February 28, 2022 at 3:41 p.m.
Bishop to take part in vigil for Ukraine tonight
Bishop to take part in vigil for Ukraine tonight
Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger of the Diocese of Albany will take part in an interfaith, in-person vigil for peace in Ukraine at 7 p.m., Monday, Feb. 28, at Congregation Beth Emeth in Albany. (100 Academy Road).
The Diocese of Albany is co-sponsoring the event along with the Interfaith Alliance of Upstate NY, the Capital District Board of Rabbis and Cantors, the Jewish Federation of NENY, the Tendai Buddhist Institute and the Hindu Community of the Capital District.
All are welcome to attend and masks and proof of vaccination are required. The service will be livestreamed at bethemethalbany.org. For more information, call (518) 436-9761.
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