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Welcome Back Luncheon

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On September 11, we’ll return to our standard worship service hour at 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).  Grill Master Percy Crockett will be cooking hot dogs and hamburgers, but the congregation will need to supply the side dishes, salads and desserts.  There will be a signup sheet in the Colonial Room for everyone to indicate what you’ll be bringing. 

Hope to see you all there!

Congregational Meeting May 29

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The Session has called a Congregational Meeting for Sunday, May 29 in the Sanctuary after Worship. The Congregation will hear the report of the Nominations Committee and conduct an election of officers. All members are encouraged to attend and vote.

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Congregational Meeting 11/21/21

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On Sunday, November 21 immediately following Worship, the congregation of the New Hempstead Presbyterian Church will meet in the Sanctuary to hear the report of the Nominating committee and to consider a proposed change to the bylaws.

Join the New Hempstead Community Cleanup

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Welcome to the New Hempstead Community Cleanup! Yes! We are coming together for this year’s community event. When: Saturday, May 1, 9 am – 12 pm (Rain date: May 8) Where: New Hempstead Presbyterian Church Want to Participate in the New Hempstead Community Cleanup? Register yourself (or your team) on the New Hempstead Community Cleanup form on the Keep Rockland Beautiful website Advanced registration is required. All cleanup events will … Continue reading →

Furnace Fund Update

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You may recall that last December the church furnace gave up for good and needed to be replaced, at a cost of $11,000.  The furnace was replaced and the money was paid.  A call went out to our members and friends, asking you to consider making a contribution to offset that cost.  Given the church’s finances in the middle of the pandemic, a new furnace just was not in the … Continue reading →

Holy Week 2021

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Dear Church Family,     

Our Easter Season of worship services and activities is going to look a bit different this year due to COVID 19 safety concerns. Specifically, reservations for the Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday services are required.  To make one you can leave a message on the office machine (845-354-2372), by sending an e-mail to office@nhpchurch.org, or signing up in the narthex.

Palm Sunday — Since we are still only allowed 25 people at a time in our sanctuary, there will be a sign up sheet posted in the Narthex for you to use. The service will also be streaming on our website, as usual. Due to COVID concerns, we will not be having our usual pot luck luncheon. Link to: Anthem Video.

Maundy Thursday — This will be a hybrid service as we have been doing for several months now — some people worshiping in church and some virtually. Starts at 7:30 PM.

Good Friday — The service will be provided on our website by the Hudson River Presbytery. Starts at 7:30 PM.

Easter Sunday — As mentioned above for Palm Sunday, there will be sign up sheet  in the Narthex. And again, sadly, there will not be an early service and breakfast or an Easter Egg Hunt. Worship starts at 11 AM.


Despite these circumstances, we can still joyfully and safely celebrate our risen Lord together!

In His Name,   Sue Rentz, Chair of Worship, Music and the Arts 

Ash Wednesday

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Ash Wednesday is February 17, 2021. New Hempstead Presbyterian Church will be observing Ash Wednesday with a service at 7:30 PM in the Sanctuary which will also be streamed to our YouTube channel. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there will be no imposition of ashes and we will not be celebrating Eucharist.

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It’s (Virtual) Annual Meeting Time!

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There will be a meeting of the congregation and the corporation of the New Hempstead Presbyterian Church on Sunday, February 21 in the Sanctuary and virtually over Zoom at 12:30 PM following Worship. Details will be sent in an email. All members are urged to participate. Copies of the annual report will be available in advance. Earlier this year, the Congregation voted to amend our bylaws to allow virtual and … Continue reading →

New Elders

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Thank you, congratulations and welcome to Patty Coar, Nancy Jacobs and Kyle Smith who were ordained and installed as new Elders today with a virtual laying-on of hands. We are all fortunate that you have been called by God to serve our congregation with your leadership.

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Christmas Services

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Please Join us for a Virtual Christmas Eve Worship Service December 24 at 8 p.m. There will be special music and Eucharist along with other traditional offerings. The service will be on our YouTube channel. Click for Link to Christmas Eve Service on YouTube Longest Night Service We will hold a “Longest Night” Worship service on December 21 at 7:30 PM. Christmas isn’t always the joy-filled season that our culture … Continue reading →