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The Rhinebeck Reformed Church is looking forward to 2026!
We have plans for replacing the Church roof and the Cordes Hall roof and have launched a fundraising campaign to accomplish this goal. Your help and donations are greatly needed! If you have any questions please see Nancy, Grace, or Dr. Sabia.
Please consider donating to this special project using the following link:
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A Celebration of Life will be held for our dear friend Bill Masterson on March 21st at 11am.
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Sermon Series: Jesus and the Poor
Throughout his three-year earthly ministry, Jesus consistently revealed a deep concern for the poor—through both his teachings and his personal example. Over the next five weeks, we will explore how Jesus understood poverty, how he challenged cultural attitudes toward the poor, and how he responded to human need in tangible ways.
As followers of Christ, we will be invited to reflect honestly: Are we approaching poverty as Jesus did?
Guest speakers may be invited to address specialized topics during this series.
February 22 – First Sunday of Lent
Jesus Preaches About the Poor
Luke 4:18–23
March 1 – Second Sunday of Lent
Jesus and Housing
Matthew 8:20
March 8 – Third Sunday of Lent
Spiritual Poverty: The Parable of the Rich man and Lazarus
Luke 16:19–31
March 15 – Fourth Sunday of Lent
Feeding the Hungry
Luke 9:10–17
March 22 – Fifth Sunday of Lent
The Poor’s Reward
Luke 6:20–21, 24–25
March 29 – Palm Sunday
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MAUNDY THURSDAY
The Agape Meal and worship service is planned for Thursday, April 2ndat 6pm.Save the Date!
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GOOD FRIDAY:
Please join us on
April 3rd at 4pm
for
An Evening of Musical Offerings
by Violinist
Claire Edwards
and accompanied by
Justan Foster &Steve Gubler.
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Adult Bible Study Program
Resumes on Thursday, February 26th.
Bible Study meets in the church library every Thursday from 7-8 through Lent. We will be continuing our study of Moses and Exodus using Adam Hamilton’s book “Moses, in the footsteps of the Reluctant Prophet”. For questions about the book or the program check with Jane Ferguson. janehf@aol.com
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Join the RRC Family!
Pastor Luis will lead a 45-minute orientation session for those interested in joining the church this Sunday, March 22. New members will be installed during the service on Sunday, April 26.
If you’re unable to attend these dates, Pastor Luis would be happy to schedule a time to meet with you at your convenience.
Church membership offers the opportunity to deepen your relationship with the congregation, vote at our annual meeting, chair a committee, serve on the Board (Consistory), and enjoy complimentary use of church rooms for special occasions.
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NEXT SOUND BATH SESSION
Wednesday April 22nd , 7pm
Cordes Hall @ Rhinebeck Reformed Church
6368 Mill St, Rhinebeck Village
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Conducted by Colleen Dierze,
Certified Sound Healer
Donations to the Church will be most welcome!
OPEN TO ALL
Seating is provided. Colleen suggests bringing a blanket or mat to fully relax.
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Food Pantry
During the month of January 2026, Rhinebeck Reformed Church Food Pantry earned $98.00 in the Hannaford Fight Hunger Bag Program.
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Please consider donating to this Food Pantry using the following link:
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CHILDREN’S WORSHIP
Additional pairs of loving hands are needed for Children’s Worship. Helping out as an occasional assistant, or sharing a talent, craft, or area of expertise would be fabulous!
UPDATE: There WILL Children’s time This Sunday, March1st and next Sunday, March 8th!
Please read below the letter from Ros:
February 2026
Dear Friends,
New for 2026:
Due to my family obligations in especially North Carolina for the foreseeable future, I will be absent several weeks this year. This creates staffing challenges.
Starting on Easter Sunday, 5 April, the first Sunday of each month will be a “Family Sunday”.
Children will remain in the sanctuary with their parents for the service.
We all know “sitting still” is never easy for children and their parents, so we plan to involve our youth in different ways during the service.
Your understanding and patience are appreciated during this transition and challenge for children (and their parents!). Worship Activity Kits and an Activity area in an upstairs classroom will be available for families with young children.
Regarding Communion: Pastor Luis offers a communion class to 7th/8th grade youth before their first communion. Meanwhile the Church leaves it up to parent’s prerogative and theological convictions if they’d like for their younger children to participate in this sacrament.
★ HELPERS NEEDED
Moving forward, at least one additional pair of adult hands are needed weekly to assist our leader and help maintain class and child safety.
Please consider devoting one or two Sundays per year to help us upstairs.
No experience or planning required! Just patience and a love of children and our ministry.
~ Interested in learning more? Please add your name to the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to me with any questions, concerns, or suggestions.
As always: thank you for your prayers and support.
Blessings,
Ros Geuss 845.663.4308
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CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!
Bill Nieves Urgently Needs
Additional Members
To Join the Livestream / Video Team
PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING-
BILL WILL TEACH YOU!
See Bill before or after worship
on any Sunday he's able to be in attendance
and or at the camera...
or connect with him directly:
845-876-7032
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THE SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP...
...led by Lisa Murray continues to meet
the fourth Tuesday of every month
at 7pm in the Library. Please contact Lisa if you have any questions (845)389-6175.
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Rhinebeck High School located at
45 N. Park Road, Rhinebeck, NY
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Six-Monday Lecture Series with Dr. Bruce Chilton
Dr. Bruce Chilton—congregational friend and Director of the Institute of Advanced Theology at Bard College—invites us to a six-lecture series exploring one of the most intriguing figures of the ancient world.
Topic: Rome’s Jewish Queen: The Story of Berenice
When (Mondays): February 23; March 9; March 23; April 6; April 20, and May 4
Where: Bard Hall
Synopsis: Berenice (born ca. 28 CE) was the most notorious Jewish woman in the Roman Empire of her time. Multiple marriages, rumors of incest with her brother Agrippa II of the Herodian dynasty, and her scandalous liaison with Titus—the Roman general and emperor-to-be—guaranteed her celebrity.
Yet this reputation does not tell the whole story. Berenice was a politically astute and influential figure whose effectiveness became legendary. The great-granddaughter of Herod the Great and daughter of King Agrippa I, she promoted her family’s distinctive form of Judaism alongside its expansive political ambitions. Berenice played a pivotal role in Agrippa II’s rise in imperial favor, was deeply involved during the Jewish-Roman War, and, as consort to Titus, supported his father Vespasian in his accession as Roman emperor.
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