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

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 20, 2025

for worship at 10:30

(in person or on zoom)

Rev. Martha Louise Harkness will be in the pulpit, Diana Geller will be the reader. and Tom McCoy will be at the piano.

All Are Welcome!

click here for this Sunday's Bulletin

Our church family shares the loss of very dear Patricia Guest with Gareth and the entire family.

A Memorial Service is scheduled for Monday, July 21 at 10:00 am at the Cold Spring Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Rachel Thompson.

Save the Date

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!

PHILIPSTOWN FOOD PANTRY

serving those in need in our local community

845-612-2040

Food Pantry Coordinator, Kirsti "Kiko" Lattu

Glassbury Court's recent Food Drive!

Big thanks to Glassbury Court for hosting a food drive, and to Tom and Irene Maiale for delivering a station wagon full of donations to the Philipstown Food Pantry last Saturday! Shoutout to Kelly Maloney for her leadership in organizing the effort!

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

Email the food pantry

Our Monthly Book Group

The next meeting will be at the church on Friday, July 25 at 7:00 pm, when we will discuss Snow Falling on Cedars by David Gutersen.

All are Welcome!

Midnight Run July 26

Our next Midnight Run will be on 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!

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

More photos from this past Sunday!

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