The Reformed Church of New Paltz

About Our Church Programs

Our church family sponsors several events and programs through out the year.  This includes our Apple Festival held in October, our Christmas Fair and Cookie walk in December, our Youth Pancake Breakfast in January, and our Knit n' Knibble through out the year.    

January

• The Youth Choir goes to work every January to prepare the Annual Youth Choir Pancake Breakfast for the community.  Pancakes abound, accompanied by juices, sausage, bacon and other goodies.  Watch for our January calendar for the date and time.

February

• Community Dinner held the last Sunday in February.  Our church participates with other churches in New Paltz to host monthly Community Dinners.  Members of our congregation plan and cook these meals. 

March

• Community Dinner held the last Sunday in March.  Our church participates with other churches in New Paltz to host monthly Community Dinners.  Members of our congregation plan and cook these meals. 

April

• Earth Day Fair sponsored by the Caring for Creation committee. It is intended to make the New Paltz community aware of the resources we consume and to learn how to be more environmentally conscious.  

May 

• Mother's Day Tea is held on Saturday of Mother's Day weekend in the Fireside room.  The congregation brings in their tea pots and quilts for display. The community is invited to bring their Mothers, daughters, grandmothers to share in a cup of tea and homemade cookies.

October 

• Our Apple Festival is held the 1st Saturday in October and features our famous homemade Apple and pumpkin pies and the Junior Choir Apple Fritters, food, drink and games.  It's a great way for our church family and community to spend time together in Fellowship.

On Going Activities

Caring for Creation is a group who promotes awareness about the larger environmental issues that impact the health of the planet and the individual. Secondly, the group guides the congregation to be better stewards for God's creation.  The group sponsors an Earth Day event yearly.  

Huguenot Cross Society recognizes those who support the Church by means of a Planned Gift.  A shared commitment of providing for the security of the Reformed Church of New  Paltz characterizes the members of this society.

Getting to Know You meetings take place in the Social room at 11am on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, October through May and once in June.  The group meets from 11am to 2pm.  It is time of fellowship as people play table games.  Everyone brings a sandwich and a beverage and dessert are provided.   

Knit n' Knibble is a group of knitters and fiber artists that get together monthly to prepare items for our Christmas Fair.  Knit n' Knibble can be found happily knitting and chatting each second and fourth Tuesday in the Fireside room from 7-8:30pm.  The group consists of women from the community as well as our church. Each meeting is a chance to get help with knitting problems, show our latest creations and enjoy each other's company.  Everyone is welcome.  Please join us! 

Prayer Support Group is a group that prayers regularly for those on our prayer list.  Anyone ill or needing prayer, for any reason, may contact the church office. 

Twice Blessed Thrift Shop is our thrift shop for “gently-used” clothing and other items bustles with activity and engages the volunteer efforts of many in our congregation.  An inviting and lively place to find treasures. Twice Blessed is open on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 10AM to 1PM.  For more information click here.