Join us on Sunday, July 18
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Worship Service at 10am.
In-person and livestreaming!
Plan to arrive early
so you can be checked in
at the one entry door on Willett St by the ramp.
If you are handicapped, please park in the church lot,
and check in at the elevator door.
Remember to wear a mask.
We continue to live stream on Facebook.
Click here to connect on Sunday.
You will find the bulletin for Sunday here.
Offering of Our Gifts
You can mail offering to: FPC, 362 State St, Albany, NY 12210
Or go on line to donate (www.firstpresalbany.org/donate/)
Thank you for your continued support of FPC ministries.
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Fellowship Time at 11am.
After the service, ushers will show you the doors
to exit onto Willett and State Streets.
Join us in the parking lot for
Fellowship Time.
We’ll have drinks and snacks and
enjoy conversation with one another!
(unfortunately, if it’s raining we’ll have to cancel)
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Wondering what to expect on Sunday?
Click here to view a video
Session members created
to give you a sense of what to expect
coming back to in-person worship.
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Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi
Reviewed by David Wood
This is a 300-page book written for teenagers. The style is breezy with a little slang thrown in. Almost every page has a separate note in the separate section “Source Notes” that I did not discover until I had finished the book. Moral of the story: read the table of contents thoroughly.
The book traces the idea of race from its beginning with Aristotle through the early days of the great explorers into modern times. It includes useful discussion about segregationists, assimilationists and ultimately antiracists. If you couldn’t face Kendi’s original, I recommend this as a useful introduction.
Do you have an antiracism book or other resource you want to share?
One First Pres priority is “combating systemic racism both within and outside the church.” Many of you are already reading and discussing books and articles that address this underlying racism, and the Membership Committee invites you to share your insights and thoughts in First Pres eblasts. What did you find enlightening? For whom would you recommend this particular book or article? Reviews of other media addressing racism, such as movies, TV shows, podcasts and children’s resources are welcome. Please email your mini review to: Carol Green. Questions about reviews may be directed to Carol Green at email or call or text 518-331-1447.
Click here for past reviews
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Presbyterians are making a difference all over the world — and we’re saying thank you through song!
Summer of Song: A Concert Series brought to you by the Presbyterian Giving Catalog is our gift to you and the many others across the country who have come together to make a positive impact in the lives of people in need.
In this spirit, please join us July 21 at 7 p.m. EDT for a performance by The Stillman College Concert Choir. The gifted students of Stillman College — a Presbyterian-affiliated historically black college in Tuscaloosa, Alabama — will share sacred and secular music from the Renaissance to present.
Use the link below to join the concert on July 21, or to revisit our June performance from Elizabeth Stockton Perkins.
Stay tuned for updates on the final concert in August, coming soon!
Want to be part of our symphony of giving?
Explore the Presbyterian Giving Catalog and
discover more ways to make a difference.
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FreedomCon 2021
Racist Violence is as American as Cherry Pie
Virtually on Saturday, July 24 at 3pm Eastern Time
SNCC chair H. Rap Brown was excoriated after a July 1967 press conference where he told reporters: “I say violence is necessary. Violence is a part of America’s culture. . .
Read More
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First Pres, through the Social Justice and Peacemaking Committee, has been working with the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival. Here are opportunities for education and advocacy:
This week, the Poor People’s Campaign launched a season of Nonviolent Moral Direct Action - watch Monday’s video and take action here.
In the coming Mondays there will be actions in DC and New York State. Our state locations haven’t been finalized yet, but the Capital Region is planning to support actions in the Hudson Valley or New York City. If you’re available on Monday July 26th to travel and take part, please reply to this e-mail.
The next Capital Region PPC meeting will be Tuesday, July 20th, 6:30pm. RSVP for call info here. We’ll discuss the upcoming Moral Mondays as well as our plans for August and September. We’ll also continue to develop our working groups, which you can sign up to join here.
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Be a witness of support to the Black Lives Matter movement
every Tuesday from noon to 1:00pm.
Join others on State S.t in front of Westminster Presbyterian Church
with your mask (not-optional) and a sign (optional).
This effort is being spear-headed by Elizabeth McMillan at WPC.
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The First Presbyterian Church awards educational grants to church members who seek financial assistance in continuing their education. These funds may be used during the school year for any type of studies beyond high school. All you need to do is fill out the application and send it to the church. The deadline is August 1, 2021. For additional information please contact Roseline Takor at roselinearah@yahoo.com.
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Sunday, 7/18 10:00am In-Person Worship Service (communion)
Live Streaming Worship Service on Facebook
11:00am Outside Fellowship Time
Saturday, 7/24 2:00pm Youth Group Pool Party
At Mason & Kaylee's home
Sunday, 7/25 10:00am In-Person Worship Service (communion)
Live Streaming Worship Service on Facebook
11:00am Outside Fellowship Time
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