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Sunday Schedule
Worship 10:30 a.m.
Coffee & Conversation 11:30 a.m.
Church School 11:45

Childcare available

Summer Schedule
Drive-in 9:00 a.m. May - Labor Day
Worship 10:00 a.m. July - Labor Day
Lemonade Lull 11:00 a.m. July - Labor Day

The building is handicapped accessible.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS
We are conveniently located in downtown Albany, just off I-787

Directions To This Location

6300

There is a large parking lot next to the church. Free parking during the work week only when visiting the church. Please inform the parking lot attendant.

Welcome to the web site of The First Church in Albany. First Church is a community rooted in Jesus Christ with a long history in Albany and a continuing commitment to ministry in the city. People of many different backgrounds and experiences have found a home here. We are a diverse congregation nurturing each other in our spiritual journeys and working together in ministry in our community and in the world. I hope that the information provided here will give you an introduction to the life and ministry of our congregation.

For an even better introduction you are invited to join us in worship on Sunday or participate in one of several opportunities for spiritual growth and mission.

May God's grace and peace be yours,

John Paarlberg, Sr. Minister

Do justice,

Love kindness,

Walk humbly with your God.

Micah 6:8

Support the First Church Crop Walk Team at the Albany Crop Walk on May 6 as a walker or sponsor. Go to our team page at http://www.cropwalkonline.org/goto/firstchurchalbany.

A Life of Being, Having, and Doing Enough

Why are so many of us feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and bone-weary?

Why does it feel like there just aren’t enough hours in a day?

So many people, working or retired, report they cannot find enough time to relax or find a peace of mind. Sound familiar?

The commandment to keep Sabbath prescribes days of rest, prayer, nourishment and renewal as essential to a life well lived. Why then are we are so reluctant to stop, be still, or allow our work to feel sufficient for this day?

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Join Rev. Susan Vincent-Cox for a small group experience where we will have some time of devotion and self-exploration around “being enough”. A resource we will use for this time together is, A Life of Being, Having, and Doing Enough, by Rev. Wayne Muller.

Dates: April 29th followed by2-3 additional Sundays

Time: After the church service

Please sign up as soon as possible so books may be ordered for you. You can sign-up at the table in the lobby outside the sanctuary or you may call the church office (443-4449)

We will meet in the Parlor. Come to any session(s) you can. All are welcome.

Monthly Newsletter: The Family

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