On Friday June 13th 2025, First Congregational was thrilled to welcome Albany Voices of Pride for their Spring concert performance!  For over 20 years (and counting), we've had the opportunity to offer our church as a home to this incredible group of performers. Over the weekend, you may have seen the article on the front page of the Capital Region section of the Times Union about Voices of Pride, highlighting their 30th anniversary and mentioning their connection to First Congregational. We are so pleased and honored to be part of their journey.

Their sold-out performance Friday night was nothing short of stellar, reinforcing messages of inclusion, love, and community that are at the core of our own mission statement. We were flattered by compliments about our architecture, but we were even more touched by the heartfelt thanks we received for being a church community that truly supports and encourages all God's children... and we can honestly say that this was the first time Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" has been performed in our sanctuary... and we absolutely loved it!