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. To register your child, contact Faith Formation Coordinator Kristen O’Leary.
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.
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upcoming events
Wednesday Night Zoom Bible Study—Resumes Wed., Sep. 10, 7:00-8:00pm. Join Pastor Sam and others as we explore various books of the Bible together. We’ll use maps, artworks and more to provide historical and biblical context as we discern what the texts might have to say to us today. All are welcome, no experience necessary. Contact Pastor Sam for the Zoom link.
Welcome Back Celebration!—Sun., Sep. 14, following worship. Please join us on the manse lawn for a special welcome-back potluck coffee hour celebration! (In case of rain, we'll meet in Hessler Hall.) Drinks and a few hearty snacks—think jerk chicken!—will be provided. If you’re able, please bring a tasty treat of your choice. We’lll also have some games for kids and adults. No need to RSVP--just show up! Tables for food will be available. If you have questions, or would like to discuss any special arrangements, please contact Rich Laudenbach (richie51@aol.com) or Dyan Atkins (dyan2@optonline.net).
First Choir Rehearsal of the Season—Sun., Sep. 28, 11:30am – 1:00pm, Sanctuary. Do you have a heart for singing? Our volunteer choir will sing the first Sunday of each month, Oct. through Jun., with a rehearsal on a Sunday in the weeks between. Join us for this special 90-minute first rehearsal of the season in preparation for worship on Oct. 5. We’ll review some musical basics and also look ahead at some selections for Nov. and Dec. Contact Pastor Sam for the season schedule, sclover@greenvillechurch.org.
Confirmation Class. We are now planning our confirmation program for the 2025-26 church year. Designed for students ages 12-14—though mature younger students and older teens may participate—the course will cover major stories of the Bible, the sacraments, the Lord’s Prayer, the Apostles Creed, and explore what it means to live out Christian faith. To register, interested students and their parents/guardians should contact Pastor Sam.
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.
Help Sort Materials from Our Clothing Donation Shed. We are assembling a team of volunteers to help organize donations of clothing, shoes, sheets and more. This will greatly help us transfer the materials to people in need. Our goal is to meet every other week, or as necessary; attend as often as you can. For more info, email sclover@greenvillechurch.org.
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Regularly Scheduled Events
Wednesday Night Bible Study—Wed. nights, 7:00-8:15pm, via Zoom. Join Pastor Sam and others as we explore various books of the Bible together. NOTE: Bible study has paused for the summer; we will resume September 10.
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!
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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.