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...
Author: Donna Gresh
United in Prayer – Reflection by Chip Low
The following prayer was offered on Sunday, November 13 by Rev. Chip Low. Many in our church have requested a copy of the prayer for their own reflection. Gracious God, we give you thanks today for the...
The Visitation Ministry
Do you know that the Deacons offer a visitation ministry? They have an active practice of visiting members of our church family who are ill or homebound (including people who are not members of the...
Food Waste Weekend November 20
On Sunday, November 20, we are participating in a “Food Waste Weekend.” Throughout this fall, thousands of other houses of worship – churches, mosques, synagogues, temples – throughout the country...
Eco-Theological Reflection: Waste Not, Want Not: The Stewardship of Food
This month many of us will sit down to a Thanksgiving feast with family and friends. The table will be filled with the bounty of the earth and our lives. We will savor the special dishes and hopefully,...
Want to Learn More about the FPCY Food Pantry?
For over 30 years, the FPCY Food Pantry has been serving the less fortunate of our community. And as with many things, it started small. As a matter of fact, it was a closet. The Deacons had been reactivated...
Holiday Season Giving Opportunities
Items for the Hat and Mitten Tree, Bedford Prison, and Toys for Teens will be collected during the services on Giving Sunday, December 4. You can find details of what is requested below. (If you are unable...
Special Pre-Thanksgiving Congregational Brunch: Vegetarian for our Food Waste Weekend
Mark you calendars for November 20! Remember our all-vegetarian Congregational Meeting Brunch in February? We’re doing it again on our Sunday-before-Thanksgiving noon get-together to remind us of...
A Testimony to Generosity and Fruitful Living By Beth Gruber
When I think about giving, one word always comes to mind – gratitude. Gratitude for God’s love – for the life I’ve been given – for this church. I’ve attended various churches – and...