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Worship in the Capital District

Below we have listed prayer and worship opportunities for some of the faith traditions that make up our community. If you would like more information about faith communities not listed in the brochure or on our website please contact the Office of Spiritual Life. Director of Spiritual Life - Joan Horgan at 518-454-5296 or email: horganj@strose.edu

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Faith Traditions and Worship Opportunities

  • Albany KTC Buddhist Center
    199 Washington Ave.
    Rensselaer NY, 12114
    Tel: (518) 434-7420
    SERVICES:
    SUNDAY: Chenrezig/Amitabra practice (9 am)
    Meditation practice (10 am), Teaching and other programming (11:11 am) instruction available.

Catholic:

For Those of Catholic Faith

The College works with St. Vincent de Paul parish to provide opportunities for prayer and worship for those of Catholic faith on campus, at local campuses and in our neighborhood. St. Vincent de Paul Church is located at 900 Madison Ave.

  • Wednesday: 5 pm Communion Service at the Hubbard Interfaith Sanctuary
  • Saturday vigil: 5 pm
  • Sunday morning: 8:30 am and 11 am
  • College Sunday Night Liturgy: 6:30 pm

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Contact Joan Horgan, Office of Spiritual Life, horganj@strose.edu

 

Other Ways to Get Involved
  • Eucharistic Ministers
  • Lectors
  • Music Ministers
  • Religious Education Teachers

If you have any questions about the above, please call the Office of Spiritual Life at 518-454-5296

 

AME:

Baptist:

  • Metropolitan NTM Baptist Church
    105 2nd St.
    Albany, NY 12210
    SERVICES:
    (A shuttle picks up on Sunday at 11 am in the Lima Lot and returns students to campus after worship service. Service begins at 11:30 am)

Episcopal:

Lutheran:

Methodist:

Non-Denominational: 

Pentecostal:

Reform:

  • Congregation Beth Emeth
    100 Academy Rd.
    Albany, NY 12208
    SERVICES:
    Friday: 5:30pm, Saturday (Torah Study, 9:30am). Tel: (518) 436-9761.

Conservative:

  • Temple Israel
    650 New Scotland Ave.
    Albany, NY 12208
    Tel: (518) 438-7858
    SERVICES:
    Morning services (Monday/Thursday) 6:45am, (Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday) 7am, (Sunday- service with light breakfast) 8:30am.
    See website for Shabbat & afternoon service times.

Orthodox:

  • Al-Fatemah Islamic Center
    10 South Family Dr.
    Albany, NY 12205
    Tel: (518) 869-1492.
    Service times change, see website for updated information.
  • Islamic Center of Capital Region
    21 North Lansing Rd.
    Schenectady, NY 1230
    Tel: (518) 370-2664
    Service times change, see website for updated information.

Other Ways to Get Involved:
  • Faith Based Student Clubs
  • Food Pantry Volunteers
  • Outreach Trips
  • Retreats

If you have any questions about the above, please call the Office of Spiritual Life at 518-454-5296