On Sunday afternoon, October 4th 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 message...
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GreenFaith Eco-tip: Refugees and Climate Change
The United Nations estimates that by 2050 there will be more refugees from climate change than from war. To fight climate change and reduce your carbon footprint (and your energy bills), complete a home...
Praise is the Purpose – September 13, 2015
Scripture Readings: Psalm 24:1, Psalm 148 Sermon by Tami Seidel: Praise is the Purpose Click here to read the worship bulletin. To download the audio of the sermon, click here or you can simply...
September 20 – Blessing of the Backpacks
Bring your backpacks Sunday, September 20 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...
We’re saving energy through lighting changes
NYSEG is the church’s energy supplier, and they have a program for businesses (and churches with sufficient electric energy costs) to convert lighting from incandescent lighting to energy efficient...
YAV Shaina begins work in Peru
On August 30, our church commissioned three Young Adult Volunteers for their year of service. They are each writing about their experiences on personal blogs. Shaina, who is beginning work in Lima, Peru...
Eco-Tip: Energy Star Appliances
Energy: The average home spends about $2,000 on energy bills every year. By changing to appliances that have earned the Energy Star, you can save $75 a year in energy costs. Energy Star rated appliances...
The Ministry of the Deacons – September 2015
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...
September 2015 Message from Tami
“The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it, the world and those who live in it.” ~Psalm 24:1 Take a moment and think about this verse. What does it mean to say that the earth and everything...
Being Mortal; Medicine and What Matters in the End – New in the Church Library
A review in the New York Times prompted me to read the bestseller Being Mortal; Medicine and What Matters in the End by Dr. Atul Gawande (362 G). I was so impressed with his critique of our medical system’s...