Sunday Worship

Greenville Community Church meets in the Sanctuary every Sunday at 10:00am through the year. Worship lasts approximately one hour, providing an opportunity to sing, pray, and commune with God and each other. Our talented musicians lead soul-lifting music ranging from classical and jazz to traditional and contemporary hymns. Communion is celebrated the first Sunday of every month.

Sunday school is available most Sundays (excluding communion Sundays); children start in worship and are invited to depart for their classrooms following a children’s sermon. For information, contact Pastor Sam.

Prayer is an important part of this faith community. If you or someone you know is in need of prayer, please contact Pastor Sam. Names can be added to the public prayer list or be held in confidence.

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE

  • Maundy Thursday, Apr. 2, 7:00pm - Remembrance of the Last Supper, with communion, homily and a Tenebrae service featuring special music with diminishing light. A truly special way to embody Holy Week.

  • Good Friday, Apr. 3, 12:00pm - A congregational reading of the Passion, with a cappella singing.

  • Easter Sunday Celebration, two services: 6:30am outdoor prayer service in the Memorial Garden (followed by coffee & snacks!) and 10:00am celebration in the sanctuary featuring strings, brass and choir. Egg hunt for kids follows!

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upcoming events

Lenten Wednesday Potluck Dinners—Wed., March 25, 6:30-7:45pm, The First Reformed Church of Hastings, 18 Farragut Ave., Hastings. Our last Lenten potluck supper will take place in Hastings. There will be time for fellowship and spiritual reflection, followed by brief worship service with communion. Please bring a main course, side dish or dessert.

Lenten Tuesday Night Bible Study: Zoom Meeting—Tuesdays, 7:00pm, Feb. 24-Mar. 31. During Lent, Bible study will move to Tuesday nights. Study info to come. Email Pastor Sam for Zoom link.

Drive for Dignity: New Socks and Underwear Needed. Throughout Lent—Feb. 22 through Mar. 29—we will be collecting new underwear and socks for adults in need at Coachman Family Center. Specific sizes needed; CLICK HERE for info and to purchase.

Pack Meals with Feeding Westchester. Wed., Apr. 1, 9:30am, 200 Clearbrook Rd., Elmsford. Join a group of 14 people from GCC to help pack meals for families in need. Feeding Westchester is our county's primary, non-profit food bank, serving 23 million pounds of food annually. Contact Naomi Onslow for more info and to reserve a place.

Bowling Night in May!—Sat., May 2, 6:30-8:30pm, Homefield Bowl, 938 Saw Mill River Rd., Yonkers. Join us for a fun night of bowling with shoe rental, finger foods and soda included. $35/person. RSVP by Apr. 20 to Dyan Atkins or Rich Laudenbach. Payment can be given to the church office, Dyan or Rich.

Spiritual Growth Opportunities Through the Reformed Church in America:

  • “She Is Called” Sabbath Rest Retreat for Women, Fri, Apr,. 10 - Sun., Apr. 12, Ocean Grove, NJ: Lodging and commuter rates available ($50-$305). Breakfast and dinner on Saturday, breakfast on Sunday, and snacks are included. Dinner on Friday and lunch on Saturday will be on your own. A day retreat option is available for Saturday, which includes breakfast and dinner, lunch is on your own. Questions? Contact women@rca.org.

  • Asian American Experience Sankofa Journey, Fri., May 15 - Mon., May 18, at locations around NYC and NJ. Join a multi-ethnic group exploring the history and experiences of Asian Americans in the RCA. Lodging and commuter rates available ($140-$674); partial scholarships available. Meals will be provided by the Reformed Church of Metuchen, NJ or eaten at restaurants. Questions? Contact Rev. Liz Testa, ltesta@rca.org.

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Regularly Scheduled Events

Wednesday Night Bible Study—Wed. nights, 7:00-8:00pm, via Zoom. Join Pastor Sam and others as we explore various books of the Bible together. Contact Pastor Sam for the Zoom link.

First Thursday Lunch—monthly, 1:00pm, Narthex. On the first Thursday of each month, September through June, all are welcome to gather for a “BYOL” (bring-your-own-lunch) hour of fellowship to nourish our bodies and spirits. Please note you must bring your own food and drink.

Volunteer Choir. Our volunteer choir sings on communion Sundays (the first Sunday of the month) October through June, as well as on Christmas Eve and Easter. Easy music, low time commitment, fun and fellowship. Basic music-reading ability preferred. For a complete schedule, email Pastor Sam.

Coffee Hour Hosts. We’re grateful to all of our volunteers who have provided snacks after worship. If you would like to host a coffee hour, please sign up on the form in Hessler Hall. Coffee is provided by the church; the snacks can be simple!

Household Supplies for Refugee Families. Members of our church have been working with Hearts and Homes for Refugees to welcome the Majedi/Momand family, who recently arrived from Afghanistan. If you’d like to donate non-food household items to help them, please see a donation list in the Narthex, and big, bright bags to items.

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Clothing Donation Shed. GCC has partnered with St. Pauly Textile to collect used clothing, shoes, sneakers, belts, purses, blankets, towels, sheets, pillowcases, curtains and stuffed animals for distribution to communities in need. Please place items in good condition in bags, and drop them in the shed in the back parking lot, which will be emptied regularly by St. Pauly. All donations are tax deductible. If you would like to volunteer to organize the bags inside and sweep the shed once or twice per week, please contact Pastor Sam.

We are accepting donations for the food pantry. If you have spare canned goods or boxes of cereal, consider donating them to our partner, the Ecumenical Emergency Food Pantry of White Plains. A basket is located in the Narthex; food will be transported from GCC regularly.