Category: Diocesan Announcements
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Hallelujah! Sing to the Lord a new song Psalm 149:1
Psalm 149 Cantate Domino 1 Hallelujah! Sing to the Lord a new song; * sing his praise in the congregation of the faithful. 2 Let Israel rejoice in his Maker; * let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. 3 Let them praise his Name in the dance; * let them sing praise to him with…
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Diocesan Convention will be Virtual
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Due to the ongoing impact of COVID-19, we have once again had to revise our original plans for this year’s 152nd Diocesan Convention. We had hoped to gather at Camp-of-the-Woods. Unfortunately, it has become clear in recent weeks that a large in-person gathering this fall would not be prudent,…
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An Update Regarding Diocesan Guidelines For Parishes during the Coronavirus Pandemic
Dear Friends in Christ, I want to thank everyone for your patience and cooperation as we continue to try to adjust to the impact of COVID-19 on our worship services and the wider life and ministry of the Church throughout the Diocese of Albany. I greatly appreciate the leadership of the clergy and lay leaders…
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Give thanks to the Lord and call upon his Name; make known his deeds among the peoples. Psalm 105:1
Psalm 105, 1-6, 16-22, 45b 1 Give thanks to the Lord and call upon his Name; * make known his deeds among the peoples. 2 Sing to him, sing praises to him, * and speak of all his marvelous works. 3 Glory in his holy Name; * let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice. 4 Search for…
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A Word of Encouragement and Diocesan Guidelines for Parishes During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Diocesan Guidelines for Reopening Church Buildings for Public Worship (PDF) Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Acknowledging the importance of people being able to once again worship together in their faith communities, both the federal and state governments have (with certain restrictions) lifted the ban on public worship services. As a result, after consulting with the…