First Presbyterian Church

of Philipstown

(FPCP)

"The Church of the Open Door"

Knowing that all community is a gift of God,

we affirm there can be no exclusiveness about the body of Christ.

We welcome into our community and membership all people of God, regardless of ethnic heritage, national origin, age, gender,

marital status, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic standing;

and we encourage the full participation of all

in the life of our congregation.

Adopted by the session, March 9, 1995

This Sunday,

November 9, 2025

Join us for worship at 10:30 am

(in person or on zoom)

Rev. Ekama Eni will be in the pulpit, Tom McCoy at the piano, our choir will be singing, Glyn Nixon will be the reader, and our young people will be in class with Jackie Grant, making lanterns (see below)

All are Welcome!

click here for the Sunday Worship Bulletin

Join us for a Lantern Walk

this Sunday November 9, at 4:30 pm

Jackie Grant will be leading us on a lantern walk, using lanterns made in the morning Sunday School and coffee hour.

Meet in the social hall to prepare for the walk at 4:30 pm

(Rain date Monday, Nov. 10 at 4:30 pm)

Congratulations to our own Janet Rust!

Janet was among a few devoted volunteers honored for their service to the Putnam History Museum this week!

Here's how you can join the Presbyterian Disaster Response to those affected by Hurricane Melissa, and other disasters which arise.

PHILIPSTOWN FOOD PANTRY

serving those in need in our local community

845-612-2040

Food Pantry Coordinator, Kirsti "Kiko" Lattu

The Food Pantry is now accepting food donations and doing set-up on Fridays

12:30- 2:00 pm

The Food Pantry is open on Saturdays

8:30 - 10 am

click here to contact the Food Pantry

Here are photos from the "Big Dig" -

Thank you, Davoren Farm!

Read Elizabeth's full speech here

All Souls' Day Interfaith Service on Nov. 3 at Taconic Correctional led by IPP (Interfaith Prison Partnership)

Rev. Elizabeth Friend-Ennis' speech included these words:

"...We gather in an unfortunately unique time; a time in which our government seeks to capitalize upon division: Us and Them, Black and white, gay and straight, “American” and “Other.” But in this gathering of people of faith I want to affirm that these dualities are illusions. There is no “them” there is only “us.” All are ONE as manifestations of the Divine. Whatever we experience as “other” is a failure of imagination. A failure of love..."

Our Community Stands for Democracy!

Every Saturday from 10:30-11:30 am, some of our church family and many from the community gather at the corner of Main Street and 9D in support of Liberty and Justice for All.

All are welcome to stand with those gathered or to honk in support if you're driving by!

Photos from last Sunday morning...

Our own Dianne Waterman is teaching a "Let's Move and Groove" Dance class - Mondays and Wednesdays from 4-6 pm in the Senior Apartment Community Room at Chestnut Ridge. Open, by donation.

Text or call for Dance class

Also coming up in November:

Sunday Nov. 9 - Lantern Walk led by Jackie Grant at 4:30 pm. Make your own lantern during coffee hour (kids will make during Sunday School)

Sunday, Nov. 16 - Rev. Rachel Thompson preaching

Sunday Nov. 23 - Stewardship Sunday luncheon and conversation follow worship service

Sunday, Nov. 30 - Yes, Sunday! Our monthly Midnight Run

Email the church office

Our Session and Deacons 2025

Elders (L. to R.)

Mitch Dul, Lynn Brown, Carolyn Llewellyn, Cathy Carnevale, Laura Reid, Diana Geller, Ana Silverlinck

Deacons (L. to R.)

Dianne Waterman, Ron Sopyla, Rose Inman, Leslie Leonard, Rachel Emig, Bev Taylor, and

Glyn Nixon

Are there interests you would like to see addressed? Topics? Events?Bible Study? Other times and days? Or for more info about the ongoing groups, please contact us, using the link below:

Did you know that we have an email Prayer Chain?

Email your prayer requests and a group of people will be praying for your concern. Also email if you'd like to join the group and add your voice to the prayers!

Email the prayer chain