The Congregational Life Commission invites everyone to an Advent Lunch on Sunday, December 8, which will take place while we also have our Special Congregational Meeting to elect new deacons and elders. ...
Author: Donna Gresh
Help Decorate the Church for Christmas!
All are welcome to become part of this holiday tradition as we decorate our Sanctuary for Advent and Christmas. Many hands make light work as we put up candles, greens, roping, wreaths, a Christmas...
Stop Performing and Start Leading — Message from Garrett
I am a musician. I am a teacher. I am a student. I am now guided by faith – not fear. Being a middle school music teacher in a public school was probably the hardest job I’ve ever had in my life....
Sunday School News November 2019
It’s hard to believe that we are sailing into November already! Our kids in Pre-K through 4th grade are learning about The Red Sea and Jonah and the Big Fish in their Art, Science, and Cooking rotations...
FPCY’s Full Choice Food Pantry
The First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown Food Pantry operates a Full Choice pantry, where clients can choose food items from shelves, as they would in a grocery store. This model empowers clients to make...
Growing in Gratitude–Pastors’ Message November 2019
This fall we have been growing in gratitude together as a congregation. Along the way we have learned: Grateful people are inspired and inspiring. Our gracious God and our vibrant church inspire people...
What Was Hiding in the Sanctuary Basement?
The noticeable thing to most of us was likely two weekends with no heat in the Sanctuary. Here’s a description from Dick Seymour of “what that was all about.” We have known for a long...
Campaign Project Update November 2019
Have you seen our new office entrance? The columns are in place and painted. Speaking of paint, doesn’t the new door look fantastic? The main back entrance now looks like a main public entrance! The...
Thanksgiving Turkeys and Donations for Christmas Roasts
Donations of Thanksgiving Turkeys welcomed for the Food Pantry. Please drop off in the back parking lot Saturday morning, preferably between 7:30AM-9:30AM, which is just before our big Thanksgiving food...
Paul and the Thessalonians — November 10, 2019
Scripture Lessons: Psalm 98 & 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17 Sermon by Don Gaffney: Paul and the Thessalonians Rev. Don Gaffney is an alumnus of Sandy Hook Elementary school, recently celebrated the...