(3 year olds thru Kindergarten) Meeting on the second floor, three-year-olds through kindergartners are introduced to the worship life, stories and symbols of our faith. The children gather in a circle with a Godly Play storyteller to experience a Bible story told with simple, beautiful materials. The story concludes with the players wondering about it together. A response time follows when children are invited to […]
(Grades 1-5) Our 1st through 5th graders gather in The Upper Rooms on the third floor of the education building to discover the wonder of stories through play and engagement. We honor and nurture children’s spiritual lives, recognizing their centrality, competence, and capacity.
(Grades 6-12) Delving into our Presbyterian tradition and Christian teachings, we explore our place in the world. Our goal is to become followers of Jesus, spreading love, peace, justice, and mercy. Additionally, we learn about different faith traditions and engage in social justice efforts, including the inspiring Poor People’s Campaign.
We have a vibrant community of learners who gather every Sunday at 9:15 from September to June, both in-person in the Rose Room and virtually via Zoom. Led by Pastor Glenn, the class covers diverse topics and occasionally features other church members or guest speakers. Seasonal themes, such as Advent or Lent, are also explored […]
The First Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir provides music throughout the year in our Sunday services. The choir, which has been an institution of the church from its earliest years, continues to enrich the services with music of varying styles and themes. The Chancel Choir rehearses Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm and is open to anyone […]
Worship Service at 9:30am. Join in worship together in the sanctuary and via live stream on Facebook and YouTube. Connect on Sunday via Facebook and YouTube. You will find the bulletin for Sunday here.
Aging With Pride Monthly Potluck Sun May 5th 1:00pm – 3:00pm First Presbyterian Church, 362 State St, Albany, NY 12210 The Pride Center is excited to launch a special monthly gathering, “Aging with Pride,” dedicated to LGBTQ+ seniors. This potluck event is held on the first Sunday of each month from 1-3 PM at the First Presbyterian Church. It’s a wonderful opportunity for LGBTQ+ seniors to […]
Our Nursery is a warm and welcoming space located on the second floor of the education wing. From 9:10 am to 11:10 am during the summer and 8:45 am to 12:15 pm the rest of the year, our trained caregivers lovingly care for infants through 5-year-olds. Parents can participate in Adult Education activities and worship […]
(3 year olds thru Kindergarten) Meeting on the second floor, three-year-olds through kindergartners are introduced to the worship life, stories and symbols of our faith. The children gather in a circle with a Godly Play storyteller to experience a Bible story told with simple, beautiful materials. The story concludes with the players wondering about it together. A response time follows when children are invited to […]
