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Dating from 1649, ours is the oldest congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (link opens in new window) , and the second oldest church in Albany. It is the only ELCA church which came out of the Dutch period of American history, and its services were originally held in the Dutch language. The center design of the church seal dates from the 18th century and depicts a swan, the old Dutch symbol for a Lutheran Church. Click here to read more...