--- title: home description: Capital Area Council of Churches fosters ecumenism and faithful Christian witness through service, advocacy and celebration. image: https://capareacc.com/hubfs/Color%20Outline%20Logo-2.png --- [![Color Outline Logo](https://capareacc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Color%20Outline%20Logo.png?width=593&height=579&name=Color%20Outline%20Logo.png "Color Outline Logo")](https://capareacc.com?hsLang=en) An ecumenical fellowship of Christian churches standing in witness to the Gospel of Christ through shared worship and service. [Become a Monthly Donor](https://app-na2.hubspot.com/payments/TVj9pGTCVFXkvmF2?referrer=PAYMENT_LINK) [Make a One-Time Donation](https://app-na2.hubspot.com/payments/6kHpNrGPVbrTJm?referrer=PAYMENT_LINK) ![Updated Facebook Banner](https://capareacc.com/hubfs/Updated%20Facebook%20Banner.png "Updated Facebook Banner") # Quick Links and Upcoming events ![Color Outline Logo](https://capareacc.com/hubfs/Color%20Outline%20Logo.png) [Community Events](https://capareacc.com/communityevents?hsLang=en) [Our Impact!](https://capareacc.com/donate?hsLang=en) ![Untitled design](https://capareacc.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design.svg) ##### 2026 Fall Awards Dinner October 28, 2026 [Learn More](https://capareacc.com/fallawards?hsLang=en) ![Untitled (170 x 104 px)](https://capareacc.com/hubfs/Untitled%20(170%20x%20104%20px).svg) ##### Leadership Breakfast November 4th, 2026 [Learn More & Register](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScnkTrWlTD0x5569PsdgOovEevBmnxeOcQM_iyA2Fwzmt5JRg/viewform?usp=header) ![Color Outline Logo (170 x 104 px)](https://capareacc.com/hubfs/Color%20Outline%20Logo%20(170%20x%20104%20px).png) ##### Volunteer Form [Sign Up](https://share-na2.hsforms.com/1HjnzqYm4Rz-Ys22eNm0YhQ40qcmg) # Council Programs ![Shelter Beds (Facebook Post)](https://capareacc.com/hubfs/Shelter%20Beds%20(Facebook%20Post).png) **Emergency Overflow Homeless Shelter** 19-bed six-month Code Blue Shelter of last resort that houses men that may be turned away from other shelters.    [Learn More](https://capareacc.com/shelter?hsLang=en) ![EWB Logo Facebook Size](https://capareacc.com/hubfs/Untitled%20(Facebook%20Post).png) **Ecumenical Witnesses of Baptism** We affirm that we are all baptized into the wider Body of Christ by witnessing baptisms in other churches. [Learn More](https://capareacc.com/ewb?hsLang=en) ![Hogancamp Stock Image (Facebook Post)](https://capareacc.com/hubfs/Hogancamp%20Stock%20Image%20(Facebook%20Post).png) **Hogancamp Scholarship** Grace Hogancamp’s generous gift funds scholarships for those who belong to a member church and attend a Protestant seminary. [Learn More](https://capareacc.com/hogancamp?hsLang=en) # Partner Programs ![MLK Color stock image Facebook Size](https://capareacc.com/hubfs/MLK%20Color%20stock%20image%20Facebook%20Size.png) **Rev. Dr. MLK, Jr. Interfaith Scholarship** Interfaith Service honors Dr. King and funds scholarships for high school seniors. 2026 Awarded - $8,000 [Learn More](https://capareacc.com/mlk?hsLang=en) ![Moving the Needle . CROP Walk 2026 Logo-1](https://capareacc.com/hubfs/Moving%20the%20Needle%20.%20CROP%20Walk%202026%20Logo-1.png) **John U. Miller CROP Walk** Congregations walk to end hunger. Rally in March. Walk first Sunday in May.   2025 Impact - $105,182 [Learn More](https://capareacc.com/crop?hsLang=en) ![Albany Airport Logo (Facebook Post)](https://capareacc.com/hubfs/Albany%20Airport%20%20Logo%20(Facebook%20Post).png) **Interfaith Prayer Room at Albany Airport** An interfaith collaboration to provide travelers with a quiet space for spirituality and reflection at Albany Airport [Learn More](https://www.albanyairport.com/airport-amenities/interfaith-prayer-room) ![Cornerstone Logo (Facebook Post)](https://capareacc.com/hubfs/Cornerstone%20Logo%20(Facebook%20Post).png) **Protestant Campus Ministries at UAlbany** Unite students to make a difference in the world. [Learn More](https://www.ualbanycornerstone.org/) ![Albany Maritime Ministry (Facebook Post)](https://capareacc.com/hubfs/Albany%20Maritime%20Ministry%20(Facebook%20Post).png) **Maritime Ministry** An ecumenical association that welcomes seafarers at the William G. Hempel Seafarer Center in the Port of Albany. [Learn More](https://albanymm.us/) ### Sign up for our newsletter Get the latest updates on what is happening at the Council [![Sign Up](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/243094120/interactive-234166568649.png)](https://capareacc.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLIJ8G9X5f66k606AoRCgmVJvh%2FgXC6YTmPWYbvojgQANsxZqCzma7dUvpIgXYJJrDTQHVa%2FdbiEkwMOAaD6xb%2F3PkFo6byVYIf8HJoAH9%2FuUwHkOFlSO9cXUdbj1Ebm28Emjz5tFVKBpGXOXKo%2Bq%2Bmhdsmn%2B4%2Bv7fBuH4Nzn%2Bpl5WHuYgURXX8eBdSTLRHqwjIuyqXwFgzVtqDaVh55NkE3e0DOWqf%2FhrucyL7rTFvUBZL1&webInteractiveContentId=234166568649&portalId=243094120&hsLang=en) ### Donate Bring churches together in service and worship [![One Time Donation to The Council](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/243094120/interactive-234166568659.png)](https://capareacc.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLIL16MFDTA6fNSLlnbA9o6NRME2H2Afa6OuXqwC%2BLrjX8WGvcf%2BqcsZ1PxLEHhf%2FSXB8Y9%2BnVsy90EVFljbQ6o70E3wMLWHIsvZJx%2B3XVzurgJRtfurhmNZq7kEYgEp26E8Obyyj0pWIASANf%2F9XEg7zgfgBjrS5FwvAy8biNv9uvNbNIzUolbhFzTlFNfnKn9Ch6uYoyHCazRc1BFlZDr8OECyPqy2%2B%2FdPlZBX9EpaZF4CcGK7kQ%2Fpt3Ox37cBWho%3D&webInteractiveContentId=234166568659&portalId=243094120&hsLang=en) [![Become a Monthly Donor to the Council](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/243094120/interactive-234166568669.png)](https://capareacc.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLKC3QEBst3W8EI63pTzSxDegRGqXNEW90%2FRS%2F16RSzSit9lTjBOMpE3hnBq%2Bcly2iKZrMkZ3h6qM9YMk9zvDtPdpU1Kiac7l5BEYSiVNpAU6CYyse531UaZZaEHo8KfNajhEEmqs8BNgNrVT3aLPdK7V6D1wr5pFRfWJdq4q7qlT40X3Lt8RSnV%2FE7IxKj7YCBw%2FbhKqv1PiQpVBPMPWYxDALC69wQkDbZ8nzi1M4Au8SniytWc7IMtwuHdXh5F7R%2B0vQ%3D%3D&webInteractiveContentId=234166568669&portalId=243094120&hsLang=en) ### Volunteer Join our team as we work with churches and community partners to make a difference   [![Volunteer](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/243094120/interactive-234166567619.png)](https://capareacc.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJRCwgGYiqYn2PxelKClGcRTya0uT5yCErPrQ9rYdp32coAqhcOEPswkHRGMDROdhyhi59f3ToeOfXpOHuaaSLA3%2Fq1lx6nMv8Omw5G0OjsSQZR84IMGnG39Nmz8V%2BQrk6n%2BfJpgJxlJ251zqfi7QMhJLALlyLhD3ZRBvQS%2FBvgWmAZaXgHO26j8UhIIDQ%2FF%2FXXSbXWdiyBeD%2BhkENC%2Bk9oBWt4WKFck51X1bdAfry%2BPtmJ&webInteractiveContentId=234166567619&portalId=243094120&hsLang=en) ![CACC Website Imag](https://capareacc.com/hubfs/CACC%20Website%20Imag.webp) ## About us **Mission Statement** *The Capital Area Council of Churches is an ecumenical fellowship of Christian churches standing in witness to the Gospel of Christ through shared worship and service.* **Vision** *We will live in a community filled with thriving congregations who participate in service and worship with and for the Capital Region.* **Doing together what we cannot do alone, we fulfill our Mission by:** - *Standing in solidarity with the poor, the oppressed and the marginalized* - *Advocating for Human Rights* - *Meeting the spiritual and physical needs of all people* **We will accomplish our Mission with the help of:** - *Our member churches* - *Community Leaders* - *Our Interfaith Partners* - *Other not-for profits* ## Our team   ![Peter Headshot](https://capareacc.com/hubfs/Peter%20Headshot.png) ##### Peter Crasto-Donnelly Executive Director - ![Tracey Headshot](https://capareacc.com/hubfs/Tracey%20Headshot.png) ##### Tracey Barber Program Coordinator - - [![Color Outline Logo](https://capareacc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Color%20Outline%20Logo.png?width=593&height=579&name=Color%20Outline%20Logo.png "Color Outline Logo")](http://www.capareacc.org) **Contact Information:** 110 N Pearl St. Albany, NY 12207 518-462-5450 office@capareacc.com © 2025 All rights reserved. Follow us on Social Media: [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/CapAreaCC) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/capital-area-council-of-churches/) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/capareacc/)