“In the dark of the moon, in the flying snow, in the dead of winter, war spreading, families dying, the world in danger, I walk the rocky hillside, sowing clover.”
-Wendell Berry
Wishing You God's Peace
Happy New Year, South Church!

2022 wrapped up with a lovely holiday season at South. Advent opened with a joy-filled party. And at our peaceful, light-filled Christmas Eve service, deacons lit our Advent and Christmas candles, multiple people read the lessons, Doug Epstein stepped in to lead the choir, soloists and instrumentalists, and young people offered their musical talents. 

Thank you to all who contributed in any way to this beautiful and meaningful holiday season. May our joy be deep and full this coming year.

Margery Rossi, Minister
Join Us - All Welcome
We gather together on Sunday mornings
8:30 a.m. - Choir rehearsal in the sanctuary. Join in! Contact Amir.
10:00 a.m. - Worship service in the sanctuary
10:15 a.m. - Faith & Justice Learning Lab for children ages 5 - 12 (children leave church with teachers and head to Fellowship Hall together)
11:00 a.m. - Coffee and conversation in Fellowship Hall or on the front lawn, weather allowing ... and enjoying the new show in The Donald Gallery
Sunday worship is also streamed on South Church's Facebook page at 10 am. Services are archived in the video section of our Facebook page.
January @ South
Dia De Los Reyes Magos / Three Kings Day Celebration | Friday, January 6, 6 - 8 pm
South Church's first community dinner with games and crafts to celebrate Epiphany–the time in the Christmas story when the Wise Men visit the baby Jesus. Crafts include luminary and papel picado making. Potluck dinner plus traditional foods from No Place Like Home. Co-hosted with SPRING Community Partners in South's Fellowship Hall. RSVP: office@southpres.org
The LAB: Rivertown Teens Open MIC | Saturday January 7, 7:30 pm
Open mic for teens, hosted by The LAB. Rock, jazz. classical, poetry, spoken word, stand up, solo, duets, bands ... all welcome! Interested? Text Marie at 917-647-7881. Adult audience members welcome, too. In South's Fellowship Hall. MORE
Soup Sunday | Sunday, January 8, after church
A South Church tradition! Enjoy homemade soup and bread together after church, once a month. Sponsored by the Deacons. Interested soup-makers, contact Eric.
Guest Preacher: Rev. Susan De George, Sunday, January 28
FIND THE FULL CALENDAR HERE
Giving & Receiving
Your support sustains our worship and service opportunities, music and arts programs, and more.
Faith, Justice & the Arts
Alison Cimmet at The Donald Gallery
Enjoy "Kaleidoscopia," featuring the vibrant mixed-media painted collage work of Hastings-on-Hudson actress and artist Alison Cimmet. The show runs through January 8. MORE
New at the Donald Gallery
RSVP for a wonderful evening (AND support South Church)
Concert for Hope
Please join us on Saturday, February 4--the opening night to a year-long celebration of South Church's 200th anniversary! We'll enjoy noshes and cocktails created by South Church's own chefs, and experience a new dimension of Director of Music Amir Khosrowpour's extraordinary creativity, while raising funds for South's future.

Thank you! Midnight Run Christmas Eve Party on the Streets
Thank you to all who baked cookies, made sandwiches, knitted hats (Olga!) and bought knitted hats as a fundraiser, wrapped caps and towels+washcloths as gifts, contributed money and WENT on the Midnight Run Party on the Streets on Christmas Eve. Read the recap HERE.

Thank you, Kris Kliemann, for organizing South Church's participation!
Community News
Sacred Spirit Yoga
Sacred Spirit Yoga and Healing Arts Center offers classes in yoga, movement and more, influenced by the Kripalu tradition, at South Church. Their goal is to create a sacred space for seekers yearning to deepen their connection to Soul, to Spirit, to Life and to the moment.
sacred spirit
Common Ground Concerts
Enjoy Peter Mulvey at Common Ground Concerts @ South Church on Saturday, January 21, 7:30 pm. "One of the most accomplished guitarists you’re ever likely to hear …his songs engage both hemispheres of the listener’s brain.”– The Irish Examiner. MORE/TIX
Benediction
Go forth with the compassion of Jesus, the companionship of the Holy Spirit and the creative love and justice of God.
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