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About the Council
Capital Area Council of Churches (CACC) was founded in 1941 to foster ecumenism and faithful Christian witness through service, advocacy and celebration. Current membership includes ninety faith communities and several community partners in the Capital Region of New York.
Going Green! Find the Connection Online:
We’re excited to announce a new chapter in our commitment to caring for God’s creation. Our newsletter will now be available digitally! We will e-mail the newsletter to our mailing list and post on our website. By moving to a digital format, we can reduce paper waste and conserve resources while still keeping you informed about the Council. If you have not subscribed already, be sure to subscribe to our mailing list by using the form below.
If you would like to receive a copy of our newsletter in the mail going forward you can do so in one of two ways:
Active donors will continue to receive a paper copy of the newsletter as our way of saying thank you for your support.
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You can ask to be added to our mailing list by reaching out to the Council at capareacc@gmail.com or by calling the office at 518-462-5450. A suggested annual donation of at least $25 dollars helps defray the cost of printing and postage.
Thank you for joining us in our efforts to care for the earth while staying connected to the mission. Together, we can make a difference—for our communities and for creation.
Highlighted CACC Events and Programs:
John U. Miller Crop Walk
Great News from the CROP Walk Committee!
As of May 11, we’ve received an incredible $84,277 in donations—thank you! While we’re excited about this progress, we still have a way to go to reach our goal of $104,500.
Every contribution counts, and your support can help us get there. To donate, simply click the link below.
Scholarship Opportunities
Hogancamp Seminary Scholarship: Thanks to the generosity of the late Grace Hogancamp, the Council has some modest funds available to be used as scholarships for seminary students. These students must also belong to a CACC member congregation and accepted or enrolled in a Protestant theological seminary.
Click the button below for more info:
What’s Going on in OUR Community:
- Ecumenical Witnesses of Baptism
- Emergency Overflow Shelter
- Fall Awards Celebration Dinner
- Good Friday Ecumenical Service
- Hogancamp Scholarship
- John U. Miller CROP Hunger Walk
- Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Interfaith Scholarship Celebration
Donate to CACC:
By supporting CACC – you are feeding the hungry, sheltering those without homes, helping students go to college, and bringing congregations together in service and celebration. Please consider donating by clicking the button below.