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Welcome to
FREEDOM PLAINS UNITED
Our
vision
We are a vibrant community church at the crossroads of our modern changing world. As a congregation from varied backgrounds, we work and worship cooperatively to bring others and ourselves closer to God. Through the spirit of Christ we are connected to our worldwide church family by stewardship, commitment, mission outreach, and educational opportunities.
Pictured above: Members and friends of the congregation gathered in September, 2015, to break ground for the construction of our new Fellowship Hall.
statement of inclusivity
Convinced of God’s Grace, we affirm that there can be no exclusiveness in the body of Christ. We welcome all regardless of race, ethnic heritage, national origin, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic standing; and we encourage the full participation of all in the life of our congregation.
In-Person Worship
Every week a committee of Session is meeting to evaluate, and if need be, adjust our policy.
We are deeply thankful for the improvement of the Covid 19 numbers in Dutchess County. A big thank you to all who have gotten your vaccine, everyone doing their part is making a difference. In light of these developments, we are able to increase the number of people who are able to worship in the sanctuary on a Sunday morning. Starting this Sunday, we will be seating people in every other pew as opposed to every third pew. This significantly increases the numbers who can worship in the Sanctuary before we have to use overflow seating in fellowship hall. We also will continue to be encouraging vaccinated people to sing with masks on in service. Masks will still be required indoors.
Of course, we will be continuing to live stream the service as well.
Our congregation has many things to say about happenings in the life of our church. The community blog is a place to find out what we are up to and how the Spirit is moving among us! Here are some of our recent articles:
Announcements
Dutchess Outreach
Thank you for your food and monetary donations to Dutchess Outreach. Hearty soups, canned vegetables and fruits, ravioli, chili, rice, cereal, powdered milk, and coffee are welcome. Snacks like granola bars, raisins, cookies and crackers help to break the winter/pandemic doldrums.
Outreach Committee
Ways to Give During this Time:
If you wish to be able to continue your financial support during these days, the following options are available to you.
1. Go to our donations page and click "Online Giving"
2. Mail in your contribution to:
PO Box 400
Lagrangeville, NY 12540
3. Set up Bill pay option with your bank checking account.
Freedom Plains United
3rd Sunday of every month from 4-6 PM
MAY SOCIAL SUNDAY -
May 16th. Time: 4-6 PM (note change from winter months). Place: Grass area to left of FH parking lot, by the fire pit.
STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS!
Kristin Fandl
FPUPC Community Yard Sale
SATURDAY MAY 15
(rain date May 22) 9am-3pm.
Since there is no ASP Rummage Sale this spring, we have set up a Church Community Yard Sale at Freedom Plains Church. Bring all the stuff you would have donated to the Rummage Sale and sell it yourself at our Yard Sale. Reserve your free space to sell all that clutter. The Community Yard Sale will be on the front lawn of the church. Sign up to reserve your space. This will be a Social Distancing event and masks are required for the participants and the customers. For more information contact Jen Barry.
Jen Barry
Gail Webster House
FPUP Church provides food for evening meals for between 80 and 110 adults on the fourth Wednesday of every month in Poughkeepsie for the Gail Webster House. The clients have been housed at a larger site since the spring. Transitional housing is still taking place at the previous facility. If you would like to help with this Mission project - which is more important than even - please contact the church office (452-0684) or any member of the Mission Committee.
Another way to support Freedom Plains United Presbyterian Church's commitment to provide a monthly meal for the Homeless Shelter is to make a monetary donation. Donate any amount to FPUPC and put "Homeless Shelter Meal" in the "Other" category when giving online or in the memo line if donating by check. All donation amounts are appreciated. It costs Hudson River Housing $300 for one meal for up to 100 people. So, 12 $25 donations or 6 $50 donations will provide funds for one evening meal. We will keep you posted on how donations are going. The FPUP Church Mission Committee.
Mission Committee
Women's Breakfast at Hangars Café
SATURDAY JUNE 12 at 9:30 am
The Freedom Plains United Presbyterian Women are inviting you to breakfast. It will be at Hangars Café, Sky Acres Airport, 32 Airway Dr., Lagrangeville. We are looking forward to reconnecting with old friends and getting to know new ones, while sitting outside on the patio, weather permitted. One of our own, Melissa Wade Harris and her team, will serve us a delicious breakfast. There is a small but varied menu, very reasonably priced. You may even get to watch a plane takeoff or land. Please contact Jennifer Barry by June 9, to reserve your spot. Contact Jen Barry for more information.
Jen Barry
WHAt we do
worship
Freedom Plains United is fortunate to be blessed with a wide variety of musical talent, which enriches our worship. Our Sunday service can be found at 10am each Sunday online and, with limited numbers, in-person.
MISSION
“Through God, all things are possible.” The mission outreach of our church seeks to faithfully address the many needs of our community: both locally and globally.
Programs
Our church has many programs that help us grow in faith. From our School of Sacred Music to our Sunday school, we are a community centered in faith formation.
Leadership
We are blessed by faithful leaders and staff who provide support to the congregation in its service to God and the community.
Visit our youtube channel to find sermons by Rev Lent and Rev Finck, musical offerings, children's messages and more!
Our 2021 Pledge Campaign is underway! Grateful for God’s love in Jesus Christ, we make a pledge to support the mission of the church through our congregation.
