ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Welcome to the news section of www.olddutchchurch.org! This page is updated regularly with important announcements and information on events at Old Dutch.

 

SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE

For the month of July, worship services will be held at 9:30am every Sunday. For August, services will be at 9:30am, but will be held at Fair Street Reformed Church. We hope that you will worship with us whenever you're available.

 

Old Dutch Church Awarded $25,000.00 Matching Grant

Thanks to the New York Landmarks Conservancy for the generous $25,000.00 matching grant! This means that any donation made to the restoration fund will count for twice as much! For additional information on the Old Dutch Church restoration and to make a donation, please click here.

 

Dinner to Benefit Restoration Fund Sept. 15th

A chicken and biscuit dinner will be held to raise funds for the restoration of the east wall. For additional information and to purchase tickets, please click here.

 

Yard Sale Raises $455.00 for Restoration

Thank you to everyone who supported the City-Wide Yard Sale on June 12th. Participants were able to raise $227.50 ($455 in total thanks to our matching grant).

 

Meet Our Newest Members

 

APHRODITE CLAMAR lives in one of the historic stone houses on Crown Street in uptown Kingston.  A Clinical Psychologist who enjoys writing and traveling,  Aphrodite is the widow of Richard Cohen and has three grown step-daughters.  She feels comfortable with our worship services as well as the beliefs and attitudes of the Pastor and congregation and has chosen this time to formalize her relationship with us.  We welcome her to our church family.

 

BRIAN DEMOREST SR. is a Boxing Trainer and owner of Demorest Boxing & Fitness Club in Kingston.  An Accord resident, Brian is the father of Megan, age 16, and Brian, Jr., age 11.  Brian’s interests include such outdoor activities as hiking, biking and kayaking as well as reading Christian books and the Bible.  He loves helping people of all ages in his gym and looks for ways to serve God.  Brian has always loved the church history and was looking for a change when he came to Old Dutch.  We are pleased that he will be joining our fellowship this morning.

 

ROBERT DAVID SWEENEY is a Kingston resident with a strong interest in history, buildings and gardening whose position as an Estate Caretaker allows him to indulge those interests on a regular basis.  Rob had been a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church until its closure to become Kingston’s first homeless shelter a number of years ago.  He felt “a calling” to come to Old Dutch and we are very pleased to have him as one of our new members.

 

If you would like information on Old Dutch Church membership, please click here.

 

 

STEEPLE CHIMES E-NEWSLETTER

The Steeple Chimes, the monthly newsletter for members and friends of Old Dutch Church, is now available via email. If you would like to join our list, please email info@olddutchchurch.org

 

The 350th Anniversary of Old Dutch Church

2009 marked the 350th anniversary of the congregation of the First Reformed Protestant Dutch Church-"Old Dutch Church" in Kingston, New York! For more information, please call the Old Dutch Church office at 338-6759 or click here.

 

 

SUNDAY SCHOOL

All children through High School age are welcome to be a part of the Old Dutch Church Sunday School. The Youth of the Church attend the worship service and then meet in Bethany Hall after the Children's Sermon for class. We are following the One Room Sunday School curriculum. Please join us! If you would like additional information on the Old Dutch Church Youth Christian Education program and if you wish to enroll your child, please contact the Old Dutch Church office at (845) 338-6759 or click here.

 

OLD DUTCH CHURCH MINISTRY OF MUSIC

All are welcome to join us in praising God through music. The Old Dutch Church Senior Choir rehearses every Thursday from 7-8:30pm and is a regular part of the worship service every Sunday. The Handbell Choir practices on Thursday evenings from 6-7pm. Patricia Johnson is the Director of the Senior and Handbell Choirs for Old Dutch Church. If you would like more information about the Old Dutch Church Ministry of Music, please click here.

 

$500 Mission & Outreach Grant from Stewart's Shops

Stewart's Shops has awarded the Old Dutch Church Mission & Outreach committee a $500.00 grant to be used toward the successful Clothes for Kids program. ODC Mission & Outreach works with the local school district in providing necessary clothing for needy school children. The committee is currently collecting canned and non-perishable foods for the food pantry at Clinton Avenue UMC.

 

$1,000 Grant from Key Bank

Thanks to the generosity of Key Bank, the Old Dutch Church Heritage Museum is printing a new guide of the Church and grounds. Visitors will be able to make the most of their trip and use the brochure as a self-guided walking tour. The Old Dutch Church and Museum is open to the public for tours every Sunday and by appointment. For more information and to request a self-guided walking tour of the Church, please click here.

 

Mission & Outreach

The Old Dutch Church Mission & Outreach committee is collection non-perishable foods in order to stock Caring Hands food pantry. Packages of new children's underwear and socks are also being accepted at this time and will be donated to the Kingston City School District. All donations are welcome and can be left at the Church in the red collection bins.