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
Supporting the ASAP Act for a Cleaner New York
March 18, 2026
Albany Presbytery’s Peacemaking Task Force urges support for the ASAP Act, advancing solar energy, lowering costs, and addressing climate justice in New York.
Learn more: Supporting the ASAP Act for a Cleaner New York
January 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. Recently, five members attended the Southern Lights conference with Diana Butler Bass and Brian McLaren, exploring new approaches to faith and justice. Learn more about their work, insights, and next steps in the full report.
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
