Become a Member
Become a Member
To fill out our online Membership Application, click HERE.
Why should I join Congregation Albert?
Congregation Albert is a 125-year-old modern Reform Jewish community. Congregation Albert offers many meaningful opportunities of engagement, from sharing holidays and joyous occasions, intellectual stimulation, and a caring community for support in times of need. We are a place to grow spiritually and intellectually, enrich your Jewish identity, and engage in meaningful acts of social justice and repairing of the world.
Some of the benefits of belonging to Congregation Albert:
- The privilege of pastoral care (including the counsel and support of our clergy for life cycle events and in times of difficulty and bereavement)
- Eligibility for enrollment of your children in Religious School
- Cemetery eligibility
- Regular religious services
We want to build an enduring connection with you and your family, and to help you make your membership at Congregation Albert a meaningful and lasting part of your lives. If you have questions about how we might help you become part of the synagogue, or to make your time in our synagogue more enriching, please be in touch with us.
FAQs
Will I fit in at Congregation Albert?
Congregation Albert's membership is diverse. Some of us are single, some are married with young children, some are empty nesters, and some are retirees. We are many genders and orientations, many political affiliations, Sephardim, Ashkenazim, and Jews by choice. Some members were born into our community, but most come from all over the country or the world. We have an active Brotherhood, Sisterhood, choir, and many committees you can read about under the "Our Community" tab. Some people join our congregation for worship, some join for education and others join to make new friends or be with old friends. For most, there is a variety of reasons. We are a growing community, and there is a place for everyone.
How can I get involved?
There is a lot for you to do at Congregation Albert, aside from regular worship services and religious education! We have a variety of programs, service projects, and a number of committees that are crucial to helping us fulfill our mission. Volunteers are welcomed with open arms!
How often do you have services?
We have Shabbat services every Friday evening and Saturday morning. Holiday services (Rosh HaShanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Simchat Torah, Chanukah, Purim, Passover, Shavuot, Tish B'Av) are held every Holiday morning, and some evenings.
I don't have school-age kids (or kids at all), and worship isn't my thing. What else is there?
Lots of things! Congregation Albert offers adult education classes and special speakers on Jewish subjects. We have regular opportunities to help those less fortunate from Family Promise to knitting baby blankets, to Mitzvah Day. There is something for everyone.
I don't know anyone at Congregation Albert. Is it easy to meet people?
We're a very friendly group of people. Come by and meet us. The best way to get people is to find a group of friends, a class, or a committee, and get involved. Come by to services and chat with the Clergy. Board members and many regular attendees have name tags.
How do I join? What about membership commitments?
The process of joining is easy. Simply fill out the membership forms below and email them to our office, or drop them off in person at our office, or call our office at 505-883-1818 and we will help you out. We ask that everyone help support Congregation Albert financially with a full sustaining pledge. In some cases, we are able to work with you towards another mutually acceptable arrangement regarding membership dues. Please contact us to apply and join our community!
Congregation Membership Application Form 2023 - 2024
Congregation Albert Member Pledge Form 2023 - 2024