First Reformed Church of Schenectady

10/05/2026

First Reformed Church offered blessings to pets today. Pastor Todd blessed 4 cats and 4 dogs who were joined by their owners.
Happy 800th birthday to St Francis of Assisi.

09/12/2026

Interim Pastor Todd Buurstra represented FRC at Rutgers University as they celebrate past FRC Pastor William Elliot Griffis who connected Japan and America.

09/04/2026

In preparation for our class on immigration and refugees, World Relief reports:

"When most people in immigrant detention have not been convicted of any crime, it raises serious questions about whether detention is being used far more broadly than necessary. It also means billions of dollars are being spent to hold immigrants, sometimes including children, in conditions that can be deeply inadequate."

Matt Soerens from World Relief shares what's really going on and why Christians should care.

Read the full article on our Substack (link in bio) & share with your community.

08/31/2026

Join FRC for book discussion starting 9/8, 9:30 in person or on zoom 9/9 at 7pm. Purchase book and let Pastor Todd know if you have questions @gmail.com. Pastor Todd will send you a link to the course workbook. There are three Old Testament commandments: to love your God love your neighbor, and love the alien in the land. Come join us as we explore an issue of our time.

08/29/2026

FRC's Sole Searchers scoured Amsterdam
on a blissful Saturday morning.

Found: Fellowship, fascination, and fun.

08/21/2026

Mark your calendars!

08/02/2026

FRC church leadership at work

07/22/2026

FRC staff appreciate office volunteers with a lunch.

07/10/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AEQyZZqEk/

Young people actually do want to go to church -- but mainline / progressive / inclusive / affirming churches do, actually, have a lot of work to do to be hospitable.

Here's a place we can start ♥️

https://open.substack.com/pub/revlizzie/p/young-people-actually-do-want-to?r=28v8h9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

07/03/2026

Join FRC on Sunday July 5 for a special 250th Anniversary of America Worship Service that includes historical elements with a relevance for our day!