Debbie Mayo is receiving accolades for her performance in this production at Staller Center, SUNY Stony Brook. Pastor Tom is attending with two of our members and providing transportation. Room for one more!
Our Jewish brothers and Sisters have just finished observing two very important religious holidays: Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Our lectionary reading for this coming Sunday is from the Book of Esther and is celebrated as Purim (this year observed on March 7) The background is a wonderful story, probably one you never heard.
Using prayers, hymns, a communion liturgy prepared for the day.
Conferring of the “Unitas” Awards.
Pastor Tom is one of this year’s three recipients. Ceremony followed immediately by a banquet. $75 for those attending the banquet. Linda Majowka, Shirley MacKay, and Nancy Best will be attending. If others wish to attend inform Pastor Tom so that an invitation can be sent from the Seminary.
Visit for more about Union Days and learn about this year's Unitas Award recipients.
Thursday, Oct. 18 2:00pm Presentation on the history of our area and Old South Haven Presbyterian Church by John Deitz and others to the History Club of Bellport High School at the Church.
We are happy to announce that as a result of receiving a grant of $7,200 from The Knapp/Swezey Foundation and an additional anonymous gift of $2,000 from outside the congregation, we have been able to purchase a new baby grand piano. The delivery date will depend upon scheduling the removal of the present piano by the individual who will be the new owner.
Arumdaun Presbyterian Church, Bethpage, N.Y.
Workshops cover: being a young adult in church today; hearing the stories of recent immigrants; reaching out to seniors; organizing community donor gardens; prudent investing for churches and others. The afternoon will feature an all-presbytery choir and liturgical dance team. See Pastor Tom for more information. Cost is $12.
On Friday evening, October 12, at 5:00pm, Pastor Tom will be one of three alums from Union Theological Seminary, NYC to receive the Seminary’s Unitas Award. This awards honors particular alums for their contribution in academia, in pastoral ministry, or in community service and action ministry. More information will be forthcoming. There is no charge to attend the ceremony. There is a $75 charge for those attending the celebration banquet following. The event takes place at the Seminary, Broadway and 120th, Manhattan.