Congratulations Rev. Aull!
October 31st, 2007 | Uncategorized
On Sunday Oct 28th, the Metro-New York Association of the United Church of Christ ordained our pastor, Jennifer, to the office of Minister of Word and Sacrament. This means that she is now able to officiate at communion and baptism, oversee congregational meetings and sign marriage certificates.
Many of the members of the church as well as other friends from the Greenpoint community attended the ordination service, which was held at the Broadway United Church of Christ. Our supervisor, Rev. Dan Ramm read the Hebrew lesson, Elder Ruth Blankschen read the gospel lesson, Dr. Kansfield preached the sermon (which will be available online shortly) and the Red Hook Ramblers provided fabulous toe-tappin’ Dixieland gospel tunes. Our thanks to everyone who helped make this special service possible, especially to the Broadway UCC congregation for caring for Jennifer with kindness and compassion throughout her ordination process.
Thank You Greenpoint!
October 25th, 2007 | Uncategorized
Opening the doors of the church is always a treat, but these past few weeks have been even more enjoyable thanks to the wonderful outpouring of food that our neighbors have shared with the food pantry. Each time anyone checked the donation box on the front stoop, it seemed that another kind person had left a little more food. Thanks to this generosity, the food pantry opened with enough food for the next several weeks.
On Wednesday several volunteers arrived to pass out groceries and cook an amazingly delicious dinner. This effort provided 25 people with groceries for the week, and even more people shared a tasty meal with one another. It was a delightfully fun evening, with several people likening it to a holiday. So many people expressed their gratitude - for the food, the friendship, and the opportunity to be of service to one another.
Thank you to everyone who is helping to make this exiting new venture possible. You’re really making a difference in our community. So many people are looking forward to next Wednesday when we’ll gather again!
Food Pantry and Community Dinner Start This Wednesday!
October 20th, 2007 | UncategorizedThe rapid increase in the cost of housing and the overall cost of living in New York has had a profound affect upon many of our neighbors. Several people have knocked on the church’s door seeking food especially at the end of the month, when money often runs tight. So many of New Yorkers live paycheck-to-paycheck so that one medical problem or family crisis can leave people unable to afford food.
To help reduce hunger, the Greenpoint Reformed Church will be hosting a weekly a food pantry and dinner program on Wednesdays. Bags of food are available from 4-7pm on a community dinner is served from 6-7pm. Identification or proof of need are not to receive food, and the program is open to all people regardless of their faith background (or lack of one).
Many people have asked how they can help. You can donate right here online, and cans and boxed food can be left in the collection box in the church parlor or outside the front door of the church. We also need volunteers to help cook and serve the Wednesday night meal. For those who don’t have a lot of time, but want to participate, everyone is invited to enjoy the Wednesday night meal together. It’s for everyone in the community, regardless of need. We’re hoping that it will give neighbors an opportunity to meet one another.
« Previous Entries Next Entries »