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It’s Annual Meeting Time!

New Hempstead Presbyterian Church Posted on January 29, 2020 by

There will be a meeting of the congregation and the corporation of the New Hempstead Presbyterian Church on Sunday, February 23 in the Sanctuary immediately following Worship. All members are urged to participate. Copies of the annual report will be available in advance. … Continue reading →

Per Capita for 2020

New Hempstead Presbyterian Church Posted on January 6, 2020 by

The Presbyterian Church is a connectional one, connected to other Presbyterian churches by similar faith and government. The Per Capita is a fee that our church pays to be part of that connection. The Per Capita goes to supporting the work of Hudson River Presbytery, The Synod of the Northeast, and the General Assembly. This year, our church’s fee is $38.80 per member, for a total of just under $3000. … Continue reading →

Another opportunity to order a brick

New Hempstead Presbyterian Church Posted on December 8, 2019 by

Some people have indicated that they would like to order another engraved brick for the new patio. We are willing to place a second order for bricks if we can meet the ten brick minimum. If you are interested in purchasing one or more, please sign up on the sheet in the Colonial Room. Once we have the ten, we’ll distribute the order forms. The cost remains at $50 each. … Continue reading →

Advent Schedule

New Hempstead Presbyterian Church Posted on November 29, 2019 by

On the first Sunday of Advent, we celebrate the start of the season by decorating our Worship space. All hands are needed—from hands that put up the tree to hands that fold prayer cards.  If you can, please bring cut greens and clippers. There will be a light lunch at coffee hour. According to our tradition, we will write prayer cards for the Advent season on the second Sunday of … Continue reading →

“Adopt” a Habitat Family for the Holidays!

New Hempstead Presbyterian Church Posted on November 29, 2019 by

Habitat of Rockland helps local families achieve their dream of home ownership.  And this year, you can help two Habitat families as they celebrate a Merry Christmas in their very own homes! This holiday season, New Hempstead Presbyterian Church will be “adopting” two families who have recently moved into homes built or renovated by Habitat for Humanity of Rockland.  Each family has two young children and will benefit greatly this … Continue reading →

Square Dancing September 27

New Hempstead Presbyterian Church Posted on September 22, 2019 by

We don’t have many opportunities to try new things with the support of our friends here at church. Let’s step out together as a group and try square dancing for a couple of hours. Friday, September 27 is the next Fellowship event. Meet here at the church at 7 PM, Friday September 27, to carpool to the dance hall together. Bring friends and family. The instructor is patient and fun. … Continue reading →

Potluck Luncheon, Sunday September 22

New Hempstead Presbyterian Church Posted on August 27, 2019 by

Our annual “Welcome Back” Potluck Luncheon will take place on Sunday, September 22 after Worship.  It’s a great way to welcome church family and friends as we settle back into our Fall schedule.  Bring a dish to share, and bring a friend or two!  Sign-up in the Colonial Room.

New Book for Sunday School

New Hempstead Presbyterian Church Posted on June 20, 2019 by

Pauline Mattis and the Christian Nurture and Spiritual Growth committee have chosen a new book for the children’s Sunday school. Growing in God’s Love: A Story-Bible is a fun book which introduces the children to the classic Bible stories in a way that we have found keeps their attention. Pauline will be distributing a schedule of which stories are covered in which weeks, and parents are welcome to purchase the book to reinforce the learning at home.

Holy Week 2019

New Hempstead Presbyterian Church Posted on April 7, 2019 by

New Hempstead will be celebrating Holy week with a Palm Sunday luncheon following worship, a service on Maundy Thursday, a joint worship service with Germonds church on Good Friday and two services on Easter Sunday with a pancake breakfast in between.

Palm SundayWorship at 11 AM
Fellowship luncheon after Worship
Maundy ThursdayWorship at 8 PM in the Sanctuary with Eucharist
Good FridayWorship at 7:30 PM at Germonds Presbyterian
39 Germonds Road, New City
Easter SundaySunrise service, 8 AM Murchison Hall
Pancake breakfast around 9 AM in Murchison Hall
Worship Service 11 AM in the Sanctuary
Holy Humor SundayDuring the Easter season, we rejoice that Christ
is risen and laugh because he has conquered death. Join
us at 11 AM for a joyous funny time of Worship.