Worship with FOCUS Churches of Albany at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Albany.
Where: 85 Chestnut St, Albany, NY 12210
Time: 10:00 am
Parking: There is a small parking lot at 85 Chestnut St, on-street parking, and many parking spots available near the Empire State Plaza on Swan St.
Worship in-person and online: We hope you can join us in-person, but you may also worship with us online via Zoom. Zoom details are available at: WPC website
Worship with Communion – for those worshiping online: Please gather your own communion elements prior to the service—any kind of bread and any kind of drink in any kind of cup.
Joint Choir: We will have a joint FOCUS choir. Please come at 9:00 am to practice.
Any undesignated offerings beyond specific giving for the congregation will go to support FOCUS.
Please stay after worship and join us for refreshments and coffee.
Pastor: Rev. Heather Kirk-Davidoff
Focus Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12
This Sunday, Westminster hosts a special combined worship service with the FOCUS Churches Communities of Faith, featuring a joint choir directed by Christopher Price. We gather to renew the FOCUS Covenant, acknowledging our common calling to work together more effectively than we can separately.
The Beatitudes provide the blueprint for belonging to this counter-cultural community. Jesus reverses the world's definition of happiness and power, proclaiming blessing for those who hunger for justice. Our mission is to demonstrate the liberating and reconciling power of the Gospel through shared ministry.
Which of the Beatitudes challenges your assumptions about power or success most deeply?