BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH DESCRIPTION:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscover y.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fro m CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. SOURCE:https://caldiscovery.com/albany-ny/src-14248.ics X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-WR-CALDESC:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscove ry.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fr om CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - albany-ny BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:FOCUS Churches Combined Summer Worship – September DTSTART:20260906T140000Z DTEND:20260907T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T000132Z UID:10002925-1788688800-1788737400@wpcalbany.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:The FOCUS Combined Summer Worship season will continue with ga thering at Westminster! Details include: \n\nWhen: September 6\, 2026\nLoc ation: Westminster Presbyterian Church\nWorship Service Time: 10:00 am\nPa rking: Limited parking available in the church lot at 85 Chestnut Street. Parking is also available on Dove St and near the Empire State Plaza (abou t 1 block away.)\nOnline Worship: We look forward to worshiping with you i n-person and online with Zoom. The Zoom link is listed below.\nWorship wi th Communion–for those worshiping online: Please gather your own communi on elements prior to the service—any kind of bread and any kind of drink in any kind of cup.\n Children’s Activity: “Prayground” is availabl e with activities for young children in the sanctuary\n\nRefreshments/coff ee after worship. \nThe loose offering always goes to FOCUS at these servi ces. Individuals may write checks to FOCUS or to their home congregation\, but anything undesignated goes to FOCUS. \n\nFor more than 50 years\, the covenant churches of the FOCUS Churches of Albany have come together for worship three times during the summer. We take turns hosting the service\, each featuring the music\, liturgy\, and preaching of that particular con gregation. These services build our sense of community with each other\, s trengthening our ability to “do together what we cannot do separately” as our mission statement proclaims. \n\nClick here to download the Order of Service for September 6\, 2026. \nClick on the link below to join worsh ip through a Zoom Meeting: \nhttps://zoom.us/j/565789833?pwd=VHNBbDQyM0w2e UJXVDhzYndtQkpVQT09 \nThe same link will be used in all our upcoming “Su nday Worship” gatherings \nListening to the service on your phone: \nIf you are having trouble using Zoom to join the worship service\, or would p refer to listen\, you can call in and hear the service over your phone. An y phone number below should work. \n\n+1 646 558 8656\n+1 312 626 6799\n+1 669 900 9128\n\nMeeting ID: 565 789 833\nPasscode: 12210 \nPhone controls for participants: The following command can be entered using your phone ’s dial pad while in a Zoom meeting: \n\n*6 – Toggle mute/unmute LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T000132Z LOCATION:Westminster Presbyterian Church\, 85 Chestnut St\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States URL:https://wpcalbany.org/event/focus-sunday-worship-090626/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Westminster Presbyterian Church X-SOURCE-URL:https://wpcalbany.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:English Conversation Club DTSTART:20260906T190000Z DTEND:20260906T201500Z DTSTAMP:20260901T120035Z UID:10003263-1788706800-1788711300@wpcalbany.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Do you want to practice your English in an informal setting? \ nCome by Westminster any (or every!) Sunday afternoon\, starting at 3:00 p m for a Conversation Club run by RISSE (Refugee and Immigrant Support Serv ices of Emmaus). \nThere is no cost (free!) and anyone looking to practice English is invited to participate. \nHow will this work? \nWe meet in the Welles Room and our time together begins as a whole group. We will then p air people together for conversation in twos or threes. After 15 minutes\, we take a break and find a new conversation partner. The lead volunteer h as conversation starters on hand such as magazines so it is easy to get a conversation started. We serve tea and cookies. \nCome once to give it a t ry or come every week! \nWe need volunteers \nAre you interested in helpin g new English language learners improve their skills? For more information \, contact Pastor Heather Kirk-Davidoff at pastor@wpcalbany.org. \nSponsor ed by:\nWestminster Presbyterian Church and Refugee and Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus (RISSE) LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120035Z LOCATION:Westminster Presbyterian Church\, 85 Chestnut St\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States URL:https://wpcalbany.org/event/english-conversation-club-2026/2026-09-06/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Westminster Presbyterian Church X-SOURCE-URL:https://wpcalbany.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Session Meeting DTSTART:20260908T223000Z DTEND:20260909T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T120035Z UID:10002122-1788892200-1788899400@wpcalbany.org CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Session\nThe Book of Order specifies that all churches in the PC(USA) are governed by a Session\, elected by the membership of the churc h annually. The Westminster Session is composed of 9 members\, each of who m serve for 3-year terms. Our Pastor\, Rev. Heather Kirk-Davidoff\, is the Moderator of the Session and Leah Threatte currently serves as the Clerk of Session. The Session is responsible for establishing the policies of th e church and discerning a vision for its program and mission. The Session adopts the annual budget of the church\, hires staff\, receives members\, and provides oversight for the church’s work as a whole. \nWPC’s Sessi on is scheduled to meet the second Tuesday of each month. If you have any question\, please contact the pastor. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120035Z URL:https://wpcalbany.org/event/session-meeting-2-2/2026-09-08/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Westminster Presbyterian Church X-SOURCE-URL:https://wpcalbany.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Prayer Line DTSTART:20260909T230000Z DTEND:20260910T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T120035Z UID:10003143-1788980400-1788984000@wpcalbany.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:All are invited to join the “Prayer Line.” \n\n7:00 pm – Bible Reflections & Prayer Concerns\n7:30 pm – Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession\n\nParticipants take turns leading the group each week. \ nClick on this link to join this event through a Zoom Meeting: https://us0 2web.zoom.us/j/84471756572?pwd=TlBoRjB4UlVzWGpBY0xTano3ZnROZz09\n​\nThe same link will be used in all our upcoming “Prayer Line” gatherings.\n ​\nParticipating on your phone:​\nIf you are having trouble using Zoom to join in or would prefer to listen you can call in over your phone. Any phone number below should work.\n​\n+1 646 558 8656\n+1 312 626 6799\n+ 1 669 900 9128\n​\nMeeting ID: 844 7175 6572\nPasscode: 12210 LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120035Z URL:https://wpcalbany.org/event/prayer-line-2026/2026-09-09/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Westminster Presbyterian Church X-SOURCE-URL:https://wpcalbany.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sunday Worship DTSTART:20260913T140000Z DTEND:20260914T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T120035Z UID:10002926-1789293600-1789342200@wpcalbany.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Click on the link below to join worship through a Zoom Meeting : \nhttps://zoom.us/j/565789833?pwd=VHNBbDQyM0w2eUJXVDhzYndtQkpVQT09 \nThe same link will be used in all our upcoming “Sunday Worship” gathering s \nListening to the service on your phone: \nIf you are having trouble us ing Zoom to join the worship service\, or would prefer to listen\, you can call in and hear the service over your phone. Any phone number below shou ld work. \n\n+1 646 558 8656\n+1 312 626 6799\n+1 669 900 9128\n\nMeeting ID: 565 789 833\nPasscode: 12210 \nPhone controls for participants: The f ollowing command can be entered using your phone’s dial pad while in a Z oom meeting: \n\n*6 – Toggle mute/unmute LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120035Z LOCATION:Westminster Presbyterian Church\, 85 Chestnut St\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States URL:https://wpcalbany.org/event/sunday-worship-2026/2026-09-13/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Westminster Presbyterian Church X-SOURCE-URL:https://wpcalbany.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Grandparents Day Brunch DTSTART:20260913T153000Z DTEND:20260913T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T120035Z UID:10003293-1789299000-1789304400@wpcalbany.org CATEGORIES:food DESCRIPTION:Belinda Quaye and the Westminster Church School invite everyon e to stay after worship on Sunday\, September 13th to enjoy a bagel brunch prepared and served to you by our young people. Grandparents are especial ly welcome–with or without your grandkids! \nAnyone who has ever had a g randparent is invited too. At Westminster\, we are all family! No need to RSVP. Donations are welcome but not necessary. Our menu will be simple: ba gels with spreads\, fruit\, juice\, tea\, and coffee. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120035Z LOCATION:Westminster Presbyterian Church\, 85 Chestnut St\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States URL:https://wpcalbany.org/event/grandparents-day-brunch-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Westminster Presbyterian Church X-SOURCE-URL:https://wpcalbany.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:English Conversation Club DTSTART:20260913T190000Z DTEND:20260913T201500Z DTSTAMP:20260901T120035Z UID:10003264-1789311600-1789316100@wpcalbany.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Do you want to practice your English in an informal setting? \ nCome by Westminster any (or every!) Sunday afternoon\, starting at 3:00 p m for a Conversation Club run by RISSE (Refugee and Immigrant Support Serv ices of Emmaus). \nThere is no cost (free!) and anyone looking to practice English is invited to participate. \nHow will this work? \nWe meet in the Welles Room and our time together begins as a whole group. We will then p air people together for conversation in twos or threes. After 15 minutes\, we take a break and find a new conversation partner. The lead volunteer h as conversation starters on hand such as magazines so it is easy to get a conversation started. We serve tea and cookies. \nCome once to give it a t ry or come every week! \nWe need volunteers \nAre you interested in helpin g new English language learners improve their skills? For more information \, contact Pastor Heather Kirk-Davidoff at pastor@wpcalbany.org. \nSponsor ed by:\nWestminster Presbyterian Church and Refugee and Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus (RISSE) LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120035Z LOCATION:Westminster Presbyterian Church\, 85 Chestnut St\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States URL:https://wpcalbany.org/event/english-conversation-club-2026/2026-09-13/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Westminster Presbyterian Church X-SOURCE-URL:https://wpcalbany.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Prayer Line DTSTART:20260916T230000Z DTEND:20260917T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T120035Z UID:10003144-1789585200-1789588800@wpcalbany.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:All are invited to join the “Prayer Line.” \n\n7:00 pm – Bible Reflections & Prayer Concerns\n7:30 pm – Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession\n\nParticipants take turns leading the group each week. \ nClick on this link to join this event through a Zoom Meeting: https://us0 2web.zoom.us/j/84471756572?pwd=TlBoRjB4UlVzWGpBY0xTano3ZnROZz09\n​\nThe same link will be used in all our upcoming “Prayer Line” gatherings.\n ​\nParticipating on your phone:​\nIf you are having trouble using Zoom to join in or would prefer to listen you can call in over your phone. Any phone number below should work.\n​\n+1 646 558 8656\n+1 312 626 6799\n+ 1 669 900 9128\n​\nMeeting ID: 844 7175 6572\nPasscode: 12210 LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120035Z URL:https://wpcalbany.org/event/prayer-line-2026/2026-09-16/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Westminster Presbyterian Church X-SOURCE-URL:https://wpcalbany.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sunday Worship DTSTART:20260920T140000Z DTEND:20260921T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T120035Z UID:10002927-1789898400-1789947000@wpcalbany.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Click on the link below to join worship through a Zoom Meeting : \nhttps://zoom.us/j/565789833?pwd=VHNBbDQyM0w2eUJXVDhzYndtQkpVQT09 \nThe same link will be used in all our upcoming “Sunday Worship” gathering s \nListening to the service on your phone: \nIf you are having trouble us ing Zoom to join the worship service\, or would prefer to listen\, you can call in and hear the service over your phone. Any phone number below shou ld work. \n\n+1 646 558 8656\n+1 312 626 6799\n+1 669 900 9128\n\nMeeting ID: 565 789 833\nPasscode: 12210 \nPhone controls for participants: The f ollowing command can be entered using your phone’s dial pad while in a Z oom meeting: \n\n*6 – Toggle mute/unmute LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120035Z LOCATION:Westminster Presbyterian Church\, 85 Chestnut St\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States URL:https://wpcalbany.org/event/sunday-worship-2026/2026-09-20/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Westminster Presbyterian Church X-SOURCE-URL:https://wpcalbany.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:English Conversation Club DTSTART:20260920T190000Z DTEND:20260920T201500Z DTSTAMP:20260901T120035Z UID:10003265-1789916400-1789920900@wpcalbany.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Do you want to practice your English in an informal setting? \ nCome by Westminster any (or every!) Sunday afternoon\, starting at 3:00 p m for a Conversation Club run by RISSE (Refugee and Immigrant Support Serv ices of Emmaus). \nThere is no cost (free!) and anyone looking to practice English is invited to participate. \nHow will this work? \nWe meet in the Welles Room and our time together begins as a whole group. We will then p air people together for conversation in twos or threes. After 15 minutes\, we take a break and find a new conversation partner. The lead volunteer h as conversation starters on hand such as magazines so it is easy to get a conversation started. We serve tea and cookies. \nCome once to give it a t ry or come every week! \nWe need volunteers \nAre you interested in helpin g new English language learners improve their skills? For more information \, contact Pastor Heather Kirk-Davidoff at pastor@wpcalbany.org. \nSponsor ed by:\nWestminster Presbyterian Church and Refugee and Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus (RISSE) LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120035Z LOCATION:Westminster Presbyterian Church\, 85 Chestnut St\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States URL:https://wpcalbany.org/event/english-conversation-club-2026/2026-09-20/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Westminster Presbyterian Church X-SOURCE-URL:https://wpcalbany.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Prayer Line DTSTART:20260923T230000Z DTEND:20260924T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T120035Z UID:10003145-1790190000-1790193600@wpcalbany.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:All are invited to join the “Prayer Line.” \n\n7:00 pm – Bible Reflections & Prayer Concerns\n7:30 pm – Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession\n\nParticipants take turns leading the group each week. \ nClick on this link to join this event through a Zoom Meeting: https://us0 2web.zoom.us/j/84471756572?pwd=TlBoRjB4UlVzWGpBY0xTano3ZnROZz09\n​\nThe same link will be used in all our upcoming “Prayer Line” gatherings.\n ​\nParticipating on your phone:​\nIf you are having trouble using Zoom to join in or would prefer to listen you can call in over your phone. Any phone number below should work.\n​\n+1 646 558 8656\n+1 312 626 6799\n+ 1 669 900 9128\n​\nMeeting ID: 844 7175 6572\nPasscode: 12210 LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120035Z URL:https://wpcalbany.org/event/prayer-line-2026/2026-09-23/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Westminster Presbyterian Church X-SOURCE-URL:https://wpcalbany.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:African Family Night 2026 DTSTART:20260926T213000Z DTEND:20260927T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T120035Z UID:10003103-1790443800-1790454600@wpcalbany.org CATEGORIES:community,food DESCRIPTION:PLEASE REGISTER HERE\nWeaving Partnerships for Brighter Future s in West Africa\nAfrican Family Night is an important and fun way for the community to come together and support mission projects undertaken with o ur partners in Ghana\, Liberia\, and Sierra Leone. All projects aim to hel p build brighter futures for vulnerable children in impoverished communiti es through vital health and education services. To continue offering these services\, our goal is to raise $15\,000 this year. \nCome join your fami ly\, friends\, and community as we gather together! \nWestminster is provi ding the main meal with African specialty dishes prepared by some of our t alented chefs. If you are able to bring a dish or dessert to share\, that will be warmly welcomed\, but not required. Most importantly\, we look for ward to seeing you! \nYour support will help ensure that\, together with o ur partners\, we can continue to provide health and education opportunitie s for children and the communities we serve through our shared projects. \ nThese and other initiatives which we have sponsored for more than two dec ades are only possible because of the support of generous donors. With you r continued support\, we can extend our reach and impact even further. \nR ead more: Save The Date: September 26th–African Family Night \nDonations are gratefully received\nContributions are always most gratefully receive d online (wpcalbany.org/give) or checks can be sent to Westminster Presbyt erian Church\, 85 Chestnut St. Albany\, NY 12210 (“West African Mission ” on the memo line). Click here to donate \nPlease feel free to contact the African Mission Committee with any questions at africanmissions@wpcalb any.org or call the WPC Office at 518-436-8544. \nRegister below \nPLEASE REGISTER HERE LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120035Z LOCATION:Westminster Presbyterian Church\, 85 Chestnut St\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States URL:https://wpcalbany.org/event/african-family-night-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Westminster Presbyterian Church X-SOURCE-URL:https://wpcalbany.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sunday Worship DTSTART:20260927T140000Z DTEND:20260928T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T120035Z UID:10002928-1790503200-1790551800@wpcalbany.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Click on the link below to join worship through a Zoom Meeting : \nhttps://zoom.us/j/565789833?pwd=VHNBbDQyM0w2eUJXVDhzYndtQkpVQT09 \nThe same link will be used in all our upcoming “Sunday Worship” gathering s \nListening to the service on your phone: \nIf you are having trouble us ing Zoom to join the worship service\, or would prefer to listen\, you can call in and hear the service over your phone. Any phone number below shou ld work. \n\n+1 646 558 8656\n+1 312 626 6799\n+1 669 900 9128\n\nMeeting ID: 565 789 833\nPasscode: 12210 \nPhone controls for participants: The f ollowing command can be entered using your phone’s dial pad while in a Z oom meeting: \n\n*6 – Toggle mute/unmute LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120035Z LOCATION:Westminster Presbyterian Church\, 85 Chestnut St\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States URL:https://wpcalbany.org/event/sunday-worship-2026/2026-09-27/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Westminster Presbyterian Church X-SOURCE-URL:https://wpcalbany.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:English Conversation Club DTSTART:20260927T190000Z DTEND:20260927T201500Z DTSTAMP:20260901T120035Z UID:10003266-1790521200-1790525700@wpcalbany.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Do you want to practice your English in an informal setting? \ nCome by Westminster any (or every!) Sunday afternoon\, starting at 3:00 p m for a Conversation Club run by RISSE (Refugee and Immigrant Support Serv ices of Emmaus). \nThere is no cost (free!) and anyone looking to practice English is invited to participate. \nHow will this work? \nWe meet in the Welles Room and our time together begins as a whole group. We will then p air people together for conversation in twos or threes. After 15 minutes\, we take a break and find a new conversation partner. The lead volunteer h as conversation starters on hand such as magazines so it is easy to get a conversation started. We serve tea and cookies. \nCome once to give it a t ry or come every week! \nWe need volunteers \nAre you interested in helpin g new English language learners improve their skills? For more information \, contact Pastor Heather Kirk-Davidoff at pastor@wpcalbany.org. \nSponsor ed by:\nWestminster Presbyterian Church and Refugee and Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus (RISSE) LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120035Z LOCATION:Westminster Presbyterian Church\, 85 Chestnut St\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States URL:https://wpcalbany.org/event/english-conversation-club-2026/2026-09-27/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Westminster Presbyterian Church X-SOURCE-URL:https://wpcalbany.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Prayer Line DTSTART:20260930T230000Z DTEND:20261001T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T120035Z UID:10003146-1790794800-1790798400@wpcalbany.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:All are invited to join the “Prayer Line.” \n\n7:00 pm – Bible Reflections & Prayer Concerns\n7:30 pm – Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession\n\nParticipants take turns leading the group each week. \ nClick on this link to join this event through a Zoom Meeting: https://us0 2web.zoom.us/j/84471756572?pwd=TlBoRjB4UlVzWGpBY0xTano3ZnROZz09\n​\nThe same link will be used in all our upcoming “Prayer Line” gatherings.\n ​\nParticipating on your phone:​\nIf you are having trouble using Zoom to join in or would prefer to listen you can call in over your phone. Any phone number below should work.\n​\n+1 646 558 8656\n+1 312 626 6799\n+ 1 669 900 9128\n​\nMeeting ID: 844 7175 6572\nPasscode: 12210 LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120035Z URL:https://wpcalbany.org/event/prayer-line-2026/2026-09-30/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Westminster Presbyterian Church X-SOURCE-URL:https://wpcalbany.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR