“Omar Mateen does not represent us,” said one of three Muslim women addressing a crowd at the Guilderland library the day after the Orlando massacre. Fazana Saleem-Ismail quoted from the Qur’an: “Whoever kills a human being, it is as if he killed all of mankind.”

ALTAMONT — Those close to Reverend Robert Luidens — who will soon be retiring as pastor of the Altamont Reformed Church after 31 years — will tell you about his dedication to visiting people confined to a hospital or a nursing home or their own home.

_{Chris MacDermot, Guilderland}

ALTAMONT — People of all ages are invited to attend Altamont Reformed Church’s Sunday School classes, beginning on Sept. 13 at 9:30 a.m.

The first Sunday following the Hurricane Irene, an ecumenical service was held on the lawn of Lasell Hall, known as D.A.R. Hall because the 18th-Century Federal building has been owned by the Schoharie Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution since 1913.

The first Sunday following the Hurricane Irene, an ecumenical service was held on the lawn of Lasell Hall, known as D.A.R. Hall because the 18th-Century Federal building has been owned by the Schoharie Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution since 1913.

ALTAMONT — Altamont Reformed and St. John's Lutheran churches are planning a joint service of Holy Communion at Orisini Park on Sunday, Aug. 16, at 10 a.m.  Pastors Robert Luidens and Gregory Zajac will lead the service.

Their scripture text will be Psalm 34.

RENSSELAERVILLE — The Rensselaerville Presbyterian Church will hold services every Sunday from July 5 until Sept. 6 at 11 a.m. in the historic church on Main Street in the hamlet. Everyone is welcome.

The former Helderberg Reformed Church minister will set up a new household while waiting for inspiration on how to spend his retirement.

ALTAMONT — All men from the wider community are warmly invited to be part of a men’s study group that meets twice monthly in the lounge of Altamont Reformed Church at 129 Lincoln Ave. in Altamont.

On the first and third Mondays of each month, from 7 to 8:15 p.m., the group gathers for discussion, support, and prayer.