Thank you to everyone who gave a gift for the Giving Tree! Gifts will brighten the holidays for youth and families served by Northern Rivers Family of Services (member agencies Northeast Parent & Child Society and Parsons Child & Family Services Center).  If you missed the deadline and still want to give a gift, click here for virtual options for giving. Please keep in mind gifts must arrive before Dec 16.

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The Potluck and Christmas Carol Singalong is BACK and will be held
Saturday, December 17, from 5:00-7:00pm. We'll eat dinner at 5:15 followed by carol singing.  ALL ages are welcome!! Be sure to let the church office know how many will attend at info@firstpresalbany.org or 518-449-7332.
 

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The Outreach and Mission Committee is beginning to collect needed articles for the Giffen Elementary School’s “Clothes Closet.” Articles may be left in the box designated for this purpose in Assembly Hall. Our O&M Committee is also making $1,500 available for Ms. Terry, who supervises the Clothes Closet, to spend for immediate winter needs. Debbie and Eric Fagans will be assisting Ms. Terry.

*Needed for our box: healthy snacks, soap, wash cloths, towels, deodorant, tooth brushes, tooth paste, several bath mats (for the school showers), small hand gloves, small feet socks.
 

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Interested in finding out more about First Pres? Have you been worshiping with us and are interested in learning about becoming a member? If so, please contact Pastor Miriam (mleupold@firstpresalbany.org or 518-449-7332). She will be zooming/meeting with interested people, exploring their hopes and dreams for where they can serve God.

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2022 BOOKS CLOSING Friday, Jan 6, 2023     
All reimbursement requests must be in by Tuesday, Jan 3, 2023