FPC Updates

Bread for the World Offering of Letters

Thank you to all who participated in Sunday's Offering of Letters. We are sending 80 letters to our Congressional representatives letting them know how important working to eliminate food insecurity is to us.

If you are sending letters from home, please let us know at info@firstpresalbany.org, so we can include you in our count.

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PINKSTERFEST?

What is Pinksterfest? Why are we learning about it on Pentecost Sunday? What does it have to do with Albany’s Dutch heritage? What does slavery have to do with it? And what does June 3^rd have to do with any of this? Come to Adult Ed on Sunday May 28^th and learn the answers to these questions and more.

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PICNIC WITH OUR FRIENDS AT WALLS TEMPLE AME ZION CHURCH

We are looking forward to having our potluck picnic with Walls Temple AME Zion Church scheduled for June 10th. We will meet at 1:00 PM at Walls Temple Church, 27 Delaware St in Albany, and picnic outside on their lawn.

Come make new friends! Bring a dish to share. There will also be hot dogs and hamburgers on the grill. We are planning some outdoor games with plenty of laughter. Children are welcome!! We will move inside if there is rain.

RSVP at info@firstpresalbany.org by June 1st with the number who will be attending.

We are still planning to publish a First Pres/Walls Temple cookbook of favorite recipes. So keep the recipes coming.

PS If using GPS, be sure to put in 21 Delaware ST, not Ave.

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Fresh Flowers for the sanctuary on Sundays may be donated in honor or in memory of a person or event. The cost is $80. A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board outside the main office. You may contact Jamie directly at 518-449-7332 or info@firstpresalbany.org.

On Sunday, May 21, two confirmation students joined the church as Active Members: Kaylee Kite and Charles Cameron Hunter. We are delighted to have them join First Pres and they were greeted after worship with cupcakes and handshakes. Congratulations to Kaylee and Charles! Charles was also baptized.

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Our Prayers are with Pharryll Elad (12th grade) on the recent passing of his father. May the whole family feel the presence of The Divine Comforter as they remember his life and grieve his death.

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June is PRIDE!
June is Pride Month! A chance to celebrate the beloved diversity of God-given sexuality and gender identity and expression. It's also a chance to make our voices heard that as a collective church, we SAY GAY and Protect Trans Youth! In fact, our theme this year is "Protect Trans Youth."

We are looking forward to displaying the youth group's collection of Pride flags in Assembly Hall during the month of June!
At our June 4 meeting after worship 12-2pm in the youth room, we will create some signs and banners and decorations for the parade. We will be marching in the Pride Parade June 11 along with others from First Pres. Come to the parking lot at 9:15am to decorate Molly's van for the parade!

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Worship Leadership - June 4
Youth will serve as ushers for worship June 4. Please arrive around 10am so we can prepare and review how to pass the offering plates!
We also need a scripture reader-- volunteers? who hasn't done it?

Spring Concert? Performance? Big Game coming up?
Invite Molly! Just send me a text or email, as Your youth director, I would love to witness your brilliant Light in the world, and cheer you on!

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Please Sign Up to Provide a Meal

We’re asking that families please sign up to take a turn to provide a meal for our regular meetings.

Click the link to sign up→ Meal Train for Youth Lunches.

Thank you to Kendra, parent of Sebastian, who helped make the online sign-up!

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Upcoming Events:

Sunday, June 4 - More Light Sunday
10:10 am - Youth Usher in worship
12:00-2:00 pm - Lunch & Program in Youth Room

Sunday, June 11 - Pride Parade
9:15am - Decorate our vehicle with pride!! parking lot
11:30 am - Pride Parade
12:00-2:00 pm- Lunch & Program in Youth Room

July 1-5 - Service & Reflection Trip to Washington, DC
Some adjustments are coming to our trip, the biggest being shortening it to Aug 1-5. Please stay tuned.

Hope to see you soon!

In solidarity and peace,

Molly

Wednes., 5/24 7:00pm Dads' Small Group

Thurs., 5/25   7:00am Men's Bible Study
7:00pm Soloist/ Choir Rehearsal

Sunday, 5/28 9:15am Preschool Education
9:15am Children’s Education
9:15am Adult Education
9:30am Soloist/Choir Rehearsal
10:30am Worship Service in the sanctuary and livestreaming on Facebook
11:45am Fellowship Time

Monday, 5/29 Office Closed

Thurs., 6/1   7:00am Men's Bible Study

Friday, 6/2 5:30pm First Friday Gallery Opens
6:00pm First Friday Concert

Sunday, 6/4 9:15am Preschool Education
9:15am Children’s Education
9:15am Adult Education
9:30am Soloist/Choir Rehearsal
10:30am Worship Service in the sanctuary and livestreaming on Facebook
11:45am Fellowship Time
12:00pm Youth Group

Tuesday, 6/6 1:15pm Staff Meeting
7:30pm Christian Education Committee Meeting

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Contact info: church office: 518-449-7332 info@firstpresalbany.org

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