We are “A Christian community, growing together in faith and in service to God.” Join us as we "Experience God's love and respond to it." in the Sanctuary
Snacks and fellowship follow the service. A map that shows how to find us is available on our visitors' page. Church school for infants through Grade 12, Sundays 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. worship then leave for classes after the Children's Sermon. Adul
t Education classes are offered at different times throughout the week. Check the calendar for a current listing. Special features to assist you:
Our nursery is staffed by a safe sanctuary screened and trained adult. The nursery is open starting 15 minutes before each service. Though, children are most welcome to participate in worship as well! The Church building is accessible by ramps to the first floor and by an elevator to the second floor. Hearing assistance devices are available during Morning Worship from the ushers and may be used in the sanctuary. Large print bulletins and hymns are available for use during the service. Fellowship groups:
First United Methodist Church offers a variety of fellowship, support, study and growth groups for people of all ages, including youth fellowships, women's study groups, and seniors ministries. A detailed explanation of each of our ministries and programs is available here. Chancel Choir: Sundays, 11am
Children's Choir (grades Pre-K-5): Sunday 10:30 a.m. Jason Dashew, Director. Youth Singers (grades 6-12): Sunday 11 am, Jason Dashew, Director. Bell Choir (grade 9-adult): Thursday 6:30 p.m. First United Methodist Church is committed to mission and provides numerous opportunities for people to live out their faith and to reach out to those in need. Some of these mission ministries include:
Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless/ IPH
Interfaith provides shelter and support services in inner-city Albany. We assist with hot meals on Sunday evenings and provide bed linens and clothing. Our children assemble "Love Kits" and they participate in the "Pennies for Haven" fund drive. Habitat for Humanity
We help finance and build houses. Volunteers in Mission
Our volunteers have erected windmills and rebuilt a clinic in Mozambique. We rebuilt a church in Gay's Hill, Georgia. We have traveled to Bosnia in 2019 to work with vets with PTSD and a family building a house. Missionary Support
We help support programs of missionaries in the Bronx and on a reservation in Oklahoma. Refugee Resettlement
We're actively involved in sponsoring several refugee families in the Capital Region. There's a role for everyone, with many more opportunities to reach out in mission. There's so much to do, from simple tasks to major projects. Join us as we strive to help make this world a better place!
