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In the latest issue of Hudson Happenings: Challenge to Change Grants Announced; Leslie's Sermon from the March Presbytery; 5K Chocolate Run/Walk; Presbys for Earth Care Natl Conf in Aug; Become a Mt 25 Church and much, much more!

The Unexpected Grace and the miracles that surround us! Leslie Mott explores music and surprise in this week's post on A Curious Faith.

Read past the exclusive God language for a good chuckle...

Read about the Presbyterian Peacemaking trip to Rwanda...and ask Paul Lent more about it. He was part of the delegation!

Oh...my...cod!!!! If you missed presbytery meeting yesterday and you're wondering, what in the world???! Ha! Ya gotta go, to know! (Or ask one of the 135 people who were there!) #bewarethecod #ivebeencodded #codhavebeenworse

Get your Presbytery groove on with the Wilderness Playlist! Songs from Jimi Hendrix, Elvis Presley, The Troggs, Arcade Fire, U2, Styx, Joy Division, Genesis, Audio Slave, Fleetwood Mac, Imagine Dragons and yes eternal fans of Bruce Cockburn...Bruce Cokburn too! #NowPlaying

The Rev. Tim Ives, pastor of Scarborough Presbyterian Church, reflects on grace in Winning Isn't The Only Thing, in today's post on A Curious Faith.

Rural and Migrant Ministry is seeking a car. Do you or someone in your congregation have a car in good condition with low mileage to donate? A sedan, mini van or suv would be fine. Speak with Sakima in RMM's office 845-485-8627 if you can help!

In the latest iss of Hudson Happenings: Registration is open for Presby Youth Triennium; Synod Scholarships for Seminary; PresbyBuild Talent Show; Women2Women Prison Visitation Training; HRPGreen UpCycle & Cooking Classes and more! https://conta.cc/2Jw9QcQ

Reminder! If you've not yet ordered your EcoPalms (sustainably produced palms made available through the Presbyterian Hunger Program to congregations), the deadline is TOMORROW, March 22nd!

April 5, 2019. Prison Workshop at EAD Washington DC. Stepping in the Waters: Inspiring and Engaging Presbyterians in the Work of Hope and Healing in Addressing the Issue of Mass Incarceration Dr. Hans Hallundbaek, Criminal Justice Coordinator, Hudson River Presbytery Sue Rheem, Mission Specialist for International Advocacy, Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations Rev. Dr. Alonzo T. Johnson, Coordinator of the Self-Development of People In a time when we witness all-time high mass incarceration numbers in the U.S. (2.2 million), there is a great need for the church to foster ideas of bridging the gap between the church, community and jails and prisons. In places like Rwanda, there are motifs of reconciliation and restoration that can give us greater insight into the healing of broken relationships. Through the exploration of global restorative justice motifs, this workshop will also offer analysis of the intersection of economics, race, gender, class and power and how they are operative in the current predatory system of mass incarceration worldwide. With its biblical basis in John 5:1–9, its connection to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, and learnings from models of restorative justice, this workshop will provide and explore examples of ways and initiatives, both domestically and globally, that can influence churches to get involved in addressing issues connected to mass incarceration here and abroad. Like the waters of healing described in the John text, this workshop promotes “stepping in the waters” so that churches can be involved in the support and healing of those who are incarcerated.

Remembering Presbyterian leaders Robina Winbush and Mike Miller.

The Rev. Laurie MacNeill, Pastor of yoked congregations in Highland and Marlboro, NY, reflects on the heresy of excluding GLBTQI+ persons from leadership in the church in light of Reformed sacramental theology in "Once We Were Methodists," today's post on A Curious Faith.

Hudson River Presbytery gets "energized" for the 2019 Presbyterian Youth Triennium!

What's Working...at New Hempstead Presbyterian Church!

The Rev. Lynn Dunn's powerful prayer outside the apartment building where Kenneth Chamberlain, Sr. was shot and killed in his home by police in 2011 who were responding to a medical emergency call. At the police station, the chief of police prayed the Prayer of St. Francis. Throughout the march, participants pledged to work for police accountability and to address racism and white privilege locally and at a county-wide forum.

HRP leaders in the midst of the march

The March yesterday in White Plains drew hundreds. Among them were many HRP members.

Saeronam Presbyterian Church Youth Choir offers music at HTP's gathering at Holmes Presbyterian Camp and Conference Center today

Black Lives Matter March in White Plains yesterday, where HRP members joined with thousands across the nation united for change. Rhonda Kruse, Dan Fullerton, Marjorie Rossi, Sarah Henkel and Will Summers.

Peru Partnership Present: The Hudson River Presbytery Singers and The TPP Song !

One of the three honorees at Thursday's Thanksgiving Diversity Breakfast was the Rev. Sarah Henkel and the Cross-Cultural Network of the Hudson River Presbytery. This video featuring three Cross Cultural Network members - the Rev. Betty Griffin, Elder Leslie Mardenborough, and Elder Sergio Gonzalez - told the story of this emerging ministry in our midst.