First Presbyterian Church of Philipstown (FPCP)
This is our Pre-Pandemic Page. It's a snapshot of many wonderful things we always did together, in person, before COVID-19.
This is also our Post-Pandemic Page, because we will do these wonderful things together, again, when it's safe to gather.
We miss spending Sunday mornings in our historic sanctuary; hearing gorgeous music by Tom and the Chancel Choir; having coffee and a chat in the fellowship hall; seeing children in our Sunday school room; cooking in the kitchen; and working on mission and outreach and education and Green Team projects in our building and in our community. Most of all, we miss that joyful and peaceful feeling of seeing you in person, singing and praying and laughing, all of us together.
But we're also proud of what our small but mighty congregation has managed to do during this health and economic crisis. We're still helping neighbors in need, still working and praying together as a community, still learning and growing. And that's a beautiful thing. Until we can gather in person: Be well, be safe. Enjoy this snapshot of the past and future!
This is also our Post-Pandemic Page, because we will do these wonderful things together, again, when it's safe to gather.
We miss spending Sunday mornings in our historic sanctuary; hearing gorgeous music by Tom and the Chancel Choir; having coffee and a chat in the fellowship hall; seeing children in our Sunday school room; cooking in the kitchen; and working on mission and outreach and education and Green Team projects in our building and in our community. Most of all, we miss that joyful and peaceful feeling of seeing you in person, singing and praying and laughing, all of us together.
But we're also proud of what our small but mighty congregation has managed to do during this health and economic crisis. We're still helping neighbors in need, still working and praying together as a community, still learning and growing. And that's a beautiful thing. Until we can gather in person: Be well, be safe. Enjoy this snapshot of the past and future!
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When it's safe to gather at our sanctuary:
Come and see us one Sunday morning! Bring the whole family to our 10:30 am Sunday service. All are welcome! Children will enjoy: * Nursery Care: Available for babies and toddlers during Sunday services in our library, just steps away from the service * Sunday School: Joyful learning and sharing with our Sunday School teachers during the second half of the service. * Youth Sermon: Beautiful stories and life lessons, as children of all ages join in a conversation with the pastor * Coin collection for the Goat Bank: A children's mission to collect quarters that will help buy essential livestock for families in need Sunday services are just one way to meet us. On this website, you'll find many other ways that we engage, learn, affirm, celebrate, and help each other at FPCP. Like and follow us on Facebook to meet our wonderful online community. Join our email list to receive e-blasts and our digital newsletter -- just complete the handy sign-up form at the bottom of this page! |
Our Sunday School is a creative, child-centered, thoughtful, and fun way to learn about being kind and loving to ourselves and each other. All children and youth are welcome to drop in any Sunday.
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Opportunities to learn, grow, and share. . .when it's safe to gather together.
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YOUTH EDUCATION
Our Sunday School welcomes all children and youth in our community from Pre-K to Grade 8 from September to June. You do not have to be a member of our church, or any church, to participate! We invite your children to "drop in" any Sunday. Classes meet during the second half of our 10:30 worship services at 10 Academy Street in Cold Spring. This spring, our Sunday school students will also create and participate in a very special Easter pageant. We also welcome new teachers! You don't have to be a parent or grandparent to teach. Everyone has stories and wisdom to share! Volunteer teachers can sign up right here. To learn more about Sunday School, contact Carolyn at pchamsia@gmail.com or (845) 265-3969. Or, click here. |
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ADULT EDUCATION
Adult Study Series: Drop-ins welcome every Sunday at 9 am!
Our Adult Study Group enjoys lively, informal gatherings in the church library at 9 am on Sundays, just before the 10:30 am service. Join us! For more information about our Adult Study program, contact Lynn at lebnab@optonline.net.
MEDITATION
Contemplative Prayer Group: Weekly early-morning meditations
Drop-ins welcome 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.
Adult Study Series: Drop-ins welcome every Sunday at 9 am!
Our Adult Study Group enjoys lively, informal gatherings in the church library at 9 am on Sundays, just before the 10:30 am service. Join us! For more information about our Adult Study program, contact Lynn at lebnab@optonline.net.
MEDITATION
Contemplative Prayer Group: Weekly early-morning meditations
Drop-ins welcome 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.
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WORSHIP & ARTS
Volunteer your voice and make a joyful noise! Drop-ins welcome at rehearsals every Thursday at 7 pm. Come sing with us! Our Chancel Choir rehearses at 7 pm on Thursdays at 10 Academy Street. This lively group sings at worship services on Sundays at 10:30 am from September to June, as well as beautiful holiday services! Our Director of Music Tom McCoy is a well-known jazz pianist, and Tom curates an amazing range of music for the choir including folk, spirituals, contemporary, and classical works. Special music as well as beloved carols and hymns are a highlight of every Christmas and Easter season. Join us whenever the spirit moves you! For more information, contact Cathy at carnevalevmd@aol.com. You can also click here! |
Come sing, and smile, with this great group of friendly people!
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OUTREACH & COMMUNITY
Love to Read? Join FPCP's Book Club! Our Book Club (photo, left) meets monthly to share insights about inspiring books. Upcoming books include Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds. Past selections include: Love Thy Neighbor: A Muslim Doctor's Struggle for Home in Rural America by Ayaz Virji; The Moor's Account by Laila Lalami; Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens; Becoming by Michelle Obama, the former First Lady; and Almost Everything: Notes on Hope by Ann Lamott. Field trips and lunches could be in our future plans! For more info, including details on our next meeting, contact Susan at jpsusan@yahoo.com; or the church office at 1presbyterian@gmail.com or (845)-265-3220. |
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Like to Dine Out and Socialize? Join the "Lunch Bunch"!
Every month, FPCP's Lunch Bunch gathers one of our fantastic local restaurants to enjoy good food and conversation. All are welcome to join in the fun! For more information about Lunch Bunch events, email 1presbyterian@gmail.com or call (845)-265-3220. |
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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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Doing all we can. During this health and economic crisis, we are thankful our congregation has been able to continue serving neighbors in need through our critical mission and outreach programs, like the Philipstown Food Pantry and Midnight Run.
If you feel called to support our outreach work, we warmly welcome your contributions -- including food collections for the Pantry, safe volunteer efforts, and tax-deductible donations. To donate online by credit card or PayPal, just click the gold "Donate" button at the left. You can tell us exactly where you'd like to direct your donation. Just click on the words: "Add special instructions to the seller." This provides you with a box to fill in. You can tell us to apply your gift to the "Midnight Run," the "Food Pantry," the "Children's Nursery School Scholarship Fund," "General Support," etc. Thank you for your sharing what you can! |
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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 |
Springtime at our historic church at 10 Academy Street, Cold Spring!
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