AMERICAN BAPTIST CHURCH
Emmanuel Baptist Church Rev. Kathy Donley 275 State Street, Albany, NY 12210 518-465-5161 Email: ebcpastor@albany.twcbc.com Website: www.emmanuelalbany.net
Worship Time: Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Worship Style: Locally Appropriate Diversity Avg. Worship Attendance: 65
Other Programs: Thursday Noon—Interfaith Bible Study, Sunday School, Nursing Home Choir Ministry, Small Groups, Local/National/International Mission Opportunities; Fellowship
Emmanuel is a rich “tapestry of faith”, representing a multi-racial, multi-cultural, welcoming and affirming people. One of the FOCUS congregations, we are committed to urban ministry and mission.
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA)
St. John’s Evangelical Church Rev. Paul Rees-Rohrbacher Church: 160 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12206 518-465-7545 Chapel: 303 Sand Creek Road, Albany, NY 12205 Email: pastor@stjohnsalbany.org Website: www.stjohnsalbany.org
Worship Time: Saturday at 5:00 p.m.(Chapel) Sunday at 9:30 a.m.(Church) Worship Style: Chapel-Traditional; Church-Blended Average Worship Attendance: 90
Other Programs: Sunday School for children age 3 to 14, Bible Study, Choir, Coffee Hour after Worship, Community Outreach. St. John’s is an inner-city inclusive parish serving many ages and backgrounds. We are a metropolitan congregation doing mission and ministry in the city with an ecumenical focus.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Rev. John Knarvik 510 Albany Shaker Road, Loudonville, NY 12309 518-458-1562 Email: pastorjohn@goodshepherdchurchloudonville.org Website: www.goodshepherdchurchloudonville.org
Worship: Sunday at 8 a.m. Spoken Communion Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Blended Music Average Worship Attendance: 105
Other Programs: Bible Study, Faith Matters Adult Forum, Mission Trips
We are a progressive church with a strong focus on social ministry and upbeat worship. We are growing in numbers, discipleship and passion for ministry. We organize yearly trips to New Orleans or Haiti. Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit Rev. David Preisinger
57 Hurlbut Street, Albany, NY 12209 518-463-6224 Email: holyspiritalbany@nycap.rr.com Website: www.holyspiritalbany.com
Worship: Sunday at 10:30 a.m. with Holy Communion Summer, 1st Sun in June—Labor Day at 9:30 a.m. Worship Style: Traditional Average Worship Attendance: 58
Other Programs: Sunday School at 9:15 a.m.; Fellowship Hour at 11:30 a.m.
God’s purpose for the Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit is to guide the community to Christ with support and Love. Guiding Principles: Jesus is Lord; Live our lives according to God’s Word; We welcome all into our congregation; All are equal in the eyes of God; We are to forgive each other as God forgives us.
Grace Lutheran Church Rev. Dan Hahn 1930 Hillside Avenue, Niskayuna, NY 12309 518-372-0244 Email: office@graceniska.org; revdbh@graceniska.org Website: www.graceniska.org
Worship: Sunday at 10:30 a.m. (Fathers’ Day through Labor Day 9:30) Worship Style: Traditional Average Worship Attendance: 40
Other Programs: Adult Study—Sun at 9 a.m.; Reading Group—3rd Monday; Women’s Study Group—Friday 12:30—2:30 p.m.; Nursery Care during worship
Sunday mornings at Grace Lutheran Church begin with religious education for all ages. The adult group meets downstairs in the Hoplin room for spirited discussion of theological or social issues, fiction or Bible Study. Our Sunday Morning Worship Service is a pretty straightforward service, following the Lutheran liturgy. You can expect lots of congregational singing, a choral anthem, a sermon, kid’s message and prayers. Every week Holy Communion to which all persons are invited, is part of the service.
First Lutheran Church Rev. Alison Leitzel 181 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203 518-463-1326 Email: flc.office@verizon.net Pastor Allie's Email: allieleitzel1@gmail.com Website: www.firstlutheranalbany.org
Worship Time: Sunday 10:00 a.m. (9:00 a.m. Summer) Worship Style: Traditional, Casual, Participatory Ave. Worship Attendance: 100
Other Programs: Sunday School for ages 3 and up, Sunday adult forum discussions, Bible Study, voice and chime choir; monthly luncheons & dinners, community outreach.
First Lutheran is a warm and welcoming congregation celebrating 360+ years of existence and “Following the Light of Christ” . First Lutheran is a “Reconciling in Christ” Congregation welcoming all people regardless of age, race, socio-economic or marital status, physical or mental capabilities or sexual orientation.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH (ECUSA)
St. Andrews Episcopal Church Rev. Mary White, Rector 10 No. Main Street, Albany, NY 12203 518-489-4747 Email: parishoffice@standrewsalbany.org Website: www.standrewsalbany.org
Worship Time: Sunday at 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. & Tuesday 6:00 p.m. Worship Style: Blended Average Worship Attendance: 105
Other Programs: Fellowship, Bible Study, Adult Faith Formation, Outreach & Haiti Mission.
We’re a vibrant, socially progressive parish; diverse ages; students welcome!
LUTHERAN CHURCH MISSOURI SYNOD (LCMS)
Christ Lutheran Church Rev. Russ Craig 1500 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203 518-456-1530 Email: church@clalbany.org Website: www.clcalbany.org
Worship Time: Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion Wednesday 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion Worship Style: Traditional Ave. Worship Attendance: 55
Other Programs: Sunday and Weekday Bible Study; Fellowship Events
All are welcome as we gather around God’s Word and Sacraments to grow in faith and the love of Jesus Christ.
Pentecostal Wilborn Temple First COGIC Elder Solomon Dees 121 Jay Street, Albany, NY 12210 (off Lark) 518-465-7561 Website: www.wilborntemple.org
Services: Tues @ 7:00 p.m.; Fri @ 7:00 p.m.; Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.
The church has a traditional high praise spirit filled worship services with old-fashioned hand-clapping, foot-stomping music!
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCUSA)
First Presbyterian Church of Albany Rev. Glenn Leupold & Rev. Miriam Leupold
362 State Street, Albany, NY 12210 518-449-7332
Email: info@firstpresalbany.org Website: www.firstpresalbany.org
Worship Time: Sunday at 8:30 & 10:45 a.m. Worship Style: Traditional, Blended, Contemporary Ave. Worship Attendance: 8:30—35; 10:45—85
Other Programs: Men’s & Women’s Bible Study Groups; Christian Ed. at 9:30; Fellowship hour following both services.
First Pres is located in a historic building in an urban setting welcoming faith seekers of all backgrounds. We are a “More Light” Presbyterian Church that welcomes the gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, and transgender community to join us in worshiping the Lord. Easily accessible to students at the downtown campus or those living in the vicinity of Washington Park. First Pres looks forward to being your church home away from home.
New Covenant Presbyterian Church Rev. Katy Stenta 916 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203 518-482-8063 Email: katyandtheword@gmail.com Facebook at ncpc
Worship Time: Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Worship Style: Traditional but not stuffy Ave. Worship Attendance: approx. 40
Other Programs: Sabbath Keepers Small Group for young adults (20’s & 30’s) every other Tuesday at 7 p.m.; Mugs and Hugs Playgroup at 10:00 a.m. New Covenant is a church who loves to worship God through the word and sacrament. We enjoy traditional services that are not stuffy, and share a great love of music. Together we strive to celebrate God’s love through our weekly worship which is followed by a coffee fellowship hour. We enjoy multi-age Sunday School class, our seasonal adult Christian Ed, as well as our “young” Sabbath Keepers Small Group and our weekly preschool playgroup. We welcome all those who are interested in exploring the love of God to join.
Hamilton Union Presbyterian Church Rev. Stewart Pattison Rev. M.J. Pattison (Parish Associate) 2291 Western Avenue, Guilderland, NY 12084 518-456-5410 Email: www.hamiltonunionpresbyterianchurch.org Website: www.hamiltonunionpresbyterianchurch.org
Worship Time: 8:20 Hymn Singing followed by an 8:30 a.m. casual participative worship service. 10:00 a.m. traditional worship service. Ave. Worship Attendance: 8:30—30 10:00—100
Other Programs: Adult Educ.; Choir; Bell Choir; Fellowship Events; Mission Opportunities; Children’s Sunday School; Weekday Nursery School.; Presbyterian Women
Hamilton Union is one of the oldest churches in the suburban Guilderland Community. We are on a journey and welcome all to come along as we seek the presence of God in our busy lives. The church is full of the joyous sounds of both young & old alike. We would really love to have you visit!
REFORMED CHURCH IN AMERICA
Altamont Reformed Church Rev. Robert Luidens 129 Lincoln Ave, PO Box 671, Altamont, NY 12009 518-861-8711 Email: altamontreformed@yahoo.com Website: www.altamontreformedchurch.org
Worship: Sunday at 10:30 a.m. (9:30 during July & Aug) Worship Style: Traditional Average Worship Attendance: 100
Other Programs: Adult Sunday School at 9:30; Choir Rehearsal—Thurs p.m.; Occasional Intergenerational activities such as hayride, roller skating, movies.
ARC is a community of believers called by God to be part of the living Body of Christ, to worship God, and to obey Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. We endeavor to serve and care for each other and to reach out to the world, sharing God’s love and inviting all to join in joyful discipleship.
First Church in Albany Rev. John Paarlberg 110 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12207 518-463-4449 Email: firstchurch@verizon.net Website: www.firstchurchinalbany.org
Worship: Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Worship Style: Traditional Average Worship Attendance: 100-150
In response to God’s unconditional love for all people made know to us in Jesus Christ, we are called to be a welcoming and affirming community. The First Church includes young and old, families, couples and singles, rich and poor, persons of various races, ethnicities, backgrounds, sexual orientation and gender identities, differing physical and mental abilities, believers and seekers. We welcome into the full life of the church all those whom God sends us. Centered in Christ, we commit ourselves to breaking down dividing walls and building community where all are loved.
Bethany Reformed Church Rev. Peggy Funderburke 760 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208-1741 518-482-7998 Email: Bethany.info@verizon.net Website: www.bethanyrc.org
Worship: Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Worship Style: Traditional Average Worship Attendance: 70
Other Programs: Bell Choir rehearsal Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.; Adult Vocal Choir Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.; Bible Study every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
Bethany Reformed Church seeks to be a caring and inclusive community called by Christ to glorify God—empowered by the Holy Spirit to express God’s love, serve our neighbors and community, and invite others to follow Christ in a life changing way.
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST (UCC)
Journey United Church of Christ Rev. Sandy Damhof 500 Kenwood Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054 518-729-7127 Email: journeyucc@gmail.com Website: www.journeyucc.com Worship: Sunday at 10:00 am. Worship Style: Contemporary Average Worship Attendance: 50
Other Programs: Comma Club for Kids; Comma Community for Youth
The perfect church for people who aren’t because faith is a journey, not a guilt trip. We are a new church start with lots of new energy. An open and affirming, multi-cultural, accessible to all, Still-Speaking congregation.
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (UMC)
McKownville United Methodist Church Rev. Stephen Butler 1565 Western Ave. (just west of I87), Albany, NY 12203 518-456-1148 Email: McKownUMC@verizon.net Website: www.RedDoorsChurch.org
Worship Time: Sunday at 9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. / 9:30 a.m. (summers) Worship Style: 9:00 Informal; 10:30 Trad./Mixed Avg. Worship Attendance: 9:00—50; 10:30 - 100
Other Programs: Disciple Bible Study, Habitat for Humanity, Variety of Musical Groups, Youth Group, Christian Ed. , AA, NA
We are called to grow in faithfulness to God, to serve as disciples of Christ in the world, and to bring others into discipleship. McKownville strives to welcome newcomers, to help people discern their spiritual gifts, and to equip people to use those gifts for the glory of God.
First United Methodist Church Rev. Bob Lowenthal 1 Gilligan Road, East Greenbush, NY 12061 518-477-9693 Email: mail.egumc@verizon.net Website: www.gbgm-umc.org/egumc
Worship: Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Worship Style: Blended Average Worship Attendance: 130
Other Programs: Sunday School, Youth Fellowship, Small Groups for Discussion, Sanctuary Choirs and Children’s Choirs, Bell Choir, United Methodist Women. First United Methodist Church is a diverse congregation in theology, politics, socio-economics and education, all in a suburban setting. All are welcome for worship and any and all other programs of the church. We are a Reconciling Congregation, inviting the participation of all in the LGBT community.
Emmaus United Methodist Church Rev. Ewart Morris 715 Morris Street, Albany, NY 12208 518– 482-0486 Email: eumoffice@albany.twcbc.com Pastor's email: eumpastor@albany.twcbc.com; ewartmo@aol.com Websites: www.eumcalbany.org
Worship Time: Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Worship Style: Multicultural Ave Worship Attendance: 100
Emmaus UMC is a multi ethnic congregation that has a combination of contemporary and traditional worship, and is living out the gospel of Jesus Christ in both word and deed. The congregation ministers to refugees and immigrants through its Refugee and Immigration Support Services of Emmaus, especially in the English as a Second Language and After School Program. All can find a good welcome here.
New Generations Cathedral Rev. Omari Edwards PO Box 6866, Albany, NY 12206 Worship Address: 26 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12290 646-334-3413 Email: omegaepsilon7@gmail.com Worship Time: Sunday at 11:00 a.m. This is a ministry called to bring a new generation of believers to the Body of Christ. Mission: To establish a new order of believers to be servants of Jesus Christ. Description: "
And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places: thou
shalt raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shalt be
called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of the paths to dwell
in." ( Isaiah 58:12 KJV)
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