Come celebrate Jesus’ birth with food, fun, and fellowship for all ages! Join us for a joyful church-wide party as we enjoy time together and the true meaning of Christmas.
Join us for the celebration of the Lord’s Supper as remembrance of what Jesus did for us on Calvary. All are welcome - we have the bread and grape juice in separate containers and a gluten-free option so that all may partake.
All men are invited to join us for a hearty breakfast and a time of fellowship. Come enjoy good food, conversation, and encouragement as we grow together in faith and community. Bring a friend—everyone is welcome!
Join the God Squad as we decorate the church for Christmas! We’ll enjoy food, fellowship, and holiday fun while getting the church ready for the season. Kids will be making ornaments for our shut-ins. Come help us celebrate and prepare our space for Christmas!
Join us in the Fellowship Hall to reflect, share, and view pictures from our recent Kenya mission trip.
A great community event and fundraiser. Come eat at 4:40pm or 6:00pm and support our mission work locally and around the world.
Adults $18, Kids (6-12) $7, under 6 Free
Reservations: 518-732-7766 or info@encounterERC.com
It’s time to roll up our sleeves and show some love to God’s house and grounds! Join us for a Fall Clean-Up Day as we work together to prepare for the season ahead. Bring your gloves, rakes, tools, and willing hands—there’s a job for everyone.
Join us for a fun and safe Trunk or Treat on October 31 from 5–6:30 PM in the church parking lot!
Bring the whole family for candy, decorated trunks, and fall fun.
Sunday, October 19 at 1pm, we will walk 3 plus miles* to raise funds for the hungry of our community and around the world. 25% of monies raised goes to The Anchor Food Pantry. Please sign up to walk and/or sponsor a walker. Use this link to register to walk or donate to a walker:
www.crophungerwalk.org/castletonny
*Shorter routes available
First Saturday MEN'S BREAKFASTS are back! We will meet September 6 in the fellowship hall at 8:00AM. This breakfast will feature a French Toast Casserole, but feel free to add other food in. Please let Dave Ewert know what you can bring. 518-732-5008.
Join the God Squad for an afternoon of fun, fellowship, and strikes!
📅 Date: Sunday, August 17th
🕑 Time: 2:00 - 4:00 PM
📍 Location: East Greenbush Bowling Center
💲 Cost: $10 per Child (Remainder of cost subsidized by ERC)
📝 RSVP: Please reach out to Toni Strattman (tonner@yahoo.com) or Jennifer Rhenow (jennifer@encounterERC.com)
Come enjoy a great time of bowling, pizza, and laughter!
Celebrating the Glory of the Resurrection
Join us for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt. As usual, we will also hold a “Hunt for Easter” scavenger hunt for older kids. Come for a fun morning of candy and community that is sure to be a blast.
Join us as we carry the Cross from St. Paul’s United Methodist Church to Horizon View Cemetery, setting the scene for the miracle of Easter.
“Do this in remembrance of me.”
Join us for a family style Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner. Reserve your seat at either 4:30 or 6:00pm $17 adults, $7 kids, 5 and under free. Call 518-732-7766
Every story whispers His name… Join us during the season of Lent as we reflect and prepare for Resurrection Day. On the seven Fridays leading up to Easter, we will be watching films that include themes of Resurrection and Redemption, in order to help us meditate on Christ’s Resurrection. What makes His story so powerful, what makes it unique, and in what ways does it tap into our deepest longings as humans?
We’ve got a wide selection of films and genres. Come and enjoy them all, or pick the ones that are right for your family. Please note that some films are NOT for young children.
Films will begin at 6:00 each week but vary in length.
Pre-K through Grade 6 - fun, games and Christian fellowshpi
What Would Jesus Eat - Potluck Meal
Ash Wednesday Service
7:15pm - Lent Movie - The Resurrection of Gavin Stone
Food and Fellowship
What does it mean to be a man of God?
It is hard to adequately capture the unique nature of this worship service. It is in stark contrast to the fast paced world in which we live. A moment of reflection and spiritual connection that can touch your soul. There will be music, scripture, prayer, and an opportunity to come to the Lord’s Table. By candle light you will be ushered into Christmas Day.
Be The First!
Be the first to get your copy of Jashton Gieser’s first published children’s book.
Learn more: https://encountererc.com/hunter-mulligan
Families of all ages are invited to join us for this marvelous retelling of the classic fairytale, full of hope and kindness. We will be serving a simple meal at 5:30 and starting the film at 6:00.
