Sunday morning schedule
9:00–9:45 Virtual Youth Group (Grades 6 thru 12) via zoom
9:00–9:45 Adult Education Class via zoom
9:15–9:45 Children’ Education Class (K thru Gr 5) via zoom
10:30 Worship: in-person and livestreaming on Facebook
11:30 Fellowship Time outside weather permitting

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WANTED: 4 people willing to take one Sunday a month to facilitate the use of our propane patio heaters for Fellowship Time. Responsibilities: position and hook up the propane tanks on Sunday morning, turn on heaters prior to Fellowship Time, turn off heaters after Fellowship Time and unhook the propane tanks so the heaters and propane can be stored safely. If interested please contact Pastor Miriam.  

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ARTF, otherwise known as the Anti-Racism Task Force, will resume our congregational conversations about systemic racism during Adult Ed on October 31st at 9:00am. We will briefly review what we did over the past year or so, engage in some conversation, look at what may be on the horizon and let you tell us what you would like to happen at First Pres. We look forward to seeing you on Zoom on October 31st.
 

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Election Day is Tuesday, November 2nd
 

Early voting is underway now through Sunday, October 31st. You can find your early voting polling site on line at the Albany County Board of Elections or call 518-487-5060.

There are 7 proposals on the ballot this year, Make sure you turn over your ballot so you don't miss them. Information about the proposals and a sample ballot is also available at the Albany County Board of Elections website.
 

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The Wizard’s Wardrobe will be conducting our two-day tutor training at our space at 20 Rensselaer Street on Nov. 13 & 20. It runs from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. A light breakfast will be served along with beverages and snack. Just bring a sandwich for lunch.

Since our program provides free, one-on-one tutoring to elementary students in the South End, we cannot take students unless we have a tutor waiting for them.

Please contact Debbie Fagans at edfagans@mac.com or 518-776-0664 if you are interested.
 

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JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT IPH

Interested in exploring job opportunities at IPH, formally the Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless? Since its establishment in 1984, First Pres has been strongly aligned with this special non-profit organization which addresses the needs of the homeless and low-income community with services that specifically encourage self-sufficiency, empowerment and stability.
 
 Success, of course, depends on the employment of a dedicated, skilled and compassionate staff—from Cook to Clothing Pantry Attendant to Direct Support Staff, to Communications Manager and more.
 
 Listed among the “Best Places to Work” by the Times Union and the Albany Business Review, IPH has much to offer. To learn about current available positions, check their website at https://www.iphny.org/jobs.  Additional questions?  Feel free to contact FPC member Carol Bullard by phone or e-mail: 518-463-8256 or carol.f.bullard@gmail.com.