First Presbyterian Church
of Philipstown
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Come and see us next Sunday morning.
All are welcome at FPCP! Bring the whole family to our 10:30 am service. Children and grandchildren will enjoy: * Nursery Care: Always available for your wee ones * Children's Sermon: Beautiful stories and life lessons * Coin collection for the Goat Bank: A children's mission to help buy essential livestock for families in need around the world * Sunday School: Joyful learning and sharing in our Sunday School room during the second half of the service Our Sunday Service is just one way to come and see us. Explore this web site: There are many days and many ways to engage and learn, to celebrate and heal, to help and serve others, at First Presbyterian Church of Philipstown (FPCP). Join our email list! Complete the form at the bottom of this page & receive our weekly email and bi-monthly newsletter. |
Young actors telling the Nativity story in a past Christmas pageant
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Rev. Dr. Doris Chandler
FPCP: We are The Church of the Open Door.
Knowing that all community is a gift of God,
we affirm there can be no exclusiveness about the body of Christ.
We welcome into our community and membership all people of God
regardless of ethnic heritage, national origin, age, gender,
marital status, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic standing;
and we encourage the full participation of all
in the life of our congregation.
Meet FPCP's Reverend Dr. Doris Chandler here: Our Pastor.
Knowing that all community is a gift of God,
we affirm there can be no exclusiveness about the body of Christ.
We welcome into our community and membership all people of God
regardless of ethnic heritage, national origin, age, gender,
marital status, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic standing;
and we encourage the full participation of all
in the life of our congregation.
Meet FPCP's Reverend Dr. Doris Chandler here: Our Pastor.
Come and see us this Advent and Christmas Season. . .
Jazz vocalist Marty Elkins
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Saturday, Dec. 15: Jazz Nativity
Don't miss our annual Jazz Nativity on Saturday, Dec. 15 at 5:30 pm! This special holiday edition of our jazz vespers service features vocalist Marty Elkins, pianist Tom McCoy (who also happens to be our amazing Music Director), and other stellar musicians from our congregation, our community, New York City, and beyond! Join us after the service for good food, good drink, and good conversation with fellow music lovers at our festive wine and cheese reception. All are welcome! Learn more about our Jazz Vespers series here. Learn more about Ms. Elkins and her music here. |
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Sunday, Dec. 16: Christmas Pageant: Third Sunday of Advent
Everyone is very excited about our 2018 Christmas Pageant on Sunday, Dec. 16, during the 10:30 am service. Our young actors have been working very hard on to create "Believe: A Nativity Story," written by Ana Silverlinck, our volunteer Pageant Director. We can't wait to see this contemporary reflection on the story of Christ's birth. For now, we can enjoy these images of Christmas pageants from the past decade, including traditional and modern re-tellings, through live action and puppetry. Each pageant is a unique celebration of belief, youth, creativity, and community. Join us! |
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Friday, Dec. 21: The Longest Night Service
We invite everyone to The Longest Night on Friday, December 21st at 7:30 pm. This quiet candlelight service is a tranquil respite from the bustle of the Christmas season; and a celebration of light and hope on Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year. The Longest Night is a service of that acknowledges that there may be times during the holiday season when we feel lonely, anxious, unsettled and/or sad. The service offers a quiet space to slow down and contemplate the hope of Christmas. Sunday, Dec. 23: Fourth Sunday of Advent Join us at our 10:30 am service where we light the fourth candle of Advent, the candle that traditionally represents love. |
Monday, Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Share and celebrate the Nativity story through scripture and song at our traditional Candlelight Service at 7 pm, featuring our Chancel Choir and guest musicians from our congregation and community, with Director of Music Tom McCoy at the piano.
Sunday, Dec. 30: Songs & Carols
Our 10:30 service is a time to sing some of our favorite carols and songs of the season with Tom McCoy, Director of Music, at the piano. This annual, come-as-you-are service is a great way to keep the spirit of Christmas in our hearts.
Share and celebrate the Nativity story through scripture and song at our traditional Candlelight Service at 7 pm, featuring our Chancel Choir and guest musicians from our congregation and community, with Director of Music Tom McCoy at the piano.
Sunday, Dec. 30: Songs & Carols
Our 10:30 service is a time to sing some of our favorite carols and songs of the season with Tom McCoy, Director of Music, at the piano. This annual, come-as-you-are service is a great way to keep the spirit of Christmas in our hearts.
Opportunities to learn, grow, and share -- to do good, and to feel good at FPCP.
EDUCATION
Fall/Winter 2018 Adult Study Series: We Make A Road By Walking
Every Sunday at 9 am, in the church library
Our Fall/Winter Adult Study Series is focusing on Brian McLaren's We Make the Road By Walking. Let's see where it leads us! If you're seeking a fresh way to experience faith, if you're a long-term Christian seeking new vitality, or if you feel out of place in traditional services and practices, this book will inspire you! All are welcome, and join in on any Sunday. For more information about our Adult Study program, contact Lynn at lebnab@optonline.net.
Sunday School in 2018-19: Welcoming new students (and teachers!) all year long.
Every Sunday, during the 10:30 worship service
We welcome all children and youth in our community, from pre-K to Grade 8, to come to Sunday School. We are blessed with wonderful volunteer teachers who guide lessons each week. Please consider teaching one Sunday this year. You don't have to be a parent or grandparent; everyone has special gifts, stories, and wisdom to share! For more information, contact Carolyn at pchamsia@gmail.com or (845) 265-3969. To volunteer to teach, please sign up here.
MEDITATION
Contemplative Prayer Group: Weekly early-morning meditations
Every Wednesday at 7 am
Community members are invited to drop in to this quiet hour of prayer and meditation in our library at the First Presbyterian Church of Philipstown. Take time for grace in the middle of the work week. The core concept of Contemplative Prayer is to "Be still and know I am God" (Psalm 46:10). All are welcome. For more information, contact Lynn at lebnab@optonline.net.
WORSHIP & THE ARTS
Make a Joyful Noise: Sing with our Chancel Choir!
Rehearsals every Wednesday from 7 - 8:30 pm
I will sing of your love and justice! To you, Lord, I will sing praise! Congregation and community members are always welcome to come and sing with our fun and friendly Chancel Choir! Rehearsals are at 7 pm every Wednesday, and the choir sings every Sunday. FPCP's Music Director Tom McCoy, a well-known jazz pianist, curates a wonderfully creative selection of music that can include spirituals, folk, and classical music as well as sacred music, hymns, and seasonal favorites during Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter services. All are welcome - join us whenever the spirit moves you! For more information, contact our church office at 1presbyterian@gmail.com, or email Cathy, FPCP's Worship & Arts Coordinator, at carnevalevmd@aol.com.
OUTREACH & COMMUNITY
Love to Read? Join FPCP's Book Club!
FPCP's Book Club meets monthly to share insights about inspiring, creative books. Books read to date include: Almost Everything: Notes on Hope by Ann Lamott; I Am Malala, by Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani girl who fought for her right to an education; Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan; and You Learn by Living by Eleanor Roosevelt. Field trips and lunches could be in our future plans! For more information about the Book Group, including details on their next gathering, please contact Lynn at lebnab@optonline.net or the church office at 1presbyterian@gmail.com or call the church office at (845)-265-3220.
Like to Dine Out and Socialize? You'll LOVE our Monthly Lunch with the "Lunch Bunch"!
Every month, our Lunch Bunch gathers at a local restaurant to enjoy good food and conversation. All are welcome to join in the fun! To find out the date, time, and location of "Lunch Bunch" events, contact the church office at 1presbyterian@gmail.com or at (845)-265-3220.
EDUCATION
Fall/Winter 2018 Adult Study Series: We Make A Road By Walking
Every Sunday at 9 am, in the church library
Our Fall/Winter Adult Study Series is focusing on Brian McLaren's We Make the Road By Walking. Let's see where it leads us! If you're seeking a fresh way to experience faith, if you're a long-term Christian seeking new vitality, or if you feel out of place in traditional services and practices, this book will inspire you! All are welcome, and join in on any Sunday. For more information about our Adult Study program, contact Lynn at lebnab@optonline.net.
Sunday School in 2018-19: Welcoming new students (and teachers!) all year long.
Every Sunday, during the 10:30 worship service
We welcome all children and youth in our community, from pre-K to Grade 8, to come to Sunday School. We are blessed with wonderful volunteer teachers who guide lessons each week. Please consider teaching one Sunday this year. You don't have to be a parent or grandparent; everyone has special gifts, stories, and wisdom to share! For more information, contact Carolyn at pchamsia@gmail.com or (845) 265-3969. To volunteer to teach, please sign up here.
MEDITATION
Contemplative Prayer Group: Weekly early-morning meditations
Every Wednesday at 7 am
Community members are invited to drop in to this quiet hour of prayer and meditation in our library at the First Presbyterian Church of Philipstown. Take time for grace in the middle of the work week. The core concept of Contemplative Prayer is to "Be still and know I am God" (Psalm 46:10). All are welcome. For more information, contact Lynn at lebnab@optonline.net.
WORSHIP & THE ARTS
Make a Joyful Noise: Sing with our Chancel Choir!
Rehearsals every Wednesday from 7 - 8:30 pm
I will sing of your love and justice! To you, Lord, I will sing praise! Congregation and community members are always welcome to come and sing with our fun and friendly Chancel Choir! Rehearsals are at 7 pm every Wednesday, and the choir sings every Sunday. FPCP's Music Director Tom McCoy, a well-known jazz pianist, curates a wonderfully creative selection of music that can include spirituals, folk, and classical music as well as sacred music, hymns, and seasonal favorites during Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter services. All are welcome - join us whenever the spirit moves you! For more information, contact our church office at 1presbyterian@gmail.com, or email Cathy, FPCP's Worship & Arts Coordinator, at carnevalevmd@aol.com.
OUTREACH & COMMUNITY
Love to Read? Join FPCP's Book Club!
FPCP's Book Club meets monthly to share insights about inspiring, creative books. Books read to date include: Almost Everything: Notes on Hope by Ann Lamott; I Am Malala, by Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani girl who fought for her right to an education; Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan; and You Learn by Living by Eleanor Roosevelt. Field trips and lunches could be in our future plans! For more information about the Book Group, including details on their next gathering, please contact Lynn at lebnab@optonline.net or the church office at 1presbyterian@gmail.com or call the church office at (845)-265-3220.
Like to Dine Out and Socialize? You'll LOVE our Monthly Lunch with the "Lunch Bunch"!
Every month, our Lunch Bunch gathers at a local restaurant to enjoy good food and conversation. All are welcome to join in the fun! To find out the date, time, and location of "Lunch Bunch" events, contact the church office at 1presbyterian@gmail.com or at (845)-265-3220.
Meet us. Join us. All are welcome!
FPCP: We are the Church of the Open Door.
We seek to live out the truth of God's love.
Worship is inclusive and inventive.
Joy is found in nurturing one another.
We seek to bring comfort to all people.
Discover more about FPCP: The Church of the Open Door.
Read our Weekly Email & Newsletter! Click here: News & Info.
FPCP: We are the Church of the Open Door.
We seek to live out the truth of God's love.
Worship is inclusive and inventive.
Joy is found in nurturing one another.
We seek to bring comfort to all people.
Discover more about FPCP: The Church of the Open Door.
Read our Weekly Email & Newsletter! Click here: News & Info.
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First Presbyterian Church of Philipstown (FPCP)
10 Academy Street Cold Spring, NY 10516 Telephone: (845)-265-3220 Email: 1presbyterian@gmail.com |
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