Pastor Kevin T. Taylor

We Welcome 
You To 
Israel AME Church

Founded in 1828 in Albany, Israel is the oldest Black church in Upstate New York. It was also a station on the Underground Railroad, a network of the network of people and places offering shelter and aid to enslaved people from the South. Israel’s motto, “Making History and Disciples Since 1828,” is a reference to its historic past and its present emphasis on demonstrating the matchless love of Jesus Christ and drawing people to Him. Israel is pastored by the Rev. Kevin T. Taylor, the shepherd leader since June 2021, who is working diligently to prepare the congregation for its third century of ministry in the Albany community and beyond. Join us for morning worship each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and for Bible Study on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Services are hybrid: in-person by pre-registering and via Zoom or dial (646) 558-8656 and use Meeting ID: 812 8622 8670 and PW: 381379.

A Message from the Pastor

The liturgical season of Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on Wednesday, February 22, and continues through Maundy Thursday, April 6. As you know, Lent is a period of reflection, recentering and recommitment in preparation for Jesus’ s Resurrection. Collectively, we will be embarking on the 2nd Annual ‘Holy Hush,”. Instead of saying something not pleasing in God’s eyes we will “hush” and refocus our energy on responding in a more loving manner in accordance with Ephesians 4:29. Likewise, to aid your individual efforts to grow closer to Christ during Lent, you can obtain a copy of the 2023 Lenten Daily Devotional from the Christian Education Department of the A.M.E. Church, or any other Lenten Devotional you have. I sincerely believe that embracing these initiatives will enable us to appreciate more fully the importance of Jesus’ atonement for our sins – and thereby empower us to better understand the significance of His resurrection from the dead on Sunday, April 9.

“I am the resurrection and the life. 
The one who believes in me will live, even though they die;"
~ John 11:25

Great Is The Lord &
Greatly To Be Praised!

Founded because of social injustice, the AME Church envisions, “At every level of the Connection and in every local church, the AME Church shall engage in carrying out the spirit of the original Free African Society, out of which the AME Church evolved: that is, to seek out and save the lost, and to serve the needy”

AME Church Mission

Our Mission is to minister to the social, spiritual, and physical development of all people

THE VISION

At every level of the Connection and in every local church, the AME Church shall engage in carrying out the spirit of the original Free African Society, out of which the AME Church evolved: that is, to seek out and save the lost, and to serve the needy. It is also the duty of Church to continue to encourage all members to become involved in all aspects of church training.

THE PURPOSES

The ultimate purposes are:
1 – make available God’s biblical principles,
2 – spread Christ’s liberating gospel, and
3 – provide continuing programs which will enhance the entire social development of all people.

THE OBJECTIVE

In order to meet the needs of every level of the Connection and in every local church, the AME Church shall implement strategies to train all members in: (1) Christian discipleship, (2) Christian leadership, (3) current teaching methods and materials, (4) the history and significance of the AME Church, (5) God’s biblical principles, and (6) social development to which all should be applied to daily living.

A Season of Giving

For God loves a cheerful giver.
“Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.”

~ 2nd Corinthians 9:7

Easy Ways to Give

1 – In-Person: 

Drop-Off
379 Hamilton St,
Albany, NY 12210

2 – Mail-In: 

381 Hamilton St,
Albany, NY 12210

3 – Online:

4 – Mobile/CashApp:

2023 Church Leadership

Rev. Kevin T. Taylor
Pastor

Bishop Julius H. McAllister, Sr
Presiding Prelate
1st Episcopal District

Mother Joan M. McAllister
Episcopal Supervisor
First Episcopal District

Rev. Dr. Faye Banks-Taylor
Presiding Elder
Albany-Kingston District
Western New York Conference

Rev Rosalyn Thomas Daniels
Local Elder

Rev. Pauline Glenn
Local Elder

Church Calendar

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9:00 AM - Church School
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31 May
May 31, 2023    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
31 May
May 31, 2023    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
01 Jun
June 1, 2023    
6:30 am - 7:30 am
Dial (516) 259-9554 (no access code needed)
01 Jun
June 1, 2023    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
03 Jun
June 3, 2023    
6:00 am - 7:00 am
Dial (605) 313-5111, Access Code: 824029
04 Jun
June 4, 2023    
9:00 am - 10:00 am
04 Jun
June 4, 2023    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81286228670?pwd=RGl6a2pPL1VQa1Q4dzI5clYzMHk4dz09 https://www.facebook.com/israel.church.986
05 Jun
June 5, 2023    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Virtual Monthly Steward Board Meeting – 7 p.m.
06 Jun
June 6, 2023    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
07 Jun
June 7, 2023    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
07 Jun
June 7, 2023    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
08 Jun
June 8, 2023    
6:30 am - 7:30 am
Dial (516) 259-9554 (no access code needed)
10 Jun
June 10, 2023    
6:00 am - 7:00 am
Dial (605) 313-5111, Access Code: 824029
11 Jun
June 11, 2023    
9:00 am - 10:00 am
11 Jun
June 11, 2023    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81286228670?pwd=RGl6a2pPL1VQa1Q4dzI5clYzMHk4dz09 https://www.facebook.com/israel.church.986
14 Jun
June 14, 2023    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
14 Jun
June 14, 2023    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
15 Jun
June 15, 2023    
6:30 am - 7:30 am
Dial (516) 259-9554 (no access code needed)
17 Jun
June 17, 2023    
6:00 am - 7:00 am
Dial (605) 313-5111, Access Code: 824029
18 Jun
June 18, 2023    
9:00 am - 10:00 am
18 Jun
June 18, 2023    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81286228670?pwd=RGl6a2pPL1VQa1Q4dzI5clYzMHk4dz09 https://www.facebook.com/israel.church.986
21 Jun
June 21, 2023    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
21 Jun
June 21, 2023    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
22 Jun
June 22, 2023    
6:30 am - 7:30 am
Dial (516) 259-9554 (no access code needed)
24 Jun
June 24, 2023    
6:00 am - 7:00 am
Dial (605) 313-5111, Access Code: 824029
25 Jun
June 25, 2023    
9:00 am - 10:00 am
25 Jun
June 25, 2023    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81286228670?pwd=RGl6a2pPL1VQa1Q4dzI5clYzMHk4dz09 https://www.facebook.com/israel.church.986
28 Jun
June 28, 2023    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
28 Jun
June 28, 2023    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
29 Jun
June 29, 2023    
6:30 am - 7:30 am
Dial (516) 259-9554 (no access code needed)
01 Jul
July 1, 2023    
6:00 am - 7:00 am
Dial (605) 313-5111, Access Code: 824029
02 Jul
July 2, 2023    
9:00 am - 10:00 am
02 Jul
July 2, 2023    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81286228670?pwd=RGl6a2pPL1VQa1Q4dzI5clYzMHk4dz09 https://www.facebook.com/israel.church.986
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Church News

Our Women’s Season Chair, Dr. Sharon L. Holder, and her team of Sis. Cora Dandles, Co-Chair, and Dr. Ijunanya Holder, Youth Co-Chair, and their cadre of committed women of Israel, having been working intentionally in making the 2023 Women’s Season a resounding spiritual success. The theme […]
Our Women’s Day in March and Men’s Day in October are the two times per year we ask the congregation to make a special sacrifice to support the ministry of our church. The $250 sacrificial offering ($400 for married couples) for each of these special days […]
Although we conclude each worship service with an opportunity for unsaved persons to accept Christ as their personal Lord and Savior – and persons without a church home to unite with Israel – twice annually we make an extra special effort to fulfill the Great Commission […]

contact information

381 Hamilton St,
Albany, NY 12210

(518) 463-8779

israelamechurch18@gmail.com

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