An ecumenical fellowship of Christian churches standing in witness to the Gospel of Christ through shared worship and service.
Updated Facebook Banner

Quick Links and Upcoming events

Color Outline Logo

Connection Survey

Each of the Council’s Ministries were born from churches recognizing that they could make a greater difference by working together. The Council facilitated making these connections. To continue this legacy of making connections we are asking our member churches to complete a brief survey by clicking the button below. 

Color Outline Logo (170 x 104 px)
Volunteer Form

MLK Color stock image (170 x 104 px)
Rev. Dr. MLK, Jr. Interfaith Service

Jan. 15th, 2026

CACC Tent Logo (170 x 104 px)
CACC Annual Assembly

January 22nd, 2025

Good Friday Logo (170 x 104 px)
Good Friday Ecumenical Service

April 3rd, 2026

Council Programs

Shelter Beds (Facebook Post)

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
EWB Logo Facebook Size

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
Hogancamp Stock Image (Facebook Post)

Hogancamp Scholarship

Grace Hogancamp’s generous gift funds scholarships for those who belong to a member church and attend a Protestant seminary.

Learn More

Partner Programs

MLK Color stock image Facebook Size

Rev. Dr. MLK, Jr. Interfaith Scholarship

Interfaith Service honors Dr. King and funds scholarships for high school seniors.

2025 Awarded - $16,000

Learn More
CROP Walks Logo. 2025. bw.

John U. Miller CROP Walk

Congregations walk to end hunger. Rally in March. Walk first Sunday in May.

 

2025 Impact - $105,182

Learn More
Cornerstone Logo (Facebook Post)

Protestant Campus Ministries at UAlbany

Unite students to make a difference in the world.

CACC Contribution - $17,748

Learn More
Albany Airport Logo (Facebook Post)

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
Albany Maritime Ministry (Facebook Post)

Maritime Ministry

An ecumenical association that welcomes seafarers at the William G. Hempel Seafarer Center in the Port of Albany.

Learn More

Sign up for our newsletter

Get the latest updates on what is happening at the Council

Donate

Bring churches together in service and worship

Volunteer

Join our team as we work with churches and community partners to make a difference

 

CACC Website Imag

About us

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 over ninety faith communities and several community partners in the Capital Region of New York.

 

Our team

 

PCD Headshot (960 x 960 px)
Peter Crasto-Donnelly

Executive Director

493076442_10228521983459975_6957466742275935684_n
Tracey Barber

Administrative Assistant