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Autumn Vespers Service
The Vespers Service is planned to be a 30-40 minute service in the Westminster sanctuary. Seasonal music, readings, and prayers.
Limited to 25 people please click here to make your reservation or call the church office at (518) 436-8544
In addition to the Thursday, October 22nd service, if there is more interest than we can accommodate on the 22nd, we are also planning an identical service on Thursday, October 29. Please be sure to let us know of your interest by reserving your place.
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T.G.I.F. with Westminster Deacons
Friday, October 23, 2020
11:00 am
A Zoom Drop-in time for sharing gratitude, hosted by the Westminster Deacons.
Come for a few minutes or stay for an hour! The Deacons and Pastor Heather invite everyone who would like to end their week with some good news to log into or call into Zoom and share whatever you feel grateful for. There is no agenda for our time together besides enjoying each other's company and sharing the things that make our hearts sing. Come and hang out with some Westminster friends and leave with a smile on your face.Click on the link below to join this event through a Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86941008205?pwd=NkIvbzRxaVBrdktLZElwQUp3L01Wdz09
Passcode (if prompted): 12210
The same link will be used in all our upcoming "T.G.I.F." gatherings.
Listening to the service on your phone:
If you are having trouble using Zoom to join the service, or would prefer to listen, you can call in and hear the service over your phone. Any phone number below should work.
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+1 646 558 8656
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+1 312 626 6799
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+1 669 900 9128
Meeting ID: 869 4100 8205
Passcode: 12210
Zoom Tips & Tutorials
For more information, look at the information posted below.-
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African Takeout Dinner
Saturday, October 24
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
It’s our African Family Night Dinner TO GO! Enjoy authentic African cuisine prepared by our team of awesome chefs.
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Click here to order online. The deadline for ordering meals is October 19th.
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Orders will be for pick-up (curbside service also available) on October 24th between 3:00 pm- 5:00 pm at Westminster. Please contact us if pick-up is problem and we will do our best to arrange an alternative.
Free-will donations are gratefully accepted. Feel free to make a cash or check donation when picking up your order or donate online at: https://www.wpcalbany.org/give
All donations will be used to support current ministries in Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone.
When picking up your order, please wear a mask at all times and practice social distancing with others in the area.
MENU OPTIONS – plan ahead!
ENTRÉE’S:
1. JOLLOFF RICE
(Rice cooked with chicken, mixed vegetables, steamed string beans)
2. SPINACH WITH WHITE RICE
(Sautéed spinach with chicken, onions, bell peppers, rice, steamed string beans)
3. MAC & CHEESE
America’s comfort food, steamed string beans
SIDE DISHES (select one per dinner entrée):
1. FRIED PLANTAINS
2. PUFF PUFF / KALA (Fried dough with sugar)
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Sunday Worship Online
Sunday, October 25
10:00 am
All in-person worship services and in-person church activities are suspended until further notice. Please view our phased reopening plan for more information.
Sunday's bulletin is not yet available. Please check back.
Terrific Twenty (formerly Second Hour): The Earth Care team will lead a discussion entitled: "Stubborn Optimism."
Click on the link below to join worship through a Zoom Meeting:
Passcode (if prompted): 12210
The same link will be used in all our upcoming "Sunday Worship" gatherings
Listening to the service on your phone:
If you are having trouble using Zoom to join the worship service, or would prefer to listen, you can call in and hear the service over your phone. Any phone number below should work.
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+1 646 558 8656
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+1 312 626 6799
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+1 669 900 9128
Meeting ID: 565 789 833
Passcode: 12210
Zoom Tips & Tutorials
For more information, look at the information posted below.-
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Online Church School
Sunday, October 25
Online Church School is now running beginning at 11:15 am for 15 minutes. If you are interested in helping for one or more Sundays, please send an email to Belinda Quaye at belindaquaye@wpcalbany.org.
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Vigil for Racial Justice
Tuesdays in October: 12 noon - 1:00 pm (weather permitting)
Westminster holds a public Vigil for Racial Justice each Tuesday, 12 noon – 1:00 pm, weather permitting on State Street in front of the church. We will meet at 12 noon and hope to stay for 1 hour unless the weather becomes a challenge.
You are invited to join us and pray; hold signs; and witness the need for racial justice in our city, our country, and our world.
A large sign will read VIGIL FOR RACIAL JUSTICE. A leader will start each vigil with prayer. The remainder of the time, participants will stand with signs to pray for justice. Bring a sign along with wording of your choice if you are able. Basically a silent vigil, each person is asked to think carefully about “Why am I doing this,” so if asked by a passerby they can answer.
If you are able to join us (1 hour or 1/2 hour shift), please click here to respond or email the church office at: office@wpcalbany.org Leave your name, date(s) you will attend, return phone number and email address.
Read Westminster’s Statement of Solidarity and Call to Action here
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"Prayer Line"
Wednesdays
7:30 pm - Bible Reflections & Prayer Concerns8:00 pm - Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession
Pastor Heather Kirk-Davidoff and Anita Opuku-Asante invite everyone to join them on the "Prayer Line" at 7:30 pm for a time of Bible reflections and prayer concerns followed at 8:00 pm by prayers of thanksgiving and intercession.
Click on the link below to join this event through a Zoom Meeting:
https://zoom.us/j/273652947?pwd=bzRTeWwxTGkvM01aMmlTZGpsVFBiUT09
Passcode (if prompted): 12210
The same link will be used in all our upcoming "Prayer Line" gatherings.
Listening to the service on your phone:
If you are having trouble using Zoom to join the service, or would prefer to listen, you can call in and hear the service over your phone. Any phone number below should work.
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+1 646 558 8656
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+1 312 626 6799
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+1 669 900 9128
Meeting ID: 273 652 947
Passcode: 12210
Zoom Tips & Tutorials
For more information, look at the information posted below.-
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2020 African Family Night In Your Own Home!
A YouTube Premiere Event
Saturday, November 7, 2020
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
You are invited to join us for a unique online evening of information and entertainment.
For more event details, please read our African Family Night blog by John Kucij
WHERE: Due to COVID-19, this year’s African Family Night will be offered through a video presentation as a YouTube Premier Event. Details about how to join the event will be shared here the week of November 2nd. Please check back!
GOAL: Raise $10,000 to support programs improving the lives of children in Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
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Keynote Speaker: Wilmot Collins, Mayor of Helena, capitol of the State of Montana & Former Refugee from Liberia. Click here for more information about Mayor Collins.
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Mission projects: Hear from partners and involved children
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Messages from Congressman Paul Tonko and other local officials
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Entertainment: African drumming, dancing, and singing
DONATIONS GRATEFULLY ACCEPTED:
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Online at wpcalbany.org/give (select “African Mission” in the pull-down menu)
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Checks also accepted payable to: Westminster Church (“African Mission” in memo line)
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Zoom Tips & Tutorials
Phone controls for participants (Mute/Unmute):
It is important to mute your line when not speaking. This can be done by using the mute function on your handset or by dialing *6 (Star-6) on your keypad.
Out of the country? Find your local number:
Are you new to Zoom or meeting online?
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Here is a direct link to a video tutorial: Joining a Meeting.
Mute your audio and control your camera:
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Here is a direct link to a video tutorial: Joining & Configuring Audio & Video
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Please be sure your audio is on "mute" when you join so you don't unintentionally add noise in the meeting/service.
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Video camera off: we also suggest keeping your video camera off to avoid unintentionally distracting from the service.
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