Kingston Presbyterian Church, Kingston, New Jersey
4565 Route 27
PO Box 148
Kingston, NJ 08528
609-921-8895
PO Box 148
Kingston, NJ 08528
609-921-8895
Welcome to Our Church
Click Here for our Summer Readings, Summer with the Letters of Paul
We gathered for worship at KPC on Sunday August 16th at 10am DST led by Rev. Sharyl Dixon in person and online and at YouTube HERE. Elder Scott Hodge served as Liturgist and Deacon Leah Hodge led Time for Youth. Pastor Sharyl’s message, Building on a Firm Foundation with Faith, Love and Hope was based on 1 Thessalonians 1:3, 9, Thessalonians 5:1–11, 16–22, 2 Thessalonians 1:3, 2 &Thessalonians 2:15. Guest Organist Steven Russell provided worship music and accompanied Peyton Dixon’s vocal solo for the Offertory, Fairest Lord Jesus, arr. Susan W. Henry. Pastor Sharyl recognized Seminarian Edu Hughes on the final day of his summer internship at KPC. After worship the congregation enjoyed refreshments with ice cream celebrating Edu’s summer at KPC. The Worship Bulletin is available below at Recent Sermons.
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Recent Sermons
KPC worship on Sunday August 9th at 10am DST in person and online. Deacon Amy Raduzycki welcomed everyone and shared the announcements as Pastor Sharyl was away. Deacon Amy also served as Liturgist, led Time for Youth & Prayers of the People. Seminarian Edu Hughes brought the message, “Clothed in Christ” based on Colossians 3:12-17. Guest Organist Michael Cooney provided worship music and presented the Offertory, “Chorale Prelude #5, Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness”, Johannes Brahms. After worship the congregation enjoyed refreshments in the Assembly Room and participated in the presentation on financial scams by representatives of Bank of America.
KPC worship on Sunday, August 2nd at 10am DST in the KPC Assembly Room led by Rev. Sharyl Dixon & the Vacation Bible School (VBS) Team. Worship was in person and livestreamed online at YouTube. Worship featured the final session of KPC’s 2026 VBS. VBS students and adult leaders served as Liturgists. Seminarian Edu Hughes brought the message in the form of the Bible Story, “Naaman Healed of Leprosy” based on the scripture 2 Kings 5:1-14, read by Claire Hodge and Pastor Sharyl. The entire VBS Team highlighted the VBS theme, “Just Like Me” with VBS songs, science, & videos. Worship music was provided by Chris Emmons. Pastor Sharyl led Prayers of the People. After worship the VBS Team hosted a potluck lunch for the congregation.
KPC Worship & Communion on Sunday July 26th at 10am DST led by Rev. Sharyl Dixon in person and online. Melissa Hodge served as Liturgist and led Time for Youth. Pastor Sharyl’s message, “Paul’s Letter to the Church at Ephesus” was based on Ephesians 1:16-18, 2:8-10, 3:16-20, 4:4-6, 29-32, 5:1-2, 33 and 6:1, 5-7, 6:10-11. Seminarian Edu Hughes led Prayers of the People and Organist/Pianist Nancy Wright provided worship music. Pastor Sharyl led the celebration of Communion assisted by Elders Bill Bachman & Elise Cheng as Servers. After worship the congregation enjoyed refreshments in the Assembly Room and about 11:15am the second session of Vacation Bible School (VBS) for children and adults was held.
KPC worship on Sunday, July 19th, 2026 at 10am DST led by Rev. Sharyl Dixon in person and online. Deacon Linda Parr served as Liturgist. Pastor Sharyl led Time for Youth and continued the Summer theme, “Letters from Paul”, with the message, “Paul’s Letter to the Churches in Galatia” based on Galatians 2:16, 21, 3:23-28, 5:1,19-26 and 6:1, 7-9. Seminarian Edu Hughes led Prayers of the People. Guest Organist Michael Cooney provided worship music and presented the Offertory, a Cello duet with Nancy Wright, Organist, “Meditation”, Georgeann Weaver. After worship the congregation enjoyed lunch in the Assembly Room and several members stayed to explore and discuss the book, “Being Presbyterian in a Dysvangelical America”* with Pastor Sharyl. *Authors, Ted V. Foote Jr. and P. Alex Thornburg.
KPC worship on Sunday, July 12th, 2026 at 10am DST in person and online. Melissa Hodge welcomed everyone and made the announcements. Nancy Wright served as Liturgist and Melissa Hodge led Time for Youth & Prayers of the People. Seminarian Edu Hughes brought the message, “Paul’s Letter to the Church at Corinth ~ The More Excellent Way” based on 1 Corinthians 13:1-7 & 2 Corinthians 1:3-7. Guest Pianist Tobey Schellack provided worship music. After worship the congregation enjoyed refreshments in the Assembly Room.
We gathered for worship on Sunday, July 5th, 2026 at 10am DST in person and online led by Rev. Sharyl Dixon. David Luck served as Liturgist and led Time for Youth. Pastor Sharyl linked the July 4th holiday and the summer theme, “Letters from Paul”, with the message, “Of Thee I Sing” based on Philippians 3:20 & Matthew 6 . Seminarian Edu Hughes led Prayers of the People. Guest Organist Steven Russell provided worship music. A Communion Service was not held. After worship the congregation enjoyed refreshments in the Assembly Room.
Upcoming Events
Free Food Pantry ~ 24/7 at KPC ~ In front of the Church ~ Take or Donate According to Your Need & Resources. Click Here for Details.
Books & Breakfast Prep ~ 6pm in the Kitchen & Assembly Room. Come & help prepare breakfast and Hygiene Kits for 7am Breakfast in Trenton.
Saturday, August 22, 2026, 6pm – 8pm! Summer Youth Event at the Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville, 2688 Main St. Lawrenceville, NJ 08648. All Youth from the Presbytery of the Coastlands are invited. Click Here for details.
KPC worship at KPC on Sunday August 16th at 10am DST in person and online led by Rev. Sharyl Dixon. Elder Scott Hodge will serve as Liturgist and Leah Hodge will lead Time for Youth. Pastor Sharyl’s message, “Building on a Firm Foundation with Faith, Love and Hope” continues the theme, “Letters from Paul.” Guest Organist Steven Russell will provide worship music and accompany Peyton Dixon’s vocal solo for the Offertory, “Fairest Lord Jesus” arr. Susan W. Henry. Pastor Sharyl will recognize Seminarian Edu Hughes on the final day of his summer internship at KPC. After worship the congregation is invited to refreshments and a cake celebrating Edu’s summer at KPC.
Saturday, August 29th ~ SAVE the DATE for the ISI Garage Giveaway ~ 7:30am to 12 Noon ~ Volunteers Needed at KPC at 7:30am & at 9am to 12Noon at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah, 407 Nassau Street & Cedar Lane Princeton, NJ 08540 ~Click Here for details and directions to Lutheran Church.
The KPC Craft Group meets every Wednesday from 10am to 12pm in the Assembly Room ~ New Crafters are welcome! The Craft Group will resume meeting on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
Wednesday September 9th at 7:00 – 9:00pm. ~ GriefShare, KPC’s Bible based, community support group will begin its Fall13-week cycle in the KPC Assembly Room. Click for Details and how to sign up. Watch this website for seasonal GriefShare meetings.
Thursday, September 10th at 12 Noon, the Women’s Bible Study 2026-2027 cycle will begin in the KPC Assembly Room. Rev. Sharyl Dixon will lead the Bible Study. Women of the Coastlands Presbytery are invited to bring your lunch and dig in! Click Here for Details. Bring you lunch. Click Here for Details.
Wednesday 11/11/2026 ~ Veterans Day Luncheon at 12 Noon ~ The KPC Deacons invite all KPC and local Veterans and a guest to a hot buffet luncheon in the KPC Assembly Room. Veterans who have not received an invitation are asked to call the office if you plan to attend at 609-921-8895.
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