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Our church’s mission is to serve Christ and the community through worship, fellowship and ministering to the needs of others. The mortar that holds our church together is love, faith, and hope. Love for God and for each other. Faith in His Word. Hope that through our missions and caring for each other, we will.. continue reading »»
The Rhinebeck Reformed Church’s Food Pantry has added 2 new days of operation:
Every Tuesday, 10 AM – Noon
and now:
1st and 3rd Sunday of the month, Noon – 1:30 PM
If you feel moved to help our Food Pantry, we are currently in need of the following items:
Macaroni and Cheese
Broth and Soup
Peanut Butter
Canned Meat
Many thanks to all who contribute.
WELCOME, NEW MEMBERS!
The fellowship of our church continues to grow with the addition of nine new members. On Sunday, April 15, Pastor Luis admitted this latest group, comprised of men and women who, through their worshipping with us, made the decision to entrust our church with their membership.
As is tradition in the Reformed Church, it is not only the members who take vows, but the congregation also vows to support the new members with love and encouragement. Here is the congregational vows recited by the worshippers in Sunday’s New Member Installation:
Congregational Vows:
Do you promise to love, encourage, and support these brothers and sisters
by teaching the gospel of God’s love,
by being an example of Christian faith and character, and
by giving the strong support of God’s family
in fellowship, prayer, service?
Congregational response: We Do.
Rhinebeck Reformed Church welcomes inquiries about membership from prospective new members. Please call the Church Office at 845-876-3727 for more information.
Rhinebeck Reformed Church invites one and all to attend our Easter Morning Service, which will be held at our regular worship time, 9:45 am, at 6368 Mill Street, Rhinebeck, NY
Join us Good Friday, April 6th, at 7:30 PM as we observe Good Friday during a powerful and moving service that includes the Office of the Tenebrae.
Tenebrae is a liturgical office which originated in the early fourth century. Tenebrae comes from the Latin word meaning “darkness”; and, as we hear the Scriptural record of the unforgettable incidents in the agonizing final hours of Jesus’ early life, we are reminded that when Jesus met with His disciples, in the Upper Room, He stood in the shadow of the cross.
The gradual extinguishing of the candles after each of the Scripture lessons is read, symbolizes the flight of the disciples, the approach of the dark hate of Jesus’ enemies, and the passion of our Lord.
The moment of total darkness recalls the days our Lord was in the tomb.
Maundy Thursday (from the Latin word “mandatum” or “commandment”) focuses on the Lord’s Supper and the new commandment to love one another.
Join your sisters and brothers in Christ on Maundy Thursday,
April 5, 2012 at 6 PM for an ‘Agape Meal’ in Cordes Hall.
We will have a brief, inspirational service. We will have Cantor Bob Cohen blessing us with his musical gifts. And finally, we will have a dinner provided by the Matchbox Café of Rhinebeck. The menu includes:
• Pan-fried Chicken Quarter
(Charles Chicken of Harlem Style)
• Homemade coleslaw
• Vegetable latke (pancake)
This delicious meal is being served free of charge for the first 50 people to sign up.
A sign-up sheet is in Cordes Hall.
The Rhinebeck Reformed Church is seeking a new organist and choir director to collaborate in the leading of worship and to provide musical leadership for the church.
The ideal candidate must have proficiency in both organ and piano, and should possess experience in leading vocalists. Also, the ideal candidate should have excellent interpersonal, leadership and communication skills across inter-generational lines and musical genres, given that we have a demographically diverse congregation and a blended service.
The organ is a fine historic 2-manual, 10-rank tracker instrument built by Frank Roosevelt in 1894; it is original to the building and has been well maintained. The key action is pneumatic.
Choir rehearsals take place on Thursdays, from 7 to 8:30 PM, and there is a brief rehearsal prior to worship on Sundays. Other responsibilities will include working with the junior choir and playing, as needed, on Ash Wednesday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday Christmas Eve services.
Please submit resume and three professional references to the Rhinebeck Reformed Church, 6368 Mill Street, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 or by e-mail at rhinebeckreformed@frontiernet.net.
Rhinebeck Reformed Church’s food pantry has been blessed by the community’s generous gifts, which help support many families who depend upon the pantry to get through each month.
Currently, the pantry is in need of donations of:
Canned meat (no tuna)
Cereal
Spaghetti sauce and dry pasta
Dry macaroni
Canned soup
Coffee, tea
Eggs, cheese
Peanut butter
Canned milk
Laundry detergent
Toilet paper
Toothpaste
Thanks in advance to those of you who are moved to help out. Donations may be dropped off weekdays from 9 – noon, and at Sunday service.
It’s this winter’s second Soup Sunday, a Rhinebeck Reformed Church tradition. Come for church, stay for soup afterwards. Delicious soups from the kitchens of the Rhinebeck Reformed Church parishioner community will be served directly after Sunday service in Cordes Hall.
Fun, food and fellowship.
No reservations necessary.
Rhinebeck Reformed Church will hold Christmas Morning Services at 11:30 am on Sunday, December 25th. Pastor Luis Perez will officiate.
Rhinebeck Reformed Church’s Christmas Eve Candlelight Service.Make the celebration of Christ’s birth even more joyful for you and your family by joining us for Rhinebeck Reformed Church’s Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. Our historic sanctuary will be decked in holiday greens, ribbons and candles to provide a beautiful backdrop to the worship, carol singing and warm fellowship within.
The parish welcomes visitors and friends old and new to this traditional Rhinebeck celebration.
Services start at 7:30 pm.
