Worship at New Hempstead

Worship begins at 10 AM from now through September 3.
We will return to worshiping at 11 AM on September 10, 2023.

We have two options for worship: you can worship with us virtually through our YouTube channel, or in-person. More information is available in the Worship menu above or on the home page.

The Church meets for Worship each Sunday at 11 AM from the first Sunday after Labor Day in September through the second Sunday in June, and at 10 AM for the summer weeks in between.

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Our dynamic, relevant pastor Rev. Dr. Lori Knight-Whitehouse challenges us to dig deeply into our ideas of faith and service to others. We believe in making a joyful noise unto the Lord, and our service includes an excellent choir trained by Lois Anderson, our amazing music director, who also plays piano and organ. Many times throughout the years, the service is enhanced by instruments such as horn, flute, trumpet, violin, guitar, and clarinet, to name a few. Our order of Worship includes a children’s experience after which a children’s story time is available in the Colonial Room immediately next to the Sanctuary.

The Sacraments

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The Lord’s Supper is observed on the first Sunday of each month. Special Celebrations are scheduled throughout the year. Among these are Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Christmas Eve services.

All who are baptized and trust Jesus Christ as their savior are invited to partake. This invitation comes with a warning:  if you sit down and eat with Jesus at this table, you will get up walking like Jesus and talking like Jesus.

Flowers for the Sanctuary

Anyone who is interested in providing flowers to decorate the Sanctuary during a worship service, whether in memory of someone or in celebration of someone, may do so by calling the church office for more information.

Office: (845) 354-2372
Email: office@nhpchurch.org

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 Session

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!

Holy Week Schedule

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Lent has only just begun, but it is time to plan for Holy Week

  • Sunday, April 2, Palm Sunday: Worship at 11 followed by the Palm Sunday luncheon. Bring a dish to share.
  • Thursday, April 6, Maundy Thursday: Worship at 8 PM; the choir meets at 7:30 to warm up and then stays after to rehearse.
  • Friday, April 7, Good Friday: Worship at 7:30 PM at Germonds Church, 39 Germonds Road, New City; choir meets at 6:15 to warm up
  • Sunday, April 9, Easter: Sunrise service at 8 AM in Murchison Hall followed by pancake breakfast. Worship at 11 AM.

Ash Wednesday Service, 8:00pm February 22, 2023

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We begin our Lenten journey with an Ash Wednesday Service…join us at 8:00pm on February 22nd. All are welcome here.

“The journey to Easter begins with the sign of the ashes. The ashes placed on our foreheads convey the uncertainty and frailty of our lives. May they remind us to spend the days of Lent in prayer, in examination of our lives, and in doing works of love and justice.” (from: Presbyterian Outlook, 2023)

Summer Worship at 10AM

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Don’t forget…On Sunday, June 19th, we begin our summer worship start time of 10AM.

Holy Week 2022

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All services will be in-person AND live-streamed on our YouTube Channel. All are welcome!

  • Thursday, April 14 — Maundy Thursday Worship at 8pm in the Sanctuary; The Lord’s Supper will be celebrated
  • Friday, April 15 — Good Friday Worship at 7:30pm in the Sanctuary; Joint worship with Germonds Presbyterian Church, at New Hempstead
  • Sunday, April 17 — Easter Sunday Worship at 11am in the Sanctuary; Easter Egg Hunt to follow!

Ash Wednesday – March 2nd, 2022

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Wednesday, March 2nd marks the beginning of Lent. Please join us at 8:00 PM in the Sanctuary for a Worship Service with the Imposition of Ashes. All are welcome here, as we begin our Lenten journey.

Christmas Week Services, 2021

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The State of New York is mandating mask wearing for all indoor events; New Hempstead Presbyterian Church is complying with that order.

There will be a Blue Christmas service on Tuesday, December 21st at 8:00pm; it will be both in-person and live-streamed on YouTube.

There will be an in-person Christmas Eve service on Friday, December 24th at 8:00pm; it will also be live-streamed on YouTube:

  • Feel free to bring your family members and guests.
  • Mask wearing and hand sanitizing upon entry is required.
  • You will be asked if you are feeling well and if you have been exposed to Covid-19 in the past 10 days. If you are not feeling well or have come in contact with Covid, please stay home and watch us on YouTube.
  • We will be using the balcony in an effort to maintain some social distance. Come early if you want a seat downstairs.
  • We will have a choir trio performing an anthem and singing the hymns. Please do not sing along with them.
  • We want everyone to have a healthy as well as joyous Christmas.

We will not be holding a worship service on Sunday, December 26th. We invite you to enjoy the Presbytery service on YouTube.

Have a blessed and joyous Christmas!

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.

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