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

Join us for worship

Sunday October 12, 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, and Katie Brennan will be the reader.

All are Welcome!

Click here for the Sunday Bulletin

Yoga Tonight! Thursday, October 9 at 6:30 pm

with Leslie Leonard in the church social hall

Will you be a part of our young people's Sunday mornings?

YOU can volunteer to lead our young people in Sunday School for one class this fall! Click the button below to access the signup list.

And click on the photo for some teacher tips and guidelines.

Photos from this week at Sunday School

Click here for the Sunday School Teacher signup list (please!)

Click here to email Rev. Ekama

Save the Date! Rev. Ekama's Installation

Sunday October 19 at 3 pm

Click here for our October Calendar

Come Sing with us!

Our choir rehearses on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm. New members are always welcome! Speak to Tom McCoy or Annie Becker, or just show up on Wednesday!

Thank You Village of Cold Spring...

For such a wonderful job this week replacing the sidewalk in front of the manse on Academy Street!

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

What's Cooking?

Our new FPCP Cookbook, thanks to the efforts of Bev and Nicole!

Here is a user-friendly document for contributing your own recipes to share.

Recipe collection during September and October with publication in time for the holidays!

Our next Midnight Run is October 25.

Stay tuned for signups to donate food items.

Report from Ron on September's Midnight Run

Thanks to Ellyn for the soup and conversation, Bev, Annie, Wally and Glyn for food prep. And our crew on the street, Ron, Jill, Molly, Mike, Dianne, Ann, Ric, Iorgo and Steve. photo by Yahim.

Click here to read Ron's Report

Photos from last Sunday!

Scenes from our Blessing of the Animals!

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!

Join to dress as the Statue of Liberty for the Halloween Parade on Saturday October 25 here in Cold Spring! Speak to Carolyn

Monthly Book Group Meetings:

Fridays at 7:00 pm at the church.

All Are Welcome!

The Book Club For Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick, Meeting on October 24th

The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict, Meeting on November 21st

photos below from the September meeting

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