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Deacon’s Corner – September 2017
The summer quickly draws to a close and we find ourselves back in our “normal” routines – kids are back in school, there are buses to catch, lunches to make, meetings and choir rehearsal to...
Blessing of the Animals, October 1, 2017
On Sunday afternoon, October 1st at 2:00 p.m., The First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown will offer a Blessing of the Pets. The blessing of animals reminds us to celebrate creation, and God’s...
Chip’s Message – September 2017
Watching my friend Joanne turn a lump of clay into everyday dishware is artful, and what she makes is art itself. As Tami and I sat in her studio during our annual trip to Canada and talked with her...
Blessing of the Backpacks Sunday September 17 2017
Bring your backpacks Sunday, September 17 to church for a blessing! With school back in session, we the First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown want to send as many kids as possible back to school with...
Blessing of the Tools on Sunday, September 3
Join us for Labor Day weekend on September 3. All of us work with our hands, our feet, our legs, or our backs, one way or other. Celebrate the good works we do. Bring your special tool-helpmate and let...
Commissioned YAV Emily Arrives in Phillipines
On Sunday, August 27, 2017, we commissioned Elizabeth Welliver and Emma Warman, who dedicate a year of their lives to learn what God is doing through them and in them. We hope to follow their journey through...
The Call of Young Adult Volunteers — August 27, 2017
Scripture reading: Romans 10:13-17 Sermon by Emma Warman & Elizabeth Welliver: The Call of Young Adult Volunteers Click here to read the worship bulletin. To download the audio of the sermon,...
Did You Know? Singing Changes the Brain!
The science is in! Singing is really, really good for you and the most recent research suggests that group singing is the most exhilarating and transformative of all. Scientists have discovered that...
Picnic in the Park – Sunday September 10 2017
Our annual worship service in Downing Park (right across Route 202 from the church) is coming up on September 10 at 10:45 am (a single service). The picnic is for everyone and families with...