Welcome to the New Hempstead Presbyterian Church

Located at 484 New Hempstead Road, near the intersection of Route 45 in New City, New York, we are a diverse congregation of about 100 members serving central Rockland County.   We are joined in our belief that the church is called to be the continuing presence of Christ in the world, and we live out this belief by tending to the spiritual needs of our members and friends, and by working together for the health of our community and the world. Under the leadership of our Pastor, Rev. Dr.  Lori Knight-Whitehouse, our mission in the local community continues to grow. We are an inclusive congregation.  All are welcome here!

Come Worship with us, experience our hospitality and find your spiritual home with us.  Sunday Worship starts at 11:00 AM.

We Worship in person or if you prefer, you can join us at our YouTube channel. The associated church bulletins are available. You can also find most recent service videos on YouTube.

The New Hempstead Presbyterian Church is a member of the Presbyterian Church USA PC(USA).

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We Support Soup Angels!

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Our “Peace & Global Witness Offering” this year will benefit Soup Angels of Nyack. They provide free, nutritious, home-cooked dinner to anyone who needs a meal, no questions asked. Additionally, 25% of this Offering will go to the PC (USA) for global peacemaking initiatives. Give generously, now through October 1st, and promote the peace of Christ in our own community and around the world.

Sunday, September 10th: Worship at 11AM, Followed by “Welcome Back” Luncheon

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On September 10th, we’ll return to our standard worship service hour of 11 AM.  That means it’s time for the church’s annual “Welcome Back” luncheon!  Lunch will start immediately after worship and will be held on the Great Lawn (weather permitting).  Bring a prepared dish to share with the congregation…and bring a friend! Hope to see you all there!

August is School Supply Month!

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It’s almost back-to-school time, and many children in our local schools won’t have the basic supplies needed to start the year off right. Our church is part of the East Ramapo community, where the need is especially great. We’re collecting school supplies, with a focus on Grades K-3, to help meet the need at Summit Park Elementary–our neighborhood school.

Purchase the following items and bring them to church by August 27th. If you are still looking to donate, please contact Laura Bidon directly. Not able to shop? Donate $20, indicating it’s for school supplies, and we’ll do the shopping for you.

Shopping List: New Backpacks (appropriate for grades K-3); Pencils; Crayola Crayons (24-box count); Crayola Washable Markers; Glue Sticks; Child Scissors (blunt edge); Marble Composition Notebooks.

Thank you for supporting our local students and our local schools!

Summer Food Drive

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Our food drive for the ‘People to People Food Pantry’ continues through the summer months. The need for food is greater than ever during the summer months, when children are out of school and may not receive the breakfast and lunchtime meals they get there during the school year.

Recommended summer food items include: peanut butter, jelly, breakfast cereal, mac and cheese, apple sauce…anything that a young person might eat for breakfast or lunch. Bring your non-perishable items to Church each Sunday, or make a monetary donation marked for the Food Pantry. Your donations will be delivered directly to People to People.

Congregational Meeting July 9

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The Session has called a Congregational Meeting for Sunday, July 9 to receive a report from the Nominating Committee to address vacancies in the Board of Deacons. The meeting will take place in the Sanctuary immediately after Worship and members will vote on new church officers. All New Hempstead congregants are welcome to attend. Members should plan to attend and vote on the nominees. Thank you,Bob Philhower, NHPC Clerk of … Continue reading →

Summer Worship at 10AM

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Don’t forget…On Sunday, June 18th, we begin our summer worship start time of 10AM. Come celebrate Father’s Day with us!

Join Us at Rockland Pride – 6/11/23

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We have our booth location! We will be in front of the UP Restaurant at 91 Main Street, Nyack. Remember that you will need to park outside of the parade route and walk the rest of the way to our booth, so don’t use that address in your GPS. And remember your NHPC tee shirt! For those who like maps, here’s where we will be!

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Musical Picnic at NHPC – Saturday, June 10, 4-7pm

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It was so much fun last year, we’re doing it again! Our musical picnic will feature local (and not-so-local) musicians, a potluck buffet of salads and desserts, and ice cream! Bring your lawn chair (if you prefer not to sit on a stiff folding chair) and a cold dish to share. A suggested donation of $5 will benefit local food banks.

Tag Sale – Saturday, June 3rd

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A community favorite! Our Annual Tag Sale returns on Saturday, June 3rd from 9am – 2pm. A great selection of items for the entire family: housewares, furniture, games, books, clothing and more!!! Come shop and meet your neighbors. There will be food, too…of course! See you there!