Welcome to HRC!

Welcome! We are a friendly, loving Christian congregation based in an historic church in Dutchess County, New York, with additional sites in our surrounding communities. We offer thought-provoking sermons, uplifting music, programs for all ages, and great get-personally-involved missions opportunities. We are a congregation whose mission is to know Christ and to make Him known, and we would love to have you visit us!

Our Sunday Services

We offer many different services that cater to many different styles of worship. We offer Sunday School and nursery care on Sunday mornings as well as a youth program.

Summer Sermon Series

“Women Who Changed the World”

Join us this summer as we seek to learn from women throughout the Bible; their roles in history, their examples, and the lessons we can learn.

We begin July 11 with a guest speaker, Mrs. Anna Holbrook, mother of Taylor. Mrs. Holbrook has played an active role in women’s work in the RCA . She will share the impact women have made in the of life of the church. Click here for more information on the entire series.

What's New

NEW EMAIL LISTINGS

We are starting to use Constant Contact to mail out our church-wide emails (In Touch, Sunday School Scoop, What’s the Buzz? The Bridge, HRC Monthly News). Initially everyone that is on our mailing list will get all of these emails. You can “opt-out” of any of these by clicking on the “unsubscribe” button at the end of the email you receive. If you are not getting any emails, please put your email address on the front of your Connection Card and you will be added to our list. Thank you. If you have any questions CONTACT Birgit

CALLING ALL COUPLES!!!

Marriage Enrichment Retreat at HRC: November 19th and 20th (Friday evening and Saturday Morning). Join us for an inspirational time of fellowship, fun…..an informational and interactive workshop on taking our relationships from good to better, and better to best! Rekindle the commitment you made to your spouse as we celebrate marriage and all that it can be. Reserve the date and stay tuned for more details!

HEALTHY BOUNDARIES IN RELATIONSHIPS WORKSHOP: RESERVE THE DATE!!!

On Monday, October 18th, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Stephen Ministry is sponsoring a workshop to better understand the importance of having boundaries in relationships. If you (or someone you know) often feel misunderstood, disrespected, taken for granted, or resentful toward family members, co-workers, or friends, this workshop will be of help in learning more about healthy relationships. We will discuss Core Values, Boundaries, Communication, and Conflict Resolution. Sign up on your Connection Card. For more information CONTACT Pam Hansen in the church office (221-9542).

PAINTING

We continue to look for volunteers to help paint our church building. Painting is done Saturdays. Sign up on your Connection Card or CONTACT Pastor Holbrook

LOVING STITCHES

Our next meeting will be on Monday, September 13, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. at the Youth House. Please bring any children’s hats, scarves and mittens you have made over the summer. New members are always welcome. Instructors are available to teach those who want to learn how to knit and/or crochet. For more information CONTACT Barby Richardson,