglas J. Chilton wows us on the keyboards at the Rotterdam Community Center and always with a special guest vocalist singing a wide variety of show tunes and classics. The show will include two roughly forty-five minute sets with intermission in between. The event is free for all but a suggested donation of $5 is welcome to support the ongoing operations of the Rotterdam Community Center.
Worship & Music Ministry Team
Monday, October 7th at 7:00pm
Messiah Faith Center Fellowship Hall
2850 Guilderland Avenue in Rotterdam, New York
Interested in helping our faith community figure out how we'll continue to ground ourselves in the Way of Jesus each and every Sunday? Join our Worship & Music Ministry Team! The team generally meets in-person every other first Monday of the month in Messiah's Fellowship Hall. In-person attendance is strongly encouraged. If you need to join us virtually, please reach out to Ministry Team Convener Heather Zimmer and Pastor Dustin by the Sunday before the meeting. If so, the Zoom link is https://zoom.us/j/96341841016.
Social Action Ministry Team Meeting
Tuesday, October 8th at 7:00pm
Messiah Faith Center Fellowship Hall
2850 Guilderland Avenue in Rotterdam, New York
This is by far our most active ministry team at Messiah! Our Social Action Ministry Team is the space through which we discern all the ways we're called to serve our neighbors following the Way of Jesus Christ! We do this in a wide variety ways, through our Social Justice Committee, Community Service Committee, Bread of Life Food Pantry Committee and Produce Pantry Committee, with most of our programming taking place at the Rotterdam Community Center. The ministry team meets quarterly on the second Tuesday of the month (January, April, July, October). In-person attendance is strongly encouraged. If you need to join us virtually, please reach out to Social Action Ministry Team Coordinator Karen Keenan the Sunday before the meeting. If so, the Zoom link is https://zoom.us/j/91568452071.
Community Movie Night: "Haunted Mansion"
Saturday, October 12th at 7:15pm
Doors open at 6:30pm
Rotterdam Community Center Performance Hall
705 Curry Road in Rotterdam, New York
Join us for a FREE community movie night!! This month we are showing "Haunted Mansion" The narrative tells the story of mother-son tandem Gabbie and Travis as they try to get rid of the mansion's resident ghosts. They enlist the help of a priest while a paranormal tour guide and a psychic are also in on the ride for this exorcism purge. But with the presence of entities like the Hatbox Ghost, it's going to be a big challenge. This film is a theatrical adaptation of The Haunted Mansion theme park attraction in Disneyland. This film is rated PG-13. Doors open at 6:30pm and the movie starts at 7:15pm. The movie is free and concessions available for purchase in our ADA accessible, surround sound theatre space.
Community Center Advisory Board
Monday, October 14th at 6:30pm
Community Center Friendship Hall
705 Curry Road in Rotterdam, New York
The Community Center Advisory Board meets on a monthly basis to review policy and support the financial development of the Rotterdam Community Center. If you need join us virtually at us06web.zoom.us/j/83856355492, please let Kimlee Marquise and Pastor Dustin know the Sunday before the meeting.
Mr. Doug's Coffee House Concert
featuring Peter Carman
Friday, October 18th at 7:00pm
Rotterdam Community Center Performance Hall
705 Curry Road in Rotterdam, New York
Every month, noted local jazz pianist Mr. Douglas J. Chilton wows us on the keyboards at the Rotterdam Community Center and always with a special guest vocalist singing a wide variety of show tunes and classics. The show will include two roughly forty-five minute sets with intermission in between. The event is free for all but a suggested donation of $5 is welcome to support the ongoing operations of the Rotterdam Community Center.
Congregation Council
Monday, October 21st at 7:00pm
Messiah Faith Center Fellowship Hall
2850 Guilderland Avenue in Rotterdam, New York
The Congregation Council is tasked with oversight of all congregation business in between Annual and Special Meetings of the Congregation. Members of the congregation (and frankly the general public) are welcome to listen in unless the Council goes into Executive Session. Meetings of the Congregation Council take place in person, but reach out to Pastor Dustin the Sunday before the meeting if you need to Zoom in at https://zoom.us/j/95835192148.
Fellowship Ministry Team Meeting
Monday, November 4th at 7:00pm
Messiah Faith Center Fellowship Hall
2850 Guilderland Avenue in Rotterdam, New York
The purpose of the Fellowship Ministry Team is to provide opportunities for all of our members (and perspective members) of all ages to connect, hear one another's stories, and have fun! This group includes the Mighty Men of Messiah, Women of the ELCA (WELCA), Care & Concern Committee, Young Adult Committee, our Kitchen Committee, Over 55 Gang, our Welcome Committee for new and perspective members and our Arts & Culture Committee. IThe ministry team meets quarterly on the second Monday of the month (February, May, August and November). In-person attendance is strongly encouraged. If you need to join us virtually, please reach out to Pastor Dustin the Sunday before the meeting. If so, the Zoom link is https://zoom.us/j/94641179066.
Community Movie Night: "WISH"
Saturday, November 9th at 7:15pm
Doors open at 6:30pm
Rotterdam Community Center Performance Hall
705 Curry Road in Rotterdam, New York
Join us for a FREE community movie night!! This month we are showing "WISH" A young woman named Asha possesses wild wishes for happiness. After making a wish on a starry night, Asha is surprised when Star, a ball of cosmic energy, comes down to accompany her. Asha and Star must work together to defeat the ruthless ruler, King Magnifico, who threatens the safety of her local community. With Asha's unstoppable courage and Star's magical powers, nothing is impossible.This film is rated PG. Doors open at 6:30pm and the movie starts at 7:15pm. The movie is free and concessions available for purchase in our ADA accessible, surround sound theatre space.
Community Center Advisory Board
Monday, November 11th at 6:30pm
Community Center Friendship Hall
705 Curry Road in Rotterdam, New York
The Community Center Advisory Board meets on a monthly basis to review policy and support the financial development of the Rotterdam Community Center. If you need join us virtually at us06web.zoom.us/j/83856355492, please let Kimlee Marquise and Pastor Dustin know the Sunday before the meeting.
Faith Formation Ministry Team
Tuesday, November 12th at 7:00pm
Messiah Faith Center Large Sunday School Room
2850 Guilderland Avenue in Rotterdam, New York
This group includes the Adult Education Committee, Children's Sunday School Committee, Cradle Roll Committee and Youth Committee! Help us teach folks of all ages how our faith calls us to teach that EVERYONE is created in God's image! In-person attendance is strongly encouraged. This ministry team meets quarterly on the second Tuesday of the month (February, May, August, November). If you need to join us virtually, please reach out to Faith Formation Ministry Team Coordinator Kelly Jordan the Sunday before the meeting. If so, the Zoom link is https://zoom.us/j/92199006383.
Congregation Council
Monday, November 18th at 7:00pm
Messiah Faith Center Fellowship Hall
2850 Guilderland Avenue in Rotterdam, New York
The Congregation Council is tasked with oversight of all congregation business in between Annual and Special Meetings of the Congregation. Members of the congregation (and frankly the general public) are welcome to listen in unless the Council goes into Executive Session. Meetings of the Congregation Council take place in person, but reach out to Pastor Dustin the Sunday before the meeting if you need to Zoom in at https://zoom.us/j/95835192148.
Worship & Music Ministry Team
Monday, December 2nd at 7:00pm
Messiah Faith Center Fellowship Hall
2850 Guilderland Avenue in Rotterdam, New York
Interested in helping our faith community figure out how we'll continue to ground ourselves in the Way of Jesus each and every Sunday? Join our Worship & Music Ministry Team! The team generally meets in-person every other first Monday of the month in Messiah's Fellowship Hall. In-person attendance is strongly encouraged. If you need to join us virtually, please reach out to Ministry Team Convener Heather Zimmer and Pastor Dustin by the Sunday before the meeting. If so, the Zoom link is https://zoom.us/j/96341841016.
Community Center Advisory Board
Monday, December 9th at 6:30pm
Community Center Friendship Hall
705 Curry Road in Rotterdam, New York
The Community Center Advisory Board meets on a monthly basis to review policy and support the financial development of the Rotterdam Community Center. If you need join us virtually at us06web.zoom.us/j/83856355492, please let Kimlee Marquise and Pastor Dustin know the Sunday before the meeting.
Stewardship Ministry Team Meeting
Tuesday, December 10th at 7:00pm
Messiah Faith Center Fellowship Hall
2850 Guilderland Avenue in Rotterdam, New York
Our Stewardship Ministry Team is the group of committees at Messiah that allow us to support our four major program areas. Without our Archives Committee, Budget & Finance Committee, Communications Committee, Creation Care Committee, Mission Support Committee, Personnel Committee and Property & Grounds Committee, there's no way we could engage in all the life-changing ministries we do at Messiah. The ministry team generally meets quarterly on the second Tuesday of the month (March, June, September, December). In-person attendance is strongly encouraged. If you need to join us virtually, please reach out to Stewardship Ministry Team Coordinator Kristie Becker the Sunday before the meeting. If so, the Zoom link is https://zoom.us/j/93024204486.
Community Movie Night: "The Polar Express"
Saturday, December 14th at 7:15pm
Doors open at 6:30pm
Rotterdam Community Center Performance Hall
705 Curry Road in Rotterdam, New York
Join us for a FREE community movie night!! This month we are showing "The Polar Express" The Academy Award-winning team of Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump, Cast Away) reunite for The Polar Express, an inspiring adventure based on the beloved children's book by Chris Van Allsburg. When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe. This film is rated G. Doors open at 6:30pm and the movie starts at 7:15pm. The movie is free and concessions available for purchase in our ADA accessible, surround sound theatre space.
Congregation Council
Monday, December 16th at 7:00pm
Messiah Faith Center Fellowship Hall
2850 Guilderland Avenue in Rotterdam, New York
The Congregation Council is tasked with oversight of all congregation business in between Annual and Special Meetings of the Congregation. Members of the congregation (and frankly the general public) are welcome to listen in unless the Council goes into Executive Session. Meetings of the Congregation Council take place in person, but reach out to Pastor Dustin the Sunday before the meeting if you need to Zoom in at https://zoom.us/j/95835192148.
Social Action Ministry Team Meeting
Tuesday, January 14th at 7:00pm
Messiah Faith Center Fellowship Hall
2850 Guilderland Avenue in Rotterdam, New York
This is by far our most active ministry team at Messiah! Our Social Action Ministry Team is the space through which we discern all the ways we're called to serve our neighbors following the Way of Jesus Christ! We do this in a wide variety ways, through our Social Justice Committee, Community Service Committee, Bread of Life Food Pantry Committee and Produce Pantry Committee, with most of our programming taking place at the Rotterdam Community Center. The ministry team meets quarterly on the second Tuesday of the month (January, April, July, October). In-person attendance is strongly encouraged. If you need to join us virtually, please reach out to Social Action Ministry Team Coordinator Karen Keenan the Sunday before the meeting. If so, the Zoom link is https://zoom.us/j/91568452071.
Community Center Advisory Board
Wednesday, January 8th at 6:30pm
Rotterdam Community Center Conference Room
705 Curry Road in Rotterdam, New York
The Community Center Advisory Board meets on a monthly basis to review policy and support the financial development of the Rotterdam Community Center. If you need join us virtually at us06web.zoom.us/j/83856355492, please let Kimlee Marquise and Pastor Dustin know the Sunday before the meeting.
Fellowship Ministry Team Meeting
Monday, February 10th at 7:00pm
Messiah Faith Center Fellowship Hall
2850 Guilderland Avenue in Rotterdam, New York
The purpose of the Fellowship Ministry Team is to provide opportunities for all of our members (and perspective members) of all ages to connect, hear one another's stories, and have fun! This group includes the Mighty Men of Messiah, Women of the ELCA (WELCA), Care & Concern Committee, Young Adult Committee, our Kitchen Committee, Over 55 Gang, our Welcome Committee for new and perspective members and our Arts & Culture Committee. The ministry team meets quarterly on the second Monday of the month (February, May, August and November). In-person attendance is strongly encouraged. If you need to join us virtually, please reach out to Pastor Dustin the Sunday before the meeting. If so, the Zoom link is https://zoom.us/j/94641179066.
Faith Formation Ministry Team
Tuesday, February 11th at 7:00pm
Messiah Faith Center Large Sunday School Room
2850 Guilderland Avenue in Rotterdam, New York
This group includes the Adult Education Committee, Children's Sunday School Committee, Cradle Roll Committee and Youth Committee! Help us teach folks of all ages how our faith calls us to teach that EVERYONE is created in God's image! In-person attendance is strongly encouraged. This ministry team meets quarterly on the second Tuesday of the month (February, May, August, November). If you need to join us virtually, please reach out to Faith Formation Ministry Team Coordinator Kelly Jordan the Sunday before the meeting. If so, the Zoom link is https://zoom.us/j/92199006383.
To view our complete Faith Center Calendar, click here.
Monday - Fridays in July and August from 11:30am - 12:45pm
Messiah Lutheran Church Faith Center Yard
2850 Guilderland Avenue in Rotterdam, New York
Messiah Lutheran Church will serve as a site for the Sycamore Collaborative's free summer lunch program for kids ages 18 and under every weekday in July and August (except the Fourth of July) from 11:30am - 12:45pm! All young people from the community are welcome to join us for a free hot meal often accompanied by arts and other enrichment opportunities! We are looking for three-four volunteers each day of summer lunch operations from 10:30am - 1:30pm to run the program. Be sure to sign up on the narthex bulletin or reach out to our Summer Intern Jesse Mathis at [email protected] for more information! Whether as a volunteer or a guest, we look forward to seeing you at Summer Lunch with the Sycamore Collaborative!
Rotterdam Produce Pantry
Fridays at 4:30pm
Rotterdam Community Center
705 Curry Road in Rotterdam, New York
We provide roughly one hundred-thirty households a week with free produce from the Rotterdam Community Center, every Friday at 4:30pm on a first come, first serve basis. This weekly distribution will take place outside with drive-up service available. No ID, paperwork, or pre-registering required! The Produce Pantry operates with the generous support of First Reformed Church of Schenectady.
Community Movie Night: "Wonka"
Saturday, July 13th at 7:15pm
Doors open at 6:30pm
Rotterdam Community Center Performance Hall
705 Curry Road in Rotterdam, New York
Join us for a FREE community movie night!! This month we are showing "Wonka." This fantasy musical film follows the story of Willy Wonka, the famous but eccentric chocolatier based on the character from Roald Dahl's novel. In particular, it emphasizes his rise to the top. The narrative traces his beginnings as a young adult who started as an employee selling chocolate in a store until he became driven to enter the chocolate industry eventually. This film acts as a prequel to the 1971 film adaptation of Dahl's novel.This film is rated PG. Doors open at 6:30pm and the movie starts at 7:15pm. The movie is free and concessions available for purchase in our ADA accessible, surround sound theatre space.
Mass for the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday, July 14th at 10:00am
Messiah Faith Center Sanctuary
2850 Guilderland Avenue in Rotterdam, New York
Streaming on Facebook and YouTube
When Amos reports his vision of God judging Israel for its mistreatment of the poor, he becomes a threat to the power of the priests and the king. John the Baptist also speaks truth to power, and Herod has him killed. In Herod’s fear that Jesus is John returned from the dead, we may hear hope for the oppressed: all the prophets killed through the ages are alive in Jesus. We are called to witness to justice in company with them, and to proclaim God’s saving love. Pastor Dustin will preach and preside with beautiful music from our summer Community Choir. Mass will begin with 15 minutes of music & meditation.
Bread of Life Food Pantry
Third Mondays of the Month from 9:00am to 2:00pm
Rotterdam Community Center
705 Curry Road in Rotterdam, New York
The Bread of Life Food Pantry can help you with three meals for three days per member of your household. To set up an appointment, call Judy at 518.364.3205, leave your name and the best phone number to contact you, and we will assist you as soon as we can! Upon arrival for your appointment, you'll be invited to fill out a form regarding what food items they'd like to to take home. Our friendly volunteers will then fill the order and bring it to you.
Community Crafting Mondays
Mondays from 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Rotterdam Community Center Friendship Hall
705 Curry Road in Rotterdam, New York
Looking to build some community with like-minded folks? Come stop by our Community Crafting Mondays hosted at the Rotterdam Community Center. From knitting, crocheting, painting, hand sewing to making all sorts of community projects, our Community Crafting Mondays has it all! Most importantly, it's just a friendly place to learn from and talk with one another!
Zumba with Annie G.
Mondays from 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rotterdam Community Center Friendship Hall
705 Curry Road in Rotterdam, New York
Zumba is a total workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious dose of awesome as you exercise to amazing Latin and World music. The drop in cost for each session is $10 or a $40 punch card for five sessions can be purchased. Annie has worked in our local area as a Zumba teacher for eight years and she'd love to see you in class! If you have any questions, please contact her directly at [email protected]!
Mindfulness Coaching with Nicholas Clay
Mondays from 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rotterdam Community Center Conference Room
705 Curry Road in Rotterdam, New York
Mindfulness teaches us how to maintain a present state of awareness, reduces stress, can reduce experiences of anxiety and depression and can strengthen our relationship with ourselves and others. Join Nicholas Clay, a community leader and Certified Jay Shetty Life Coach for these weekly sessions. Cost per session is only $10!
Community LGBTQIA+ Support Group
Mondays at 7:00pm
Rotterdam Community Center Studio
705 Curry Road in Rotterdam, New York
Rotterdam Community Center will launch a weekly LGBTQIA+ Support Group on Mondays at 7:00 pm. The group is open to all — people who identify as LGBTQ, their families, and allies. All ages are welcome to this safe place where discussion will be shaped by the needs of those present, although minors will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. There is no cost and no commitment to attend weekly; people are free to come as often or seldom as they wish. The group will be facilitated by Grace Ferris, a local leader in the LGBTQ community.
Community Choir Practice
Thursdays at 7:00pm
Messiah Faith Center Sanctuary
2850 Guilderland Avenue in Rotterdam, New York
Choir rehearsals are every Thursday evening at 7:00pm through the summer. Everyone is welcome to join us! If you have any questions please reach out to Doug Chilton. The way choir works in the summer is if you can join the practice on a Thursday evening, you're more than welcome to sing in the choir on Sunday!
Rotterdam Board Game Night
Friday, July 19th at 6:30pm
Rotterdam Community Center Friendship Hall
705 Curry Road in Rotterdam, New York
Please join us for Game Night on the 3rd Friday monthly from 6:30 to 9:30 (may run later to finish up games as needed). Bring your games, or play ours! We will provide chess, checkers, cards, and a variety of board or card games including but not limited to: Settlers of Catan, Set, Evolution, Castles of Burgundy, Ticket to Ride, Wingspan, Splendor, Azul, and many more! We have a solid Magic: The Gathering contingent as well! People of all ages and abilities are welcome, but most provided games are suitable for people 12 and older, so please bring games suitable for younger children if they are joining in on the fun. We hope to share knowledge and find like minded people who love to game. Game night is free although a $5 suggested donation is appreciated to help keep Rotterdam Community Center up and running. Minors under 13 need to be accompanied by an adult. Unaccompanied minors need a virtual permission slip completed beforehand that can be found at https://bit.ly/MLCEventPermission. We hope to see you soon!
Mass for the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday, July 21st at 10:00am
Messiah Faith Center Sanctuary
2850 Guilderland Avenue in Rotterdam, New York
Streaming on Facebook and YouTube
Mark’s gospel makes clear how great is the press of the crowd, with its countless needs to be met, on Jesus and his disciples. Yet in today’s gospel Jesus advises his disciples to get away and rest, to take care of themselves. Sometimes we think that when others are in great need we shouldn’t think of ourselves at all; but Jesus also honors the caregivers’ need. We are sent from Christ’s table to care for others and for ourselves. Pastor Dustin will preach and preside with beautiful music from our summer Community Choir. Mass will begin with 15 minutes of music & meditation.
Bread of Life Food Pantry
Fourth Mondays of the Month from 3:00pm to 8:00pm
Rotterdam Community Center
705 Curry Road in Rotterdam, New York
The Bread of Life Food Pantry can help you with three meals for three days per member of your household. To set up an appointment, call Judy at 518.364.3205, leave your name and the best phone number to contact you, and we will assist you as soon as we can! Upon arrival for your appointment, you'll be invited to fill out a form regarding what food items they'd like to to take home. Our friendly volunteers will then fill the order and bring it to you.
Compline for the Feast of Mary Magdalene, Apostle
Monday, July 22nd at 7:00pm
Streaming on Facebook
In the gospels of Matthew, John, and the longer ending of Mark, Mary Magdalene is the first to see the risen Christ, who commissions her to tell the other disciples the good news. In almost all the lists of women who followed Jesus, she is named first. Through the centuries, in the Western church she has been the object of misconceptions about her life and her relationship to Jesus. Now we recover her role as leader among Jesus’ followers and as witness to the resurrection. Like Moses’ sister, she came running with the good news that the one who had been given up for dead was restored to life. Join Pastor Dustin for this time of virtual reflection and prayer.
Gentle Yoga with Jean Marie Sefcovic, CYT, LMT
Wednesdays at 5:30pm
Rotterdam Community Center Friendship Hall
705 Curry Road in Rotterdam, New York
Yoga can improve flexibility, concentration, strength, muscle tone, better breathing habits, better sleep and overall sense of well being. Each session incorporates centering, gentle stretches, asanas - simple postures and posture flow and shavasana-final relaxation. Each session is $15 per hour class. RSVP to Jean Marie at [email protected].
Compline for the Feast of James, Apostle
Thursday, July 25th at 7:00pm
Streaming on Facebook
James and John left all that they had known and the future they had prepared for to follow Jesus on a path they couldn’t predict. When during that journey they asked Jesus for the places of honor in the coming kingdom, Jesus knew that once again they didn’t know what they were in for. Yet James did indeed drink from the same cup as Jesus when he became the first apostle to be killed for his faith. We, who also want to pin down God’s promise to us, pray that we will have the faith to follow Jesus into a future that is not the one we would have planned. Join Pastor Dustin for this time of virtual reflection and prayer.
Bread of Life Food Pantry
Fourth Saturdays of the Month from 9:00am to 2:00pm
Rotterdam Community Center
705 Curry Road in Rotterdam, New York
The Bread of Life Food Pantry can help you with three meals for three days per member of your household. To set up an appointment, call Judy at 518.364.3205, leave your name and the best phone number to contact you, and we will assist you as soon as we can! Upon arrival for your appointment, you'll be invited to fill out a form regarding what food items they'd like to to take home. Our friendly volunteers will then fill the order and bring it to you.
Mr. Doug's Coffee House Concert
featuring Rick Sacchetti and Friends
Saturday, July 26th at 7:00pm
Rotterdam Community Center Performance Hall
705 Curry Road in Rotterdam, New York
Every month, noted local jazz pianist Mr. Douglas J. Chilton wows us on the keyboards at the Rotterdam Community Center and always with a special guest vocalist singing a wide variety of show tunes and classics. The show will include two roughly forty-five minute sets with intermission in between. The event is free for all but a suggested donation of $5 is welcome to support the ongoing operations of the Rotterdam Community Center.
Mass for the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday, July 28th at 10:00am
Messiah Faith Center Sanctuary
2850 Guilderland Avenue in Rotterdam, New York
Streaming on Facebook and YouTube
Today is the first of five Sundays with gospel readings from John 6, the first four of which focus on Jesus as bread of life. Today Jesus feeds thousands of people with five loaves and two fish. What we have, what we bring to Jesus’ table, seems like it is not nearly enough to meet all the needs we see around us. But it is not the adequacy of our supplies or our skills that finally makes the difference: it is the power of Jesus working in the littlest and least to transform this world into the world God desires, a world where all the hungry are satisfied. Rev. Becca Ehrlich will preach and preside with beautiful music from our summer Community Choir. Mass will begin with 15 minutes of music & meditation.
Worship & Music Ministry Team
Monday, August 5th at 7:00pm
Messiah Faith Center Fellowship Hall
2850 Guilderland Avenue in Rotterdam, New York
Interested in helping our faith community figure out how we'll continue to ground ourselves in the Way of Jesus each and every Sunday? Join our Worship & Music Ministry Team! The team generally meets in-person every other first Monday of the month in Messiah's Fellowship Hall. In-person attendance is strongly encouraged. If you need to join us virtually, please reach out to Ministry Team Convener Heather Zimmer and Pastor Dustin by the Sunday before the meeting. If so, the Zoom link is https://zoom.us/j/96341841016.
Coffee House Concert featuring Scott Heller and the AGAPE Blues Company
Saturday, August 3rd from 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Rotterdam Community Center Performance Hall
705 Curry Road in Rotterdam, New York
Join us in welcoming back Scott Heller with the AGAPE Blues Company. Musically, Agape Blues Company is a full-bodied blend of blues styles with rock and roots notes. Performances include many original songs written by Scott Heller, classic gospel blues covers, and Christian hymns rearranged in a blues style - better known as “Barrelhouse Hymns.” Doors will open at 6:30pm. Light refreshments will be available for purchase. The event is free for all but a suggested donation of $5 is welcome to support the ongoing operations of the Rotterdam Community Center.
Community Movie Night: "Trolls Band Together"
Saturday, August 10th at 7:15pm
Doors open at 6:30pm
Rotterdam Community Center Performance Hall
705 Curry Road in Rotterdam, New York
Join us for a FREE community movie night!! This month we are showing "Trolls Band Together" This third installment of the Trolls franchise finds friends Poppy and Branch as a couple. But as they get to know each other more, it is revealed that Branch was a member of the old popular boyband BroZone when he was younger. Not only that, but the group members are his real-life brothers to boot. However, when they disbanded, Branch never saw his boyband brothers again until his brother Floyd is kidnapped. Branch mobilizes his family for the rescue. This film is rated PG. Doors open at 6:30pm and the movie starts at 7:15pm. The movie is free and concessions available for purchase in our ADA accessible, surround sound theatre space.
Community Center Advisory Board
Monday, August 12th at 6:30pm
Community Center Conference Room
705 Curry Road in Rotterdam, New York
The Community Center Advisory Board meets on a monthly basis to review policy and support the financial development of the Rotterdam Community Center. If you need join us virtually at us06web.zoom.us/j/83856355492, please let Kimlee Marquise and Pastor Dustin know the Sunday before the meeting.
Fellowship Ministry Team Meeting
Monday, August 12th at 7:00pm
Messiah Faith Center Fellowship Hall
2850 Guilderland Avenue in Rotterdam, New York
The purpose of the Fellowship Ministry Team is to provide opportunities for all of our members (and perspective members) of all ages to connect, hear one another's stories, and have fun! This group includes the Mighty Men of Messiah, Women of the ELCA (WELCA), Care & Concern Committee, Young Adult Committee, our Kitchen Committee, Over 55 Gang, our Welcome Committee for new and perspective members and our Arts & Culture Committee. IThe ministry team meets quarterly on the second Monday of the month (February, May, August and November). In-person attendance is strongly encouraged. If you need to join us virtually, please reach out to Pastor Dustin the Sunday before the meeting. If so, the Zoom link is https://zoom.us/j/94641179066.
Congregation Council
Monday, August 12th at 7:00pm
Messiah Faith Center Large Sunday School Room
2850 Guilderland Avenue in Rotterdam, New York
The Congregation Council is tasked with oversight of all congregation business in between Annual and Special Meetings of the Congregation. Members of the congregation (and frankly the general public) are welcome to listen in unless the Council goes into Executive Session. Meetings of the Congregation Council take place in person, but reach out to Pastor Dustin the Sunday before the meeting if you need to Zoom in at https://zoom.us/j/95835192148.
Faith Formation Ministry Team
Tuesday, August 13th at 7:00pm
Messiah Faith Center Large Sunday School Room
2850 Guilderland Avenue in Rotterdam, New York
This group includes the Adult Education Committee, Children's Sunday School Committee, Cradle Roll Committee and Youth Committee! Help us teach folks of all ages how our faith calls us to teach that EVERYONE is created in God's image! In-person attendance is strongly encouraged. This ministry team meets quarterly on the second Tuesday of the month (February, May, August, November). If you need to join us virtually, please reach out to Faith Formation Ministry Team Coordinator Kelly Jordan the Sunday before the meeting. If so, the Zoom link is https://zoom.us/j/92199006383.
Second Annual Rotterdam Community Center Summer Celebration
Thursday, August 15th from 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Great Flats Brewing
151 Lafayette Street in Schenectady, New York
Since June 2022, countless neighbors in Rotterdam, New York have worked to strengthen the mission of the Rotterdam Community Center, which serves hundreds of free meals worth of groceries to neighbors in need each and every week while also offering a wide variety of wellness and arts programming. Join us as we rally to reach our $35,000 fundraising goal by the end of the year! Your funds will help us move forward with and strengthen our services as we continue to nourish our neighbors and serve as a community hub where all people can connect to the resources they need. Please support us at bit.ly/Save-RCC and join us for free appetizers as we celebrate and dream about the future together at Great Flats Brewing. For every beverage purchased, our friends at Great Falts will donate a dollar to the Community Center as well!
Family Camp Plus at Camp Calumet Lutheran
Sunday, August 18th - Friday, August, 23rd
Calumet Lutheran Ministries
1090 Ossipee Lake Road in West Ossipee, New Hampshire
For many years, Messiah sent many youth and families to Camp Calumet Lutheran in Freedom, NH, where Pastor Dustin grew up on a three mile long, crystal clear lake in the foothills of the White Mountains. With COVID behind us, we want to begin again connecting our members with this beautiful place! Family Camp Plus week is an opportunity to enjoy all Calumet has to offer with fun for the whole family! Pastor Dustin has been asked to lead an optional adult education daily session on a "Lutheran Response to Christian Nationalism" during the week as well. The only thing is spots are already filling up! Campsites are $58/ night with all the amenities whereas glamping in platform tents is $18 per night per person for everyone six or older. Please call Alice in Calumet's reservations office today at 603.539.4773 to reserve your spot today! This will be an AMAZING way to reconnect with Calumet and with one another as a Spirit filled congregation!
Mr. Doug's Coffee House Concert
featuring Emily Russo
Friday, August 30th at 7:00pm
Rotterdam Community Center Performance Hall
705 Curry Road in Rotterdam, New York
Every month, noted local jazz pianist Mr. Douglas J. Chilton wows us on the keyboards at the Rotterdam Community Center and always with a special guest vocalist singing a wide variety of show tunes and classics. The show will include two roughly forty-five minute sets with intermission in between. The event is free for all but a suggested donation of $5 is welcome to support the ongoing operations of the Rotterdam Community Center.
Community Center Advisory Board
Monday, September 9th at 6:30pm
Community Center Friendship Hall
705 Curry Road in Rotterdam, New York
The Community Center Advisory Board meets on a monthly basis to review policy and support the financial development of the Rotterdam Community Center. If you need join us virtually at us06web.zoom.us/j/83856355492, please let Kimlee Marquise and Pastor Dustin know the Sunday before the meeting.
Stewardship Ministry Team Meeting
Tuesday, September 10th at 7:00pm
Messiah Faith Center Fellowship Hall
2850 Guilderland Avenue in Rotterdam, New York
Our Stewardship Ministry Team is the group of committees at Messiah that allow us to support our four major program areas. Without our Archives Committee, Budget & Finance Committee, Communications Committee, Creation Care Committee, Mission Support Committee, Personnel Committee and Property & Grounds Committee, there's no way we could engage in all the life-changing ministries we do at Messiah. The ministry team generally meets quarterly on the second Tuesday of the month (March, June, September, December). In-person attendance is strongly encouraged. If you need to join us virtually, please reach out to Stewardship Ministry Team Coordinator Kristie Becker the Sunday before the meeting. If so, the Zoom link is https://zoom.us/j/93024204486.
Community Movie Night: "Jungle Cruise"
Saturday, September 14th at 7:15pm
Doors open at 6:30pm
Rotterdam Community Center Performance Hall
705 Curry Road in Rotterdam, New York
Join us for a FREE community movie night!! This month we are showing "Jungle Cruise" In the Amazon, riverboat captain Frank Wolff encounters English researcher Dr. Lily Houghton, who looks to study a fabled tree with healing properties. As Frank and Lily navigate the risks of the rainforest, they cross a cohort of foes determined to use the tree for nefarious purposes. Inspired by the theme park ride at Disneyland. This film is rated PG-13. Doors open at 6:30pm and the movie starts at 7:15pm. The movie is free and concessions available for purchase in our ADA accessible, surround sound theatre space.
Congregation Council
Monday, September 16th at 7:00pm
Messiah Faith Center Fellowship Hall
2850 Guilderland Avenue in Rotterdam, New York
The Congregation Council is tasked with oversight of all congregation business in between Annual and Special Meetings of the Congregation. Members of the congregation (and frankly the general public) are welcome to listen in unless the Council goes into Executive Session. Meetings of the Congregation Council take place in person, but reach out to Pastor Dustin the Sunday before the meeting if you need to Zoom in at https://zoom.us/j/95835192148.
Mr. Doug's Coffee House Concert
featuring Kristen Olochnowicz
Friday, September 27th at 7:00pm
Rotterdam Community Center Performance Hall
705 Curry Road in Rotterdam, New York
Every month, noted local jazz pianist Mr. Douglas J. Chilton wows us on the keyboards at the Rotterdam Community Center and always with a special guest vocalist singing a wide variety of show tunes and classics. The show will include two roughly forty-five minute sets with intermission in between. The event is free for all but a suggested donation of $5 is welcome to support the ongoing operations of the Rotterdam Community Center.
Worship & Music Ministry Team
Monday, October 7th at 7:00pm
Messiah Faith Center Fellowship Hall
2850 Guilderland Avenue in Rotterdam, New York
Interested in helping our faith community figure out how we'll continue to ground ourselves in the Way of Jesus each and every Sunday? Join our Worship & Music Ministry Team! The team generally meets in-person every other first Monday of the month in Messiah's Fellowship Hall. In-person attendance is strongly encouraged. If you need to join us virtually, please reach out to Ministry Team Convener Heather Zimmer and Pastor Dustin by the Sunday before the meeting. If so, the Zoom link is https://zoom.us/j/96341841016.
Social Action Ministry Team Meeting
Tuesday, October 8th at 7:00pm
Messiah Faith Center Fellowship Hall
2850 Guilderland Avenue in Rotterdam, New York
This is by far our most active ministry team at Messiah! Our Social Action Ministry Team is the space through which we discern all the ways we're called to serve our neighbors following the Way of Jesus Christ! We do this in a wide variety ways, through our Social Justice Committee, Community Service Committee, Bread of Life Food Pantry Committee and Produce Pantry Committee, with most of our programming taking place at the Rotterdam Community Center. The ministry team meets quarterly on the second Tuesday of the month (January, April, July, October). In-person attendance is strongly encouraged. If you need to join us virtually, please reach out to Social Action Ministry Team Coordinator Karen Keenan the Sunday before the meeting. If so, the Zoom link is https://zoom.us/j/91568452071.
Community Movie Night: "Haunted Mansion"
Saturday, October 12th at 7:15pm
Doors open at 6:30pm
Rotterdam Community Center Performance Hall
705 Curry Road in Rotterdam, New York
Join us for a FREE community movie night!! This month we are showing "Haunted Mansion" The narrative tells the story of mother-son tandem Gabbie and Travis as they try to get rid of the mansion's resident ghosts. They enlist the help of a priest while a paranormal tour guide and a psychic are also in on the ride for this exorcism purge. But with the presence of entities like the Hatbox Ghost, it's going to be a big challenge. This film is a theatrical adaptation of The Haunted Mansion theme park attraction in Disneyland. This film is rated PG-13. Doors open at 6:30pm and the movie starts at 7:15pm. The movie is free and concessions available for purchase in our ADA accessible, surround sound theatre space.
Community Center Advisory Board
Monday, October 14th at 6:30pm
Community Center Friendship Hall
705 Curry Road in Rotterdam, New York
The Community Center Advisory Board meets on a monthly basis to review policy and support the financial development of the Rotterdam Community Center. If you need join us virtually at us06web.zoom.us/j/83856355492, please let Kimlee Marquise and Pastor Dustin know the Sunday before the meeting.
Mr. Doug's Coffee House Concert
featuring Peter Carman
Friday, October 18th at 7:00pm
Rotterdam Community Center Performance Hall
705 Curry Road in Rotterdam, New York
Every month, noted local jazz pianist Mr. Douglas J. Chilton wows us on the keyboards at the Rotterdam Community Center and always with a special guest vocalist singing a wide variety of show tunes and classics. The show will include two roughly forty-five minute sets with intermission in between. The event is free for all but a suggested donation of $5 is welcome to support the ongoing operations of the Rotterdam Community Center.
Congregation Council
Monday, October 21st at 7:00pm
Messiah Faith Center Fellowship Hall
2850 Guilderland Avenue in Rotterdam, New York
The Congregation Council is tasked with oversight of all congregation business in between Annual and Special Meetings of the Congregation. Members of the congregation (and frankly the general public) are welcome to listen in unless the Council goes into Executive Session. Meetings of the Congregation Council take place in person, but reach out to Pastor Dustin the Sunday before the meeting if you need to Zoom in at https://zoom.us/j/95835192148.
Fellowship Ministry Team Meeting
Monday, November 4th at 7:00pm
Messiah Faith Center Fellowship Hall
2850 Guilderland Avenue in Rotterdam, New York
The purpose of the Fellowship Ministry Team is to provide opportunities for all of our members (and perspective members) of all ages to connect, hear one another's stories, and have fun! This group includes the Mighty Men of Messiah, Women of the ELCA (WELCA), Care & Concern Committee, Young Adult Committee, our Kitchen Committee, Over 55 Gang, our Welcome Committee for new and perspective members and our Arts & Culture Committee. IThe ministry team meets quarterly on the second Monday of the month (February, May, August and November). In-person attendance is strongly encouraged. If you need to join us virtually, please reach out to Pastor Dustin the Sunday before the meeting. If so, the Zoom link is https://zoom.us/j/94641179066.
Community Movie Night: "WISH"
Saturday, November 9th at 7:15pm
Doors open at 6:30pm
Rotterdam Community Center Performance Hall
705 Curry Road in Rotterdam, New York
Join us for a FREE community movie night!! This month we are showing "WISH" A young woman named Asha possesses wild wishes for happiness. After making a wish on a starry night, Asha is surprised when Star, a ball of cosmic energy, comes down to accompany her. Asha and Star must work together to defeat the ruthless ruler, King Magnifico, who threatens the safety of her local community. With Asha's unstoppable courage and Star's magical powers, nothing is impossible.This film is rated PG. Doors open at 6:30pm and the movie starts at 7:15pm. The movie is free and concessions available for purchase in our ADA accessible, surround sound theatre space.
Community Center Advisory Board
Monday, November 11th at 6:30pm
Community Center Friendship Hall
705 Curry Road in Rotterdam, New York
The Community Center Advisory Board meets on a monthly basis to review policy and support the financial development of the Rotterdam Community Center. If you need join us virtually at us06web.zoom.us/j/83856355492, please let Kimlee Marquise and Pastor Dustin know the Sunday before the meeting.
Faith Formation Ministry Team
Tuesday, November 12th at 7:00pm
Messiah Faith Center Large Sunday School Room
2850 Guilderland Avenue in Rotterdam, New York
This group includes the Adult Education Committee, Children's Sunday School Committee, Cradle Roll Committee and Youth Committee! Help us teach folks of all ages how our faith calls us to teach that EVERYONE is created in God's image! In-person attendance is strongly encouraged. This ministry team meets quarterly on the second Tuesday of the month (February, May, August, November). If you need to join us virtually, please reach out to Faith Formation Ministry Team Coordinator Kelly Jordan the Sunday before the meeting. If so, the Zoom link is https://zoom.us/j/92199006383.
Congregation Council
Monday, November 18th at 7:00pm
Messiah Faith Center Fellowship Hall
2850 Guilderland Avenue in Rotterdam, New York
The Congregation Council is tasked with oversight of all congregation business in between Annual and Special Meetings of the Congregation. Members of the congregation (and frankly the general public) are welcome to listen in unless the Council goes into Executive Session. Meetings of the Congregation Council take place in person, but reach out to Pastor Dustin the Sunday before the meeting if you need to Zoom in at https://zoom.us/j/95835192148.
Worship & Music Ministry Team
Monday, December 2nd at 7:00pm
Messiah Faith Center Fellowship Hall
2850 Guilderland Avenue in Rotterdam, New York
Interested in helping our faith community figure out how we'll continue to ground ourselves in the Way of Jesus each and every Sunday? Join our Worship & Music Ministry Team! The team generally meets in-person every other first Monday of the month in Messiah's Fellowship Hall. In-person attendance is strongly encouraged. If you need to join us virtually, please reach out to Ministry Team Convener Heather Zimmer and Pastor Dustin by the Sunday before the meeting. If so, the Zoom link is https://zoom.us/j/96341841016.
Community Center Advisory Board
Monday, December 9th at 6:30pm
Community Center Friendship Hall
705 Curry Road in Rotterdam, New York
The Community Center Advisory Board meets on a monthly basis to review policy and support the financial development of the Rotterdam Community Center. If you need join us virtually at us06web.zoom.us/j/83856355492, please let Kimlee Marquise and Pastor Dustin know the Sunday before the meeting.
Stewardship Ministry Team Meeting
Tuesday, December 10th at 7:00pm
Messiah Faith Center Fellowship Hall
2850 Guilderland Avenue in Rotterdam, New York
Our Stewardship Ministry Team is the group of committees at Messiah that allow us to support our four major program areas. Without our Archives Committee, Budget & Finance Committee, Communications Committee, Creation Care Committee, Mission Support Committee, Personnel Committee and Property & Grounds Committee, there's no way we could engage in all the life-changing ministries we do at Messiah. The ministry team generally meets quarterly on the second Tuesday of the month (March, June, September, December). In-person attendance is strongly encouraged. If you need to join us virtually, please reach out to Stewardship Ministry Team Coordinator Kristie Becker the Sunday before the meeting. If so, the Zoom link is https://zoom.us/j/93024204486.
Community Movie Night: "The Polar Express"
Saturday, December 14th at 7:15pm
Doors open at 6:30pm
Rotterdam Community Center Performance Hall
705 Curry Road in Rotterdam, New York
Join us for a FREE community movie night!! This month we are showing "The Polar Express" The Academy Award-winning team of Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump, Cast Away) reunite for The Polar Express, an inspiring adventure based on the beloved children's book by Chris Van Allsburg. When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe. This film is rated G. Doors open at 6:30pm and the movie starts at 7:15pm. The movie is free and concessions available for purchase in our ADA accessible, surround sound theatre space.
Congregation Council
Monday, December 16th at 7:00pm
Messiah Faith Center Fellowship Hall
2850 Guilderland Avenue in Rotterdam, New York
The Congregation Council is tasked with oversight of all congregation business in between Annual and Special Meetings of the Congregation. Members of the congregation (and frankly the general public) are welcome to listen in unless the Council goes into Executive Session. Meetings of the Congregation Council take place in person, but reach out to Pastor Dustin the Sunday before the meeting if you need to Zoom in at https://zoom.us/j/95835192148.
Social Action Ministry Team Meeting
Tuesday, January 14th at 7:00pm
Messiah Faith Center Fellowship Hall
2850 Guilderland Avenue in Rotterdam, New York
This is by far our most active ministry team at Messiah! Our Social Action Ministry Team is the space through which we discern all the ways we're called to serve our neighbors following the Way of Jesus Christ! We do this in a wide variety ways, through our Social Justice Committee, Community Service Committee, Bread of Life Food Pantry Committee and Produce Pantry Committee, with most of our programming taking place at the Rotterdam Community Center. The ministry team meets quarterly on the second Tuesday of the month (January, April, July, October). In-person attendance is strongly encouraged. If you need to join us virtually, please reach out to Social Action Ministry Team Coordinator Karen Keenan the Sunday before the meeting. If so, the Zoom link is https://zoom.us/j/91568452071.
Community Center Advisory Board
Wednesday, January 8th at 6:30pm
Rotterdam Community Center Conference Room
705 Curry Road in Rotterdam, New York
The Community Center Advisory Board meets on a monthly basis to review policy and support the financial development of the Rotterdam Community Center. If you need join us virtually at us06web.zoom.us/j/83856355492, please let Kimlee Marquise and Pastor Dustin know the Sunday before the meeting.
Fellowship Ministry Team Meeting
Monday, February 10th at 7:00pm
Messiah Faith Center Fellowship Hall
2850 Guilderland Avenue in Rotterdam, New York
The purpose of the Fellowship Ministry Team is to provide opportunities for all of our members (and perspective members) of all ages to connect, hear one another's stories, and have fun! This group includes the Mighty Men of Messiah, Women of the ELCA (WELCA), Care & Concern Committee, Young Adult Committee, our Kitchen Committee, Over 55 Gang, our Welcome Committee for new and perspective members and our Arts & Culture Committee. The ministry team meets quarterly on the second Monday of the month (February, May, August and November). In-person attendance is strongly encouraged. If you need to join us virtually, please reach out to Pastor Dustin the Sunday before the meeting. If so, the Zoom link is https://zoom.us/j/94641179066.
Faith Formation Ministry Team
Tuesday, February 11th at 7:00pm
Messiah Faith Center Large Sunday School Room
2850 Guilderland Avenue in Rotterdam, New York
This group includes the Adult Education Committee, Children's Sunday School Committee, Cradle Roll Committee and Youth Committee! Help us teach folks of all ages how our faith calls us to teach that EVERYONE is created in God's image! In-person attendance is strongly encouraged. This ministry team meets quarterly on the second Tuesday of the month (February, May, August, November). If you need to join us virtually, please reach out to Faith Formation Ministry Team Coordinator Kelly Jordan the Sunday before the meeting. If so, the Zoom link is https://zoom.us/j/92199006383.
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