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Statement on the Tree of Life Synagogue Murders and Our Lives Together

by Albany Presbytery Communications | October 31, 2018 | AlbPresbyjusticepeace | Blog

Eleven Dead in Attack on Jewish Service. The headline came as it does these days, not as a shock – – for our society has become too violent for murder even on an unprecedented scale to shock — but as a clear sign that evil stalks the places we used... Read more
Epiphany: Unity & Peace for All Nations by Gabriel Kwadwo Ofori-Okai

Epiphany: Unity & Peace for All Nations by Gabriel Kwadwo Ofori-Okai

by Albany Presbytery Communications | January 3, 2018 | All NationsEpiphanypeacewise men | Blog

Matthew 2:1-2: In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.... Read more

Palm Sunday | Jesus Arrives

by Rev. Shannan Vance-Ocampo | April 8, 2017 | good newsHoly WeekJesusLentPalm Sundaypeacewelcome | Blog

When they neared Jerusalem, having arrived at Bethphage on Mount Olives, Jesus sent two disciples with these instructions: “Go over to the village across from you. You’ll find a donkey tethered there, her colt with her. Untie her and bring them to me. If anyone asks... Read more
Resolution on a Way Forward in Angry and Anxious Times

Resolution on a Way Forward in Angry and Anxious Times

by Albany Presbytery Communications | February 13, 2017 | AlbPresbyjusticepeaceresolution | Blog

This resolution was brought to the Presbytery at its February 4, 2017 Stated Meeting by the Peacemaking Task Force.  It came out of a deep concern around increased racial and anti-immigrant violence in the Presbytery that has been occurring for the last few months.... Read more

Advent Three: Returning to Joy (Isaiah 35: 1-10)

by Rev. Shannan Vance-Ocampo | December 9, 2016 | AdventdeserthopeimmigrationisaiahJesusjoyPCUSApeacesanctuaryYAVAyoung adult volunteers | Blog

The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad, the desert shall rejoice and blossom; like the crocus it shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it, the majesty of Carmel and Sharon. They shall see the glory of... Read more

A Reflection on the Orlando Massacre by Arthur Fullerton

by Albany Presbytery Communications | June 14, 2016 | hateLGBTQloveOrlandopeace | Blog

Omar Mateen went to die Sunday morning. He left his home in Fort Pierce, Florida and drove two hours to a gay nightclub in Orlando with the intent to die and the intent to murder. We can not know what thoughts led him to choose death over life. We can not know what... Read more

Don’t Give Up on Peacemaking by Earl S. Johnson, Jr.

by Albany Presbytery Communications | June 6, 2016 | Beatitudepeacepeacemaking | Blog

At the end of April I gave a final test question to students in my class on biblical studies at Siena College: “What is the most difficult Beatitude (Matthew 5:1-12) to keep today?  Why?”  Several of them chose the seventh one, “Blessed are the peacemakers.  For they... Read more

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