during the pandemic, Practical Resources for Churches is planning to start a virtual “new version” where we can share our love of crafting and desire to connect with God online. Come join us on Zoom every month and bring any “lap work” you may have. While we craft, we will listen to and discuss readings from Joyce Rupp’s book, Constant Hope.

We meet on the third Thursday evening of every month from 7 to 8 p.m.

If interested, please call or email Karen Smith at PRC

Phone: 631-821-2255

Email: karen@prcli.org

JOIN OUR ONLINE BOOK CLUB

THE END OF THE OCEAN by Maja Lunde

September 13, 2025 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

In 2019, seventy-year-old Signe sets sail alone on a hazardous voyage across the ocean in a sailboat. On board, a cargo that can change lives. Signe is haunted by memories of the love of her life, whom she’ll meet again soon. In 2041, David and his young daughter, Lou, flee from a drought-stricken Southern Europe that has been ravaged by thirst and war. Separated from the rest of their family and desperate to find them, they discover an ancient sailboat in a dried-out garden, miles away from the nearest shore. Signe’s sailboat.

As David and Lou discover Signe’s personal effects, her long ago journey becomes inexorably linked to their own. An evocative tale of the search for love and connection, The End of the Ocean is a profoundly moving father daughter story of survival and a clarion call for climate action.

Click here to register

THE FIFTH MOUNTAIN by Paulo Coelho

November 8, 2025 11:00 pm – 12:00 pm

In the ninth century BC, the Phoenician princess Jezebel orders the execution of all the prophets who refuse to worship the pagan god Baal. Commanded by an angel of God to flee Israel, Elijah seeks safety in the land of Zarephath, where he unexpectedly finds true love with a young widow. But this newfound rapture is to be cut short, and Elijah sees all of his hopes and dreams irrevocably erased as he is swept into a whirlwind of events that threatens his very existence.

Questions email karen@prcli.org

Mandatory New York State Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Webinars

You can take this training any time during the year

This training is 90 miniutes

charlaine@prcli.org

Anti-Harassment & Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

Leader - Patti Berner

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

2:30 – 4 PM EDT

Thursday, October 16, 2025 –

10:00 – 11:30 AM EDT

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 –

4:00 – 5:30 PM EST

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 -

2:00 – 3:30 PM EST

Annual fee for churches not affiliated with a member judicatory $75.00 .

Judicatories can take a membership that will cover all their churches.

JOBS

Faith United Church of Christ in Boston, NY (faithunitedchurchucc.com) is seeking a part-time Music Director. Click here for job description. Inquiries or resumes to: info@faithunitedchurchucc.com.

First Reformed Church of Hastings-on-Hudson 18 Farragut Avenue

Hastings-on-Hudson, NY NOW HIRING!

Sunday School Teacher for '25-'26 September 7, 2025- June 27, 2026

What We're Looking For

Enthusiastic about Christianity and teaching children

Familiarity and comfort with Protestant (Reformed, Presbyterian, Methodist, etc.) Welcoming and inclusive to all people

Creative, reliable, and able to make Bible stories come aliv e

Position Details

Pay: $25- $30 per hour

Commitment: 3-4 hours every Sunday + extra hours for events

Supervisor: Pastor Emily Brown

Ready to inspire the next generation? Apply Today!

Call 914-478-1560 or email frc1850@aol.com

Wayne Presbyterian Church, in Wayne, PA, is seeking a full-time Youth Director position. All resumes and inquiries can be directed to https://jobs.ministryarchitects.com/jobs/5887449-wayne-presbyterian-youth-director?promotion=1461417-trackable-share-link-posting by 08/12/25.

Parish Resource Center of Long Island, Inc.,

dba PRC-Practical Resources for Churches,

is a nonprofit, 501(c) (3), non-denominational, education-based organization providing knowledgeable consultants, workshops and practical/multi-media resources supporting the mission and ministry of faith communities locally, regionally and nationally. Our goal is to provide faith communities time-effective; cost efficient; and results-oriented programs and services supporting mission and ministry within their churches and, through them, to the larger community.

PRC is registered with the New York State Charities Bureau.