by Rev. Ted Wright, HR | February 11, 2021 | | Blog
Good News for Mission Lovers How does your congregation serve the wider region? Even if you don’t offer a food pantry, soup kitchen, VBS, or 12-step group, you probably have been sharing in the valuable work of Albany Presbytery’s six Mission Partners. Together they... Read more
by Rev. Ted Wright, HR | January 29, 2021 | | Blog, Mission, Youth
Because Young Lives Matter True confession: I never attended any Christian summer camp. My son went to Kirkwood (Philadelphia Presbytery), and there he first heard God’s call to ministry. He later returned as a counselor. Later yet as a volunteer chaplain.... Read more
by Rev. Ted Wright, HR | June 12, 2019 | | Blog
Summer ministries with children and youth can involve the neighborhood, not just the congregation. If your VBS program connects with unchurched kids, take a share of the proceeds from the Pentecost Offering, donated June 1 during worship at the presbytery meeting. We... Read more
by Rev. Ted Wright, HR | May 10, 2019 | | Blog
Responding to a variety of concerns surrounding the nomination, evaluation, and funding of Mission Partners, presbytery’s Mission Committee on March 26 listened to stakeholders. At the next presbytery meeting — Saturday, June 1 — we will offer a... Read more
by Rev. Ted Wright, HR | April 5, 2019 | | Blog
God works to change young lives through summer camps. Albany Presbytery is now accepting electronic applications for $150 grants. These grants will go directly to Christian summer camps in the names of, and toward the accounts of, eligible student attendees.... Read more
by Rev. Ted Wright, HR | January 23, 2019 | | Blog
WHAT DO YOU SEEK? With God’s help, we can help! Listed below are examples of ways we are offering to work with local leaders. Drop us a line to begin a conversation, arrange for visits, or simply to ask your questions. FREQUENTLY-SOUGHT HELP Encouragement, prayer... Read more
by Rev. Ted Wright, HR | February 5, 2018 | AlbPresbyRetreat | Blog, News
“I Wonder…” (flowing from the presbytery retreat) I wonder if our thirst for God may be changing. I wonder if we view one another differently. I wonder about reflections on recent gatherings. I wonder about folks who feel left out. I wonder what the... Read more
by Rev. Ted Wright, HR | November 20, 2017 | PCUSAtransitional worktransitions | News
On November 15, after hearing synod appointees discuss findings and recommendations from a long-awaited report, several commissioners to the Albany Presbytery meeting submitted thoughts regarding ways forward. These thoughts came in response to an announced 4-hour... Read more
