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Race & White Privilege Discussion resumes 9/4/19

New Hempstead Presbyterian Church

Our book discussion group exploring race and white privilege will resume on September 4th at 7:30pm in the Colonial Room. We will be reading “Friday Black” by author Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, who is originally from Spring Valley and a graduate of East Ramapo Schools. All are welcome to join us in timely and thought-provoking conversation.

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.

Hudson River University – March 16, 2019

New Hempstead Presbyterian Church Posted on February 18, 2019 by

Join leaders and friends from across the Hudson River Presbytery for an exciting day of learning on Saturday, March 16th at Stony Point Center! Opening Worship and Keynote Speaker is Rev. Aquellah Ligonde, Pastor at Far Rockaway Presbyterian Church and Consultant with Youth Ministry Architects. Workshop topics include Storytelling and Youth Spiritual Formation, Anti-Racism Training, Social Media and your Church, and many more. Tuition is FREE! Lunch is available for $15. All are welcome, whether you’re a church member, officer or friend of any Hudson River Presbytery congregation. For more information and to register, go to http://hudrivpres.org.

Film Screening in Solidarity with the Ramapough

New Hempstead Presbyterian Church Posted on December 30, 2017 by

In the November 2017 issue of The Carriage Stone, Shama Omer wrote “We have a responsibility to stand up for those who made sure there would be grass and soil for us to walk on. What an honor it is to live on this land, we must acknowledge that privilege and those who are paying dearly for us to have it.”  As a form of solidarity and aid for the … Continue reading →

Bible Study begins January 7

New Hempstead Presbyterian Church Posted on December 30, 2017 by

We will begin a new Bible study Sunday, January 7, after coffee hour.  We will gather with our coffee in the sanctuary and spend an hour or so in Holy Conversation around the Gospel of Mark.  This is not instead of Ed Garcia’s study in his home; it is in addition to it! Mark’s Gospel is the shortest, and it would be great (though not necessary) if we all read … Continue reading →

Race & White Privilege Discussion Group Resumes in September

New Hempstead Presbyterian Church Posted on August 8, 2017 by

On Wednesday, September 6th at 7:30pm, Pastor Lori will resume our discussion group on race and white privilege. The group will be reading and discussing “The Star Side of Bird Hill” by Naomi Jackson and “Between the World and Me” by Ta Nehisi Coates.  Contact Pastor Lori with any questions and plan to join us for thought-provoking and enlightening discussion. Guests are welcome!

Facing Racism: A Vision of the Beloved Community

New Hempstead Presbyterian Church Posted on February 25, 2017 by

During Lent, we will continue our series of conversations on white privilege and racism by exploring the PCUSA’s response to racism. We will be joining with folks from Palisades Presbyterian, alternating  locations, in weekly Wednesday evening discussions. The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) recognizes that the task of dismantling racism is a long-term struggle that requires discernment, prayer, and worship based action. As we move into the next millennium, congregations, presbyteries, and … Continue reading →

Belhar Confession Discussion

New Hempstead Presbyterian Church Posted on October 9, 2016 by

There will be a panel discussion on the newest edition to our PCUSA Book of Confession, the Confession of Belhar from 2-4 PM on Sunday, November 6 at Germonds Presbyterian Church. This statement of faith came out of the apartheid-era Reformed Church of South Africa. It was ratified by the General Assembly of the PCUSA last summer, after being accepted by a two-thirds majority of the Presbyteries of the denomination. … Continue reading →