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Celebrating the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Interfaith Celebration will be held this Wednesday (January 15) at 7 p.m. at Congregation Beth Emeth, 100 Academy Road in Albany.    The Capital Area Council of Churches provides the following information.   This year’s speaker is Rabbi Greg Weitzman Senior Rabbi of Congregation Beth Emeth. Music will be provided by the Interfaith Choir, Community Voices, The Festival Celebration Choir, and Cantor Emily Short. Faiths participating include Christian, Jewish, Islam, and Buddhism.   This interfaith memorial service is held each year on January 15, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday and brings community members together to reflect on Dr. King’s legacy. It also includes a time to collect donations for the Capital Area Council of Churches’ Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Awards for high school seniors.   Now Accepting Applications – Deadline March 31, 2025   The MLK scholarship is available to graduating ...
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"A Season for Song" on December 15

The Festival Celebration Choir, a non-profit multi-faith, community choir based in Albany and active throughout the Capital Region, will join with Capital Community Voices to present “A Season for Song” on Sunday, December 15 at 3:00 p.m. at Emmanuel Reformed Church, 1150 Maple Hill Road in Castleton. Admission is $15, with children 12 and under admitted free. According to its website, the Choir was founded in 1985. It has offered two major concerts each year since 1991, with the exception of 2020, when the season was cancelled, and 2021, when there was one concert in December.  The choir often sings at interfaith events, benefit concerts, and collaborates with other local choirs.
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Festival of Thanks & Giving this Sunday

FOCUS Churches of Albany and Westminster Commons w ill host the First Annual FOCUS Festival of Thanks and Giving on  Sunday, November 24  from 12 noon to 2 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 85 Chestnut Street in Albany. The festival will feature a variety of activities led by members of FOCUS Churches, including Westminster, such as kindness stones, gratitude flags, Thanksgiving cards for  guests of the FOCUS Interfaith Food Pantry,  games for all ages, and a light lunch.    At 1 p.m., attendees are invited to join a Circle of Gratitude with songs and a chance to share what they are thankful for this season.   If you would like to help with this event, please contact Pastor Heather  at  pastor@wpcalbany.org .   Although the event is free, donations to support the work of the FOCUS Churches of Albany will be appreciated. Donations of non-perishable food are welcome for the FOCUS Interfaith Food Pantry.
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CACC names new executive director

Peter Crasto-Donnelly has been selected as the new Executive Director of the Capital Area Council of Churches . Peter has served on the board for five years and as Board President for the last two years. He is a member of the Shrine Church of Our Lady of the Americas in Albany.     In making the announcement, the board expressed its thanks to Bruce France for his five years of service as Executive Director and thanked him for his ongoing help to ensure a smooth transition.   A video message from Peter is available here .
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Pope's prayer intention for August

Since1890, Popes have entrusted their monthly prayer intentions to the Apostleship of Prayer, now known as the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network . It is a service of the Holy See, under the care of the Society of Jesus.  The intention for August is for political leaders:   We pray that political leaders be at the service of their own people, working for integral human development and for the common good, especially caring for the poor and those who have lost their jobs.
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Capital Area Council of Churches Awards Dinner

The Annual Fall Dinner and Awards Celebration of the Capital Area Council of Churches in September will recognize “five individuals whom with their collaborative spirit and willingness to go the extra mile have made a significant impact on our community.” Those individuals are:   Rev. Antonio Booth - Rev. Booth was Co-Pastor at Riverview Missionary Baptist Church for many years and is currently an Associate Pastor at Macedonia Baptist Church.   Rev. Dr. Roxanne Jones-Booth – Dr. Booth was Co-Pastor at Riverview Missionary Baptist Church and is currently an Associate Pastor at Macedonia Baptist Church.   Rob Kovach - Rob is the President and CEO of the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York.   Natasha Pernicka - Natasha is the Executive Director of The Alliance for a Hunger Free New York and the Food Pantries for the Capital District.   Rev. James Kane - Father Kane is the longtime Director of the Commission on Ecumenic...
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Rally for Israel

The Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York is sponsoring a rally in support of Israel tonight, October 9, from 7-8 p.m. at Congregation Beth Emeth, 100 Academy Road in Albany. It is co-hosted by co-hosted by Hank Greenberg and Professor Stephen Berk. For those who cannot attend in person, the event will be livestreamed here .
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