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 I am so pleased to welcome you 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
Since 1642, we have been in ministry in the heart of the city,  with the city in our heart. As the oldest church in upstate New York, we are deeply committed to the mutual care of our church community and to the needs of our neighborhood.

The First Church in Albany is part of the Reformed Church in America, a mainline Protestant denomination and one of the oldest active denominations in North America with a continuous ministry since 1642.

The assignment of the word Reformed comes from the Protestant Reformation, which swept across Europe in the 1500's under the leadership of such people as Martin Luther and John Calvin. These Reformers insisted that the church was and is continually in need of being "reformed according to the Word of God."

The Reformed Church began its ministry in North America when the first congregation was established in New Amsterdam (New York City) in 1628.  Although Dutch in origin, the Reformed Church in America has for decades included people of many different nationalities and races in its congregations. Today the denomination has more than 900 congregations in the United States and Canada.

Among other things  the Reformed Church in America (RCA) is known for its active support of higher education and both local and worldwide mission programs. The Reformed Church maintains three liberal arts colleges and two theological seminaries and supports about 150 missionaries worldwide.

The RCA participates in many ecumenical initiatives such as Church World Service and both the National Council of Churches. Locally, First Church belongs to the Capital Area Council of Churches and is a member of the FOCUS Churches of Albany.


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  • Welcome Home
    • About Us >
      • Mission Statement
      • Diversity
      • History >
        • Heritage Sunday
        • Many Buildings, One Family
        • Hamilton and the First Church
        • Restoration Project
        • Manuscript Registers—Baptisms and Marriages
        • 375 Anniversary
    • Staff
    • Calendar
    • Directions
  • Worship Together
    • What to Expect
    • Sermons & Services
    • Childrens Ministries
  • United in Mission
    • Food Pantry
    • FOCUS Churches of Albany
    • Local Mission
    • Global Mission
  • Connected
    • Prayer Shawl Ministry
    • Prayer Request
    • Contact Us
  • Links