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

Midnight Run July 26

Our next Midnight Run will be this Saturday, July 26.

Click on the image for the Food signup list. Please help us reach out to the homeless in NYC. Items may be dropped off at the church on Friday July 25 from 9:30-11:30 or on Saturday, July 26 between 8 and 10 am, clearly labeled "Midnight Run". Thank you!

Meet Our Next Pastor, Ekama Eni

In a unanimous vote, the congregation of FPCP approved the call of Ekama Eni to be our pastor, effective August 1, 2025!

And we are very grateful for the work of our Pastor Nominating Committee Ana, Andy, Bev, Cathy, and Ron!

click on her photo to read Ekama's Bio

click here for Ekama's Greeting message

Please join us this

Sunday, July 27, 2025

for worship at 10:30

(in person or on zoom)

Rev. Rachel Thompson will be in the pulpit, Carolyn Llewellyn will be the reader. and Tom McCoy will be at the piano.

All Are Welcome!

click here for this Sunday's Bulletin

NEXT SUNDAY!

Join us for our Annual Outdoor worship and church picnic on

Sunday August 3,

again this year at Hubbard Lodge!

And it's Pastor Ekama's first Sunday!

Message from the Deacons: Please bring something to share - a salad, sandwiches, main dish, fruit, dessert, etc. in a container that you can bring home. The Deacons will provide plates, cups, utensils, napkins, and cold beverages. Dress casual and comfy!

PHILIPSTOWN FOOD PANTRY

serving those in need in our local community

845-612-2040

Food Pantry Coordinator, Kirsti "Kiko" Lattu

WILL YOU HELP THE FOOD PANTRY?

We need drivers to pick up our food from the Regional Food Bank in Montgomery, on Friday, August 1, 15, 29, and possibly September 5.

You'll need a truck, van, or large SUV. 2 Subarus work well. Boxes weigh up to 50 lbs though few are that heavy. Loading dock time is 8:30 or 8:45am and it's 40-45 min away. We have volunteers on hand to unload at the Food Pantry at 9:30.

We'd love to recruit new drivers to help out once a month, or even once every 2-3 months. Click below to email us.

Email the food pantry

The Food Pantry is now accepting food donations and doing set-up on Fridays 9:30-11:30 am

The Food Pantry is open on Saturdays

8:30 - 10 am

Our Monthly Book Group

The next meeting will be at the home of Cathy Carnevale, 10 Fair Street, on Friday, July 25 at 7:00 pm, when we will discuss Snow Falling on Cedars by David Gutersen.

All are Welcome!

Book Group Movie Night!

On Wednesday, July 30, our Book Group is partnering with Butterfield Library for a showing of "The Secret Life of Bees" based on Sue Monk Kidd's novel.

Doors open at 5:30. Movie starts at 6:00 pm at Butterfield Library.

All are welcome but space is limited.

RSVP to Laura to reserve your seat:

lauracreid23@gmail.com

Photos from this past Sunday!

Rev. Martha Louise shared a version of

The Lord's Prayer from her pilgrimage to Iona:

Creator and kin, as near as breath,

and yet far beyond our understanding,

holy is your name.

Your new reality come, your justice be done, here and now.

May we feed each other, as you feed us.

You hold us in grace when we don't 'get it'.

May we hold others in grace too.

May we resist complacency,

and strive for justice and peace,

For all people, and all times. Amen.

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