Contact: Nancy Pienta, Chair
Our Mission
- We invite all who yearn to make peace, including clergy and non-clergy, to join Task Force members in working to create, support, and promote peacemaking initiatives. Our current priorities are 1) addressing the critical climate change crisis and 2) reducing gun violence.
- We support the Peace and Global Witness offering distribution of 75% to the General Assembly and 25% to be retained by presbyteries for local education and action.
- We review and recommend scholarships for participation in peacemaking conferences and events.
- We are informed by and communicate with the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program, the Office of Public Witness, and relevant ecumenical endeavors.
Every Effort Makes a Difference
Every effort, no matter the size, contributes to the well-being of our planet. Simple actions can make a meaningful impact. Here are some initiatives already in place within Albany Presbytery churches:
- Recycling programs
- Incorporating “Creation Care” themes in worship and education
- Using biodegradable and ceramic cups/dishes for fellowship and church events
- Reducing or eliminating plastic and styrofoam usage
- Implementing energy-efficient practices in facilities
- Offering communion through sustainable means like intinction and biodegradable or recyclable cups
- Hosting community gardens
- Providing drop-off boxes for gently-used clothing and fabric recycling
Christian Action Addressing the Climate Crisis
Dates: Nov 2, 9, 16, & 23 (via Zoom)
Mondays 1-2:30pm or 7-8pm
The Peacemaking Task Force of Albany Presbytery invites you to explore Meeting the Enemy: The Fossil Fuel Industry and the Power of Christian Climate Resistance by Kevin J. O’Brien. Co-convened by John Paarlberg, Kent Busman, and Daniel Carlson, this discussion is designed for anyone seeking to deepen their call to care for God’s Creation by understanding and resisting the systemic, political, and corporate forces driving climate change.
Together, we will discuss how faithful Christians can name these structures, stand in resistance, and work toward a hope-filled, sustainable future. Author Kevin O’Brien will join us live for our final session!
Event Details: Christian Action Addressing the Climate Crisis
September 2026 Peacemaking Task Force Report Now Available
The Albany Presbytery Task Force continues its work on environmental stewardship and social justice, including support for the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act and efforts to address gun violence. Learn more about their work, insights, and next steps in the full report linked below.
For anyone interested in joining us, we meet on the third Monday of the month at 1:15 pm. Zoom or hybrid as able. We welcome new members or even one time drop-ins to share what they are doing in this most important work of creation care.
Read the report: Peacemaking Task Force Report
The Day My Father Was Shot
Rev. Lois Ann Wolff shares a personal story of resilience after her father’s shooting, reflecting on gun violence and advocating for safety measures.
Albany Presbytery Bottled Water Resolution
