On the Day of Pentecost we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit descending in a mighty rush of wind and flame to inspire the church’s proclamation of Christ’s rising and to empower its mission and ministry to the world. (See Acts 2:1-13; see also Joel 2:28-32.) The notion of Easter as a season of 50 days ending at Pentecost is patterned after the ancient Jewish festival of seven weeks that extended from the beginning of the barley harvest (on the second day after the beginning of Passover) to the end of the wheat harvest at the Festival of Weeks or Shavuot (see Deuteronomy 16:9-12). The Festival of Weeks later came to be called Pentecost (“50th day”) by Greek speaking Jews. In Jewish tradition, Shavuot also marks the giving of the law to Moses at Sinai; this liturgical link may inform Paul’s discussions of the law and the Spirit (see Romans 8, 2 Corinthians 3 and Galatians 3).

The office will be closed in observance of the Fourth of July on July 4th. We wish everyone a safe and happy summer kickoff!

Summer office hours began on Friday, July 5th . The office will be closed on Fridays throughout July and August returning to M-F hours the week of September 3rd. If you have an emergency, please email pastor@pjpres.org.

Why not let your fellowship & family bloom this summer? Join us for the Deacon's Annual Lawn Party on August 3rd – 3 pm (Rain Date August 4th at 3 pm) Join us for fellowship overlooking Long Island Sound-every viewpoint is breathtakingly beautiful! Cost is $10 per adult, $25 per family. Children under 14 are free but need to be signed up. Please bring a side dish or salad. Sign up now! Need a ride? Contact the office at (631) 473-0147 or email office@pjpres.org for details or to sign up.

The office will be closed on Monday, September 2nd,  in observance of Labor Day, re-opening on Tuesday, September 3rd.  

Please join us on Sunday, September 8th for the blessing of the backpacks by Pastor Emily.

Please join us after the 10am Worship Service on the front lawn as we kick off Christian Education 2024-2025! Please bring a side dish or salad to be shared-don't forget to bring your smile for fun, food and good fall fellowship!

Please join us on October 6th at the 10am Worship Service for World Communion Sunday and Peace & Global Witness Offering. This offering helps our neighbors in need-those who live next door, down the street, and across the globe. 25% of this Offering Stays with our congregation to support peacemaking and reconciliation in our own community. 25% of this Offering goes to our mid-council to in with other congregations to support peacemaking work in our region. 50% of this Offering supports the work being done by Presbyterians across the globe. WHEN WE ALL DO A LITTLE, IT ADDS UP TO A LOT!

Please join us on October 6th at the 10am worship service as we enjoy the Children's Choir.

Please join us for Reformation Sunday at the 10am Worship Service on October 27th. We invite everyone to wear red to Church this coming Sunday, in respect for Reformation Sunday. We wear red to remember the martyrs of Protestantism, as well as the representation of the Holy Spirit.