Since its founding in 1743, Gilead has been a center of Christian life and worship in Carmel and Putnam County, New York





Gilead Presbyterian Church
9 Church Street
Carmel, NY 10512

Phone/Fax :
845-225-4586

General Email:
gilead@gileadchurch.org

Please note: While we generally follow the Lectionary as the basis of our worship services, we occasionally will select other Scripture readings.
Updated: 07/04/2009

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Welcome to the Gilead Presbyterian Church website.





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Gilead's Mission Statement

Our Mission is to be a welcoming and caring church, committed to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit to do God's work in our community and beyond.



Worship and Church School are held at
10:00 am each Sunday.

All Are Welcome!


 


Picture of Rev. Martin McGeachy

Message from Pastor Martin McGeachy

Welcome to Gilead Presbyterian Church, where our doors are wide open to people from all backgrounds.

What visitors usually notice first the warmth and love of the people. Our size has benefits: we're small enough for you and your family to feel connected to others but big enough to worship on Sunday anonymously, if you choose to. And if you'd like to develop authentic and enduring relationships with others, then you'll be glad to know that is the spirit of our church.

Christmas Poinsettias

Together, we're striving to become a church-- with relevant faith teaching for daily living, mind and heart-felt worship, honest friendships, and compassionate care for those in need. In short, we'd like to have the kind of church that can influence and encourage the entire community, one person at a time.

So whether you're a person just starting to ask questions about God, or a committed Christian who wants to deepen your faith, you can find a home here at Gilead.

You'll find that this is a place where people care for one another-because God cares for us.

Rev. Martin McGeachy
Pastor


Read Martin's Monthly Pastor's Letter.






Food Pantry Update

Gilead's Food Food Pantry NeedsPantry's shelves are getting bare. An increasing number of local residents are needing its services - around 200 adults and children each month.

Particularly Needed: jelly (any flavor), pints of mayonnaise, spaghetti sauce, paper napkins, toilet tissue, Kleenex, and paper towels. Also needed are paper and plastic bags.

Please see Marj Williams for more information.

Carmel Nursery School is accepting applications for fall enrollment. This nonsectarian ministry of Gilead has 3, 4, and 5 day programs, and it has been in operation since 1949.

For more information, call 845-225-8044.

The Presbyterian Camp and Conference Center

Presbyterian Camp Logo

Hang up your backpack or briefcase, put away the school books because summer is here!! It is time to make sure you have signed up for the program of your choice at the Presbyterian Camp and Conference Center nearby on the Kent/Holmes border!

There is much fun and fellowship to be had and you don’t want to miss out on the valuable experiences that Holmes has to offer. There are still a few openings for camp if you’d like to register to come to camp for the first time, or to come back to camp this summer.

For more information, visit the camp's web site.
Coming Up:

7/25 - Hile to Fahnstock Park - See John Warren for more information

7/26 - Hudson Valley Renegades Game - See Alice Dubon for more information

8/24 - 8/28 - Christian Arts Camp

8/24 - 8/28 Faith Put Into Action for youth grades 6 - 12

See our calendar for a schedule of all events.

Alcoholics Anonymous

AA LogoAlcoholics Anonymous groups meet in the Knieriem Room every Monday and Wednesday night at 7:00 pm

Youth Events

Gilead's fall youth program is gearing up. Please visit our Youth Group Page for more information or contact Fran
Faith Discussion Group

The Faith Discussion Group is on hiatus for the summer. Meetings will be resuming in September!
Got Ink Cartridges?

Recycling logoIf you have any used ink cartridges, please bring them to the church in a plastic baggie. All cartridges will be recycled, with the church receiving $4 for each of certain brands.

Gilead Staff Recommendations

As part of Gilead's outreach and interest in spiritual development, our staff has selected books, music, and other items of interest that they believe are worthy of your consideration. You will have the opportunity to purchase these items from Amazon.com from this site. If you choose to do so, the church will receive a small commission.
Gilead CD's

Picture of musical notes. The Music Department's two compact disks, The Sounds of Gilead and A Gilead Christmas are available during the coffee hour for $15.

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