Please share this information with all those interested in the work and opportunities happening in the Albany Presbytery. You may use the following URL to embed the directly into your communications: https://albanypresbytery.org/reflections-june-6-presbytery-meeting/ The 313th Stated Meeting of the Albany Presbytery was held on June 6, 2017 at the Northville United Presbyterian Church. Below … [Read more...]
Reflections from the June 6th Presbytery Meeting at the Northville United Presbyterian Church
June 20, 2017 by
Introducing Kukjin An, Inquirer in Albany Presbytery
June 13, 2017 by
We are delighted to welcome Kukjin An as an inquirer in the Albany Presbytery. Kukjin has been doing ministry at the Korean Presbyterian Church in Schenectady and we wanted to take a moment to connect and learn a little more about him. Before we get started, can you tell us a little bit about where you grew up, any siblings, your family, etc? I grew up in South Korea. I had never thought … [Read more...]
Reflections from the March 29th Presbytery Meeting at the First Presbyterian Church, Glens Falls
April 5, 2017 by
Please share this information with all those interested in the work and opportunities happening in the Albany Presbytery. You may use the following URL to embed the directly into your communications: http://albanypresbytery.org/reflections-march-29-presbytery-meeting/ The 312th Stated Meeting of the Albany Presbytery was held on March 29, 2017 at the First Presbyterian Church, Glens Falls. … [Read more...]
Communion Training for Albany Presbytery by Holly Cameron & Sam Jackling
March 22, 2017 by
Through the years, Committee on Ministry has been responsible to help congregations who do not have a Teaching Elder available to officiate at communion. Often in these cases, Ruling Elders are trained and approved by the presbytery to officiate, so the worshipping community can still celebrate the sacrament. As we began to discuss responsibilities under the new committee structure, this is a … [Read more...]
Introducing Rev. Dr. Amaury Tañón-Santos, At-Large Member, Albany Presbytery
March 20, 2017 by
We are delighted to welcome Rev. Dr. Amaury Tañón-Santos to the Albany Presbytery. Amaury is currently serving the Church as the Synod Networker for the Synod of the Northeast and is moving to the Capital Region. Being new to our area, we took a moment to connect with him. Before we get started, can you tell us a little bit about where you grew up, any siblings, etc? I was born and … [Read more...]
We Welcome Rev. Donna Frischknecht Jackson Back to Albany Presbytery
March 15, 2017 by
We were delighted to welcome Rev. Donna Frischknecht Jackson back to Albany Presbytery during the Presbytery meeting on February 4, 2017. Donna was a previously a member of Albany Presbytery and we wanted to catch up and share more about her for everyone. Before we get started, can you tell us a little bit about where you grew up, any siblings, etc? I grew up in the hustle and bustle of … [Read more...]
Second Annual Convention of Northeast Presbyteries by Arthur Fullerton
March 8, 2017 by
Though the normal response to an invitation to a Synod meeting might be "What sin have I committed to be punished so?", in fact the Synod of the Northeast Second Annual Convention of Presbyteries was a great opportunity for fellowship and learning about what some of our fellow presbyteries are doing to embrace 21st century ministry. We had representatives from 21 out of 22 presbyteries in … [Read more...]
We Welcome HR Rev. Ted Wright Back to Albany Presbytery
March 7, 2017 by
We were delighted to welcome Rev. Ted Wright back to Albany Presbytery during the Presbytery meeting on February 4, 2017. Ted was a previously a member of Albany Presbytery and we wanted to catch up and share more about him for everyone. Before we get started, can you tell us a little bit about where you grew up, any siblings, etc? After brief stints in Williamstown, Kingston, and … [Read more...]
Introducing Rev. Henry Kim, New Senior Pastor – Brunswick Church
March 6, 2017 by
We were delighted to welcome Rev. Henry Kim as the new Senior Pastor for the Brunswick Church in Troy NY. Being new to our area, we took a moment to connect with Henry and learn a little more about him. You can also read the email introduction written by Rev. Elizabeth Shen O'Connor here. Before we get started, can you tell us a little bit about where you grew up, any siblings, etc? My … [Read more...]
Tend My Sheep: Service of Installation for Rev. Annie Reilly by Rachel Mastin
February 28, 2017 by
Rev. Annie Reilly was installed as a pastor at the Presbyterian-New England Congregational Church on Sunday, February 26, 2017. You can listen to Rachel's message online: Tend My Sheep: Service of Installation for Rev. Annie Reilly Today we’re reading a portion of the story that happens when Jesus appears to some of the disciples after he has risen. Just after daybreak, he appears … [Read more...]
