Our Ministries.
UMW.
The organized unit of United Methodist Women is a community of women whose purpose is to know God and experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the Church.
Hudson Valley-Berkshires Interfaith Network.
We are people of diverse faith and traditions working and serving together to model and support unity, inclusiveness, respect, justice, peace and love through advocacy, education, and spiritually-based leadership.
We gather at Grace United Methodist Church the 4th Thursday of each month. Covered Dish 6:00 pm. (Unfortunately not kosher. No pork or alcohol, please.) Meeting 7:00 pm.
HO Train Club.
Grace United Methodist Church Model Railroad Club meets on Monday mornings in the church house from 9 to 11 am. Come and see the new additions including an outdoor drive in movie theater and a 1950’s motel. Anyone is welcome to come and join us, no special skills are required, just a love of creating.
Church Council.
The Church Council is responsible for all of the activities of the church, keeping the church physically as well as spiritually healthy. Monthly meetings are open to all who would like to attend.
Our Past.
The Methodist faith has a long tradition is Nassau and the surrounding communities. Both our Church building and adjacent Church House are listed on the National, New York State and Village of Nassau Historic Registers.
Our Past.
The first European settlers established mills, farms and small businesses in the area we know today as Nassau Village in the 1750’s and 60’s. In 1806 portions of Schodack, Stephentown and Petersburgh formed the newly created Town of Nassau. Five years later in 1811 the first meetings in the Methodist tradition were held in what would become Nassau Village. In the Fall of 1833 our present church building was dedicated. Built in a very traditional, New England style, the original structure served the congregation for almost 90 years. The booming post World War One years brought more residents to the area stretching the building to capacity. An ingenious plan was conceived to utilize the upper part of the building that had seemingly been wasted for many years. On Easter Sunday, 1923 the now upstairs Sanctuary and downstairs Community Room were unveiled to an amazed community. Over the years our church partnered with other Methodist congregations in our town, including Brainard and Clark’s Chapel.
HO Train Club.
The HO Train Club has been meeting and creating unbelievable train layouts for many years. Their display is open for viewing on special occasions or by prior arrangement.
