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Send religious events, special Thanksgiving services and ongoing listings at least two weeks before the event date, to: Amy Berkowitz, Times Herald-Record, P.O. Box 2046, Middletown 10940, or email aberkowitz@th-record.com or call 346-3155.

Kingston

Kingston Library: 55 Franklin St. 331-0507. 334-8404.

• Classics In Religion, Shared readings and discussion with the theme “Prayer”. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wed. Led by The Rev. Donald Carragher. He will provide material for discussion that will include the Kaddish, the purpose of prayer as taught in the Siddur (Jewish Prayer Book), and the Celtic tradition. 338-6180.

Newburgh

Grace United Methodist Church: 468 Broadway, 561-0176.

• Book of Matthew, 7 p.m. Jan. 29.

• Theology On Tap, 6 p.m. Jan. 30, Newburgh Brewing Company, 88 South Colden St., Newburgh, with The Rev. Dr. Jessica L. Anschutz and The Rev. Jeffrey L. Hooker.

Rock Tavern

Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Rock Tavern: 9 Vance Road. Services start at 10:30 a.m., unless otherwise specified. 496-9696 Uucrt.org.

• Jan 26: Nora Zaki, advisor for Muslim Students at Vassar College.

ONGOING

Please note: Church and other ongoing religious listings will be printed on a space-available, rotating basis each week in alphabetical order by town/village. It’s officially winter, so please send an email to aberkowitz@th-record.com to update your worship times.

MIddletown

New Covenant Foursquare Gospel Church: 27 E. Main St. Worship, 10:30 a.m. Sun. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Sun. Prayer, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Wed. The Rev. Richard Kurisko. 342-5835 or 457-3976.

New Beginnings Church: 11 Mulberry St. Pastors David Soto. 775-6919.

• Worship service, 1-3 p.m. Sun.

• Prayer Short Service, 9-10:30 a.m. Sat.

• Bible study, 7-8:30 p.m. Tues. Appropriate for all ages.

North Congregational United Church of Christ: 96 North Beacon St. Handicapped-accessible. 343-6688. northchurchsec@gmail.com.

• Worship, 10:30 a.m. Sun.

• Thrift shop, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon and Thurs.

• Kids Club, 5-7 p.m. Wed.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish: 90 Euclid Ave. Vigil Mass, 5 p.m. Sat. Masses, 7, 8, 10 and 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Sun. Reconciliation, 4 p.m. Sat. Christian book study, 7 p.m. Tues., in the Priory Chapel. Taiz� prayer service, 7 p.m. last Fri. 343-4121.

Scotchtown Presbyterian Church: 367 Blumel Road. 692-4824. scotchtownpresbyterianchurch@gmail.com.

• Worship service, 11 a.m. Sun., followed by coffee hour. Bible study, 10 a.m. (through the winter); youth study, 11:15 a.m. Communion second Sun.

• Women’s Bible study, 10 a.m. Wed.

Spiritual Harvest Pentecostal Church: Worship held out of North Congregational UCC location, 157 Linden Ave. Sunday service, 1:30 p.m. Sun.; • • Worship, 7:30 p.m. Thurs. 346-0205.

St. James Church of God in Christ: 137-139 Linden Ave. Prayer and breakfast, 9 a.m., $5. Sun. worship, 11:30 a.m. Official service, 4 p.m. Sun. 343-7956.

St. John’s Lutheran Church: 391 Mount Hope Road. Worship, 9 and 11 a.m. Sun.; Sunday school for children 3 through 8th grade, 9 a.m. Bible study, 10:30 a.m. first and third Wed., 6:30 p.m. every Wed. The Rev. Peter A. Rustico, pastor. 342-1963 or StJohnsMiddletown.org.

St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church: 149 Cottage St. 343-6013.

• Masses, 5:30 p.m. Sat. and 7, 9 and 11:30 a.m. Sun.; Latin Mass, 9 a.m. Sun.; Spanish Mass, 1 p.m. Sun.

• Confessions, 4:15-5:15 and 7:30-8 p.m. Sat. and 4:15-5 p.m. on the eve of first Fri.

• Communion for the homebound and anointing of the sick.

St. Paul Baptist Church: 94-96 Cottage St. Worship, 11 a.m. Sun. Sunday school, 9 a.m. Prayer and Bible study, 7 p.m. Wed. 343-0082.

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church: 58 W. Main St. Rev. Charles Ryu. 343-6911 or email stpaulsumcmiddletown@gmail.com.

All Worship and Prayers are open to the general public.

• Worship service 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion, first Sat., of the month. Daily Prayer 7 a.m. Mon.-Fri.

The Salvation Army: 80 W. Main St. Bible classes, 9:45 a.m. Sun. Worship, 11 a.m. Sun. 343-0821.

Second Baptist Church: 125-133 North St. Sunday service, 10:45 a.m.; Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Wed. prayer and Bible study, 7:30 p.m. 343-4847.

Transformation Church: 160 Blumel Road. Lead pastor, Joseph Nieves. Call 692-2848 or visit transformationchurch.net.

• Sunday worship, TC Kids and TC Students, 10 and 11:30 a.m. Sun.

United Presbyterian Church of Middletown: 25 Orchard St. Worship service, 10 a.m. Sun. Thrift shop, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tues.-Thurs. The Rev. Cliff Acklam. Church hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 343-2131. united.pres@yahoo.com. unitedpresby.com.

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship: 6 Orchard Street. 343-3858.

• Sunday service, 11 a.m. (child care provided). Potluck lunch every last Sun.; please bring a dish to share. Coffee hour all other Sundays; please bring finger foods to share.

• Thrift Shop from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tues., Wed., Thurs. Donations are needed; furniture not accepted. Tax donation receipts available. A portion of proceeds goes to the local soup kitchen,warming station, "No Kid Hungry" backpack program, local food pantry, Pastoral Counseling Center and free clothing vouchers for Agricultural Business Child Development program.

• Donations collected for the food pantry every last Sun. Boxed and canned goods accepted.

Voice of the Gospel Mission Church: 27 Fairfax Ave. Sunday school, 10 a.m. Worship, 11:30 a.m. Sun. Prayer night, 7 p.m. Tues. Youth group meets 7 p.m. Fri. The Rev. Dennis L. Johnson. 778-0586.

Milford, Pa.

First Presbyterian Church of Milford: 300 Broad St. Nursery available for ages 1-5; elevator available. 570-296-4711, firstpc@ptd.net, firstpresbyterianmilford.org

• Sunday Worship, 10:30-11:45 a.m. Sun. Sunday school for all ages, 9:15-10:15 a.m. Nursery provided for ages 1-7. Elevator is available. Youth Group, 7 p.m. Wed.

Good Shepherd and St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church: Fifth and Catharine streets. 570-296-8123.

• Services, 8 and 10 a.m. Sun. Holy Eucharist, followed by coffee hour.

• Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m. Tues., Parish Hall

• Childcare Center, 321 Fifth St., 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Call 570-296-9404.

• Ecumenical Food Pantry, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Fri.

Long Meadow Chapel of the Christian Missionary Alliance: 429 Long Meadow Road. Worship services, 9 and 10:45 a.m. Sun., with Sunday school for all ages at 10:45 a.m. “Prayer and Praise” service, 7 p.m. Wed. 570-828-2082.

Milford Bible Church: 110 Foxcroft Drive. Call 570-296-6019.

• Worship service, 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sun.; Sunday school for all ages, 11 a.m. Nursery and children’s church provided for all services.

• Full list of ministries on the church’s website.

Milford United Methodist Church: 206 E. Ann St. Early service, 8:15 a.m.; regular service, 10:30 a.m. Sun. Fellowship follows. Child care and crib-nursery provided in the education wing. The Rev. Luana Cook Scott, 570-296-6124.

Milton

Lattintown Baptist Church: 425 Old Indian Road, Worship music, 9:15 a.m. Sun. Worship service, 9:30 a.m. Sun. Sunday school, 11 a.m. for adults and children. Pastor David Ballou. Call 795-2908.

Milton and Marlboro United Methodist Church: 112 Church St., half-mile east of Route 9W. Worship and Sunday school for all ages at 10 a.m. Sun. Bible study/ prayer group meets Wed. Pastor, Albert Hahn. 795-2302.

Modena

Memorial United Methodist Church: Route 44/55. Worship, 11 a.m. Sun.; Sunday school, 9:15 a.m. The Rev. John S. Williams. 883-7142.

Pentecostal Holy Joy Church of the Lord, Inc.: 439 Freetown Highway. Services, 11 a.m. first, third, fifth Sun., noon second and fourth Sun. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. for all ages. Bible study and prayer, 7 p.m. Wed. Bride of Christ, 4:30 p.m. fifth Sun. (call for location). Handicapped-accessible. 883-6910.

Monroe

Calvary Assembly of God: 1118 Route 17M. Worship, 10:30 a.m. Sun.; Sunday school, 9:15 a.m.; Evening worship, 6:30 p.m. Adult Bible study, 7:15 p.m. Wed. Royal Rangers and Missionettes (ages 3-12) meets 7:15 p.m. Wed. Chosen Generation Youth Group for grades 7-12, meets 7-10 p.m. Fri. 783-6677. calvarymonroe.org.

First Presbyterian Church of Monroe: 142 Stage Road. Chapel service, 8:30 a.m. Sun.; full service, 10 a.m.; Sunday school, 10 a.m. Midweek youth program, 4:15 p.m. Wed. Preschool morning and afternoon classes. Handicapped-accessible. The Rev. Bronc Radak. 783-1632.

Grace Episcopal Church: 1 Forest Road. The Rev. Dr. Edwin H. Cromey, Priest In Residence. Sunday Service Chat, 10 a.m. Sunday School, 10 a.m. Thrift Shop Hours: closed during January and February. Sat. Healing Service, 10 a.m. first Sun. 782-8535. Graceinmonroeny.com.

The Journey Church of the Hudson Valley: 1465 Orange Turnpike. Service, 10 a.m. Sun. Maria Jones, pastor. 837-1383.

The Lord’s House of Prayer for All People, Inc.: 1B Forest Ave. 782-3265.

• Service prayer, 11:30 a.m. Sun.; church school, 12:30 p.m.; worship service, 1:30 p.m.

• Prayer, 7 p.m. Tues.; Bible study equipping class, 7:45 p.m. Sacrificial prayer, 7 p.m. Fri. Services are available at 7:30 p.m. (call for day).

Queen of Apostles Center: 98 Harriman Heights Road. 492-5076. Registration required. $30 (includes hot lunch).

Monroe United Methodist Church (a Church of the Hudson Highlands Cooperative Parish: 47 Maple Avenue. Worship service, 9:30 a.m. Sun. Holy communion first Sunday of each month. Ross Topliff, pastor. 783-6371.

Orange County Chinese Christian Fellowship: St. Paul Lutheran Church, 21 Still Road. Chinese-speaking church service, 2:30 p.m. Sun. 928-6838.

St. Paul Christian Education Center, 21 Still Rd # 1. Director, Ramona Adams 783-1068.

• Preschool thru Grade 2. Half and Full Day Classes. Before and After School Care.

St. Paul Lutheran Church: 21 Still Road. The Rev. Robert C. Wilson. 782-5600. stpaulmonroe.org.

• Worship services: 5:30 p.m. Sat. and 9:30 a.m. Sun. through Sept. 1. 782-5600.

Montague, N.J.

Followers Christian Fellowship: Comfort Inn, off I-84 just before ShopRite Plaza in Montague, N.J. Worship service, 10 a.m. Sun.; prayer, 9:30 a.m. 570-409-0491.

Minisink Reformed Church: 346 River Road. 973-293-3514. Handicapped entrance with ramp. The Rev. Angelo Forleo, pastor. 973-293-3514 or 973-293-3596.

• Worship service, 10 a.m. Sun. Sunday school during worship.

Montague Bible Church: Worship, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sun. Home Bible study (times vary) Mon. and Wed. Bible Institute, 7 p.m. Tues. Edmund Cotton, pastor. 856-6463.

Monticello

Church of St. Peter: 10 Liberty St., Monticello. 292-9553.

First Church of Monticello, Presbyterian: 11 Hamilton Ave, Monticello. Service, 11 a.m. Sun. 794-5783.

Love and Faith Church Of God: 21 Woodcliff Ave., Monticello. 701-3232.

Monticello Seventh Day Adventist Church: 70 Highland Ave. Monticello. 791-5859.

Monticello United Methodist Church: 445 Broadway, Monticello. Rev. Jorge Lopez and Pastor Walter Haff. Worship, 11 a.m. Sun. 794-7043.

Restoration Church: 445 Broadway. 313-5085.

St. John’s Episcopal Church: 15 St. John Street. Worship, 9:30 a.m. Sun. 794-8111.

St. Peter’s Church: 10 Liberty St. 794-5577.

Montgomery

Agape Full Gospel Fellowship: 24 Hill Ave. Worship service, 10 a.m. Sun.; adult Sunday school, 9 a.m.; youth Sunday school, 9 a.m. Nursery available. Prayer service, 7 p.m. Thurs. Youth group (age 12 and older), 7 p.m. Thurs. Elevator available. 778-7531. agapefullgospel.net.

Brick Reformed Church: 1582 Route 17K. Worship, 10:15 a.m., followed by coffee and fellowship. Sunday School and adult Bible Study, 9 a.m. Sun. Handicapped accessible. 457-5582.

Faith Baptist Church: 34 E. Searsville Road. Worship services, 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sun.; Sunday school, 9:45 a.m. Prayer service, 7 p.m. Wed. Nursery provided. Pastor Herb Strait Jr. 457-3866. faithbaptistchurchny.org.

First Presbyterian Church in Montgomery: Corner of Wallkill Avenue and Clinton Street. Pastor Jeromey Howard. 457-5383. fpcmontgomery.com.

Worship, 11 a.m. Sun. (10 a.m. for July and Aug). Communion first Sunday of the month. No Sunday School during the summer. Coffee & Conversation last Sunday of the month. (July & August is Lemonade on the lawn). Handicapped accessible.

St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church: 74 Wallkill Ave. Mass, 8:30 a.m. Sun. Rev. Peggy Sullivan. 778-5310.

Mountainville

Mountainville United Methodist Church: 615 Angola Road. Worship, 11 a.m. Sun.; Sunday school, 11:15 a.m. Church school starts mid-September. Communion first Sun. Handicapped-accessible. The Rev. Darlene E.R. Resling. 534-2721. pastordarlene@mountainvilleumc.org. Mountainvilleumc.org.

Milford, Pa.

First Presbyterian Church of Milford: 300 Broad St. Nursery available for ages 1-5; elevator available. 570-296-4711, firstpc@ptd.net, firstpresbyterianmilford.org

• Sunday Worship, 10:30-11:45 a.m. Sun. Sunday school for all ages, 9:15-10:15 a.m. Nursery provided for ages 1-7. Elevator is available. Youth Group, 7 p.m. Wed.

Good Shepherd and St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church: Fifth and Catharine streets. 570-296-8123.

• Services, 8 and 10 a.m. Sun. Holy Eucharist, followed by coffee hour.

• Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m. Tues., Parish Hall

• Childcare Center, 321 Fifth St., 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Call 570-296-9404.

• Ecumenical Food Pantry, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Fri.

Milford Bible Church: 110 Foxcroft Drive. Call 570-296-6019.

• Worship service, 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sun.; Sunday school for all ages, 11 a.m. Nursery and children’s church provided for all services.

• Full list of ministries on the church’s website.

Milton

Lattintown Baptist Church: 425 Old Indian Road, Worship music, 9:15 a.m. Sun. Worship service, 9:30 a.m. Sun. Sunday school, 11 a.m. for adults and children. Pastor David Ballou. Call 795-2908.

Modena

Memorial United Methodist Church: Route 44/55. Worship, 11 a.m. Sun.; Sunday school, 9:15 a.m. The Rev. John S. Williams. 883-7142.

Monroe

Grace Episcopal Church: 1 Forest Road. The Rev. Dr. Edwin H. Cromey, Holy Communion, 10 a.m., Sunday School and adult classes available. 782-8535. Graceinmonroeny.com.

The Journey Church of the Hudson Valley: 1465 Orange Turnpike. Service, 10 a.m. Sun. Maria Jones, pastor. 837-1383.

The Lord’s House of Prayer for All People, Inc.: 1B Forest Ave. 782-3265.

• Service prayer, 11:30 a.m. Sun.; church school, 12:30 p.m.; worship service, 1:30 p.m.

• Prayer, 7 p.m. Tues.; Bible study equipping class, 7:45 p.m. Sacrificial prayer, 7 p.m. Fri. Services are available at 7:30 p.m. (call for day).

Orange County Chinese Christian Fellowship: St. Paul Lutheran Church, 21 Still Road. Chinese-speaking church service, 2:30 p.m. Sun. 928-6838.

St. Paul Lutheran Church: 21 Still Road. The Rev. Donald W. Lee. 782-5600. stpaulmonroe.org.

• Worship with Holy Communion, 5:30 p.m. Sat., 8 and 10:15 a.m. Sun.; Sunday school, 9 a.m. Sun. Sept.-May.

• Adult Friendship Club meets 11 a.m.-2 p.m. first and third Tues. of the month in Fellowship Hall. Bring lunch. Coffee, tea and dessert served. Devotions, followed by lunch, games and activities.