January 25, 2020

3:00 pm
Reception to Follow

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All are invited to a reception following the memorial service. Light refreshments will be served. Please join us as we pray for Chet's family and friends during this time.

January 26, 2020

Following Worship

The annual meeting of the congregation and the corporation of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Albany, New York, will be held following worship on Sunday, January 26, 2020. We plan to have the 2019 annual reports available on Sunday, January 19 for advance reading.

January 29, 2020

How can people of faith respond to the climate change crisis that we hear and read about almost every day? 

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JOIN US for a 4-week book discussion of Climate Church, Climate World by Jim Antal.

• 7:15 pm

• 4 Wednesdays at the church, January 22 &29 and February 5 & 12.

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How can we apply the Golden Rule to future generations? How can we shift from personal salvation tocollective salvation? Books are $25. Contact Rev. Paul Randall (randallpaul@ymail.com.)

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VISIT AND DOWNLOAD the “Climate Care Challenge – an Eco-Justice Journey.” An overview of personal and outward steps. www.pcusa.org/climatecarechallenge.

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WATCH FOR the Lenten Devotional “Tread Lightly” Creation Care calendar for 2020. Available in January.

January 31, 2020

October 2020
Can you join us?

In October 2020, a Westminster team will have a chance to visit our Mission partners in Tema, Ghana and also attend the Ghana Mission Network meeting. Mission trips like this help us put a face to our mission partners and appreciate the work, energy, and efforts they devote to our collaborative projects. Long-lasting cross-cultural relationships are developed. A Westminster team last visited Ghana in 2016, and our partners visited us in 2018.

There are still openings on the 8-member team to Tema, Ghana. Please contact Belinda Quaye (belindaquaye@wpcalbany.org) no later than January 31 for more information.

January 26, 2020

2:00 – 5:00 pm
130 Devon Road, Delmar

YOU’RE INVITED...

Carrie Brown is visiting from Ghana, West Africa, where she has lived for the past eleven years. Her dream of creating an inclusive school that will educate both disabled children and their non-disabled peers is becoming a reality.

Join us for a chance to talk with Carrie, see photos of the children she works with, and learn how to follow and support her work.

For more information, contact Mary Jane Brown at mj64brown@gmail.com. To learn more about Kekeli-Ghana visit their website at kekeli-ghana.org

February 02, 2020

10:00 am

Trinity United Methodist

235 Lark Street, Albany
There will not be a worship service at Westminster on Sunday, February 2, 2020.

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The Winter Worship and Annual Meeting of the FOCUS Churches will be Sunday, February 2, 2020. The service is hosted by Trinity United Methodist Church at 10:00 am. The church is located at 235 Lark Street in Albany.

Following the FOCUS Churches Winter Worship Service, head over to Delmar Reformed Church for the FOCUS Churches Empty Bowls event!

Services at Westminster will resume Sunday, February 9th at 10:00 am

February 01, 2020

Emmanuel Baptist Church, Albany

4:00 pm

The FOCUS community is invited to gather for dinner and a program presented by the Rev. Ray Schellinger, Global Consultant for Immigrants & Refugees, ABC International Ministries. The presentation will focus on refugees and displaced people particularly at Mexico’s border. A light dinner will be provided.
 

RSVP by Monday, January 27

Church office - (518) 465-5161

February 08, 2020

12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Del Lanes, 4 Bethlehem Ct., Delmar

All Ages Are Welcome

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Westminster Youth will once again participate in the annual "Bowling for Beds" Bowl-a-Thon. Bowlers raise funds to support the Emergency Overflow Homeless Shelter operated by the Capital Area Council of Churches. Belinda Quaye will accompany the Westminster Youth at this event. All ages are welcome to join in the fun with our Youth.

The Bowl-a-Thon will be held at Del Lanes -  4 Bethlehem Ct. in Delmar. For more information or to arrange for a ride, please contact Belinda Quaye at belindaquaye@wpcalbany.org or (518) 410-4160.

We hope all Westminster Youth will join in for a fun afternoon!

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Click here to give (Select "General Fund" & in the "memo" field, write "Bowling for Beds 2020")

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Click here to register online

February 02, 2020

Save the Date!

12:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Delmar Reformed Church

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Following the FOCUS Churches Winter Worship Service at Trinity United Methodist Church, head over to Delmar Reformed Church for the FOCUS Churches Empty Bowls event! This event raises awareness and money for programs that serve the hungry in our community.  Admission is $25. Select your handmade bowl and then fill it with homemade soups from some of the area's best eateries!

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For reservations, call the FOCUS Churches office at: 518.443.0460

February 02, 2020

2:00 pm

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Al Fedak will perform a solo recital on our church’s famous Skinner organ, in celebration of the 90th anniversary of its installation. The program will include rarely-heard works by Zimmermann, Richter, Carré, Walther, Fedak, and others, including a piece played at the instrument’s original 1930 dedication. All are invited to attend this gala event. Admission is free, but donations are welcome - all proceeds will benefit the church’s Music Performance Fund.

April 30, 2020

OPEN THROUGH LATE APRIL

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The Emergency Overflow Homeless Shelter, operated by the Capital Area Council of Churches at First Lutheran Church in Albany, opened its doors again for the season in mid-November to serve up to 19 men each night of the week. The Shelter is scheduled to remain open through April. See more details about this volunteer opportunity by visiting this web address:  http://www.wpcalbany.org/capital-region

Westminster provides volunteer services on Sunday nights throughout the cold season. Volunteers serve on a rotating schedule. There are two great options for getting involved in this ministry of service to homeless men in our community:

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• Provide on-site hospitality. Join the team of WPC volunteers who provide hospitality to Shelter guests on Sunday nights.

• Prepare nourishing dinners. WPC volunteers team up to prepare meals for delivery to the Shelter on Sunday nights.

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For more information or to sign-up to help, please contact Valerie Shanley at (518) 366-8747 / vshanley@nycap.rr.com or Sheila Wrede at (518) 419-7324 / smwrede@gmail.com