Church of the Transfiguration, Blue Mountain Lake, NY
Our 2024 Annual Appeal is Underway!
All Saints’ 2023
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. Transfiguration is closed up tight against the winter onslaught that is uniquely Adirondack. The late Archbishop of Canterbury (1944-1942) 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 significant 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. We have a new roof on the church now and the rotting sills under the corner of the east wall have been replaced. The kitchen floor is in process of repair and an estimate is being sought to take down a large tree that threatens to fall on the church if it comes down. This phase of the work has cost about $12,000.
The Annual Appeal letter this year comes to you to ask for your help in finishing up repairs 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. You can send your contribution to Kathy Duffendack, 885 Deerland Road, Long Lake, NY 12847 or scan the QR code below and make your pledge on line.
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. Transfiguration is closed up tight against the winter onslaught that is uniquely Adirondack. The late Archbishop of Canterbury (1944-1942) 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 significant 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. We have a new roof on the church now and the rotting sills under the corner of the east wall have been replaced. The kitchen floor is in process of repair and an estimate is being sought to take down a large tree that threatens to fall on the church if it comes down. This phase of the work has cost about $12,000.
The Annual Appeal letter this year comes to you to ask for your help in finishing up repairs 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. You can send your contribution to Kathy Duffendack, 885 Deerland Road, Long Lake, NY 12847 or scan the QR code below and make your pledge on line.
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!
