Church of the Transfiguration, Blue Mountain Lake, NY
Our 2023 Annual Appeal is Underway!
All Saints’ 2022
Another summer season in the Adirondacks has come and gone and we are, once again, carrying the heart of this magical place out into the world. The first snow has come to Blue Mountain Lake and Transfiguration is closed up tight against the winter onslaught that is uniquely Adirondack. The late Archbishop of Canterbury (1942-1944) William Temple wrote that “the church is the only institution that exists solely for the benefit of people who are not members.” Yes, we are all home making holiday preparations, but the work you support at Transfiguration for the people of Hamilton County continues year ‘round.
The people of Hamilton County have benefitted greatly over the years from the mission of Transfiguration in Blue Mountain Lake. Hamilton County Community Action in Indian Lake provides much needed assistance with food, emergency shelter, and heating fuel in the winter months and Transfiguration has provided a portion of the financial support of this agency. This year we fervently hope that we can continue our outreach to Hamilton County and get the final work done on the church proper, which cannot wait. The roof needs to be re-shingled and the corners of the east wall are in need of repairs, primarily due to years of water damage, which is beginning to get under the sacristy. We have had a bid on the roof for $26,000 with a $1000 discount if we contract with the roofer before March 1. We are looking into the repair of the rotten sills under the corners of the east wall as well.
The Annual Appeal letter this year comes to you to ask for your help in getting these repairs underway and in restoring our level of outreach to the people of Hamilton County. Our cash reserves remain severely strained as we recover from the Covid restrictions of 2020. I ask that you prayerfully consider offering a portion of your income to continue the work in Hamilton County and for the completion of the restoration of the church building. Please either click on the "Donate" button at the top of this page or use your cellphone camera to scan the QR code below to go to our PayPal donations account. You can enter any amount and select a monthly renewal. Your contribution will go directly to the Transfiguration account and be available for immediate use. If you prefer, you can send a check to our treasurer, Kathy Duffendack, 885 Deerland Rd., Long Lake, NY 12847.
Thank you, again, for your continued support of the work of The Church of the Transfiguration. I look forward to seeing you all next summer, God willing. In the meantime, prayers and blessings for each of you as you venture forth toward the New Year. Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas!
Peace,
The Rev. Dr. Chip Lee
Priest-in-Charge
Another summer season in the Adirondacks has come and gone and we are, once again, carrying the heart of this magical place out into the world. The first snow has come to Blue Mountain Lake and Transfiguration is closed up tight against the winter onslaught that is uniquely Adirondack. The late Archbishop of Canterbury (1942-1944) William Temple wrote that “the church is the only institution that exists solely for the benefit of people who are not members.” Yes, we are all home making holiday preparations, but the work you support at Transfiguration for the people of Hamilton County continues year ‘round.
The people of Hamilton County have benefitted greatly over the years from the mission of Transfiguration in Blue Mountain Lake. Hamilton County Community Action in Indian Lake provides much needed assistance with food, emergency shelter, and heating fuel in the winter months and Transfiguration has provided a portion of the financial support of this agency. This year we fervently hope that we can continue our outreach to Hamilton County and get the final work done on the church proper, which cannot wait. The roof needs to be re-shingled and the corners of the east wall are in need of repairs, primarily due to years of water damage, which is beginning to get under the sacristy. We have had a bid on the roof for $26,000 with a $1000 discount if we contract with the roofer before March 1. We are looking into the repair of the rotten sills under the corners of the east wall as well.
The Annual Appeal letter this year comes to you to ask for your help in getting these repairs underway and in restoring our level of outreach to the people of Hamilton County. Our cash reserves remain severely strained as we recover from the Covid restrictions of 2020. I ask that you prayerfully consider offering a portion of your income to continue the work in Hamilton County and for the completion of the restoration of the church building. Please either click on the "Donate" button at the top of this page or use your cellphone camera to scan the QR code below to go to our PayPal donations account. You can enter any amount and select a monthly renewal. Your contribution will go directly to the Transfiguration account and be available for immediate use. If you prefer, you can send a check to our treasurer, Kathy Duffendack, 885 Deerland Rd., Long Lake, NY 12847.
Thank you, again, for your continued support of the work of The Church of the Transfiguration. I look forward to seeing you all next summer, God willing. In the meantime, prayers and blessings for each of you as you venture forth toward the New Year. Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas!
Peace,
The Rev. Dr. Chip Lee
Priest-in-Charge
The Episcopal Church Welcomes You!
The Church of the Transfiguration in Blue Mountain Lake, NY is open to all as a haven of spiritual nourishment and
to provide hospitality, healing, hope and attention to the needs of our Adirondack community.
We are a seasonal Church open to all who wish to come; serving the entire Central Adirondack Region from
the first Sunday in June through the last Sunday in September each year. Please check our "Service Schedule" for times, events and celebrants.
If you would like to support the work of Transfiguration Church in the central Adirondacks, please check out our "Ministries and Outreach" page!
