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Sunday, July 26
11:00 AM

Rev. Dr. Viki Brooks

Moderator 
Rensselaerville Presbyterian Church

Sermon: “Cooing or Honking?”

Born in Ohio, the Rev. Dr. Viki Brooks has been a member of the Albany Presbytery for 36 years.  Viki served Union College as the part time Campus Protestant Minister for 20 years.  In 2009, after earning a doctor of ministry from Hartford Seminary, Union College extended her a second part time role as Director of Religious and Spiritual Life.  In July of 2018, Viki retired from both positions with a deep sense of satisfaction for holding two such engaging positions that were more varied and fulfilling than she could ever have imagined.   

Viki’s community service includes membership on the founding board and task forces of the Capital Region Theological Center, past Board Membership at Planned Parenthood and member of the Board of Trustees and personnel committees of Albany Presbytery.  She currently volunteers with the Sycamore Collaborative assisting in the food pantry. 

Viki and her husband of ten plus years, John Lawton, live in Scotia where kayaking, gardening, cooking and entertaining keep them actively engaged in the outdoors and the practice of hospitality. Viki’s two sons, daughters in law, four grandchildren and step son all live in the area.  Her proximity to family, as well as her step daughter and husband, add to the joy and sense of blessing for which Viki is most grateful.

Viki has served as moderator for Renselearville Presbyterian Church since the fall of 2020. This will be her final sermon with us.  She is determined to stay retired with this move away from RPC.  She will, however, not leave the many lessons learned and the wonderful relationships built.  Viki stated that her work with RPC has been engaging and enlightening. This is not good bye, just a change in roles.