October 27th to December 21st we will be collecting coats for those in need. Start cleaning out those closets of coats you don't wear or have outgrown to keep someone warm in our community this winter season! Please hang your clean, gently used coats on the coat rack in Fellowship Hall.
Change is a natural part of life that we must all embrace. However, what never changes is God’s steadfast love. His presence is always there to strengthen, guide and comfort us. With Pastor Richard retiring, we begin to say farewell to him, for the past fifteen years, he has played such an important role in our faith journey. Please join us at this special Worship Service.
Please join us on Saturday, December 24th at 7pm for our Annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. This night you will hear the story of shepherds and magi, of maiden and carpenter, of a stable and a star, of prophets and angels and we too join the Journey to Bethlehem for a blessing. May the hope that is born anew this night, in the Christ Child, be yours to receive and spread far and wide over the months of the year to come. We are thankful that you may choose to worship with us that evening. May the Christ child bless you with peace, hope and love.
With thanksgiving to God for blessing us with Pastor Richard these last 15 years of service here at First Presbyterian, we joyfully ask you to join us on Sunday, December 25th at the 10 am for Pastor Richards last Worship Service here at First Presbyterian Church of Port Jefferson.
Pentecost Offering is from April 10th to May 28th, Pentecost Sunday. This is to celebrate the Holy Spirit and the birthday of the church. 40% of the Pentecost Offering remains with our Congregation to support the ministries of our children and youth here at PJP. The remainder supports PC (USA) Youth Programs: 25% goes to Young Adult Volunteers 25% goes to support youth ministry 10% goes to educate a child-Transform the World Psalm 71 testifies that a foundation of faith established during childhood helps ensure lifelong faith and service. The patterns and lessons established during these formative years continue to bear fruit throughout a person’s life. Your Pentecost Offering now until May 28th, is a gift that keeps on giving in helping our children grow. "God, from my youth you have taught me." Psalm 71:17
The office will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 29th Re-opening on Tuesday, May 30th.
Join us in celebrating everyone who shares their time and musical talents at our 10am Worship Services! Love to sing? Play an instrument? Know someone who would like to share their musical talents? See Lise Zinn or Elijah Kuhaupt at Worship on Sunday Mornings or email office@pjpres.org if you'd like to share your talents with us!
Join us on Sunday, September 10th as we Kickoff Christian Education at the 10am Worship Service with Blessing of the Backpacks (please have children bring their backpacks to Church) followed by the Annual Deacon’s/CE BBQ on the front yard!
During the Month of October our Church School will be collecting items to help a local animal shelter. Please bring in your items and drop them off in the box in the Fellowship Hall. Animal Shelter Supply List Baby Blanket Nursing Bottles Collars and Leashes Water Bowls Cat Litter/Boxes Wee Wee Pads Food Bowls Cat/Dog Food Cat/ Dog Toys Garbage Bags Towels
All are invited to bring your pets down to the church for a special Blessing of the Animals from Reverend Mark Applewhite during the Port Jefferson Harbor Fest on Saturday, October 21st from Noon to 2 p.m. on the front lawn. Hope to see you and your animals there!! You can also bring a picture of a beloved pet to be blessed and light a candle in their honor. As always, animals should be on leashes or in cages (if need be) for the safety of everyone. For more information, please call the Church office at (631) 473-0147 or email office@pjpres.org.
