PAPA members participate in September 11 memorial services 2011

 
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Members of the Peekskill Area Pastors Association participated in regional services remembering the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks, the more than 20 member Peekskill Area Pastors Association Interfaith Choir provided musical selections at the services. … [Read More]

Clergy and faith leaders at Camp Smith

 
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On March 15, 2011 army chaplains join with area clergy and faith leaders at Camp Smith Training Site to launch the new “Partners in Care” initiative between the Army chaplaincy and local faith communities and to dedicate the newly renovated Chaplain Duffy Spiritual Fitness Center. … [Read More]

MLK Celebration 2011

 
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PAPA’s Bishop Michael Champion opened the event with a quote from Dr. King that emphasized the importance of acceptance and unity: “The good neighbor looks beyond the external accidents and discerns those inner qualities that make all men and women human and, therefore, brothers and sisters.” … [Read More]

Thanksgiving Inter-religious Service 2010

 
Thanksgiving Service 2010

On Sunday, November 21, people of numerous faith traditions, cultures and walks of life filled the First Hebrew Congregation of … [Read More]

Community Thanksgiving Dinner

 
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About 300 dinners are served each year, with around half served ‘in house’ and half delivered to those confined to their homes. Some 30 to 50 turkeys are prepared together with all of the traditional accompaniments. … [Read More]