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Mission

The church is called to mission. As God has sent Jesus into the world, so Jesus sends us (John 20: 21). "By the Holy Spirit all who believe and are baptized receive a ministry to witness to Jesus as Savior and Lord and to love and serve those with whom they live and work" (RCA Liturgy). We are called to serve others in the name of Christ by caring for the suffering, relieving the oppressed, proclaiming the message of reconciliation, working for justice, and sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ.
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LOCAL MISSIONS

Food Pantry

The current food pantry is a continuation of the centuries-old custom of taking care of widows, orphans and the homeless through the Deacons Fund since the reformation in the 1500’s.  It serves people in the neighborhood and is managed by a Community Outreach Worker with the help of volunteers.  Last year, the food pantry served 361households, many of them several times.

Monthly supplies of food and other grocery store essentials, such as diapers and toothpaste, are distributed. Other programs, such as “Back-to-School-Night”, “Mitten Tree”, “Christmas Shoppe” and “Thanksgiving Basket” minister to children and families around the holidays and other special times of the year.

Food Pantry Hours
Monday and Wednesday
9:00 -11:00 a.m.
Call Church Office for Inquiries
(518) 463-4449


Youth Missions
This past summer the Youth Missions Group  traveled to Delaware, in July, to help with home repairs. Our youth  participated  with approximately 400 other youth and advisors from many different churches and different denominations across the country.

CROP Hunger Walk
First Church members participate in the annual CROP hunger walk, a national fundraising event organized by the Church World Services which distributes the proceeds to local food pantries and to international relief efforts.  www.churchworldservice.org

Alcoholics Anonymous
FCA hosts a weekly AA meeting in the church parlor on Wednesdays at 12:00 noon.

Visit www.aaalbany.org for more information.


GLOBAL MISSIONS
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Christmas and Easter Offerings
Special offerings are received at the Easter and Christmas worship services. This money is distributed to local and/or global charities.  In the past this has included: Capital City Rescue Mission (homeless shelter), children’s nutrition in Honduras, Habitat for Humanity, etc.

International Missionaries
First Church supports, together with other RCA churches, Richard and Carol Otterness who serve the Roma people (also known as Gypsies) in Eastern Europe. We also support  Bruce and Laurie Hawley who help facilitate volunteer work groups working with RCA mission partners around the world. 
www.rca.org.

518-463-4449

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Albany, NY 12207
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  • Home
  • Worship
    • What to Expect
    • About Us >
      • Mission Statement
      • Diversity
      • Staff
      • Many Buildings, One Family
      • Heritage Sunday
      • Calendar
      • History >
        • Hamilton and the First Church
        • Restoration Project
        • Manuscript Registers—Baptisms and Marriages
        • 375 Anniversary
      • Directions
    • Childrens Ministries
    • Sermons & Services
  • Mission
    • Food Pantry
    • Local Mission
    • FOCUS Churches of Albany
    • Global Mission
  • Connect
    • Prayer Request
    • Contact Us
    • Weathervanes
    • Prayer Shawl Ministry
    • Cleeo The FCIA Nipper Dog
  • Links