Christian Education at New Hempstead

During this time of Physical Distancing, meeting in person for Education is, unfortunately, mostly aspirational. But, Bible Study is continuing virtually over Zoom and the Race and White Privilege Book Discussion group has been meeting virtually through the pandemic.

The New Hempstead Presbyterian Church has Christian Education opportunities for young and old. These include lively adult education and discussion groups and Sunday morning classes for children.

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Adult Education

The New Hempstead Presbyterian Church has adult study groups. All meet weekly from September through June. The Adult Bible Study is led by our pastor the Rev. Dr. Lori Knight-Whitehouse and meets after service every Sunday around 12:30 PM. Anyone is welcome to join on any Sunday.

Elder Ed Garcia leads Bible study on Wednesday mornings at 8:30 AM in the Colonial Room.  Anyone is welcome to join.

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The Race and White Privilege Book Discussion meets on the second Wednesday of every month to discuss material relating to racism and white privilege. Presently, the group deciding on our next book. Previous selections have included:

Sunday School Returns July 11th

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We’ve missed you all! Sunday School is coming back on Sunday, July 11, 2021, during 10:00AM worship. Hope to see all our youth there, on the Great Lawn at New Hempstead Presbyterian Church!

Race & White Privilege Discussion Group Resumes 8/12/20

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Our Race & White Privilege discussion group will meet on Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at 7:30pm on the Great Lawn, weather permitting. We will be reading Ibram X. Kendi’s book How to Be Anti-Racist. Bring a lawn chair, a mask and be ready for thoughtful and lively discussion (socially-distanced, of course!).

Read Michelle Obama’s

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Our Race & White Privilege study group will meet next on Wednesday, March 11th at 7:30pm in the Colonial Room. We’ll be discussing Michelle Obama’s book, Becoming.  Come join us for discussion and courageous conversation.

Race & White Privilege Discussion resumes 9/4/19

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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

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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

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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.