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
P.O. Box 74
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: 05/11/2008

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Senior Choir

The Senior Choir sings most Sundays between September and June. They perform a wide variety of music, ranging from the classic music of Bach and Handel to gospel; from spiritual to contemporary Christian.

Senior ChoirThe choir rehearses on Wednesdays from 7:45 to 9:00 pm.

There are also two special choirs: the Hi-Tones (sopranos and altos) and the Lo-Tones (tenors and basses). They sing periodically during the year.

If you are interested in sharing your musical talents by singing with the Senior Choir, please contact Gilead's Music Director: Mary Temple.


Happy Mother's Day
Vendors Wanted

Gilead's annual Flea Market will be held on Saturday, May 31 from 9:00 to 2:00. Interested vendors should contact the church office at 845-225-4586.

Gilead Vintage Boutique

Announcing the premier of the Gilead Vintage Boutique at the Flea Market on May 31.

Click here or contact Alice DuBon or Ann Rand for more information.
Colorful Musical Graphic Concert for Unity and Peace

A Concert for Unity and Peace will be held on 5/18 @3:00 pm at Temple Beth Elohim, 31 Mt. Ebo Road North in Brewster. This will be an Ecumenical Choir Concert featuring choirs from area churches including several from Gilead. Proceeds from the concert will benefit the Brewster Homeless Shelter and the Food Bank of Putnam CAP.

Suggested Donation: $5/adult, $2/child
and a non-perishable item. Please join us and help us help our neighbors.

Stamp Out Hunger Logo Post Office Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive

The annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, sponsored by the U.S. Postal Service, was held Sat, May 10th. Gilead's Food Pantry was given a generous portion of the donations received by the Carmel Post Office.

Thanks to everyone involved and a special thanks to all the Carmel postal workers who picked up the donations!

Serious Mental Illness Awareness Month

May is Serious Mental Illness Awareness Month in the Presbyterian Church.

Please help support those in our community with psychiatric disorders by
bringing in new and/or gently used DVDs, to be donated to the patients on Reed
4, Putnam Hospital Center's in-patient mental health unit.

A donation bin is in the lounge. Thank you!

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.

Penny Harvest Update

Recycling logoGilead's youth, together with the students at PS 23 in the Bronx, raised almost $1,000 for the Penny Harvest! The money was split between Concourse House, a social service center and shelter that has provided services for many PS 23 families, and the Ronald McDonald Family Room at the Westchester Medical Center-Maria Fareri Children's Hospital Valhalla, NY.

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: canned tuna, chile, stew, fruit, soups, fruit juice, pancake mix, syrup, and pasta.

Please see Marj Williams for more information.
Help Needed!

Image of a Pipe WrenchVolunteers are still needed to help install a sump pump in the basement. Please see Erik Vandenberg if you are able to help.

Coming Up:

5/18 @3:00 pm Concert for Unity and Peace at Temple Beth Elohim

5/31 from 9am - 2 pm Flea Market

11/7-9 "Women of the Spirit" retreat

See our calendar for a schedule of all events.

Youth Events

Gilead has many youth activities planned. Please read Fran's monthly letter and visit our Youth Group Page for more information or contact Fran
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.
Presbyterian Camp

Presbyterian Camp LogoThe Presby-
terian Camp and Conference Center
, just up Rt. 52 on the Kent/Holmes border, is now accepting registrations for this summer's programs. There are programs starting with those entering first grade. There are also family camps. Online registration is available.
Faith Discussion Group

The Faith Discussion Group meets every Monday in the lounge. They are engaged in a new series based on The Letter to the Hebrews.

Carmel Nursery School has openings for September. This nonsectarian ministry of Gilead has operated since 1949. For more information, call 845-225-8044.
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.

Louisa Lent Memorial Fund

The Louisa Lent Youth Fund has been established in her memory.
All those who are interested in joining the Gilead family should speak to him or one of the elders.
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