Join us Sunday, June 5,
for education, worship and fellowship!
Albany County’s CDC Community level is RED
so we’re following the RED protocols on Sunday.
Here are the complete charts.
Here is just the RED chart which is our level.
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Adult Education at 9:00-9:45 am
Nathaniel Gray, Executive Director of the Pride Center of the Capital Region, will join us to share a bit of his personal story and tell us about the exciting things happening at the Pride Center and the surrounding areas. Nathaniel is excited to explore ways in which First Pres might work together with the Pride Center in future endeavors. Please come, listen, and plan to participate in the dialogue.
Children's Education at 9:15-9:45am
Join us via Zoom (links below)
Preschool class will return in September
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Worship Service at 10:30am.
Join us for worship together IN-PERSON
and via livestream on Facebook.
Click here to connect on Sunday.
You will find the bulletin for Sunday here.
Serving you this Sunday.
Mask wearing and social distancing are required.
We urge you to wear a high filtration mask
– these are available upon entering the church building.
Thank you for your patience and kindness to each other.
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After the service, join us for Fellowship Time
in Assembly Hall or outside on Willett Street, weather permitting.
Come & enjoy conversation with one another!
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Please send any prayer requests to Jamie
so that we can include them in worship on Sunday.
Offering of Our Gifts
You can mail offering to: FPC, 362 State St, Albany, NY 12210
Or go on line to donate (www.firstpresalbany.org/donate/)
Thank you for your continued support of FPC ministries.
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Looking for some Fellowship Time?
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Join other First Pres members at a safe gathering!
Below is an opportunity.
Each gathering is outside*.
Chairs are provided.
Numbers limited to groups of 6.
Reservations required.
Enjoy!
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Patio time at Harriet Seeley's home in Slingerlands
Beverages and appetizer provided
Please bring an appetizer to share.
Friday, June 3, 4:00 – 6:00
Saturday, June 4, 4:00 – 6:00 (Rain Date, ONLY)
RSVP via church office.
* in case of inclement weather, the host will determine
if the event will be cancelled or postponed
If you’re interested in hosting
a porch, patio or deck time at your home,
please contact the church office with details.
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The 2022 Albany CROP Hunger Walk was a great success. We surpassed our goal of $100,000. So far the amount raised is $106, 680 and we are still counting!
25% of the final total will come back to the Albany area to support food pantries. This demonstrates our commitment to taking action to confront hunger and food insufficiency here at home as well as globally.
First Pres reached and surpassed the goal of $1,500 we set. We raised more than $2,500, almost doubling our goal.
A big THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to our success, by donating money and/or by walking.
If you would like to contribute to the WALK, you still have time. You can donate by check, (make out to CWS), make a donation through the CWS website to First Presbyterian Albany, or if you prefer, make a cash donation by placing the funds in a First Presbyterian envelope. The ultimate deadline is June 9th.
Once again, thank you to all for supporting a campaign to end hunger.
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First Pres, through the Social Justice and Peacemaking Committee, has been
working with the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival. Here are opportunities for education and advocacy
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Get on the New York bus to the June 18th Poor People's And Low-Wage Workers Assembly and Moral March On Washington.
New York is joining people from across the nation to gather in Washington, DC for the June 18th Poor People's and Low-Wage Workers Assembly and Moral March On Washington. We will come together after months of mobilizing and organizing for this declaration by poor and low-wealth people and our moral allies to say that this system is killing ALL of us and we can’t…we won’t…we refuse to be silent anymore!
Saturday, June 18 departure times and locations in New York state are listed below. We will be returning in the late evening on June 18. We encourage all who are able to donate to cover the cost of their seat ($75). Lunch will be provided. Proof of vaccination will be required.
Join Us! Register now to reserve your seat!
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Opportunity to participate in Albany’s Capital District Pride Parade! First Presbyterian will have a decorated vehicle and individuals marching in the Pride Parade at 12:00 pm on Sunday, June 12, 2022 after worship service. All are welcome to join! The Social Justice & Peacemaking Committee and the Youth Group are organizing decorating, sign making, etc. Please contact Lillie McLaughlin or Molly Dowel Baum for details.
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FELLOWSHIP TIME: We're pleased to announce that Fellowship Time is once again being held either in Assembly Hall or outside on Willett St. following the Sunday Worship Service. The Hospitality Team Coordinator Deacon David Hinchen is organizing this effort. As we no longer have a custodian and are no longer relying on flocks to oversee this task, we're seeking members of the congregation to assist with making coffee, bringing snacks, setting up and putting things away. If you're available on any upcoming Sundays, please contact:
David Hinchen
(518) 489-1854 (call or text)
ds.hinchen@verizon.net
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Members of the Albany Presby Anti-Racism Task force will be joining the Mass Poor People's & Low-Wage Workers' Assembly this June 18, 2022 for a Moral March on Washington and to the Polls!
Watch here to see WHY We are going to D.C. this June 18, 2022 to join thousands of other folk from all over the country to do MORE!
Three ways to #MeetUsInDC:
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Get on the New York bus to the June 18th Poor People's And Low-Wage Workers Assembly and Moral March On Washington! ANYONE can go on these buses provided by the NYS Poor People’s Campaign. No one will be left behind for lack of funds. Those who have funds, please donate $75 for your bus seat, and more for another bus seat if you have it.
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Groups are HIGHLY encouraged to form your own cohort from your congregation/community to travel and attend the March together June 18. That is a great option if you want to make your own schedule and find a comfy room to stay overnight in DC. Go here to RSVP your group and find resources for planning your trip to DC June 18
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The ARTF is forming a cohort and has space for 2-3 more people to travel together by train and stay at an AirBnB in DC Friday-Sunday, June 17-19, including attending worship locally before returning to NY.
If you’re going to DC June 18, please let us know! If you want to go but don’t have a group to travel with, let us know. Contact us at https://www.facebook.com/artfalbpby, so we can help you get connected and get there!
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The Youth are updating their space on the 2nd floor! Help us out with skills or donations! Do you have building or design skills? Do you sew? (hoping to make pillows out of youth musical T-shirts!!) Please contact Molly via email or text/call if you can help.
Donations of gently used items requested:
Area rugs
Plants
Hanging contraptions for plants
Individual seating (bean bags, gaming chairs, comfortable armchairs)
Old throw pillows to upcycle
Floor cushions
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Parents/Caregivers, please take 5 minutes to respond to this Survey to help us set goals for our youth programming.
Friday June 10, 2022 6-10pm
Movie Night & Banner-making
We have a giant flat screen in the Youth Room now and we need to USE IT! Movie Selection TBA. Food will be provided. We will also make some signs & banners for the Pride Parade June 12… be there or be square!
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Sunday June 12 10:30am Celebrate Graduates!
We have four youth graduating from High School this year! We will honor them in worship at 10:30am on Sunday June 12. Come and support your 12th grade friends!
If you or your child/grandchild is graduating from high school, college, or another program, please let Molly know! Remember I’m still new here and I don’t want to forget anyone! We have to celebrate the good stuff!!
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Sunday June 12 Noon- Albany Pride Parade
Our church is walking in the parade! Get out your sunscreen and rainbow-gear and let’s show Albany what an inclusive community looks like! Come Friday night and make a sign to carry. Time to express ourselves.
Questions? Ask Molly or Sue Haney.
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Coming up:
June 18- March on Washington D.C.
Get on the New York bus to the June 18th Poor People's And Low-Wage Workers Assembly and Moral March On Washington.
Sunday July 10- Youth Usher for Worship
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School Play? Sports Event? Music Concert?
If you/your 6th-12th grader has a special event coming up, please let our youth director, Molly, know & invite her to come! Please share photos and updates with Molly on experiences and accomplishments so we can celebrate with you.
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We have several special events coming up this Spring and Summer. We hope you/your youth will join us in these opportunities to gather, serve, and have fun!
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Sign up for Text Reminders
All youth and parents, if you haven't already, please sign up for text alerts!
Text @mdowellb to 81010
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Grace White Humphry Wirba Suimola
6/1 6/19
Dwight Cheu Lucas Rogers
6/2 6/20
Lillie McLaughlin Richard Gascoyne
6/3 6/22
Adam Sperry Dwight Smith
6/9 6/23
Eleanor Haase Irene Slivoski
6/9 6/25
Margaret Leupold Brianna Obi
6/11 6/27
Pat Fritts Alden Howard
6/15 6/28
Don Ragone Yousaf Mathias
6/15 6/29
Kathie Keck David Hinchen
6/15 6/29
Olivia Piacente David Ashton
6/17 6/29
Vincent Piacente
6/17
If your birthday is this month and it's not listed, please let Jamie know so we can update our records.
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Thurs., 6/2 7:00am Men's Bible Study (Rose Room)
4:30pm 337th Stated Meeting of Albany Presbytery
7:00pm Soloist/ Choir Rehearsal
Sunday, 6/5 9:00am Adult Education via Zoom
9:15am Children’s Education via Zoom
9:30am Soloist/Choir Rehearsal
10:30am More Light Sunday
In-Person/Livestream on Facebook
11:30am Fellowship Time
Tuesday, 6/7 12:30pm Staff Meeting
5:30pm Membership Committee Meeting
5:30pm Property Committee Meeting
5:30pm Outreach & Mission Committee Meeting
5:30pm Worship Committee Meeting
7:30pm Christian Education Committee Meeting
7:30pm Social Justice & Peacemaking Committee Meeting
Thurs., 6/9 7:00am Men's Bible Study (Rose Room)
6:30pm SWAT Team Meeting
7:00pm Soloist/ Choir Rehearsal
Sunday, 6/12 9:00am Adult Education via Zoom
9:15am Children’s Education via Zoom
9:30am Soloist/Choir Rehearsal
10:30am Worship Service
In-Person/Livestream on Facebook
11:30am Fellowship Time
12:00pm Pride Parade
Monday, 6/13 1:00pm Covenant Group Meeting
Tuesday, 6/14 6:30pm Anti-Racism Task Force Meeting
Wednes., 6/15 10:00am Women to Women Small Group Meeting
Thurs., 6/16 7:00am Men's Bible Study (Rose Room)
6:30pm General Meeting of Capital Region Poor People’s Campaign
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