Welcome to Emmanuel Friedens Church!

A caring congregation, we are on a new stage of our journey together.

We would love to have you be part of the adventure.

We hope you will enjoy exploring our website and will come to visit in person.

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A Vision for Our Journey

Captivated by Jesus’ life and teaching

      Committed to

          Growing hearts and minds

                Learning openness, courage, and love

                      Serving with our neighbors

                            Pursuing God’s justice and peace

                                  Inviting others to share the journey!

Adult/Children-Youth Sunday Classes:  

The public series on the history and future of Schenectady 

is the focus of the fall 2018 adult education program. 

The remaining classes are as follows::

9/30/2018  "The History of Schenectady from a City Planner's Perspective",  

led by Chris Spencer, Director of Planning and Development for the city of Albany 

10/7/2018  "Planning Challenges in an Old City Making Itself Anew,"

led by Brad Lewis, Union College economist, active in local city development and planning

11/4/2018  "The History and Culture of Native Americans in our Area," 

led by David Corneilus, a Native American from Schenectady, and expert in Mohawk and Iroquois history

Emmanuel Friedens Church

is an America Baptist and United Church of Christ congregation, with a history of community activism. 

Worship begins at 10:00 am,

followed by coffee and classes from 11:20-12:15. 

The public is welcome!

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The church's nursery cares for babies and the youngest children during worship.

There are classes for children of all ages following worship, from 11:20 - 12:15

Youth Group (grades 7-12) will meet following worship in Room 115 .

Concert Series Begins

Emmanuel Friedens Concert Series for 2018-2019 year begins. Our first concert this church year will be performed by countertenor Roger Isaacs on Sunday, October 28 at 3 pm. The concert is free and open to all.