Deacon’s Fall Mum Fundraiser Sale-October 7th
This Year the Deacon’s Fall Flower Fundraiser will include the following in the flower cart:
Mums-9” pot $8.00
Montauk Daisies-9” pot $8.00
10” Hanging Basket of Mums (mixed colors)-$16.00
Ornamental Kale-8” pot $7.00
Large orders can be delivered to your home. Any questions, please contact Jane Fudge at office@pjpres.org
Deacon’s Fall Fling-Western Night Sept. 29th-6pm
Grab your cowboy/ cowgirl hat, get your boots on and join us at the Setauket Neighborhood House for an evening of Fellowship and Fun including a Chili and Pie Contest! $20 for Adults, Children under 14, free.
Annual Deacons Lawn Party
The Deacon’s Lawn Party will be held at the home of Deacon Joan Hubbard on the water in Poquott at 3pm on Saturday August 19th. Joan has been most gracious to offer her home and besides enjoying great fellowship, there’s a view you don’t want to miss! The menu will consist of London broil, chicken cutlets, clam chowder, corn on the cob, salads and desserts. Bring your own beverages, chairs or beach blankets and a smile! The cost is $20 per person, children are free but must be signed up. We will need to limit the number of people so be sure to sign up soon! Sign up board will be in Fellowship Hall starting Sunday July 16th.
New Member Class
NEW MEMBERS CLASS-June 25th
DISCOVER FIRST – The class for learning more about the church, its life, mission, and what it means to be a member will occur Sunday, June 25th after coffee hour at 11:15am in the pastor’s office. Please join Pastor Richard upstairs.
Outdoor Service with Strawberry Social
Join us for our Outdoor Service with the strawberry social!
June 11th at 10am-107 South/Main Street in Lower Port Jefferson.
Tents and Chairs will be on the front lawn, grab a seat and then some strawberry delights after the worship service!
Children will be receiving a VERY special gift that day.
East End Singers Concert
Please join us for a wonderful concert by the East End Singers at 3pm on June 4th here at First Presbyterian Church of Port Jefferson.
(107 South/Main Street in Lower Port Jefferson)
Suggested Donation $20. Reception following performance. For more information contact us at (631) 473-0147 or office@pjpres.org for upcoming concerts.
Donation of non-perishable food can be donated in the basket as you enter the Church Narthex to feed the less fortunate here on Long Island.
Pentecost Sunday-June 4th
Pentecost Sunday is June 4, 2017.
Each year on Pentecost Sunday, we celebrate the arrival of the Holy Spirit as a bringer of new life with an Offering intended to nurture the faith of those newest among us. The Christian Education classes will be looking to fill their Pentecost Banks so start collecting your change for this very worthy collection that helps children help others in our community!
Quick Facts:
Congregations keep 40% of raised funds to initiate or support programs for young people in their communities.
The first Presbyterian Youth Triennium was held in 1980.
The Day of Pentecost is referred to as the birthday of the Church.
Pentecost is usually represented with the color red, which symbolizes the fire of the Holy Sprit.
Office Closed Memorial Day
The Church office will be closed Monday May 29th in observance of Memorial Day.
Ladies Paint Night-June 10th
ALLIAGE QUINTETT Concert
Shupp Artists Management will have a performance here at First Presbyterian Church of Port Jefferson on Friday, April 7 by the ALLIAGE QUINTETT (four saxophones and a pianist). The group is based in Germany, but are here on tour in America. Performance will be at 8pm.
Music on the Sound Concert
Musical friends and colleagues,
The next installation of Music on the Sound will be a milestone. For the first time we will be presenting a non vocal concert featuring French horn, violin and piano. Joining me will be the featured soloist, Wil Dannenberg on the French horn and special guest Natalie Kress, violinist. I'm thrilled to have these 2 excellent performers performing both together and separately. In addition I will fulfill a request often made and perform solo piano music.
I hope you will join us for this exciting event. It will take place at First Presbyterian Church of Port Jefferson. More details will be forthcoming in a flyer.
Daniel Ragone, Artistic Director, Music on the Sound
Spring Fling
Please join us Friday April 28th at 6:30 PM- 9:00 PM at the home of Elder Chic and Michelle Voorhis for the Deacons Annual Spring Fling. Watch the sunset on the Long Island Sound. Please bring an appetizer or a beverage to share. Do you need a ride to the event? Please contact Deacon Jane Fudge by email at office@pjpres.org, if you need a ride or have questions.
Sign up in the Fellowship Hall begins April 2nd or you can RSVP to office@pjpres.org
Easter Sunday Special Music
Music Director Wil Dannenberg and the Chancel Choir welcome the Anima Brass quintet to First Presbyterian Church of Port Jefferson! Please join us for some incredible Music on Easter Sunday at the 10am Easter Worship Service.
Anima Brass is a dynamic quintet of musicians dedicated to the world of brass chamber music. With an active focus on expanding the repertoire, future performances include premiere works written specifically for the ensemble, often exploring newly broken ground for brass music. For more information about Anima Brass visit there website at http://www.animabrass.com/
CE-Assemble Barbaras Gifts
All Children will gather during normal school class and help assemble Barbara's Gifts health kits for the Midnight Run.
Deacons Meeting
Deacon's meet in the Great Room upstairs after Worship Service at 11:15-11:30 am.
Deacons Meeting
Deacon's meet in the Great Room upstairs after Worship Service at 11:15-11:30 am.
Deacon’s Meeting
Deacon's meet in the Great Room upstairs after Worship Service at 11:15-11:30 am.
Deacons Meeting
Deacon's meet in the Great Room upstairs after Worship Service at 11:15-11:30 am.
Deacons Meeting
Deacon's meet in the Great Room upstairs after Worship Service at 11:15-11:30 am.
Midnight Run-May 5th
As Christians, we are called to help those who are in need. By doing so, we are helping one another and serving Christ. The Midnight Run is a mission project that our church has participated in for many years. This year, we will be returning to New York City. Participation in this is a mission project brings our entire congregation together. You will see a Midnight Run board in the fellowship hall in ways you can help.... Maybe baking brownies, donating used clothing, helping to sort clothing, making 200 sandwiches the night of the run, be a driver or go on the Midnight Run on Friday May 5th. If you have any questions about the Midnight Run please contact Jane Fudge at office@pjpres.org. Here are some items we need:
Jeans/Pants/Sweats Mens Socks Baseball Caps
Sweat Shirts Mens Underwear Size 34-42 Shirts/T-Shirts
Sweat Shirts Spring Jackets Belts
Canvas Bags LARGE Brown Lunch Bags Zip Lock Bags
Sneakers/Shoes/Walking Shoes Water Bottles/Juice boxes
Baked Brownies or Cookies Granola Bars
Toiletries-Shampoo/Soap/Toothpaste, Toothbrushes.
Silly Sock Sunday
On Sunday March 19th we are asking the congregation to wear silly socks to church and bring in new men’s socks for Midnight Run.
MIDNIGHT RUN-FRIDAY, MAY 5TH
We are scheduled to do Midnight Run on Friday May 5th. We are collecting men/women’s clothing and various types of toiletries. Please check out the Midnight Run Board on all the ways you can help in Fellowship Hall. If you have any questions please contact Jane Fudge via email at office@pjpres.org.
New Member Sunday
New Member Sunday, we welcome Jeanne S. Mayer and Kate Elizabeth Valerio who will be joining as members during the 10am Worship Service on March 19th
Church School-Regular Class
Regular Church Class after Children's Sermon 10:30am. Students will be brought upstairs to the Oasis Room.
Christian Education Barbeque
Please join us after Worship Service for our end of year Christian Education BBQ. Please bring a side dish to be shared by the congregation.
Church School-Regular Class
Regular Church Class after Children's Sermon 10:30am. Students will be brought upstairs to the Oasis Room.
Church School-No Christian Education Class
No Church Class Children will remain with their family on Communion Sunday.
Church School-Regular Class
Regular Church Class after Children's Sermon 10:30am. Students will be brought upstairs to the Oasis Room.
No Church School-Palm Sunday
No Christian Education Class. Families can gather with Pastor Richard in the parking lot behind the Gap on Main Street in Lower Port Jefferson for the Annual Palm Sunday Processional up main street and /or stay together for Palm Sunday Worship Service.
Church School -No Christian Education Class
No Christian Education Class today, children will stay with family on Communion Sunday.
Church School-Regular Class
Regular Church Class after Children's Sermon 10:30am. Students will be brought upstairs to the Oasis Room.
Church School-Regular Class
Regular Church Class after Children's Sermon 10:30am. Students will be brought upstairs to the Oasis Room.
Tenebrae Service
Please join us on Thursday, April 13th at 7:30 for our Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Service.
The Tenebrae Service, which will be preceded by Holy Communion, is an adaptation of an early Fourth Century Worship Service. Literally meaning “Shadows” or “Darkness”, this Service of Shadows utilizes sacred scripture and music to interpret the Passion (suffering) of Christ. The gradual extinguishing of candles symbolizes the growing shadow of the crucifixion looming over Jesus and his isolation in darkness as his disciples desert him. The congregation is invited to leave the church in silence, reflecting on our Savior's suffering, loneliness, and death for our sakes.
CE Easter Egg Hunt
Please join us after Easter Sunday Worship Service on April 16th at 11am for the Annual Christian Education Easter Egg Hunt on the front lawn of First Presbyterian Church of Port Jefferson.
Soup Supper
Please join us in Fellowship Hall on Thursday, April 13th at 6:30pm
to gather together for a soup supper before the Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Service at 7:30pm.
Easter Sunday
Come join us for Easter Sunday worship. 10am
Lenten Bible Study and Lunch
Lenten Bible Study and Lunch
Please Join Rev. Dr. Richard Graugh, Pastor at First Presbyterian Church of Port Jefferson in the Great Room upstairs for a Lenten Lunch and Bible Study on Wednesdays, March 8th March 15th and March 22nd, “The Five Marks of Love”.
Noon – 1:30
Lenten Bible Study and Lunch
Lenten Bible Study and Lunch
Please Join Rev. Dr. Richard Graugh, Pastor at First Presbyterian Church of Port Jefferson in the Great Room upstairs for a Lenten Lunch and Bible Study on Wednesdays, March 8th March 15th and March 22nd, “The Five Marks of Love”.
Noon – 1:30
Daylight Savings Time-Sunday, March 12th
Don't miss Church! Please be reminded to set your clocks on Mar 12, 2017 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach
Sunday, March 12, 2017, 2:00:00 am clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, March 12, 2017, 3:00:00 am local daylight time instead
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on Mar 12, 2017 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Palm Sunday Processional
Join us on Palm Sunday as we gather with other local churches for our Annual Procession of the Palms Parade up Main Street. All are welcome! Please meet Pastor Graugh behind the GAP Store off Main Street in Lower Port Jefferson in the parking lot at 9:15am and join in song as we proceed toward our church at 9:30am.
Confirmation Class Holmes Camp Retreat
We will meet at the Church Friday, March 17th at 4pm, we will be taking the 4:15 Ferry from Port Jefferson to Bridgeport, CT for the two day confirmation class retreat to Holmes Camp. If you have any questions, please contact the office at office@pjpres.org or call us at (631) 473-0147. Pre-registration is required.
Lenten Bible Study and Lunch
Lenten Bible Study and Lunch
Please Join Rev. Dr. Richard Graugh, Pastor at First Presbyterian Church of Port Jefferson in the Great Room upstairs for a Lenten Lunch and Bible Study on Wednesdays, March 8th March 15th and March 22nd, “The Five Marks of Love”.
Noon – 1:30
Office Closed Easter Observance
Please note the office is closed in observance of Easter on Monday, April 17th.
Elders/Deacons Leadership Retreat
Attention ALL Deacons and Elders
Our annual Leadership Planning Retreat will be held on Saturday March 25th 9AM-Noon. Our facilitator for the morning is the PRC (Practical Resources for Churches) Coordinator Charlaine Aspsel.
Your vital input will help steer our planning into the future.
(Tea, Coffee and Bagels will be provided.)
New Member Class
Please join us in learning more about First Presbyterian Church at our next New Member Class on Sunday March 5th at 11:15 upstairs in Pastor Richards Office.
Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting of the Congregation and Corporation of the First Presbyterian Church of Port Jefferson, New York will be held on Sunday, February 26, 2017 in the sanctuary, immediately following worship to receive the annual reports and vote on the Pastor's Terms of Call. Michael Darling, Clerk of Session.
Ash Wednesday Service March 1st 7:30pm
Candle Light Service
Everyone is Welcome!
