Date: Thursday, May 3, 2018
Time: 5:30 to 6:30 pm reception with cash bar; 6:30 to 8:30 pm dinner and awards presentations
Location: Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, 440 Whitehall Road, Albany, NY 12208
The New York State Council of Churches third annual awards and fundraiser dinner highlights the powerful and life changing ministries. The dinner illustrates our purpose to embrace a spirit of ecumenism and hospitality, to live into God’s call to do justice and to love our neighbor. Together we bridge the sacred and the secular to point to the Kingdom of God on earth, as we envision a world where the marginalized are freed from poverty, where prisoners can be restored to live happier and healthier lives, and where we help people of all ages grow in their Christian discipleship.This year awardees include:
CHAPLAINCY
The Reverend John Koopman (United Church of Christ) Director of Hospital Chaplaincy, Broome County Council of Churches
The Reverend Cleveland Thornhill (African Methodist Episcopal Zion) Chaplain, Bedford Hills Correctional Facility
ECUMENICAL
The Reverend Dr. Chloe Breyer (Episcopal) Executive Director, Interfaith Center of New York
FAITH FORMATION
The Reverend Dr. James Giles (Non-Denominational) Executive Director, Back to Basics Ministries, Buffalo
SOCIAL WITNESS
Charles Kahn and Michael Kink, Strong Economy for All
Jamaica Miles (American Baptist/United Church of Christ) Lead Organizer, Citizens Action
Tickets for the reception and dinner are $60.
We ask that you please consider purchasing a sponsorship between $125 and $5,000 to support the New York State Council of Churches. Please submit ads by April 22 which will be published in an attractive awards booklet.
