This Week with Nauraushaun Church

Week of December 19

2010-12-20T11:38:00.003-05:00

Monday
▪Birthday People 7 pm
▪Safe Haven Sheltering

Wednesday
▪Choir 7 pm

Thursday
▪Morning Prayer 7 am

Friday
Christmas Eve
▪Family Service 5 pm
▪Candle Light Service 10 pm

Saturday
Christmas Day

Sunday
▪Worship 10 am

Office Hours - The church office will be closed Dec. 27 through 31. In Pastor Laura’s absence, you may contact Rev. Ruth Wainwright at 845- 735-6518 for pastoral care.

Week of December 12

2010-12-10T12:23:00.007-05:00

Tuesday
▪ Ministries 7:30 PM

Wednesday
▪ Choir 7 PM

Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM
▪ Choir 7 PM

Friday
▪ Christmas Caroling 6 PM

Saturday
▪ Safe Haven Sheltering

Sunday
Fourth Sunday in Advent
▪ Worship 10 AM
▪ Sunday School
▪ Deacons 11:30 AM
▪ Children’s Choir 11:30 AM
▪ Safe Haven Sheltering

Christmas Caroling - Join us for Christmas caroling on Friday evening. We will leave from the church at 6 PM. Laura Cunningham will have refreshments for the carolers at her home afterwards, 29 Kings Highway, New City.

Week of December 5

2010-12-06T10:13:00.006-05:00

Tuesday
▪ Deadline for poinsettia orders

Wednesday
▪ Choir 7 PM

Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM

Saturday
▪ Hanging of the Greens 9 AM

Sunday
Third Sunday in Advent
▪ Worship 10 AM
▪ Sunday School
▪ Children’s Choir 11:30 AM
▪ Deadline for Salvation Army Angel gifts
▪ Christmas Open House

Deck the Halls - The Deacons invite you to help decorate the sanctuary on Saturday at 9 AM. Bring gloves and wire cutters (if you have them) and help make wreaths to welcome Christmas.

Open House - Everyone is invited to the annual Christmas Open House hosted by Bob and Adele Schnell and Ruth Tesar on Sunday from 2 to 6 PM at the Schnell’s house, 74 Champ Ave., Pearl River.

Christmas Caroling - Join us for Christmas caroling on Friday evening, Dec.17. We will leave from the church at 6 PM. Laura Cunningham will have refreshments for the carolers at her home afterwards.

Week of November 28

2010-11-29T09:56:00.003-05:00

Wednesday
▪ NPC Book Group 12 noon
▪ Choir 7 PM

Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM

Friday
▪ Christmas Wrap Party 7 PM

Saturday
▪ WA Christmas Luncheon 1 PM

Sunday
Second Sunday in Advent
▪ Worship/Communion 10 AM
▪ Sunday School
▪ Children’s Choir 11:30 AM

NPC Book Group - The group will meet on Wednesday at 12 noon at Mia Cucina in Blauvelt to discuss Peace Like a River by Lief Enger. Please contact the church office to reserve a spot.

Christmas Wrap Party - The Rockland State Hospital gift wrapping party will be held on Friday at 7 PM in the parlor.

WA Christmas Luncheon - The Women’s Association invites you to its annual Holiday Lunch of soups, salads, and desserts on Saturday at 1 PM in the church parlor. Child care will be provided and you are invited to bring a friend. Please RSVP to the church office (845-735-4565) so we know how many people to expect.

Week of November 21

2010-11-22T10:09:00.003-05:00

Monday
▪ Interfaith Thanksgiving Service 7:30 PM
▪ Safe Haven Sheltering

Tuesday
▪ Safe Haven Sheltering

Thursday
Happy Thanksgiving!
▪Morning Prayer 7 AM

Friday
Church office is closed.

Sunday
First Sunday in Advent
▪Worship 10 AM
▪Sunday School
▪Exploring Faith Group 11:30 AM
▪Children’s Choir 11:30 AM

Pastoral Coverage - Laura will leave on Wednesday to spend Thanksgiving with family in Virginia and will return on Saturday. In her absence, Ruth Wainwright is on call for pastoral emergencies.

Week of November 14

2010-11-15T10:45:00.003-05:00

Monday
▪ Birthday People 7 PM

Tuesday
▪ WA Board Meeting 9:30 AM
▪ Session 7:30 PM

Wednesday
▪ Choir 7 PM
▪ Community Network for Career Development, St. Stephen’s Church, 7 PM
▪ Deadline for December newsletter.

Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM

Reign of Christ Sunday
▪ Worship 10 AM
▪ Sunday School
▪ Deacons 11:30 AM
▪ Exploring Faith Group 11:30 AM
▪ Children’s Choir 11:30 AM
▪ Safe Haven Sheltering

The Good News - The deadline for submitting newsletter information and articles to Barbara DeVries is Wednesday. You may contact Barbara at (845) 735-4261 or bdved1@aol.com.

Interfaith Thanksgiving Service - This year’s service will be held at 7:30 PM on Monday, Nov. 22, at Beth Am Temple. Come and join in the sharing of community worship. If you are interested in singing with the choir at the service please see Karen Schmidt.

Week of November 7

2010-11-08T12:07:00.003-05:00

Tuesday
▪ WA Circle Meeting 9:30 AM
▪ Ministries 7:30 PM

Wednesday
▪ Choir 7 PM

Thursday
The office is closed in observance of Veterans Day.
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM
▪ WA Circle Meeting 11:30 AM
▪ WA Circle Meeting 7:30 PM

Sunday
▪ Taize Worship Service 10 AM
▪ Second Sunday Breakfast
▪ Sunday School
▪ Exploring Faith 11:30 AM
▪ Children’s Choir 11:30 AM
▪ Youth Group at Tappan Reformed Church 5 PM

Early Thanksgiving - Brook Church in Hillburn will serve its annual pre-Thanksgiving Dinner from 5-7 PM on Friday. Donation is $10.

Interfaith Thanksgiving Service - This year’s service will be held at 7:30 PM on Monday, Nov. 22, at Beth Am Temple. Come and join in the sharing of community worship.

Week of October 31

2010-11-01T10:13:00.008-04:00

Tuesday
▪ WA Election Day Bake Sale

Wednesday
▪ NPC Book Group 12 noon
▪ Choir 7 PM

Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM
▪ Helping Hands Benefit Gala

Sunday
▪ Worship/Communion 10 AM
▪ Sunday School
▪ Exploring Faith 11:30 AM
▪ Children’s Choir 11:30 AM
▪ Youth Group at Tappan Reformed Church 5 PM

NPC Book Group - The group will meet on Wednesday at 12 noon at Mia Cucina in Blauvelt to discuss Widow’s War by Sally Gunning. Please contact the church office to reserve a spot.

Helping Hands - The annual Helping Hands Benefit Gala will be held on Thursday at the Pearl River Hilton. Tickets are $80 per person ($35 is tax deductible). See Ruth Wainwright for tickets.

Early Thanksgiving - Brook Church in Hillburn will serve its annual pre-Thanksgiving Dinner from 5 - 7 PM on Friday, Nov. 12. Donation is $10.

Week of October 24

2010-10-26T09:57:00.005-04:00

Wednesday
▪ Choir 7 PM
▪ Community Network for Career Development, Good Shepherd Church 7-9 PM

Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM

Sunday
▪ Worship 10 AM
▪ Sunday School
▪ Exploring Faith 11:30 AM
▪ Children’s Choir 11:30 AM
▪ Youth Group at Tappan Reformed Church 5 PM

All Hallows’ Eve - Faith is contagious - what person gave you yours? Sunday is All Hallows’ Eve, the day before All Saints' Day, and we would like it to have a special "saintly" spin. Come dressed as someone whose faith has shaped or inspired your own. It may be someone you know personally, someone from the Bible, or a historic or public figure. Caution - you never know when your own faith might be spreading to someone else!

Election Day Bake Sale - On Tuesday, Nov. 2, the Women’s Association will hold a day-long bake sale as the NPC Great Hall serves as a polling site for the election. We need baked goods and volunteers to help that day. Please sign up in the narthex on Sunday if you can help.

Helping Hands - The annual Helping Hands Benefit Gala will be held on Thursday, Nov. 4, at the Pearl River Hilton. Tickets are $80 per person ($35 is tax deductible) and donations of auction items are welcome. See Ruth Wainwright for details.

This Week at Nauraushaun

2010-10-12T10:24:00.003-04:00

Tuesday
WA Circle 9:30 AM
Ministries 7:30 PM

Wednesday
Choir 7 PM

Thursday
Morning Prayer 7 AM
WA Circle 11:30 AM
WA Circle 7:30 PM

Sunday
Worship10 AM
Sunday School
Deacons 11:30 AM
Exploring Faith 11:30 AM
Children’s Choir 11:30 AM
Youth Group at Tappan Reformed Church 5 PM

Becoming Part of Nauraushaun - You are invited to the first Exploring Faith session to discuss your spiritual journey and membership at Nauraushaun Church at 11:30 AM next Sunday with Pastor Laura.

Annual Food Drive - NPC volunteers will collect food for the Salvation Army Food Cupboard from 10 AM - 5 PM on Saturday, Oct. 23, at the ShopRite of Pearl River. Please sign up outside the church office if you can give one hour to help.

Helping Hands - The annual Helping Hands Benefit Gala will be held on Thursday, Nov. 4, at the Pearl River Hilton. Tickets are $80 per person ($40 is tax deductible) and donations of auction items are welcome. See Ruth Wainwright for details.

Week of October 3

2010-10-04T10:35:00.003-04:00

Wednesday
▪ NPC Book Group 12 noon
▪ Choir 7 PM

Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM

Saturday
▪ Retreat for Deacons and Elders

Sunday
▪ Worship10 AM
▪ Blessing of the Animals
▪ Second Sunday Breakfast 8 AM
▪ Love God, Love Neighbor 8:15 AM
▪ Sunday School
▪ Children’s Choir 11:30 AM
▪ Youth Group at Tappan Reformed Church 5 PM

NPC Book Group - The group will meet on Wednesday at 12 noon at Mia Cucina in Blauvelt to discuss Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese. Please contact the office to attend.

Love God, Love Neighbor from The Clearing - The group will meet at 8:15 AM next Sunday to continue the exploration of loving God and those around us more deeply.

Week of September 26

2010-09-27T10:09:00.008-04:00

Wednesday
▪ Choir 7 PM

Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM

World Communion Sunday/Peacemaking Offering
▪ Worship/Communion 10 AM
▪ Sunday School
▪ Children’s Choir 11:30 AM
▪ Youth Group at Tappan Reformed Church 5 PM

Coffee and Fellowship -Please sign up to be a greeter or coffee hour volunteer outside the church office. Tasks have been simplified in the spirit of ‘more hands, less work.’

NPC Book Group - The group will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 6, at 12 noon at Mia Cucina in Blauvelt to discuss Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese. You may sign up to attend outside the church office.

Week of September 19

2010-09-20T10:24:00.003-04:00

Monday
▪ Birthday People 7 PM

Tuesday
▪ WA Board Meeting 9:30 AM
▪ Session 7:30 PM

Wednesday
▪ Choir 7 PM

Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM
▪ WA Circle 11:30 AM

Sunday
▪ Worship 10 AM
▪ Sunday School
▪ Children’s Choir 11:30 AM
▪ Youth Group at Tappan Reformed Church 5 PM

Peacemaking Offering - On World Communion Sunday, Oct. 3, the Peacemaking Offering will be shared. The funds raised go to our denomination to support a variety of mission projects throughout the world and locally.

Save the Date - Current elders and deacons are asked to circle Saturday, October 9, on their calendars as a tentative date for an Officers’ Retreat. Further details will be announced shortly.

Child Care - The church is in need of a babysitter for Sunday mornings. If you know a caring and qualified person for this paid position, please contact the office.

Week of September 12

2010-09-13T10:21:00.005-04:00

Tuesday
▪ WA Morning Circle 9:30 AM
▪ Ministries 7:30 PM

Wednesday
▪ Choir 7 PM
▪ Community Network for Career Development (CNCD)
at Good Shepherd Church 7-9 PM

Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM
▪ WA Evening Circle 7:30 PM

Sunday
▪ Worship 10 AM
▪ Sunday School
▪ Deacons 11:30 AM
▪ Youth Group at Tappan Reformed Church 5 PM

Back to School - Sunday School and Youth Group will begin on Sunday.

Sunday Child Care - The church is in need of a babysitter for Sunday mornings. If you know a caring and qualified person for this paid position, please contact the office.

Save the Date - Current elders and deacons are asked to circle Saturday, October 9, on their calendars as a tentative date for an Officers’ Retreat. Further details will be announced shortly.

Week of Sept. 6

2010-09-07T10:05:00.004-04:00

Wednesday
▪ NPC Book Group 12 noon
▪ Choir 7 PM

Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM

Sunday
▪ Worship 10 AM
▪ Blessing of the Backpacks
▪ Second Sunday Breakfast 8 AM

Back to School - Get the school year off to a great start by bringing your backpacks to worship next Sunday for a special blessing. Sunday School and Youth Group will begin on Sunday, Sept. 19.

NPC Book Group - The group will meet on Wednesday at 12 noon at Mia Cucina in Blauvelt to discuss Lying Awake by Mark Salzman. Please contact the church office to reserve a spot.

Child Care - The church is in need of a babysitter for Sunday mornings. If you know a caring and qualified person for this paid position, please see contact the office.

Welcoming Nauraushaun Nursery - For the second year the Women’s Association and the Deacons will provide coffee, tea and baked goods for the parents of incoming NNS students. If you can serve or provide baked goods on Sept. 13, 14 or 15, please sign up outside the church office. For additional information, contact Joan Yeaton.

Week of August 8

2010-08-09T09:43:00.004-04:00

Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM

Sunday
▪ Worship 10 AM

Office Coverage - Susan Marose will be on vacation next week (Aug. 16 to Aug. 20). If you can fill in one day from 9 AM to 1 PM, please contact the church office.

Favorite Hymns - On Sunday, August 29, there will be a Hymn Sing. If you have a particular hymn you would like to hear that day, please jot the title on a piece of paper and place it in the collection plate for consideration.

Trotter’s Museum Outing - You are invited to the annual WA Summer Outing on Saturday, Aug. 21, at the Trotter’s Museum at Goshen Race Track for a guided tour followed by lunch. Contact Carol Boyatsis for additional information or sign up outside the church office. There will be carpooling from the church parking lot at 9 AM.

Week of August 1

2010-08-02T09:41:00.003-04:00

Wednesday
▪ Christmas in August Party at RPH 6:30 PM

Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM

Sunday
▪ Worship 10 AM
▪ Love God, Love Neighbor Group 8:30 AM

Love God, Love Neighbor - All are invited to join Laura and members of the Clearing group (Sarah Chauncey, Kathleen Fahmi, Juli Schaefer, and Jim Uleman) at 8:30 AM on Sunday to explore ways of loving God and loving our neighbors.

Favorite Hymns - On Sunday, August 29, there will be a Hymn Sing. If you have a particular hymn you would like to hear that day, please jot the title on a piece of paper and place it in the collection plate in the upcoming weeks for consideration.

Trotter’s Museum Outing - You are invited to the annual WA Summer Outing on Saturday, Aug. 21, at the Trotter’s Museum at Goshen Race Track for a guided tour followed by lunch. Contact Carol Boyatsis for additional information or sign up outside the church office.

Week of July 25

2010-07-26T10:04:00.004-04:00

Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM

Sunday
▪ Worship/Communion 10 AM

Summer Help - Please sign up outside the church office to provide refreshments or teach Sunday school.

Trotter’s Museum Outing - You may sign up outside the church office to attend the annual WA Summer Outing on Saturday, Aug. 21, to the Trotter’s Museum at Goshen Race Track. All women and men of NPC are invited to the event, which includes a tour and lunch. Contact Carol Boyatsis for additional information.

Week of July 18

2010-07-19T10:13:00.005-04:00

Monday
▪ Birthday People 7 PM

Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM

Sunday
▪ Worship 10 AM

Summer Help - Please sign up outside the church office to provide refreshments or teach Sunday school during the summer.

Trotter’s Museum Outing - Please sign up outside the church office to attend the annual WA Summer Outing on Saturday, Aug. 21, to the Trotter’s Museum at Goshen Race Track. All women and men of NPC are invited to the event, which includes a tour and lunch. Contact Carol Boyatsis for additional information.

Week of July 11

2010-07-12T11:50:00.005-04:00

Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM

Sunday
▪ Worship 10 AM

Update - Laura Cunningham is away on study leave until July 15, and on vacation from July 16-24. Please contact Rev. Ruth Wainwright (845-735-6518) with any pastoral emergencies during this time. Rev. Chris Shelton will preach on Sunday.

Summer Help - Please sign up outside the church office to provide refreshments or teach Sunday school during July and August.

Trotter’s Museum Outing - Please sign up outside the church office to attend the annual WA Summer Outing on Saturday, Aug. 21, to the Trotter’s Museum at Goshen Race Track. All women and men of NPC are invited to the event, which includes a tour and lunch. Contact Carol Boyatsis for additional information.

Week of July 4

2010-07-02T11:21:00.005-04:00

Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM

Sunday
▪ Taizé Worship 10 AM

Update - Laura Cunningham will be away on study leave from July 5-15 and on vacation from July 16-24. Please contact Rev. Ruth Wainwright (845-735-6518) with any pastoral emergencies during this time. Chris Shelton will be leading worship next Sunday and preaching on July 18. After worship on the 18th, he will also report back and lead a discussion on actions at the General Assembly.

Summer Help - Please sign up to provide refreshments or teach Sunday school during July and August outside the church office.

General Assembly - The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) is meeting in Minneapolis through July 10th. Delegates from all of the presbyteries will discuss issues ranging from the church’s stance on peace in Israel and Palestine to changing our Book of Order to become more inclusive in ordination standards. You are invited to keep our larger church in your prayers, and to follow updates at: http://www.pcusa.ord/ga219/ or http://www.presbyterianwelcome.org/index.php/news-feed.

The Good News - The church newsletter will be going electronic this fall. If you have friends or family members who would like to receive the newsletter, please send us their email addresses.

Week of June 27

2010-06-28T09:36:00.009-04:00

Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM

Sunday
▪ Worship 10 AM

General Assembly - The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) meets July 3-10 in Minneapolis. Delegates from all of the presbyteries will meet to discuss issues ranging from the church’s stance on peace in Israel and Palestine to changing our Book of Order to become more inclusive in ordination standards. You are invited to keep our larger church in your prayers, and to follow updates at: http://www.pcusa.ord/ga219/
or http://www.presbyterianwelcome.org/index.php/news-feed.

Love God/ Love Neighbor Group from the Clearing - Laura and members of the Clearing group (Sarah Chauncey, Kathleen Fahmi, Juli Schaefer, and Jim Uleman) are meeting this summer to explore loving God and loving our neighbors - friendly strangers right in our neighborhoods - more deeply. We plan on meeting regularly and sharing ways of engaging both God and those around us. Upcoming dates will be announced.

The Good News - The church newsletter will be going electronic this fall so if you have friends or family members who would like to receive The Good News, please send their email addresses to the church office.

Week of June 20

2010-06-21T10:37:00.003-04:00

Monday
▪ Birthday People 7 PM

Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM

Sunday
▪ Worship 10 AM
▪ Deacons 11:30 AM

Helping Hands Sock Swap - Do you need low-cut men’s socks? Due to an over supply of low cuts and a need for longer crew length socks, Ruth Wainwright has announced a “sock exchange.” Next Sunday you can trade a new pair of crew socks for a new pair of low cuts.

Love God/ Love Neighbor Group from the Clearing - Laura and members of the Clearing group (Sarah Chauncey, Kathleen Fahmi, Juli Schaefer, and Jim Uleman) are meeting this summer to explore loving God and loving our neighbors - friendly strangers right in our neighborhoods - more deeply. We plan on meeting regularly this summer, and sharing ways of engaging both God and those around us. Upcoming dates will be announced.

Week of June 13

2010-06-11T10:58:00.005-04:00

Tuesday
▪ WA Board Luncheon 12 noon
▪ Session 7:30 PM

Wednesday
▪ Choir 7 PM

Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM

Sunday
▪ Worship 10 AM
▪ Sunday School
▪ Annual Church Picnic

Love God/ Love Neighbor Group from the Clearing - Laura and members of the Clearing group (Sarah Chauncey, Kathleen Fahmi, Juli Schaefer, and Jim Uleman) are meeting this summer to explore loving God and loving our neighbors - friendly strangers right in our neighborhoods - more deeply. Upcoming dates will be announced.

WA Lunch -The Women’s Association Board invites all the women of the church to its end-of-year meeting and lunch at 12 noon on Tuesday at Mia Cucina in Blauvelt. Please contact Carol Boyatsis to reserve a spot.

Annual Church Picnic - The potluck picnic will be held on Sunday after worship. If you have not signed up to bring your favorite dish, please do so outside the church office.

Week of June 6

2010-06-07T09:33:00.005-04:00

Monday
▪ Career Network at St. Stephen’s 7:30 PM

Tuesday
▪ Ministries 7:30 PM

Wednesday
▪ Choir 7 PM

Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM

Saturday
▪ Helping Hands Run

Sunday
Music Sunday
▪ Love God/Love Neighbor Group 8:15 AM
▪ Worship 10 AM
▪ Sunday School

Helping Hands - There will be a Helping Hands run on Saturday and men’s underwear in all sizes is needed. Please contact Ruth Wainwright for information.

Love God/ Love Neighbor Group - Laura and members of the Clearing group (Sarah Chauncey, Kathleen Fahmi, Juli Schaefer, and Jim Uleman) invite anyone interested to join us this summer to explore loving God and loving our neighbors - friendly strangers right in our neighborhoods - more deeply. We plan on meeting regularly to share ways of engaging both God and those around us. Our first meeting will be on Sunday at 8:15 AM, before worship.

WA Lunch -The Women’s Association Board will hold its end-of-year meeting and lunch at 12 noon on Tuesday, June 15, at Mia Cucina in Blauvelt. Please contact Adele Schnell to reserve a spot.

Annual Picnic - The church picnic will be held after worship on Sunday, June 20. This year’s picnic will be potluck. Families with last names from A to L are asked to bring a main course dish; those from M to Z are asked to bring a salad or dessert. There is a sign-up sheet outside the church office. Please specify what dish you plan to bring.

Save the Date - The annual Women's Association Summer Outing is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 21, at the Harness Racing Museum in Goshen. All women and men of NPC are invited to the event, which includes a tour and lunch. More information will follow.

Week of May 30

2010-06-01T10:57:00.003-04:00

Tuesday
▪ Women’s Day of Spirituality 9:30 AM

Wednesday
▪ Book Group 12 noon
▪ Choir 7 PM

Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM

Sunday
▪ Worship/Communion 10 AM
▪ Sunday School
▪ Walk to Feed the Need 1:30 PM

NPC Book Group - The group will meet at 12 noon on Wednesday at Mia Cucina in Blauvelt to discuss Sarah’s Key by Tatiana DeRosnay. Please sign up outside the church office to reserve a spot or call the church office.

Walk to Feed the Need - Nauraushaun will join Germonds Presbyterian Church for the walk next Sunday, June 6, at 1:30 PM at Kennedy Dells Park in New City. See Kathleen Fahmi or Mary Lee Wainwright for details.

Helping Hands - There will be a Helping Hands run on Saturday, June 12, and men’s underwear in all sizes is needed. Please see Ruth Wainwright for information.

Love God/Love Neighbor Group from the Clearing - Laura and members of the Clearing group (Sarah Chauncey, Kathleen Fahmi, Juli Schaefer, and Jim Uleman) invite anyone interested to join us this summer to explore loving God and loving our neighbors - friendly strangers right in our neighborhoods - more deeply. We plan on meeting regularly this summer, and sharing ways of engaging both God and those around us. Our first meeting will be Sunday, June 13, at 8:15 AM, before worship. Let Laura know if you are interested!

Annual Picnic - The church picnic will be held after worship on Sunday, June 20. This year’s picnic will be potluck, rather than hot dogs and hamburgers. Families with last names from A to L are asked to bring a main course dish; those from M to Z are asked to bring a salad or dessert. There is a sign-up sheet outside the church office.

Save the Date - The annual WA Summer Outing is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 21, at the Harness Racing Museum in Goshen. All women and men of NPC are invited to the event, which includes a tour and lunch. More information will follow.

This Week at Nauraushaun

2010-05-24T10:22:00.003-04:00

Monday
▪ Career Network 7:30 PM

Wednesday
▪ Choir 7 PM

Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM

Sunday
▪ Worship 10 AM
▪ Sunday School

Day of Spirituality - All women are invited to a day of peace and renewal in the time honored tradition of Celtic spirituality from 10 AM to 2 PM on Tuesday, June 1, at Stony Point Center. This event is sponsored by the Women of the Hudson River Presbytery. Please contact Carol Boyatsis for registration information.

Love God/ Love Neighbor Group from The Clearing - Laura and members of the Clearing group (Sarah Chauncey, Kathleen Fahmi, Juli Schaefer, and Jim Uleman) invite anyone interested to join us this summer to explore loving God and loving our neighbors - friendly strangers right in our neighborhoods - more deeply. We plan on meeting regularly this summer, and sharing ways of engaging both God and those around us. Our first meeting will be Sunday, June 13, at 8:15 AM, before worship. Let Laura know if you are interested!

Annual Picnic - The annual church picnic will be held after worship on Sunday, June 20. This year’s picnic will be potluck, rather than hot dogs and hamburgers. Families with last names from A to L are asked to bring a main course dish; those from M to Z are asked to bring a salad or dessert. Lemonade and iced tea will be provided. There is a sign-up sheet outside the church office.

Walk to Feed the Need - Nauraushaun will join Germonds Presbyterian Church on the Walk to Feed the Need on Sunday, June 6, at 1:30 PM at Kennedy Dells Park, located on North Main Street in New City. Call Kathleen Fahmi (845-623-4247) or Mary Lee Wainwright (845-425-3249) for details and to register for the event.

Week of May 16

2010-05-13T12:08:00.006-04:00

Monday
▪ Memorial Fund Meeting 4 PM
▪ Birthday People 7 PM

Tuesday
▪ WA Board Meeting 9:30 AM
▪ Session 7:30 PM

Wednesday
▪ Choir 7 PM

Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM
▪ WA Circle 11:30 AM

Sunday
▪ Worship 10 AM
▪ Installation of Officers
▪ Sunday School

Day of Spirituality - All women are invited to a day of peace and renewal in the time honored tradition of Celtic spirituality from 10 AM to 2 PM on Tuesday, June 1, at Stony Point Center. This event is sponsored by the Women of the Hudson River Presbytery. Please see Carol Boyatsis for registration information.

Walk to Feed the Need - Nauraushaun will join Germonds Presbyterian Church on the Walk to Feed the Need on Sunday, June 6, at 1:30 PM at Kennedy Dells Park, located on North Main Street in New City. Call Kathleen Fahmi (845-623-4247) or Mary Lee Wainwright (845-425-3249) for details and to register for the event.

Week of May 9

2010-05-10T09:58:00.003-04:00

Monday
▪ Career Network 7:30 PM

Tuesday
▪ WA Circle 9:30 AM
▪ Ministries 7:30 PM

Wednesday
▪ Choir 7 PM

Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM
▪ WA Circle 7:30 PM

Saturday
▪ Spring Work Party 9 AM

Sunday
▪ Worship 10 AM
▪ Congregational Meeting
▪ Sunday School
▪ Deacons 11:30 AM
▪ Discussion Group 11:30 AM

Spring Cleaning at NPC – An indoor/outdoor work party is planned for Saturday beginning at 9 AM. Contact Carolyn Russell for additional information.

In the Season of Resurrection - Attorney Carolyn Strassberg will discuss estate planning and elder law concerns on Sunday at 11:30 AM in the parlor.

Afternoon Concert - Karen Schmidt will be joined in concert by trumpeters Peter Piacquadio and Chris Melito and violinist Shelby Yamin at 2 PM next Sunday, May 16, in the sanctuary. General admission is $10, $8 for seniors and students. There is no admission charge for children under 12.

Stay Connected - The Good News, our NPC newsletter, will be online this fall. “Going green” will allow the church to save paper, energy and money! If we do not have your email address, please send it to us at npcpearl@verizon.net. Those who are not online will still receive their copy by mail, and paper copies will be available at church.

Week of May 2

2010-04-28T11:11:00.008-04:00

Wednesday
▪ Nauraushaun Book Group 12 noon
▪ Choir 7 PM

Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM

Saturday
▪ Helping Hands Food Drive 9 AM-5 PM
▪ WA “Hi” Tea 2 PM

Sunday
▪ Worship 10 AM
▪ Second Sunday Breakfast
▪ Sunday School
▪ Children’s Choir
▪ Discussion Group 11:30 AM

In the Season of Resurrection - On Sunday, attorney Carolyn Strassberg will discuss estate planning and elder law concerns at 11:30 AM in the parlor.

NPC Book Group - The group will meet at 12 noon on Wednesday at Mia Cucina in Blauvelt to discuss The Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver. Please sign up outside the church office to reserve a spot or contact the church office.

Women’s Association Tea - All the women of Nauraushaun and their friends and neighbors are invited to a “Hi” Tea from 2 to 4 PM on Saturday. Enjoy an array of sweets and savories as you socialize with old and new friends. Child care will be provided. Please RSVP to Carol Boyatsis. This is a free event.

Help Needed - Two people are needed for the 1 to 2 PM slot of the Helping Hands food drive at at the Pearl River ShopRite on Saturday. If you can help for one hour, please contact the church office (735-4565).

Walk to Feed the Need - Nauraushaun will join Germonds Presbyterian Church on the Walk to Feed the Need on Sunday, June 6, at 1:30 PM. The walk location has been changed to Kennedy Dells Park, located on North Main Street, New City. Call Kathleen Fahmi (845-623-4247) or Mary Lee Wainwright (845-425-3249) for details and to register for the event.

Week of April 25

2010-04-22T11:15:00.006-04:00

Wednesday
▪ Choir 7 PM

Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM

Sunday
▪ Worship/Communion
▪ Sunday School
▪ Discussion Group 11:30 AM

In the Season of Resurrection -On Sunday Laura Cunningham will discuss composing an ethical will – a piece where you may share the values and memories you hope to pass on to your loved ones – and planning memorial services at 11:30 AM in the parlor.

Helping Hands - A food drive will be held at ShopRite of Pearl River on Saturday between the hours of 9 AM and 5 PM. If you can help for one hour, please sign up outside the church office.

Save the Date - In celebration of Germonds Presbyterian Church’s 150th anniversary NPC will be taking part in the Walk to Feed the Need around Rockland Lake at 1 PM on Sunday, June 6. See Mary Lee Wainwright for more details about this mission project.

Week of April 18

2010-04-19T10:07:00.007-04:00

Monday
▪ Birthday People 7 PM

Tuesday
▪ WA Board Meeting 9:30 AM
▪ Session 7:30 PM

Wednesday
▪ Choir 7 PM

Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM

Sunday
▪ Worship 10 AM
▪ Sunday School
▪ Children’s Choir
▪ Discussion Group 11:30 AM
▪ Career Network 4 PM

In the Season of Resurrection - Mimi Hoffman of Rockland County Hospice will discuss how hospice can enhance end-of-life issues for the patient and the family at 11:30 AM on Sunday in the parlor. Upcoming discussions will feature Laura Cunningham and attorney Carolyn Strassberg.

Children’s Choir - Practices will resume on Sunday following worship.

Keep Rockland Beautiful Clean Up - You are invited to join other volunteers for a few hours to clear debris in the watershed area of Nauraushaun Creek on Sunday at 1 PM. To learn more you may contact Sona Mason at 735-0151 for meet-up locations or visit http://www.keeprocklandbeautiful.org/.

Helping Hands - A food drive will be held on Saturday, May 8, between the hours of 9 AM and 5 PM. If you can help for one hour, please sign up outside the church office.

Save the Date - In celebration of Germonds Presbyterian Church’s 150th anniversary NPC will be taking part in the Walk to Feed the Need around Rockland Lake at 1 PM on Sunday, June 6. See Mary Lee Wainwright for more details about this mission project.

Week of April 11

2010-04-12T09:44:00.004-04:00

Tuesday
▪ WA Circle 9:30 AM
▪ Ministries 7:30 PM

Wednesday
▪ Choir 7 PM

Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM

Saturday
▪ Memorial Service 3 PM

Sunday
▪ Worship
▪ Sunday School
▪ Deacons 11:30 AM

Memorial Service - There will be a service at 3 PM on Saturday to celebrate the life of Larry Swift, father of Michie Palaia.

Save the Date - In celebration of Germonds Presbyterian Church’s 150th anniversary NPC will be taking part in the Walk to Feed the Need around Rockland Lake at 1 PM on Sunday, June 6. See Kathleen Fahmi for more details about this mission project.

Week of April 4

2010-04-05T10:22:00.004-04:00

Monday
▪ Safe Haven

Tuesday
▪ Career Network meeting 7 PM

Wednesday
▪ Nauraushaun Book Group 12 noon
▪ Nyack College Chorale 7:30 PM

Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM
▪ WA Circle 11:30 AM
▪ WA Evening Circle 7:30 PM

Sunday
▪ Worship
▪ Second Sunday Breakfast
▪ Sunday School
▪ Discussion Group 11:30 AM

NPC Book Group - The group will meet at 12 noon on Wednesday at Mia Cucina in Blauvelt to discuss Bread Givers by Anzia Yezierska. Please contact the office to reserve a spot.

Nyack Chorale at Nauraushaun - The Nyack College Chorale, under the direction of Joel Jameson, will perform its spring concert at 7:30 PM on Wednesday in the sanctuary. All are invited. The chorale recently presented the concert during a tour of England.

Save the Date – In celebration of Germonds Presbyterian Church’s 150th anniversary NPC will be taking part in the Walk to Feed the Need around Rockland Lake at 1 PM on Sunday, June 6. Contact Kathleen Fahmi for more details about this mission project.

Holy Week

2010-03-26T11:45:00.013-04:00

Wednesday
▪ Choir 7 PM

Maundy Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM
▪ Tenebrae service with communion 7:30 PM

Good Friday
▪ Labyrinth for meditation and prayer 1 to 5 PM

Easter Sunday
▪ Worship
▪ Children’s Egg Hunt

Holy Week - You are invited to join us on Maundy Thursday for a service of Tenebrae with communion. On Good Friday, the labyrinth will be open in the parlor for silent meditation, which is a special and moving way to observe this day.

Nyack Chorale at Nauraushaun - The Nyack College Chorale, under the direction of Joel Jameson, will perform its spring concert at 7:30 PM on Wednesday, April 7, in the sanctuary. All are invited. The chorale recently presented the concert during a tour of England.

Week of March 1

2010-02-25T11:03:00.009-05:00

Monday
▪ Safe Haven guests

Tuesday
▪ Safe Haven guests

Wednesday
▪ Book Group 12 noon
▪ Choir 7 PM

Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM

Sunday
▪ Worship/Communion
▪ Sunday School
▪ Living the Questions 11:30 AM
▪ Children’s Music 11:30 AM

NPC Book Group - The group will meet at 12 noon on Wednesday at Mia Cucina in Blauvelt to discuss An Altar in the World by Barbara Brown Taylor. Please sign up outside the church office to reserve a spot.

Office Substitutes - Thanks to all who have signed up to fill in for Susan Marose while she is away. There is just one slot left on Friday, March 12. If you can volunteer, please call or sign up outside the church office.

Week of February 21

2010-02-19T14:17:00.006-05:00

Tuesday
▪ Session 7:30 PM

Wednesday
▪ Choir 7 PM

Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM

Saturday
▪ Nauraushaun Kids Unplugged Family Concert 10:30 AM

Sunday
▪ Worship
▪ Sunday School
▪ Living the Questions 11:30 AM

Nauraushaun Family Concert – Musician Kurt Gallagher will headline the Nauraushaun Kids Unplugged Concert from 10:30 to 11:30 AM on Saturday in the sanctuary. This performance is the first in a series of monthly family events to be sponsored jointly by Nauraushaun Church and Nauraushaun Nursery School. All children and families are invited. Juice and snacks will be served. Donation is $8 per family and proceeds will benefit the Jawonio Early Childhood Education Services.

Help with the Blood Crisis – Greenbush Presbyterian Church in Blauvelt is sponsoring a blood drive from 9 AM to 3 PM on Saturday in their fellowship hall. For additional information or to make an appointment, call (845) 359-4666.

Week of February 14

2010-02-12T13:42:00.004-05:00

Tuesday
▪ Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner 6 PM

Wednesday
▪ Choir 6 PM
▪ Ash Wednesday Service and Imposition of Ashes 7:30 PM

Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM

Sunday
▪ Worship
▪ Sunday School
▪ Living the Questions 11:30 AM
▪ Deacons 11:30 AM

Shrove Tuesday – You are invited to join the church family at 6 PM on Tuesday for the annual pancake supper and Mardi Grad festival in the Great Hall. Kids and friends are welcome.

Ash Wednesday – Rev. Ruth Wainwright will conduct the Ash Wednesday service and imposition of ashes at 7:30 pm. Earlier in the day, all women of the church are invited to the Ash Wednesday Retreat at Stony Point Conference Center from 10:30 AM to 1 PM. For information, contact Adele Schnell.

Nauraushaun Family Concert – Musician Kurt Gallagher will headline the Nauraushaun Kids Unplugged Concert at 10:30 AM on Saturday, Feb. 27, in the sanctuary. This performance is the first in a series of monthly family events to be sponsored jointly by Nauraushaun Church and Nauraushaun Nursery School. All children and families are invited. Juice and snacks will be served. Donation is $8 per family and proceeds will benefit the Jawonio Early Childhood Education Services.

Week of February 7

2010-02-05T12:44:00.011-05:00

Tuesday
▪ WA Circle 9:30 AM
▪ Ministries 7:30 PM

Wednesday
▪ Choir 7 PM

Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM
▪ WA Circle 11:30 AM
▪ WA Circle 7:30 PM

Sunday
▪ Worship
▪ Second Sunday Breakfast
▪ Sunday School
▪ Living the Questions 11:30 AM

Living the Questions– A new section of in this adult study series will be offered next Sunday at 11:30 AM in the parlor and will continue for an additional three weeks through March 8. We will explore how both modern biblical scholarship and science can enrich an active Christian faith journey.

Ash Wednesday Women’s Retreat – All women of the church are invited to an Ash Wednesday Retreat at Stony Point Conference Center from 10:30 AM to 1 PM on February 17. “Praying through Lent with Heart, Soul, Mind and Body” is the theme. Carpooling will be arranged. For additional information, contact Adele Schnell.

Holmes Summer Camp – If you are a parent or grandparent, you know that now is the time to think summer activities. Holmes Presbyterian Summer Camp is offering experiences for everyone from campers entering first grade to adults. Check the bulletin board outside the church office for information and brochures.

Nauraushaun Family Concert – Musician Kurt Gallagher will headline the Nauraushaun Kids Unplugged Concert at 10:30 AM on Saturday, Feb. 27, in the sanctuary. This performance is the first in a series of monthly family events to be sponsored jointly by Nauraushaun Church and Nauraushaun Nursery School. All children and families are invited. Juice and snacks will be served. Donation is $8 per family and proceeds will benefit the Jawonio Early Childhood Education Services.

Week of Feb. 1

2010-02-02T10:33:00.003-05:00

Wednesday
▪ Nauraushaun Book Group 12 noon
▪ Choir 7 PM

Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM

Sunday
▪ Worship/Communion 10 AM
▪ Sunday School

Book Group – The group will meet at 12 noon on Wednesday at Mia Cucina in Blauvelt to discuss Bridge of Sighs by Richard Russo. Please call the church office to reserve a spot.

Give, Act, Pray for Haiti – Please visit www.pcusa.org online for continuing updates on the situation in Haiti. Financial support for relief efforts can be designated to DR000064. Gifts can also be made by phone at (800) 872-3283 and checks can be mailed to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, P.O. Box 643700, Pittsburgh, PA 15264-3700.

Week of January 24

2010-01-22T14:03:00.007-05:00

Wednesday
▪ Choir 7 PM

Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM

Friday
▪ WA Clean Up 9:30 AM

Sunday
▪ Worship 10 AM
▪ Sunday School
▪ Annual Congregational Meeting

Cleaning Day - All are invited to join the members of the Women’s Association at 9:30 AM on Friday as they do a seasonal cleaning of the kitchen and other areas of the church. For additional information, contact Carol Boyatsis.

Annual Congregational Meeting - Nauraushaun Church will hold its Annual Congregational Meeting on Sunday immediately following worship.

Can You Help? - The Deacons are in need of volunteers to help present our coffee hour each Sunday following worship. If you can serve as host/hostess or provide baked goods, please contact Joan Yeaton.

Give, Act, Pray for Haiti – As the crisis in Haiti continues Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is responding through Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA). For updates on the situation and the church’s response, please visit http://www.pcusa.org/ online. Financial support for relief efforts can be designated to DR000064. Gifts can also be made by phone at (800) 872-3283 and checks can be mailed to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, P.O. Box 643700, Pittsburgh, PA 15264-3700.

Week of January 17

2010-01-19T11:05:00.003-05:00

Monday
The church office is closed in observance of Martin Luther King Day.
▪ Birthday People 7 PM

Tuesday
▪ WA Board Meeting 9:30 AM
▪ Session 7:30 PM

Wednesday
▪ Choir 7 PM

Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer AM

Sunday
▪ Worship 10 AM
▪ Sunday School

Give, Act, Pray for Haiti - Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is responding through Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) and is rushing an initial $100,000 from One Great Hour of Sharing and designated funds to provide immediate emergency relief to the people of Haiti. For updates on the earthquake and the church’s response, please visit www.pcusa.org online. Financial support for relief efforts can be designated to DR000064. Gifts can also be made by phone at (800) 872-3283 and checks can be mailed to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, P.O. Box 643700, Pittsburgh, PA 15264-3700.

Annual Congregational Meeting - Nauraushaun Church will hold its Annual Congregational Meeting on Sunday, Jan. 31, immediately following worship. Copies of the Annual Report will be available for review on Sunday.

Week of January 10

2010-01-11T11:07:00.005-05:00

Tuesday
▪ WA Circle: Lesson Five 9:30 AM
▪ Ministries 7:30 PM

Wednesday
▪ Choir 7 PM

Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM
▪ WA Circle 11:30 AM
▪ WA Evening Circle 7:30 PM

Sunday
▪ Worship 10 AM
▪ Sunday School
▪ Deacons 11:30 AM

Week of January 3

2010-01-04T09:30:00.009-05:00

Wednesday
▪ NPC Book Group 12 noon

Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM

Sunday
▪ Worship/Communion 10 AM
▪ Second Sunday Breakfast 8 AM
▪ Sunday School
▪ Inter-Church Youth Group 4:45 PM

Youth Group - The junior-high youth group will begin meeting at Piermont Reformed Church this Sunday. We will meet in the NPC parking lot at 4:45 PM to carpool to Piermont.

Book Group – The group will meet at 12 noon on Wednesday at Mia Cucina in Blauvelt to discuss The Space Between Us by Thrity Umrigar. Please call the church office to reserve a spot.

Week of December 27

2009-12-28T10:37:00.008-05:00

Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM

Sunday
▪ Worship/Communion 10 AM
▪ Sunday School

Helping Hands Safe Haven – NPC is sheltering guests for three overnights this week. If you would like to visit or lend a hand now or in the future, please contact Ruth Wainwright.

Pastor Laura is away and will return for Sunday worship. If you are in need of pastoral care, please contact Rev. Ruth Wainwright at (845) 735-6518.

Week of December 20

2009-12-21T11:46:00.003-05:00

Monday
▪ Birthday People 7 PM

Wednesday
▪ Choir 7 PM

Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM
▪ Family Christmas Eve Service 5 PM
▪ Candlelight Service 10 PM

Sunday
▪ Worship 10 AM

2009-12-07T11:15:00.007-05:00

Monday
▪ Safe Haven Overnight Guests

Tuesday
▪ Ministries (all except Missions) 7:30 PM
▪ Safe Haven Overnight Guests

Wednesday
▪ Deadline for poinsettia orders
▪ Choir 7 PM

Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM
▪ WA Christmas Luncheon 12 noon
▪ WA Evening Circle 7:30 PM

Friday
▪ Decorating the church for Christmas at 9 AM

Third Sunday of Advent
▪ Second Sunday Breakfast
▪ Worship 10 AM
▪ Sunday School
▪ Alternative Gift Market
▪ Children’s Music 11:30 AM
▪ Inter-Church Youth Group 5 PM

Safe Haven – NPC will begin sheltering overnight guests through Helping Hands on Monday and Tuesday and will host additional nights during the winter months. For more information or to volunteer, please see Ruth Wainwright.

Alternative Christmas Market –Each Sunday in Advent the Mission Committee will offer Equal Exchange coffee, chocolate, and other items from Church World Service and Heifer International for Christmas giving.

WA Christmas Luncheon – All are invited to the Women’s Association Soup and Salad Luncheon at 12 noon on Thursday. You may sign up outside the church office.

2009-11-30T10:07:00.006-05:00

Wednesday
▪NPC Book Group 12 noon AM

Thursday
▪Morning Prayer 7 AM

Friday
▪Christmas Wrap Party 7 PM

Second Sunday of Advent
▪Worship/Communion 10 AM
▪Sunday School
▪Alternative Gift Market
▪Children’s Music 11:30 AM

Book Group – The group will meet at 12 noon on Wednesday at Mia Cucina in Blauvelt to discuss Half Bred Horses by Jeannette Walls. Please call the churchoffice to reserve a spot.

Inter-Church Youth Group Benefit – The Piermont Reformed Church will present a benefit performance of A Man of No Importance on Wednesday at 8 PM at the Elmwood Playhouse. Tickets are $23 and are available at the church office.

Christmas Wrap Party - The Rockland State Hospital gift wrapping party will be held on Friday at 7 PM in the parlor. We need hotel toiletries such as shampoo, lotion, soap, combs, socks, and other small personal items suitable for hospital patients.

Alternative Christmas Market – Why shop at the mall? Each Sunday in Advent the Mission Committee will offer Equal Exchange coffee, chocolate, and other items from Church World Service and Heifer International for Christmas giving.

WA Christmas Luncheon – All are invited to the Women’s Association Soup and Salad Luncheon at 12 noon on Thursday, Dec. 10. You may sign up outside the church office.

Week of November 8

2009-11-09T10:12:00.006-05:00

Tuesday
▪WA Circle 9:30 AM
▪Ministries 7:30 PM

Wednesday
▪Church office is closed in observance of Veterans Day.
▪Choir 7 PM

Thursday
▪Morning Prayer 7 AM
▪WA Circle 7:30 PM

Friday
▪Thanksgiving Dinner at Hillburn Church 5-7 PM

Saturday
▪Helping Hands Run 10:30 AM -
See Ruth Wainwright for details.
▪Presbyterian Women ’09 1-4 PM

Sunday
▪Worship 10 AM
▪Sunday School
▪New Members Group 11:30 AM
▪Children’s Music 11:30 AM
▪Inter-Church Youth Group 5 PM

Office Subs - If you can man the church office one day while Susan Marose is on vacation, please contact Pastor Laura. There are openings on Tuesday, Nov. 17, Wednesday, Nov. 18, and Thursday, Nov. 19.

Early Dinner - Brook Church in Hillburn serves its annual pre-Thanksgiving Dinner from 5-7 PM on Friday. Donation is $10 and you may eat in or take out.

Presbyterian Women ’09- Women of Hudson River Presbytery will meet from 1-4 PM on Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church of Ossining when the topic will be “Healthy Bodies, Spirits and Communities.” See Carol Boyatsis for information.

Thanksgiving Food Drive - Please sign up outside the church office to volunteer at ShopRite on Friday, Nov. 20.

Week of November 1

2009-11-02T11:07:00.005-05:00

Tuesday
▪WA Election Day Bake Sale

Wednesday
▪Book Group 12 noon
▪Choir 7 PM

Thursday
▪Morning Prayer 7 AM

Sunday
▪Taíze Worship10 AM
▪Second Sunday Breakfast 8 AM
▪Sunday School
▪Deacons Meeting 11:30 AM
▪Mission Meeting 11:30 AM
▪Children’s Music 11:30 AM
▪Inter-Church Youth Group 5 PM

Book Group - The group will meet to discuss The Help by Kathryn Stockett at noon on Wednesday at Mia Cucina Restaurant in Blauvelt. Please call the office to reserve a spot.

New Member Process - If you wish to explore membership in our faith community, you are invited to meet for four Sundays after worship, between 11:30 and 12:30 in our church parlor, beginning Nov. 15. If you are interested, please contact Pastor Laura at church or by email at pastorlaurac@yahoo.com.

Pre-Thanksgiving Food Drive - Sign up outside the church office to volunteer at ShopRite between the hours of 8 AM and 3 PM on Friday, Nov. 20.

Week of October 25

2009-10-26T09:51:00.011-04:00

Wednesday
▪ Choir 7 PM

Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM

Sunday
▪Worship/Communion 10 AM
▪ Sunday School
▪ Children’s Music 11:30 AM
▪ Inter-Church Youth Group 5 PM

WA Bake Sale - The Women’s Association is sponsoring an Election Day Bake Sale on Tuesday, Nov.3. If you can provide home baked treats or work between 11 AM and 1 PM or 5 PM and 7 PM at the sale, please sign up outside the church office.

New Member Process - Are you interested in exploring membership in our faith community? You are invited to join a group that will explore the life of our church and how we understand faith as Christians and Presbyterians. We will meet for four Sundays after worship, between 11:30 and 12:30 in our church parlor, beginning Nov. 15. If you are interested, please contact Pastor Laura at church or by email at pastorlaurac@yahoo.com.

Save the Date - The Thanksgiving Food Drive will be held at the Pearl River ShopRite on Friday, Nov. 20. Inter-Church Youth Group - If you can provide a light dinner for the group (approximately 10 youngsters) on Sunday, Nov. 22, please sign up outside the church office. This is the only opening left. Thanks to all who have volunteered!

Week of October 18

2009-10-19T10:27:00.008-04:00

Monday
▪Birthday People 7 PM
▪The Good News deadline

Tuesday
▪WA Board Meeting 9:30 AM
▪Session 7:30 PM

Wednesday
▪Choir 7 PM

Thursday
▪Morning Prayer 7 AM
▪WA Circle 11:30 AM

Sunday
Reformation Sunday
▪Worship 10 AM
▪Sunday School
▪Inter-Church Youth Group 5 PM

Sunday, October 18

2009-10-15T11:38:00.008-04:00

▪ Worship 10 AM
▪ Sunday School
▪ Deacons 11:30 AM
▪ Discovering Your Spiritual Type 11:30 AM
▪ Inter-Church Youth Group 5 PM

Karen Schmidt will meet with any children interested in singing together after coffee hour for 20-30 minutes in the chancel. We hope our younger voices will help lead us in worship sometime in the near future!

Inter-Church Youth Group - If you can provide a light dinner for approximately 10 youngsters on a Sunday during the fall session, please sign up outside the church office. The youngsters meet at 5 PM each week. There are slots open for Nov. 22, Dec. 6,
and Dec. 13.

Week of October 4

2009-10-05T11:27:00.017-04:00

Tuesday
▪ WA Circle 9:30 AM

Wednesday
▪ Book Group 12 noon
▪ Choir 7 PM

Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM
▪ WA Circle 11:30 AM
▪ WA Evening Circle 7:30 PM

Sunday
▪ Blessing of the Animals
▪ Worship 10 AM
▪ Second Sunday Breakfast
▪ Sunday School
▪ Discovering Your Spiritual Type 11:30 AM
▪ Inter-Church Youth Group 5 PM

NPC Book Group – The group will meet at 12 noon on Wednesday at Mia Cucina in Blauvelt to discuss The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. Please call the office if you plan to attend.

Always thought "spiritual" described someone else? Come discover ways that we are all spiritual! For the next three Sundays, a group will meet after worship in the parlor, using a variety of resources to uncover ways that can move us to experience God and ourselves in new ways.

Karen Schmidt will meet with any children interested in singing together after coffee hour for 20-30 minutes in the chancel. We hope our younger voices will help lead us in worship sometime in the near future!

Inter-Church Youth Group - If you can provide a light dinner for approximately 10 youngsters on a Sunday during the fall session, please sign up outside the church office. The youngsters meet each week at 5 PM. This coming Sunday is open as well as Nov. 15, Nov. 22, Dec. 6, and Dec. 13.

Week of September 27

2009-09-28T12:21:00.008-04:00

Wednesday
▪ Choir 7 PM

Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM

World Communion and Peacemaking Sunday
▪ Worship/Communion 10 AM
▪ CCET Meeting 8:45 AM
▪ Sunday School
▪ Discovering Your Spiritual Type 11:30 AM
▪ Inter-Church Youth Group 5 PM

Always thought "spiritual" described someone else? Come discover ways that we are all spiritual! For the next four Sundays, a group will meet after worship in the parlor, using a variety of resources to uncover ways that each of us experience God, and that can move us to experience God and ourselves in new ways.

The Peacemaking Offering will be shared next Sunday, October 4. The 75% that goes to our denomination supports a variety of mission and disaster assistance projects throughout our nation and world. The 25% collected for a local project will go towards Helping Hands.

Inter-Church Youth Group - If you can provide a light dinner for approximately 10 youngsters on a Sunday during the fall session, please sign up outside the church office. The youngsters meet at 5 PM each week.

Peacemaking Offering on October 4

2009-09-24T14:23:00.004-04:00

In honor of Worldwide Communion Sunday, on October 4 we will share the Presbyterian Peacemaking Offering. This offering goes towards peacemaking efforts and disaster assistance in our nation and around the world. A portion of Nauraushaun's offering will go towards Helping Hands.

Children Sing with Karen

2009-09-24T14:07:00.008-04:00

We're hoping our children will sing in worship again! Interested? Come join Karen after worship this Sunday, September 27 at 11:30 a.m.! Our practice will last around 25 minutes.

Discover Your Spiritual Type - beginning Sept 27

2009-09-24T13:59:00.005-04:00

So you never thought spirituality was for you? For the next four weeks, folks at Nauraushaun have committed to a discussion after church of ways that each of us is spiritual. We'll start off using the resource Discover Your Spiritual Type and see where that leads us on our journey. Come join us!

Week of September 13

2009-09-14T09:55:00.005-04:00

Tuesday
▪ WA Board Meeting 9:30 AM
▪ Helping Hands Reception 3:30 to 5 PM
▪ Session 7:30 PM

Wednesday
▪ Book Group 12 noon
▪ Choir 7 PM

Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM
▪ WA Circle 11:30 AM

Sunday
▪ Worship 10 AM
▪ Sunday School
▪ Deacons Meeting 11:30 AM
▪ Inter-Church Youth Group 5 PM

An Invitation - Helping Hands will host the grand opening of its new Outreach Office from 3:30 to 5 PM on Tuesday at the United Church of Spring Valley, 11 East Church St.

Book Group - The group will meet to discuss the The Faith Club at noon on Wednesday at Mia Cucina Restaurant in Blauvelt. You may bring a book or two that you have read and enjoyed to swap with other members. Please call the office to reserve a spot.

Youth Group - The middle school Inter-Church Youth Group begins meeting at Nauraushaun at 5 PM on Sunday. If you can provide a light dinner for approximately 10 youngsters on a Sunday during the fall session, please sign up outside the church office.

Week of September 6

2009-09-08T10:03:00.009-04:00

Tuesday
▪ WA Circle 9:30 AM
▪ Ministries 7:30 PM

Wednesday
▪ Choir 7 PM

Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM

Sunday
▪ Worship 10 AM
▪ Blessing of the Backpacks
▪ Sunday School
▪ Second Sunday Breakfast 8 AM
▪ The Clearing Meeting 8:30 AM
▪ WA Circle 9 AM
▪ CCET Meeting 11:30 AM

Back to School – Get the school year off to a great start! Bring your backpacks to church this week for a special blessing.

Open House - Helping Hands will host the grand opening of its new Outreach Office from 3:30 to 5 PM on Tuesday, Sept. 15. The location is the United Church of Spring Valley, 11 East Church St., and all are invited.

Book Group – The group will begin the year by reading The Faith Club, and meeting to discuss it at noon on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at Mia Cucina Restaurant in Blauvelt. You may bring a book or two that you have enjoyed to swap with other members. Please call the office to reserve a spot.

Youth Group - The middle school Inter-Church Youth Group will meet on Sunday evenings this fall at Nauraushaun, beginning on Sept. 20 at 5 PM. If you can provide a light dinner for approximately 10 youngsters, please sign up outside the church office.

Week of August 30

2009-08-31T09:41:00.003-04:00

Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM

Sunday
▪ Worship/Communion 10 AM

Pastor Laura will return on Sunday. Rev. Ruth Wainwright is the on-call pastor in Laura’s absence.

Week of August 23

2009-08-24T10:35:00.003-04:00

Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM

Sunday
▪ Taizé Worship Service 10 AM

Pastor Laura is on vacation and will return on Sunday, Sept. 6. Rev. Chris Shelton will lead a Taizé worship service this Sunday and Rev. Ruth Wainwright will be the on-call pastor in Laura’s absence.

Week of August 16

2009-08-17T11:38:00.006-04:00

Tuesday
▪ WA Circle 9:30 AM
▪ Session 7:30 PM

Wednesday
▪ Cupcake Party at RPC 7 PM

Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM

Sunday
▪ Worship 10 AM
Guest musician will be trumpeter Peter Piacquadio.

Summer Visit to RPC – On Wednesday, NPC members will hold the annual Cupcake Party for residents of Rockland Psychiatric Center. If you wish to donate store bought cupcakes or cookies with ingredients listed on the package you can drop them off at church on Wednesday between 9 AM and 1 PM.

Week of August 9

2009-08-10T10:20:00.004-04:00

Tuesday
▪ Ministries 7:30 PM

Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM

Saturday
▪ Helping Hands Food Drive
9 AM to 6 PM at the Pearl River ShopRite

Sunday
▪ Worship 10 AM
Guest musician will be violinist Shelby Yemin.

Summer Visit to RPC – On Wednesday, Aug. 19, NPC members will hold the annual Cupcake Party for residents of Rockland Psychiatric Center. However, in an effort to prevent possible allergic reactions, new rules mandate that all baked goods brought to the center must be purchased (as opposed to home baked) with all ingredients listed on the package. If you wish to donate cupcakes or cookies, you can drop them off at church between 9 AM and 1 PM on Aug. 19. Contact Jim Waters for additional information.

Week of August 2

2009-08-03T09:29:00.007-04:00

Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM

Saturday
▪ Helping Hands Run 10:30 AM
Meet in the parking lot behind the
River Space Theater in Nyack.

Sunday
▪ Worship 10 AM
Guest musician will be Charlie Chauncey.

Helping Hands News – HH is still collecting items for the new Outreach Center, which will open on September 15. For information, call Ruth Wainwright at (845) 735-6518.

Week of July 26

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Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM

Sunday
▪ Worship/Communion 10 AM

Mission Trip – Please keep Robert Rockefeller, Juli Schaefer and Mary Lee Wainwright in your prayers this week while they are in Nicaragua participating a Bridges to Community mission trip.

Parker Palmer on Speaking of Faith

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Each week Krista Tippett interviews another contemporary spiritual thinker on her NPR radio broadcast Speaking of Faith. You can listen in on-line in many formats or download the program as a podcast. In this week's issue, Parker Palmer talks with her about the economic downturn and a spiritual response. Click here, for a link to this past week's program.

Week of July 19

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Monday
▪ Birthday People 7 PM

Wednesday
▪ Women's Assn. Summer Outing 10:30 AM

Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM

Sunday
▪ Worship 10 AM

An Invitation - Pastor Laura has returned from two weeks of study leave focusing on Church Transformation. Come join her in the parlor for an hour or so on Sunday following worship to find out more about her work and talk about what God might be doing through Nauraushaun. Childcare will be provided.

WA Summer Outing - Those attending the Women’s Association trip on Wednesday to the Camp Shanks Museum will meet in the church parking lot at 10:30 AM. Lunch will follow at the '76 House in Tappan.

Week of July 12

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Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM

Sunday
▪ Worship 10 AM

Pastor Laura will return on Monday, July 20th. In her absence, you may contact Rev. Scott Ramsey at Germonds Presbyterian Church.

WA Summer Outing – On Wednesday, July 22, the Women’s Association is planning a visit to the Camp Shanks World War II Museum in Orangeburg followed by a luncheon at the 76 House in Tappan. All are invited. There is a sign-up sheet outside the church office.

Helping Hands Dinner – The summer dinner that was planned for Sunday, Aug. 2, has been cancelled.

Week of July 5

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Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM

Sunday
▪ Worship 10 AM

Pastor Laura will be away until July 20th. In her absence please contact the office if you are in need of pastoral care.

The Good News – The deadline for the next edition of the newsletter is Friday. If you have news items or information, contact Barbara DeVries at (845) 735-4261 or bdved1@aol.com.

Helping Hands Dinner – We will host a summer dinner for the homeless at 6 pm on Sunday, Aug. 2, in the Great Hall. You are invited to provide a salad or dessert. The sign-up sheet is on the table outside the church office.

Week of June 29

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Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM

Sunday
▪ Worship/Communion 10 AM

Helping Hands Dinner – We will host a summer dinner for the homeless at 6 pm on Sunday, Aug. 2, in the Great Hall. You are invited to provide a salad or dessert. The sign-up sheet is on the table outside the church office.

Week of June 21

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Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM

Sunday
▪ Worship 10 AM

From the PC(USA) Big Tent - a recent denominational gathering

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Check out the results from this recent workshop on evangelism - sounds like some interesting things in store for our church - both our local congregation, and our denomination!

PC(USA) - Presbyterian News Service - From maintenance to mission

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Week of June 15

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Monday
▪ Birthday People 7 PM

Tuesday
▪ Session 7:30 PM

Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM

Sunday
▪ Worship 10 AM

How do we sing the Lord's song?

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If you were in worship on Sunday, and are wondering about this "Sound of Music" video, here it is! Enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EYAUazLI9k

Week of June 7

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Wednesday
▪ Choir 7 PM

Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM

Friday
▪ WA Spring Fling Luncheon 12 noon

Sunday
▪ Music Sunday
▪ Worship 10 AM
▪ Second Sunday Breakfast 8 AM
▪ Deacons 11:30 AM

Spring Fling – All the women of Nauraushaun are invited to the Women’s Association Spring Fling Luncheon at 12 noon on Friday in the Great Hall. There will be a special presentation entitled “Women Warriors of World War II.”

Week of May 24

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Wednesday, May 27
▪ Choir 7 PM

Thursday, May 28
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM

Sunday, May 31, Pentecost
▪ Worship and Rededication
of the Columbarium 10 AM
▪ Sunday School
▪ Annual Church Picnic

The Week of May 17

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The Passing of Roswell Smith
A funeral service for Roswell Smith, who died this past weekend, will be held on Saturday, May 23, at 3 PM in the sanctuary.

Monday, May 18
▪ Birthday People 7 PM

Tuesday, May 19
▪ WA Board Meeting 9:30 AM
▪ Session 7:30 PM

Wednesday, May 20
▪ Choir 7 PM

Thursday, May 21
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM

Saturday, May 23
▪ Funeral Service for Roswell Smith 3 PM

Sunday, May 24
▪ Worship 10 AM
▪ Congregational Meeting

Congregational Meeting - There will be a Congregational Meeting following worship on Sunday for the purpose of electing new officers.

Annual Picnic - On Sunday, May 31, the annual Church Picnic will be held following worship and the Rededication of the Columbarium. Please sign up to provide a salad or dessert as an accompaniment to the traditional grill fare. We will be welcoming extra guests for this event. There is a sign-up sheet outside the church office.

Week of May 10

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Tuesday, May 12
▪ WA Circle 9:30 AM
▪ Ministries 7:30 PM

Wednesday, May 13
▪ Book Group 12 noon
▪ Choir 7 PM

Thursday, May 14
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM
▪ WA Circle 11:30 AM

Sunday, May 17
▪ Worship 10 AM
▪ Sunday School
▪ Deacons 11:30 AM

Book Group - Are you going to the NPC Book Group meeting on Wednesday at 12 noon at the Green House Café in Pearl River? If so, please call the office ASAP to reserve a spot.

Week of May 3

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Tuesday, May 5
▪ Columbarium Meeting 10 AM

Wednesday, May 6
▪ Choir 7 PM

Thursday, May 7
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM
▪ Weekday Work Party 9:30 AM

Friday, May 8
▪ Rain date for Thursday Work Party 9:30 AM

Saturday, May 9
▪ Weekend Work Party 1 PM

Sunday, May 10
▪ Worship 10 AM
▪ Second Sunday Breakfast 8 AM
▪ Sunday School
▪ WA Circle
▪ CCET Meeting 11:30

Help - Our church building, grounds, and parking lot are in need of some TLC. Please call Bruce or Carolyn Russell at 623-5817 if you can lend a hand on Thursday morning or Saturday afternon.

Book Group - The NPC Book Group will meet at 12 noon on Wednesday, May 13, at the Green House Café in Pearl River. This month’s selection is Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert. All are welcome. Please call the church office to reserve a spot.

WA Spring Event - The Women’s Association annual Spring Gathering will be held from 1 to 4 PM on Saturday, May 16, at the Central Presbyterian Church in Haverstraw. The church is known for its beautiful Louis Comfort Tiffany windows. For information, contact Carol Boyatsis or Judy Schiller.

Week of April 26

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Wednesday, April 29
▪ Choir 7 PM

Thursday, April 30
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM

Sunday, May 3
▪ Worship/Communion 10 AM
▪ Sunday School
▪ Nominating Committee Meeting

Book Group – The NPC Book Group will meet at 12 noon on Wednesday, May 13, at the Green House Café in Pearl River. This month’s selection is Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert. All are welcome! Please contact the office (845-735-4565) to reserve a spot.

Week of April 19

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Monday, April 20
▪ Birthday People 7 PM

Tuesday, April 21
▪ WA Board Meeting 9:30 AM
▪ Session 7:30 PM

Thursday, April 23
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM

Sunday, April 26
▪ Worship 10 AM
▪ Sunday School

Rev. Glen Henricksen will be preaching
next Sunday in Pastor Laura’s absence.

Week of April 12

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Tuesday, April 14
▪ WA Circle 9:30 AM
▪ Ministries 7:30 PM

Wednesday, April 15
▪ Choir 7 PM

Thursday, April 16
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM
▪ WA Circle 11:30 AM

Sunday, April 19
▪ Worship 10 AM
▪ Sunday School
▪ CCET 11:30 AM

Holy Week

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Maundy Thursday
▪ Morning Prayer Group in the Parlor 7 AM
▪ Tenebrae Service with Communion and the
Nyack College Chorale at 7:30 PM

Good Friday
▪ Labyrinth open in Parlor 9:30 AM to 5 PM
▪ Meditation Service 5:30 PM

Easter Sunday
We celebrate the Joy of the Resurrection at 10 AM with worship, fellowship, and an Easter Egg Hunt for the children.

As we do each year, we will collect the annual One Great Hour of Sharing offering on Easter. This offering has been collected since 1949 to support Self-Development of People, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, and the Presbyterian Hunger Program. Please give generously!

Week of March 29

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Tuesday, March 31
▪ Columbarium Meeting 10 AM
▪ Lenten Group at the home of
Pauline Levin 2 PM

Wednesday, April 1
▪ Choir 7 PM

Thursday, April 2
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM
▪ Inter-Church Youth Group at the Piermont
Church: Middle School 5 PM, High School 6 PM

Sunday, April 5
Palm Sunday
▪ Worship/Communion 10 AM
▪ Sunday School
▪ Lenten Group 11:30 AM

Week of March 22

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Tuesday, March 24
▪ Women's Association Board Meeting 9:30 AM

Wednesday, March 25
▪ Today is the deadline
for Easter flower orders.
▪ Choir 7 PM

Thursday, March 26
▪ Morning Prayer 7 AM
▪ Lenten Group at the
home of Pauline Levin 2 PM
▪ Inter-Church Youth Group at the Piermont
Church: Middle School 5 PM, High School 6 PM

Sunday, March 29
Fifth Sunday in Lent
▪ Worship 10 AM
▪ Sunday School
▪ Lenten Group 11:30 AM

Lenten Study - The Sunday group continues to meet weekly at church at 11:30 AM. The weekday group has changed its meeting to 2 PM on Thursdays at the home of Pauline Levin.

Week of March 15

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Monday, March 16
● Birthday People 7 PM

Tuesday, March 17
● Kitchen Clean Up 8:30 AM
● Lenten Group at the home
of Pauine Levin 2 PM
● Session 7:30 PM

Wednesday, March 18
● Choir 7 PM

Thursday, March 19
● Morning Prayer 7 AM
● Columbarium Meeting 1 PM
● Inter-Church Youth Group at the Piermont
Church: Middle School 5 PM, High School 6 PM

Friday, March 20
● WA Circle 11:30 AM

Sunday, March 22
● Worship 10 AM
● Sunday School
● Lenten Group 11:30 AM

Lenten Study - The weekday group will have its first meeting at 2 PM on Tuesday at the home of Pauline Levin, 9 Haven Court, Nyack. The Sunday group continues to meet weekly at church at 11:30 AM.

Easter Flowers - Wednesday, March 25, is the deadline for ordering Easter flowers in memory or in honor of loved ones. These flowers are for your taking after our Easter worship. Any remaining flowers will be sent to those who are unable to share the day with us. Daffodils and tulips are $10 each and azaleas are $15. See the bulletin insert or contact the office to order.

Week of March 8

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Tuesday, March 10
WA Circle 9:30 AM
Ministries 7:30 PM

Wednesday, March 11
Choir 7 PM

Thursday, March 12
Morning Prayer 7 AM
Inter-Church Youth Group at the Piermont
Church: Middle School 5 PM, High School 6 PM

Sunday, March 15
Worship 10 AM
Sunday School
Deacons 11:30 AM
Lenten Group 11:30 AM

Lenten Study – There are two small groups meeting weekly using the book Turning to One Another by Margaret Wheatley. The Sunday group meets at 11:30 AM and childcare is provided. The weekday group will have its first meeting at 2 PM on Tuesday, March 17, at the home of Pauline Levin.

Week of March 1

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Tuesday, March 3
Memorial Committee Meeting 4 PM

Wednesday, March 4
Book Group 12 noon
Choir 7 PM

Thursday, March 5
Morning Prayer 7 AM
Inter-Church Youth Group at the Piermont
Church: Middle School 5 PM, High School 6 PM

Sunday, March 8
Worship 10AM
Second Sunday Breakfast 8:30 AM
Sunday School
WA Circle
CCET Meeting 11:30 AM
Lenten Group 11:30 AM

Book Group - The monthly book group will meet on Wednesday at the Potter's Cafe on Main Street in Nanuet. This month's selection is The Shack by William Young.

Lenten Study - Lenten small groups, using the book Turning to One Another by Margaret Wheatley, will meet weekly, starting on Sunday. We hope to have several groups, with child care provided on Sunday afternoons. Sign up at the table in the narthex.

Week of February 22

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Tuesday, Feb. 24
WA Board Meeting 9:30 AM
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper 6 PM

Wednesday, Feb. 25
Women’s Retreat, Stony Point 10 AM-1 PM
Ash Wednesday Service and Imposition
of Ashes 7:30 PM

Thursday, Feb. 26
Morning Prayer 7 AM
Inter-Church Youth Group at the
Piermont Church: Middle
School 5 PM, High School 6 PM

Sunday, March 1
Worship/Communion 10 AM
Sunday School
Afternoon Lenten Group

Women’s Retreat – Women of the church are invited to a retreat at Stony Point from 10 AM to 1 PM on Wednesday. Carpooling will be arranged and departure will be from the church parking lot at 9:15. Dessert and beverages will be provided, so please bring a bag lunch. Call the office to sign up.

Ash Wednesday - Mark the beginning of Lent with our Ash Wednesday service at 7:30 PM on Wednesday, with special music by violinist Shelby Yemin, and the traditional imposition of ashes.

Lenten Study - Lenten small groups, using the book Turning to One Another by Margaret Wheatley, will meet weekly, starting Sunday. We hope to have several groups, with child care provided for the one on Sunday afternoons. Contact the church office for information.

Book Group - The monthly book group will meet Wednesday, March 4, at the Potter's Cafe on Main St. in Nanuet, reading The Shack by William Young. Contact the church to save a seat at the restaurant!

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Tuesday, Feb. 17
Session 7:30 PM

Wednesday, Feb. 18
Choir 7 PM

Thursday, Feb. 19
Morning Prayer 7 AM
Inter-Church Youth Group at the Piermont Church: Middle School 5 PM, High School 6 PM

Sunday, Feb. 22
Worship 10 AM
Sunday School

Lenten Study - Lenten small groups, using the book Turning to One Another by Margaret Wheatley, will meet weekly, starting on the first Sunday of Lent, March 1. We hope to have at least three groups, with child care provided for one on Sunday afternoons. Sign up on the table in the narthex.

Book Group - The monthly book group will meet Wednesday, March 4, at the Potter's Cafe on Main St. in Nanuet, reading The Shack by William Young. Contact the church to save a seat at the restaurant!

Pancake Supper - Sign up for our Shrove Tuesday pancake supper and Mardi Gras celebration on February 24 - fun for all ages! Supper starts at 6 PM!

Ash Wednesday - Mark the beginning of Lent with our Ash Wednesday service at 7:30 PM on February 25, with special music by violinist Shelby Yemin, and the traditional imposition of ashes.

Week of February 9

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Tuesday, Feb. 10
WA Circle 9:30 AM
Ministry Teams 7:30 PM

Wednesday, Feb. 11
Choir 7 PM

Thursday, Feb. 12
Morning Prayer 7 AM
Inter-Church Youth Group at Tappan Church:
Middle School 5 PM, High School 6 PM

Sunday, Feb. 13
Worship 10AM
Sunday School
Deacons11:30 AM

Week of February 2

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Tuesday, Feb. 3
Columbarium Meeting 10 AM
Evangelism Ministry to work online.

Wednesday, Feb. 4
Book Group at Greenhouse Café 12 Noon
Choir 7 PM

Thursday, Feb. 5
Morning Prayer 7 AM
Inter-Church Youth Group at Tappan Church:
Middle School 5 PM, High School 6 PM

Sunday, Feb. 8
Worship 10AM
Breakfast 8 AM
Sunday School
WA Circle
Congregational Meeting 11:30 AM

New Book Group
The book group will meet for the first time at 12 noon on Wednesday at the Greenhouse Cafe in Pearl River for lunch and discussion of Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson. Please call the church office if you plan to attend.

Annual Congregational Meeting
Sunday, February 8, 11:30 AM
(Child care will be provided.)

Copies of the 2008 annual report are available in the office. The agenda includes receipt and acceptance of the ministry reports, report of the church's 2008 finances, proposed 2009 budget, pastor's 2009 terms of call, revised by-laws, and election of president of the corporation.

Week of 1.26.09

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Welcome to our new weekly web update!

This blog will be updated each Monday afternoon. You may access it from the church's website, or simply add www.pearlriverfishing.blogspot.com to your list of favorites or RSS feeds. Here's what's happening this week:

Tuesday, 1.27
WA Board Meeting 9:30 AM

Wednesday, 1.28
Choir 7 PM

Thursday, 1.29
Morning Prayer 7 AM
Inter-Church Youth Group at
Tappan Church: Middle School
5 PM, High School 6 PM

Sunday, 2.1
Worship/Communion 10 AM
Sunday School
Guest Speaker Rick Ufford, co-director
of Stony Point Center 11:30 AM

Stony Point Update - Come and hear what Rick Ufford, new co-director of Stony Point, envisions for the Center at 11:30 AM on Sunday, Feb 1, in the parlor.

New NPC Book Club - The book group will meet for the first time at 12 noon on Wednesday, Feb. 4, at the Greenhouse Cafe in Pearl River for lunch and discussion of Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson. (Click on the link to order from amazon.) Please call the church office if you plan to attend.

ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 11:30 AM
(Child care will be provided.)

Copies of the 2008 annual reports will be available in the narthex next Sunday. The agenda will include receipt and acceptance of the ministry reports, a report of the church's 2008 finances, the proposed 2009 budget, the pastor's 2009 terms of call, revised by-laws, and election of president of the corporation.

Watch this space...

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beginning 1.26.09 for weekly updates about the life and ministry of Nauraushaun. Add this blog to your RSS feeds, or let the church know if you want a weekly reminder for the first two months!