tHE FIRST CHURCH IN ALBANY
All Are Welcome! Come Celebrate With Us.
THE FIRST CHURCH BUILDING AND OFFICES ARE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PLEASE CONTACT: PARISH ADMINISTRATOR, VALERIE WILLIAMS @ VWILLIAMS@FIRSTCHURCHINALBANY.ORG OR CALL 518-463-4449 (PHONE CALLS ARE BEING FORWARDED TO VALERIE) OR REV. MASHONA WALSTON @ MWALSTSON@FIRSTCHURCHINALBANY.ORG FOR ASSISTANCE. PLEASE JOIN US THROUGHOUT LENT AND EASTER FOR OUR DRIVE IN WORSHIP SERVICES. SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS.
THE FIRST CHURCH FOOD PANTRY IS OPEN:
Food Pantry Hours
Monday and Wednesday
9:00 -11:30 a.m.
Call Church Office for Inquiries
518- 463-4449
THE FIRST CHURCH FOOD PANTRY IS OPEN:
Food Pantry Hours
Monday and Wednesday
9:00 -11:30 a.m.
Call Church Office for Inquiries
518- 463-4449
Welcome
Welcome to The First Church in Albany. We are a community rooted in Jesus with a long history in Albany and a continuing commitment to ministry in the city. You are invited to join us in worship on Sunday or to participate in ongoing opportunities for spiritual growth, community and mission. May God's grace and peace be yours! Reverend Dr. Mashona Walston, Senior Minister |
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No programs, no handshakes, no problem. First Church in Albany has you covered with a safe social distance. Please bring your own bread and juice for communion.
As public health experts around the world encourage the practice of "social distancing," or avoiding large groups of people, First Church is doing its part to help prevent disease transmission and protect at-risk populations with potentially compromised immune systems. In times of trouble, people especially need their faith. We value you as a vital part of our faith community and we are grateful for your support as we all strive to stay connected, while minimizing the risk to our more vulnerable neighbors. |
Check out this article in TIME magazine, this is a national trend!
'Come As You Are in the Family Car.' Drive-In Church Services Are Taking Off During the Coronavirus Pandemic': In the midst of a pandemic, churchgoers are driving to church--and staying in their cars, as a way to congregate while practicing social distancing. Read in TIME here. 
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ENDING HUNGER, ONE STEP AT A TIME:
This year, due to the COVID-19 outbreak, CROP WALK 2020 will be virtual. Walkers will walk in their own neighborhoods or parks. CROP Hunger Walk – With just a little under four weeks to go before the CROP Hunger Walk, our congregation has just three Walkers signed up. Will you join the Walk to fight hunger here and throughout the world? Please contact Rose Hunsberger at 518-982-7618 or email rhunsberg@gmail.com for more details and to sign up to be a Walker or to sponsor a Walker today. LINK TO ALBANY CROP WALK: HERE LINK TO CROP WALK COVID 19 RESPONSE: HERE |
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SUNDAY WORSHIP: 10:30 A.M.
The First Church in Albany is: A member of the Reformed Church in America A member of Room for All A covenant church with FOCUS Churches of Albany Our Address is: 110 North Pearl Street Albany New York 12207 Phone: 518-463-4449 Fax: 518-463-4830 Email Us/Website/Facebook/Albany Classis Our entire building is handicapped accessible and ample parking is available. 
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