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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Gilead Food Pantry

Then the king will say to those at his right hand, 'Come, you that are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.' Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink? And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you, or naked and gave you clothing? And when was it that we saw you sick or in prison and visited you?' And the king will answer them, 'Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.' Matt 25:34-40 (NRSV)

Gilead maintains a Food Pantry for those in our community in need. We accept referrals from the Departments of Social Services, Community Action Program, other churches and social service agencies, and walk-ins.

The Food Pantry is open Friday mornings 10 -12. Grocery Bag


For more information or to make a referral, please call Marj at 845-279-5941 or Darla at 845-228-0589.

Food Pantry Report - 2007

Throughout 2007 the Gilead Food Pantry remained open on Fridays, from 10 AM to 12 noon, plus occasional other days for Holiday distribution of food or for urgent need. The numbers of people coming for food has continued to increase steadily as shown below:

  Household Children Adults Elderly
2007 528 552 815 134
2006 401 494 741 70
2005 284 373 399 65
2004 176 207 283 27

Gilead's cash allotment from the New York State Regional Food Bank for July 1, 2007, to June 30, 2008, is $2400, up from $1500 for the previous year, which has been a help, but is not nearly the amount of money needed to keep our pantry shelves well stocked. For this reason we have continued to rely heavily on the food and cash donations from Gilead members and friends, and we have been very thankful for these.

The gift certificates being sold, with the money going to the food pantry, have given a much needed boost to the Gilead Food Pantry account.

The Hunger Project has continued to meet to work on the increasing need of the Putnam Food Pantries; countywide food collections were held at supermarkets during May and September. Also, the annual food collection by the Carmel Post Office in May kept our shelves full for awhile.


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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