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We are an ecumenical group of church members and non-members, working together.

10/28/2026

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/25/opinion/the-grace-we-seek-but-have-forgotten.html?unlocked_article_code=1.MFE.XUaw.rRfaYPnh8KDC&smid=url-share

We hurt one another, we fail one another, but we still have to figure out how to live with one another.

10/22/2026

Early Voting Info

Early Voting Dates
Saturday, October 24th through Sunday, November 1st, 2026

Early Voting Times
Saturdays and Sundays: 9am to 5pm
Mondays and Wednesdays: 12pm to 8pm
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays: 9am to 5pm

Early Voting Locations

In the lead-up to the election, we encountered quite a bit of confusion among voters about WHERE to vote early. Many people assume early voting happens at their regular Election Day polling place, but there are only THREE early voting sites in Rensselaer County:

Federal Street Building
500 Federal Street, Troy, NY

Town of Brunswick Office Building
336 Town Office Road, Troy, NY

Schodack Town Hall
265 Schuurman Road, Castleton, NY

10/10/2026

09/18/2026

From No Kings Collective Albany :

This upcoming Monday, September 21st at 5:30pm-6:30pm, we will peacefully gather outside the Rensselaer County Sheriff's office building (4000 Main St, Troy, NY) to demand they stop working with ICE and listen to their constituents and broader Capital Region residents. We will hear from powerful speakers, including a speaker with the Capital Region Sanctuary Coalition (CRSC). We're also raising money for the Capital Region Sanctuary Coalition (CRSC) before and during this rally. The CRSC does meaningful work to support local immigrants, like providing transportation and food. Please donate to CRSC via Venmo. Their username is -MUTUALAID.

09/05/2026

On behalf of Refugee and Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus (RISSE), I am delighted to extend an invitation for you to join the Honorary Committee of our annual Citizenship Day Celebration, which will take place on Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at RISSE, 240 West Lawrence St., Albany, NY 12208.

This heartwarming event celebrates the newest members of our community—recently naturalized citizens—through an afternoon of joy, cultural richness, and community togetherness. Festivities include:

Remarks from community leaders and elected officials
Multicultural musical performances
Light refreshments
Community art-making project
Opportunity to meet and welcome your new neighbors

This celebration also serves as RISSE’s annual fall fundraiser. Your support will help RISSE during these difficult times to continue our essential programs and services that foster education, integration, and community-building.

We hope you will consider joining our Honorary Committee. And we hope you will attend the event to help us honor our new citizens and highlight the beauty of our diverse community. Your presence and endorsement help make this event not just memorable—but meaningful. Please let us know of your interest by September 8th, and feel free to reach out to me with any questions at [email protected] or 518-779-5039. We would be honored to have you standing with us!

With gratitude,
Daniel Butterworth
Executive Director

08/21/2026

From Bob Blackmon: You and your family and friends are cordially invited to the Closing Reception of my August solo show at the William K. Sanford (Colonie) Town Library, August 29, 2 to 4 pm. At the reception is the best time to see the show, which consists of 67 oil and acrylic paintings. Many were inspired by mine and Mary Beth's trips to Ireland. A few others address social justice issues. Others were inspired by my work trips to Pakistan, India and China. The oldest paintings were done in 1977; the most recent ones were done in June of this year.

The library is located at 629 Albany Shaker Road, Loudonville, New York.
I do hope you will join us a week from Saturday!!!

07/12/2026

July 4 ovation at Albany's Underground Railroad Museum.

Address

1917 5th Avenue
Troy, NY
12180

Opening Hours

10am - 11pm

Website

http://www.unitedprestroy.org/

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