Category Archives: Worship

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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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 →

Opportunity to Worship indoors

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The New Hempstead Presbyterian Church has been holding Sunday services outdoors since mid-July.  With the weather turning colder, the Session has made the decision to move the service inside the church Sanctuary, with certain COVID-19 protocols in place and observing all local rules. We will continue to stream the service live on YouTube so that you may continue to enjoy the service from your home. If you decide to attend … Continue reading →

Worship at 11:00am, as of 9/13/20

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We resume our Fall worship schedule on Sunday, 9/13/20. Join us at 10:55 for the Prelude, in-person on the Great Lawn, or via Live Stream!

Welcome our Newest Member!

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NHPC recently welcomed our newest member through a socially-distanced baptism! To see the Baptism of Patricia Grace Crockett (from July 18), go to our Members Bulletin page HERE. If you need the password, email Barbara Z at: facilities@nhpchurch.org.

Re-Opening, Slowly but Surely

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We will be holding outdoor worship services beginning Sunday, July 12th on the Great Lawn (weather permitting). We will continue to stream on YouTube, so you can choose whether to attend in person or virtually. Either way, join us at 9:55 for the Prelude! In case of bad weather, service will be live streamed only. The Session has put together a set of policies for in-person worship: https://nhpchurch.org/COVID-19restart2020.pdf. Masks and social distancing will be required. You will also be asked some screening questions regarding covid-19. There will be no singing and no spoken responses. Please read the full set of policies before you attend. Join us in worshiping the Lord, either in-person or virtually!

Summer Worship at 10:00am

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Remember that Summer Worship starts at 10:00am, beginning 6/21/20. If you tune in late, you can always watch the recording! Don’t forget to print out your bulletin and follow along!