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ECUMENICAL PARTNERS

Capital Area Baptist Association
	The Capital Area Baptist Association serves our churches who are viewed as the fundamental unit of Mission. Each church witnesses to the living presence of Jesus in their community.

Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion - Albany Diocese
	The Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion of Albany has a Vision: One Church fulfilling the Great Commandment and Great Commission. Moving from membership to discipleship: equipping, emboldening and sending disciples ot make disciples.

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ECLA)- Upstate New York Synod
	The ECLA of Upstate New York are Resurrection people who pray first, walk together and change lives: Connected to Jesus through Holy Baptism, gathered in hope around Word and Sacrament, served by leaders who proclaim that Jesus lives and who trust that the Holy Spirit is at work transforming us, our church and our world. The ECLA of Upstate New York is also partnered with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Zambia and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Zimbabwe.

Reformed Church in America (RCA) - Synod of Albany
	The Reformed Church in America congregations welcome others into a community of people who worship Christ, grow in faith and serve their neighbors. Together we: Explore new ways to live that glorify God and respect our world and its people, Support and raise up healthy congregations, Learn with our congregations to proclaim the gospel by equipping church leaders for service in God's world, Provide Christian camp and retreat opportunities that foster growth in Jesus Christ, encourage people to glorify God and live as disciples in Christ and experience life in a Christian community.

Roman Catholic Church - Diocese of Albany
	We are God's people sharing a responsibility to witness God's unconditional love and to bring Christ's healing presence to our world.

United Church of Christ - New York Conference
	The UCC, in covenant with God and relying on the Holy Spirit, is called by Christ to empower each other to be vital in our spiritual life and ministry and to nurture community and shared ministry celebrating God's spirit working among us through faith-sharing and worship.

United Methodist Church - Troy Conference
	The Troy Annual Conference is a faith community of United Methodist churches in Vermont and northeastern New York seeking to support local churches in their ministry and mission. The annual conference exists because of the life and ministry of its constituent local churches. Troy Annual Conference is made up of 300 churches, large and small; urban, rural, and suburban; United Methodist and federated. The staff of the Annual Conference seek to support local churches in their ministry and mission.


AFFILIATES

Alban Institute
	The Alban Institute is an independent center of learning and leadership development with a focus on congregations. Located in greater Washington, D.C., Alban is a not-for-profit, membership organization that develops and shares knowledge through consulting, publishing, research, and education programs.

Association of Presbyterian Christian Educators
	The Association of Presbyterian Church Educators (APCE) is a professional association concerned with the advancement of education in the church and is committed to the on-going witness of our faith in the gospel. APCE derives its strength from more than 1500 members in the US and Canada. The mission of APCE is to connect, enrich, empower and sustain persons serving in educational ministry in the Reformed family of Churches.

Association of Retired Ministers, Spouses & Survivors
	The Association of Retired Ministers, Their Spouses or Survivors (ARMSS) was formed during a Convention on May 21-24, 1997 in Louisville, Ky., in partnership with Older Adult Ministries. Through worship, major presentations, discussion groups, fun and fellowship, ARMSS seeks to meet the needs of the Honorably Retired, their spouses, and their surviving spouses.

Auburn Theological Seminary
	Since its founding in Auburn, New York in 1818, Auburn Theological Seminary has been in the forefront of educating people to serve God. The Seminary first trained ministers and educators for Presbyterian and other Protestant churches on the American frontier, then for new fields of service in the U.S. and around the world. Following the Great Depression, the seminary moved to New York City to share Union Theological Seminary's campus. Today Auburn is a dynamic educational institution, a "seminary without borders," whose programs are rooted in New York City but extend far beyond.

Board of Pensions
	The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) makes a promise to our church workers and their families to pay them fairly, provide for their welfare and stand behind them in times of trouble. Today, the Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), as the Benefits Plan administrator, is the corporate embodiment of the Christian sense of community in caring for church workers. In this biblically-based understanding of community, members’ needs are a shared responsibility and are met based on the abilities and resources of all members and churches.

Capital District Community Gardens
	In operation since 1975, CDCG manages more than 45 community gardens in Albany, Rensselaer and Schenectady Counties, plants hundreds of city street trees each year and works with community groups to improve the overall appeal of our cities and the quality of life for residents.

Capital Region Theological Center
	Enhancing the ministerial gifts of laity and clergy for the benefit of individuals, congregations, communions and the wider Body of Christ, CRTC is a unique, ecumenical non-profit organization originating between four mainline protestant denominations with an agreement to support each other’s ministries, including the sharing of ministers and resources.

Cokesbury
	At Cokesbury, our Mission is to provide quality resources and services that help people know God through Jesus Christ, love God and choose to serve God and neighbor and serves various Protestant denominations including the Presbyterian Church. Cokesbury.com is working to be the "1st Choice" in the electronic world for Christians, professionals and seekers to meet, share and shop. Cokesbury.com offers products and services in these major areas: Books & Bibles, Curriculum, Music, Software, Supplies, Digital Store downloadable products, various Subscriptions available for online use, Vestments, and Closeout sale items.

Covenant Network of Presbyterians
	The Covenant Network of Presbyterians is a broad-based, national group of clergy and lay leaders working for a church that is simultaneously faithful, just, and whole.

Equal Exchange
	Equal Exchange has created Big Change since 1986. Our founders envisioned a food system that empowers farmers and consumers, supports small farmer co-ops, and uses sustainable farming methods. They started with fairly traded coffee from Nicaragua and didn't look back. Today, we continue to find new and powerful ways to build a better food system. We partner with co-operatives of farmers who provide high-quality organic coffees, teas, chocolates and snacks from farmers all over the world, including here in the United States. Equal Exchange partners with the Presbyterian Church to provide Fairly Traded products.

Fab 5
	A cluster group in the Synod of the Northeast representing five presbyteries in and around Central NYS - Albany, Cayuga/Syracuse, Northern NY, Susquehanna Valley and Utica.

Ghost Ranch, NM
	Ghost Ranch, an education and retreat center of The Presbyterian Church (USA) in Santa Fe and Abiquiu, grounds its life and programs in reverence, hospitality for all people and respect for creation.

Hunger Action Network of NYS
	Since its inception in 1982, Hunger Action has been a leader in the anti-poverty community. As the only statewide membership organization of emergency food providers, low-income individuals, communities of faith, advocates, community agencies and concerned individuals, Hunger Action works to increase the amount of food provided to hungry New Yorkers, while building a unified statewide advocacy for long-term solutions to hunger and poverty.

Interfaith Alliance of NYS
	People of Faith working for Justice in Public Policy.

Layman Online
	The mission of the Presbyterian Lay Committee is to inform and equip God's people by proclaiming Jesus Christ alone as: * The Way of salvation. * The Truth of God's Word. * The Life of discipleship.

More Light Presbyterians
	Following the risen Christ, and seeking to make the Church a true community of hospitality, the mission of More Light Presbyterians is to work for the full participation of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people of faith in the life, ministry and witness of the Presbyterian Church (USA).

NYS Council of Churches
	A statewide organization through which Christian denominations accomplish mission goals that can be achieved more effectively by working together.

Office of the General Assembly and General Assembly Council
	The General Assembly Council leads and coordinates the mission program of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA). The Office of the General Assembly is directly responsible to the General Assembly for the ecclesiastical activities of the Presbyterian Church (USA).

Pachem
	The Presbyterian Association for Collegiate and Higher Education Ministries is an organization founded to connect and empower those who support, advocate and participate in collegiate and higher education ministries.

Presbyterian Association on Science, Technology and the Christian Faith
	Organized by the 204th General Assembly in 1992, the General Purpose of the Association is: -- to challenge and assist the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), at all levels -- to study, understand, discuss and act on the implications of science and technology as they affect the theology, worship, practice and moral actions of the church

Presbyterian Church USA
	The official website of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).- pcusa.org. Many of your questions can be answered by logging on and perusing their website.

Presbyterian Coalition
	A movement of Christ's People committed to life and transformation in the PC(USA), exalting Jesus Christ, energizing congregations, upholding historic biblical leadership standards.

Presbyterians for Renewal
	As followers of Jesus Christ, seeking to conform our lives and beliefs to the Word of God, our mission is to participate in God's renewing, transforming work in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

Presbyterian Older Adult Ministries Network
	The Presbyterian Older Adult Ministries Network (POAMN) is a network of persons who are engaged in ministry with older adults. These people work in presbyteries and synods, they are leaders in congregations, and some serve in specialized ministries such as chaplains in care facilities and presbytery staff who are involved with older adult ministry committees.

Presbyterian Rainbow
	In celebration of God’s love, we joyfully announce the creation of Presbyterian Rainbow, working toward the full inclusion of all people in the Presbyterian Church (USA) regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Welcoming Churches.

Presbyterian Outlook
	The Presbyterian Outlook Foundation is organized and shall be operated exclusively for religious, charitable, literary and educational purposes. Its principal activity is the publication of The Presbyterian Outlook.

Presbyterian Office at the United Nations
	777 U.N. Plaza, 7th Floor • New York, NY 10017 • (212) 697-4568 The Presbyterian U.N. Office represents the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) at the United Nations. Staff members help to equip Presbyterians for discipleship by training them to put their faith into action in the global arena. The Presbyterian U.N. Office also bears witness to Jesus Christ by advocating the concerns of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) General Assemblies to the United Nations. The Presbyterian U.N. Office is one way in which the church responds to Christ’s call to bring good news to the poor, proclaim release to the captives and to let the oppressed go free.

Rural and Migrant Ministry
	Rural Migrant Ministry works alongside disenfranchised rural residents and agricultural workers in New York State through programs of Advocacy, Empowerment and Leadership Development. This coming year marks their 20th anniversary of supporting these people in our communities. Rural Migrant Ministry is just one of the many missions that Albany Presbytery supports. Check out their website to see how they may help you, your congregation or your neighborhood.

Samaritan Counseling Center of the Capital Region
	Helping those most at risk heal, function and live life more fully, Samaritan Counseling Center promotes psychological and spiritual health through a ministry of pastoral counseling, psychotherapy and education to persons of varied financial means.

Shower of Stoles Project
	The Shower of Stoles is a collection of hundreds of liturgical stoles from gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons from twenty-three denominations in five countries. Each stole contains the story of a GLBT person who is active in the life and leadership of their faith community in some way: minister, elder, deacon, teacher, missionary, musician, administrator or active layperson.

SICM (Schenectady Inner-City Ministry)
	Founded in 1967, the Schenectady Inner-City Ministry is an ecumenical partnership of 58 congregations from 15 denominations serving ministries of social service and social justice.

Stony Point Center
	Stony Point Center, modeling the love of Jesus, welcomes people of all faiths and nations to discern, discover, learn and lead. Together, bold dreamers experience the movement of God's Spirit to create pathways to peace, nonviolence and justice. Stony Point Center is An Open Space... Welcoming All People Discerning God's call to Faithful Action Building Community that Crosses Boundaries Nurturing Leaders who Transform the World Learning to Live in Harmony with Creation Sharing Sacred Spiritual Practices Creating Pathways to Peace, Nonviolence and Justice Stony Point Center is a Ministry of the Presbyterian Church, (USA)

Synod of the Northeast
	We are called to be partners in Christ’s service; proclaiming God’s good news through mission and ministry with the richly diverse people in our urban, suburban and rural areas, inviting all people into the household of faith. Click here to see their newsletter.

TAUM (Troy Area United Ministries)
	Troy Area United Ministries was organized in 1986 as a consolidation of the United Urban Ministry of Troy and Troy Area Council of Churches which joined together to work for "a more abundant life for the people of the area."

That All May Freely Serve
	A group of dedicated Christians, working within the boundaries of existing Presbyterian Church (USA) policy. Through education and dialogue, we strive to open barriers in order to permit gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) people to serve openly as clergy, elders, and deacons within the denomination.

Witherspoon Society
	A network of concerned Presbyterians responding to God's call to do justice, and to work with hope for healing and wholeness in a world increasingly broken.

Witness in Washington Weekly
	A weekly email update of legislation before Congress and the related Presbyterian policy. Presented in a brief format with links to more information. These updates are sent only when Congress is in session.