American Baptist Churches of New York State

06/15/2026

I was blessed to worship with the First Baptist Church of Williamson on Sunday.

06/15/2026

06/14/2026

06/13/2026

Coming this Fall:

06/12/2026

It was a great joy to worship with Mission Hope Community this past Wednesday night. They are collecting applesauce for their community’s summer lunch program.

06/11/2026

PROFESSIONAL BOUNDARY TRAINING (SUMMER 2026)

This two-part training (five hours in two 2.5-hour sessions) meets one of the requirements for ABCNYS ordination recognition and ABCNYS Lay Pastor Certification.

ALSO, it is a good experience for all ministers, regardless of how many years you have been in ministry, and even if you had the training years ago. Our ministry and integrity as pastors depend on such diligence and awareness!

During this training, we will talk about having a responsible social media presence, structuring our relationships in a way that is beneficial for our well-being and the well-being of those we serve, the dual relationships ministry places us in with people, gifts, and the issues of power and vulnerability within pastor/parishioner relationships.

FEE: $20
(workbook), offered via ZOOM only
(Note: must have a functioning we**am and microphone to participate and receive credit.)

To register, please contact [email protected]. This training will be held in two sessions between mid-July and late August. A Doodle Poll will be provided to registrants, and you must attend BOTH sessions to receive credit.

NOTE: This training is not the same as the annual NYS required sexual harassment prevention workshop that must be offered annually by all NYS employers (churches included!). We plan to offer that training again in the Fall.

06/10/2026

We remember the Rev Dr. Sarah Laymon Hallstrand, who served on the staff of FBC Syracuse and as pastor of Oneida Baptist, as well as for many years with MMBB.

View Sarah Laymon Hallstrand's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

06/09/2026

On Sunday, retired Chaplain and Pastor Dr John Koopman led worship and spoke on the book ofJonah at the Aldritch Baptist Church in North Franklin, NY.

Rev Jerrod Hugenot visited and shared about the latest news and opportunities with ABCNYS!