About Us
Founded on February 18, 2018, The Satanic Temple Albany congregation (TST Albany) is an affiliate congregation of The Satanic Temple, a non-theistic Satanic religious organization and IRS-recognized church. TST Albany congregation strives to be a space of conscious inclusivity in an increasingly exclusive society. Our goals are to support, encourage, and promote participation in the national campaigns of The Satanic Temple; to promote Satanic education within our congregation; to be a force for positive change within our community; and to provide a safe and welcoming community for marginalized members of society.
Leadership
Congregation Heads (2022-Present)
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Minister Phoenix Blackwood (2022-Present)
Regents (2020-2022)
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Minister Dex Desjardins (2020-2022)
Chapter Heads (2018-2020)
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Jade Webber (2020)
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Darius Dune (2020)
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Minister Dex Desjardins (2018-2020)
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Sekhmet Solas (2018-2019)
Community Group Organizers (2016-2018)
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Minister Dex Desjardins (2016-2018)
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Dak Crawford (2016-2018)
Services
Weddings
The Satanic Temple Albany congregation is able to officiate legally-binding Satanic or secular marriage ceremonies in New York State. We are unable to perform marriages for any other religious tradition, including pagan and Wiccan traditions. Marriages will be officiated by Minister Dex Desjardins or Minister Phoenix Blackwood. For further information, please email dex@thesatanictemple.com and include "Marriage" in the subject line.
Funerals
Ministers Dex and Phoenix are also able to lead Satanic or secular funeral services. Please email dex@thesatanictemple.com and include "Funeral" in the subject line.