Niskayuna Reformed Church History & Archives Committee hosts
African American History in Schenectady:
The Lost Century
Tuesday, February 7, 2023 7:00 – 8:15 pm
Meet inside the sanctuary of Niskayuna Reformed Church
3041 Troy-Schenectady Rd, Niskayuna, NY
Guest speaker Michael Diana, Historian and Director of Education
of the Schenectady County Historical Society
Program: What does “freedom” look like when you are still a second-class citizen?
This presentation is both an introduction to black history in Schenectady and an attempt to answer that question. We begin with the difficult realities of slavery in our city’s Colonial past. From there, we will follow the gradual process of emancipation and the difficulties newly freed Schenectadians faced. We’ll see the many ways in which Schenectady’s black population largely disappeared throughout the course of the 19th century.
Free admission. Donations are appreciated in support of the mission of NRC’s History & Archives committee to promote awareness of the rich history of Niskayuna Reformed Church and to preserve historical records and artifacts for the congregation, community and future generations.
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You’re invited! Join members of the RCA restructuring team and GSC staff leadership for an in-person, roundtable event on Sunday, March 5, 2023, from 4-6 pm, at Niskayuna Reformed Church. During this time, attendees will hear what the restructuring team has been working on and the outcomes around which they feel called to restructure, after much discernment. There will also be a time for attendees to ask questions and provide feedback on what is presented. This invitation is for RCA members in your area, especially young people with a heart for the RCA’s future. No RSVP is necessary.
Would you like to become a member of the Niskayuna Reformed Church, or learn more about who we are and how we operate as a church? We are excited to announce that we will be holding a New Member’s Class at 11am, upstairs in the Lounge of the Christian Education Building the Sundays of March 26, April 2, and April 16. The classes will include a light lunch and all materials for the class will be provided. Please call the church office (518-785-5575) and leave a message with Ellen, or let Pastors Mike & Sherri know if you would like to be a part of this class.
Would you like to become a member of the Niskayuna Reformed Church, or learn more about who we are and how we operate as a church? We are excited to announce that we will be holding a New Member’s Class at 11am, upstairs in the Lounge of the Christian Education Building the Sundays of March 26, April 2, and April 16. The classes will include a light lunch and all materials for the class will be provided. Please call the church office (518-785-5575) and leave a message with Ellen, or let Pastors Mike & Sherri know if you would like to be a part of this class.