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Join us this Sunday, August 25th, as Pastor Jack reflects on the Star Word "Beauty." Guitar will accompany our hymns and special music will be offered. See you in worship this Sunday!

Star Words Episode III Steadfastness, Greatness, and Fulfillment Back in January, worshippers had an opportunity to choose a "Star Word" for the new year. The choices were made with the stars facing down, so that each person couldn't see the word ahead of time. The invitation was for each person to contemplate their Star Word during the course of the year, much as the Magi continued to follow the star as they went home by another way (see Matthew 2). During the month of August, a few church members and Pastor Jack are sharing what they have learned from meditating on their Star Words so far. This Sunday, August 18th, we will hear from another church family on "Steadfastness," "Greatness," and "Fulfillment." Two members will share special music on the piano. See you in worship this Sunday!

Don't forget. The Presbyterian Women are having a brunch this Thursday. http://katonahpresbyterian.org/presbyterian-womens-brunch/

"These floating lanterns represent the hopes, prayers, dreams, and wishes of many people which leaves me in awe." [Quote from one congregant] What is it that leaves you in awe? To listen to Pastor Jack's August 11th reflection on his Star Word "Awe." Click on the link to listen. http://katonahpresbyterian.org/sermon/star-word-awe-rev-jack-cabaness-august-11-2019/

Next Thursday is a brunch for the Presbyterian Women (PW). http://katonahpresbyterian.org/presbyterian-womens-brunch/

Remember, tomorrow is Ladies' Night Out! http://katonahpresbyterian.org/ladies-night-out-2/

Back in January, worshippers had an opportunity to choose a "Star Word" for the new year. The choices were made with the stars facing down, so that each person couldn't see the word ahead of time. The invitation was for each person to contemplate their Star Word during the course of the year, much as the Magi continued to follow the star as they went home by another way (see Matthew 2). During the month of August, a few church members and Pastor Jack will share what they have learned from meditating on their Star Words so far. This Sunday, August 4th, we will hear from a father and daughter duo as they share about their Star Word "thoughtfulness." The will also be a special offering of cello music. We will not celebrate the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper this Sunday, but we will do so on Sunday, August 11th. See you in worship this Sunday!

Heavenly music in church today. Thank you!

The folk song "This Train Is Bound for Glory" has been recorded by artists as diverse as Sister Roberta Thorpe, Louis Armstrong, Woody Guthrie, Johnny Cash, Joni Mitchell, Bob Marley, Mumford and Sons, and Peter, Paul, and Mary. In many versions of the song there is a long cast of characters who aren't allowed to ride on the train. But in Bruce Sprinsteen's version--"Land of Hope and Dreams"--saints and sinners ride together on this train. (from the book When In Romans: An Invitation to Linger with the Gospel According to Paul by New Testament scholar Beverly Roberts Gaventa). Which version of the song would the Apostle Paul have sung? In Romans chapter 11, the Apostle Paul seems to raise the possibility that God may indeed ultimately have mercy on us all. Join us this Sunday, July 28th, as we conclude our sermon series, "A Summer in Rome." This Sunday we welcome back our Director of Music, Kyoko Tagami Meredith, following her trip to Oxford for the Choral Institute. We will also have special music by Jordan Cowie and Jacob Cowie. See you in worship this Sunday!

Last Call for Vacation Bible Camp Registration! Please join us from August 26th - 29th for Vacation Bible Camp. Preschool to entering 5th grade children are welcome. Our registration fee is only $40 per child. That is only $10 a day! Not available to come the whole week? Join us for as many days you wish! We want to give your children the opportunity to explore their faith through fun games, arts and crafts, science, music and interactive bible stories. Our registration deadline is August 1st! We hope you can join us for a fun-filled week! http://katonahpresbyterian.org/vacation-bible-camp/

"I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate." (Romans 7:15). In these verses, the Apostle Paul was not speaking of addiction per se, but his words certainly speak to all of us who struggle with addictions, whether to substances or to behaviors. In the words of the late psychiatrist and spiritual director Gerald May, "To be alive is to be addicted, and to be alive and addicted is to stand in need of grace." To read a manuscript of Pastor Jack's July 21st sermon: http://katonahpresbyterian.org/sermon/addiction-grace-rev-jack-cabaness-july-21-2019/

The Presbyterian Church Triennium is a gathering for High School age youth from around the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the Cumberland Presbyterian Church that occurs every 3 years. The 2019 event was held at Purdue University, and the theme was "Here's My Heart." Our representatives!

Dear friends, KPC will be open today, July 20th and July 21st from 10 AM to 3 PM as a cooling station in the midst of this heat wave. We welcome all who need a respite from the heat. —Pastor Jack Cabaness

http://katonahpresbyterian.org/summer-sunday-school/

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https://katonahpresbyterian.org/presbyterian-womens-brunch/

https://katonahpresbyterian.org/presbyterian-womens-field-trip-to-the-ny-botanical-gardens/

There's an iconic scene in the movie "Dead Poets Society," in which Mr. Keating, played by Robin Williams, invites his students to stand on top of his desk one by one in order to see things from a different perspective. What would happen in our worship if we imagined ourselves standing on top of the communion table? How would our perspective change? Join us tomorrow, Sunday, July 7th, as we figuratively place ourselves on top of the communion table and look around. Pastor Jack's sermon, based on Romans 12:1-2, is entitled, "The View from the Altar: exploring the connection between worship and service." We will also celebrate the sacrament of the Lord's Supper. See you in worship this Sunday!

DON'T FORGET! This Friday night is Ladies' Night Out! http://katonahpresbyterian.org/ladies-night-out/

We enjoyed a wonderful recital given by virtuoso violinist Leah Tagami Andonov Sunday afternoon!

We're practicing hard...

Our Chamber Ringers this morning playing Sakura, arr. Brenda E. Austin.

We had a request for the sound. Here it is.

Here's that great bluegrass band that helped us celebrate Homecoming a

This week's 60-second sermon snippet ...

Pastor Jack Cabaness extends a special invitation to worship and Homecoming, Sunday, September 9, 2018.

Watch KCR and Emanuel Ringers absolutely nail their solo, Reunir (Payne) at the International Handbell Symposium in Cairns, Australia.

KCR and Emanuel Ringers played a mini concert in a cave in Waitomo NZ for a local TV show. Listen to the joyous sound! More videos here: https://katonahringers.wordpress.com/2018/07/31/ruakuri-caves-waitomo/

KCR and their sister choir from Emanuel Lutheran in Pleasantville were honored to participate in morning services at a Maori Anglican Church in Rotorua, NZ. https://katonahringers.wordpress.com