First Presbyterian Church
of Philipstown
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Join us at FPCP on Sundays at 10:30 am.
All are welcome! Bring the whole family to our services. Your children and grandchildren will enjoy: * Nursery Care: TLC is always available for your wee ones * Children's Sermon: Beautiful stories and life lessons * Collecting coins 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 the Sunday School room, during the second half of the service 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). Please join our email list! Complete the form at the bottom of this page & receive our weekly email and bi-monthly newsletter. |
During the Children's Sermon: A special children's "Backpack Blessing," for a happy and healthy school year in fall 2018
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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.
Opportunities to learn, grow, and share -- to do good, and to feel good!
Adult Fall Study Series: We Make A Road By Walking
Every Sunday at 9 am, in the church library
Our Fall Adult Study Series begins Sunday, Sept. 23! We're reading 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. Books are $10. To order the book, or for more information about this series, please contact Lynn at lebnab@optonline.net.
FPCP Sunday School: Welcoming students (and teachers!) in 2018-19
Every Sunday, during the 10:30 worship service
A new year of Sunday School has begun and we're excited to welcome all children and youth in our community, from pre-K to Grade 8. Our Sunday School students are blessed by wonderful volunteer teachers who guide lessons week-by-week. Please consider teaching this year. You don't have to be a parent or grandparent; everyone has special gifts, stories, and wisdom to share! For more information, please contact Carolyn at pchamsia@gmail.com or (845) 265-3969. And: To volunteer for teaching on an upcoming Sunday, please sign up here.
Help renovate a house for a family in need! Volunteer for our "PresbyBuild" Work Day in Newburgh.
Saturday, October 27, 7:30 am to 1 pm
Volunteer for our next PresbyBuild Work Day! You can help renovate a house for a family in need in the City of Newburgh, just across the Hudson River. FPCP and other local Presbyterian churches partner with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh. Visit www.habitatnewburgh.org to learn more about the 80+ homes that have been constructed or renovated for families. No construction skills or personal tools are necessary -- just a good heart, willing hands, and plenty of positive energy! Youth who are age 16 or older and warmly welcomed to join us for this rewarding community service opportunity. To volunteer, please contact Lynn at lebnab@optonline.net or the church office at 1presbyterian@gmail.com.
Monthly Book Group Meeting: I Am Malala
Tuesday, October 30, at 7 pm
FPCP's Monthly Book Group is reading I Am Malala and will meet on Tuesday, October 30 at 7 pm to discuss the autobiography of Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani girl who refused to be silenced and fought for her right to an education. For more details and the location of the Book Group gathering, please contact Lynn at lebnab@optonline.net or the church office at 1presbyterian@gmail.com.
Adult Fall Study Series: We Make A Road By Walking
Every Sunday at 9 am, in the church library
Our Fall Adult Study Series begins Sunday, Sept. 23! We're reading 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. Books are $10. To order the book, or for more information about this series, please contact Lynn at lebnab@optonline.net.
FPCP Sunday School: Welcoming students (and teachers!) in 2018-19
Every Sunday, during the 10:30 worship service
A new year of Sunday School has begun and we're excited to welcome all children and youth in our community, from pre-K to Grade 8. Our Sunday School students are blessed by wonderful volunteer teachers who guide lessons week-by-week. Please consider teaching this year. You don't have to be a parent or grandparent; everyone has special gifts, stories, and wisdom to share! For more information, please contact Carolyn at pchamsia@gmail.com or (845) 265-3969. And: To volunteer for teaching on an upcoming Sunday, please sign up here.
Help renovate a house for a family in need! Volunteer for our "PresbyBuild" Work Day in Newburgh.
Saturday, October 27, 7:30 am to 1 pm
Volunteer for our next PresbyBuild Work Day! You can help renovate a house for a family in need in the City of Newburgh, just across the Hudson River. FPCP and other local Presbyterian churches partner with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh. Visit www.habitatnewburgh.org to learn more about the 80+ homes that have been constructed or renovated for families. No construction skills or personal tools are necessary -- just a good heart, willing hands, and plenty of positive energy! Youth who are age 16 or older and warmly welcomed to join us for this rewarding community service opportunity. To volunteer, please contact Lynn at lebnab@optonline.net or the church office at 1presbyterian@gmail.com.
Monthly Book Group Meeting: I Am Malala
Tuesday, October 30, at 7 pm
FPCP's Monthly Book Group is reading I Am Malala and will meet on Tuesday, October 30 at 7 pm to discuss the autobiography of Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani girl who refused to be silenced and fought for her right to an education. For more details and the location of the Book Group gathering, please contact Lynn at lebnab@optonline.net or the church office at 1presbyterian@gmail.com.
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Winter is Coming: Be Part of our 2018 Christmas Pageant!
Advent and Christmas are just around the corner and we are very excited about the annual FPCP Christmas Pageant! We are grateful to Ana Silverlinck for volunteering to be our Pageant Director this year! Ana will lead our children in this much-anticipated celebration of Christ's birth. Over the years, FPCP's pageants have ranged from traditional living nativity scenes to contemporary re-tellings using puppet shows, original plays and films, and interactive events. (See the slideshow at the right for images of pageants from the past 10 years!) There are many ways your family can participate in this joyful event! Rehearsals will be on Sundays during our 10:30 worship service on Nov. 18, Nov. 25, Dec. 2, and Dec. 9. The pageant will be Sunday, Dec. 16, during the 10:30 am worship service. For more information, contact Carolyn at pchamsia@gmail.com or call her at (845) 265-3969. |
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FPCP'S ONGOING PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
Contemplative Prayer Group: Weekly early-morning meditations
Every Wednesday at 7 am
Each week, we welcome community members to drop in to this quiet hour of prayer and meditation in our library at the First Presbyterian Church of Philipstown. The core concept of Contemplative Prayer is to "Be still and know I am God" (Psalm 46:10). All are welcome. For more information, please contact Lynn at lebnab@optonline.net.
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, please contact the church office at 1presbyterian@gmail.com, or Cathy, FPCP's Worship & Arts Coordinator, at carnevalevmd@aol.com.
Love to Read? Join FPCP's Monthly Book Group!
FPCP's Monthly Book Group is reading I Am Malala and will meet on Tuesday, October 30 at 7 pm to discuss the autobiography of Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani girl who refused to be silenced and fought for her right to an education. Previously the Book Group read 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 the location for the Oct. 30 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? Then You'll LOVE our Monthly Lunch with the Lunch Bunch!
Each month the FPCP 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 the "Lunch Bunch" events in November and December, please contact the church office at 1presbyterian@gmail.com or call the church office at (845)-265-3220.
PAPA Meals: Serving the Hungry. A few volunteers are needed each month!
Each month, our church provides a PAPA Meal to be served to the clients at Peekskill's Salvation Army soup kitchen. "PAPA" stands for the Peekskill Area Pastors' Association. Help is always needed in our church kitchen to prepare a simple, hearty casserole meal. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Amy at atdul@optonline.net. Thank you!
Contemplative Prayer Group: Weekly early-morning meditations
Every Wednesday at 7 am
Each week, we welcome community members to drop in to this quiet hour of prayer and meditation in our library at the First Presbyterian Church of Philipstown. The core concept of Contemplative Prayer is to "Be still and know I am God" (Psalm 46:10). All are welcome. For more information, please contact Lynn at lebnab@optonline.net.
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, please contact the church office at 1presbyterian@gmail.com, or Cathy, FPCP's Worship & Arts Coordinator, at carnevalevmd@aol.com.
Love to Read? Join FPCP's Monthly Book Group!
FPCP's Monthly Book Group is reading I Am Malala and will meet on Tuesday, October 30 at 7 pm to discuss the autobiography of Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani girl who refused to be silenced and fought for her right to an education. Previously the Book Group read 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 the location for the Oct. 30 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? Then You'll LOVE our Monthly Lunch with the Lunch Bunch!
Each month the FPCP 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 the "Lunch Bunch" events in November and December, please contact the church office at 1presbyterian@gmail.com or call the church office at (845)-265-3220.
PAPA Meals: Serving the Hungry. A few volunteers are needed each month!
Each month, our church provides a PAPA Meal to be served to the clients at Peekskill's Salvation Army soup kitchen. "PAPA" stands for the Peekskill Area Pastors' Association. Help is always needed in our church kitchen to prepare a simple, hearty casserole meal. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Amy at atdul@optonline.net. Thank you!
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
10 Academy Street Cold Spring, NY 10516 Telephone: (845)-265-3220 Email: 1presbyterian@gmail.com |
Autumn colors are coming to FPCP!
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