Ailih writes: When I learned about the YAV program and its core tenet of intentional Christian community, I knew that it was an opportunity I wanted to explore…. And community was ultimately what...
Author: Donna Gresh
The Big Pre-Thanksgiving Food Pantry
Today we helped 186 families. We started with 60 ordered turkeys and received 49 more as donations. We only had 5 turkeys left at the end, so 104 of our families took turkeys, and the balance took...
New in the Library: Every Child Should Know
As I looked over 100 Things Every Child Should Know before Confirmation; a Guide for Parents and Youth Leaders, by Rebecca Kirtpatrick (248.8 K), I wondered how many I (at age 70+) knew nothing about....
Faith4Life in December and the New Year
Merry Christmas!! Actually, do we say Happy Advent? December 1 is the first Sunday in Advent, so get those Advent calendars out! We’d love to have you join us for one (or more!) of these studies. And...
Make Sure the Arts and Crafts Fair is on Your Calendar this Saturday!
Come out on Saturday between 10am and 4pm to support the talented artists showing what they’ve created. All proceeds from the booth rental fees go to support our Mission Trips. Handcrafted gifts...
Giving Sunday December 8
Time to put the Annual Giving Sunday on your calendar: Sunday, December 8. Choose from one (or all) of the following giving opportunities. (If you will not be at the church on December 8, you can drop...
Food Pantry Matching Grant Dollars in Jeopardy
The FPCY Food Pantry has a matching grant that is critical in its ability to serve the hungry. This Grant will match all of the monetary donations that individuals give (up to $10,000 each year). These...
Don’t Forget to Bring Your Recyclables!
Please remember to bring your returnable bottles & cans to the bin at the main entrance to the Fellowship Hall on a Sunday morning or any time you are at the church. All proceeds support our Mission...
DR Mission Trip Reflections
On Sunday, September 22, Ethan Brown, Connie Knapp, and Stephanie Hare, who participated in the Dominican Republic summer mission trip, offered reflections on their experiences. The full reflections in...
Special Congregational Meeting December 8
A Special Meeting of the Congregation and Corporation of the First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown will be held on Sunday, December 8, 2019 in Fellowship Hall following the 10:45am Worship Service for...