Kingston Presbyterian Church, Kingston, New Jersey
4565 Route 27
PO Box 148
Kingston, NJ 08528
609-921-8895



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KPC Worship on Sunday December 14th at 11am. In-person worship was cancelled due to the snowstorm but a team led by Pastor Sharyl held the online worship service on YouTube here. Pianist/Organist Gonzalo Aguilar & Cantor Peyton Dixon provided worship music. Pastor Sharyl lit the Advent Candles and led responses, prayers, and the message, “Even in Our Fear We are Called Forward” based on Luke 1:26-56 & Jeremiah 1:4-10. Thanks to the volunteers listed below who worked with Pastor Sharyl to provide the online service.

Worship Bulletin ~ December 14 2025 Online Bulletin In-Person Worship was cancelled due to the snowstorm but the group listed below gathered to help with the online service. Thanks to: Pastor Sharyl Dixon, Preacher & Worship Leader; Pianist/Organist Gonzalo Aguilar, DMA & Cantor Peyton Dixon, Worship Music; Bea Hwong, A/V Tech Support; Robin Degutis, Head…

KPC worship and Communion on Sunday, December 7th at 11am EST on the second Sunday of Advent in person and online. Pastor Sharyl led worship with the Advent theme “What Do You Fear?” and the message, “When We’re Running Out of Hope, God is at Work” based on Isaiah 43: 19-21 & Matthew 11:1-11. Sydney Luck served as Liturgist and Seminarian Ken Rubin led Prayers of the People. Pianist/Organist Gonzalo Aguilar, DMA, and Cantor Peyton Dixon provided worship music. Dr. Aguilar provided piano accompaniment for the Offertory, a vocal solo by Cantor Dixon “The People who Walked in Darkness” (Hymn #86) Dixon. Pastor Sharyl presided over the Communion Table assisted by servers Deacon Robin DeGutis and Elder Najeeb Enock. After worship the congregation enjoyed refreshments in the Assembly Room.

Worship Bulletin ~ December 7 2025 Online Bulletin Thanks to: Pastor Sharyl Dixon, Worship Leader & Preacher; Sydney Luck, Liturgist & Children’ Time; Ken Rubin, Prayers of the People; Pianist/Organist, Gonzalo Aguilar DMA, Worship Music; Cantor Peyton Dixon, Worship Music and Offertory vocal solo, “The People who Walked in Darkness” (GTG Hymn #86); Bea Hwong,…

KPC worship on Sunday, November 30th, the first Sunday of Advent, at 11am EST in person and online. Pastor Sharyl led Children’s Time and worship with the Advent theme “What Do You Fear?” and the message, “Insisting on Hope” based on Lamentations 3:55-57 & Luke 1:5-13. Seminarian Ken Rubin served as Liturgist and led Prayers of the People. Pianist/Organist Gonzalo Aguilar, DMA, and Cantor Peyton Dixon provided worship music. The Offertory was a piano/organ duet, “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence”, Mark Hayes and Marvin Gaspard, with Dr. Aguilar, pianist and Nancy Wright, organist. After worship the congregation enjoyed refreshments. Everyone was invited to the Advent Dinner & Crafts Night at 5:30pm in the Assembly Room.

Worship Bulletin ~ November 30 2025 Online Bulletin Thanks to: Pastor Sharyl Dixon, Children’s Time & Worship Leader; Seminarian Ken Rubin, Liturgist & Prayers of the People; Pianist/Organist Gonzalo Aguilar, DMA and Cantor Peyton Dixon, Worship Music; Pianist Gonzalo Aguilar, DMA & Organist Nancy Wright, Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence, Mark Hayes and Marvin…

12/22/2024 ~4th Sunday of Advent led by Pastor Sharyl Dixon. Brad Clifton and Florence Perren-Diaz led the lighting of the Advent Wreath. Scott Hodge served as Liturgist and Leah Hodge brought the Children’s Message. Pastor Sharyl’s message continued the advent theme, “Words for the Beginning, Hope is Worth the Risk” based on Luke 1:45-55. Worship music was provided by the KPC Praise Band, “Calling on Him”, and Cantor Peyton Dixon led hymns and responses. Nick Robinson provided piano accompaniment for Cantor Dixon’s presentation of the Offertory Anthem “Joseph’s Lullaby”, Marcy Heisler, John Kavanaugh.

Worship Bulletin ~ December 22 2024 Online Bulletin 2024 CHRISTMAS POINSETTIA DEDICATIONS Thanks to: Rev. Sharyl Dixon, Pastor & Worship Leader; Scott Hodge, Liturgist; Leah Hodge, Children’s Message; NIck Robinson, Leader, Rebecca Robinson, Chris Emmons, Karen Emmons, ,& Ann Deak, KPC Praise Band, Calling on Him, Worship Music; Cantor Peyton Dixon, Worship Music & the…

12/8/2024 ~ KPC worship at 11am EST on the 2nd Sunday of Advent led by Pastor Sharyl Dixon. Debbie Liwosz and Linda Parr lit the 1st & 2nd Candle of the Advent Wreath. Pastor Sharyl continued the Advent Theme “Words for the Beginning” with the message, “We Can’t Go Alone” based on Ruth 1:16-19a, Matthew 1:18 -25 and Luke 2:1-5. Cody Carver served as Liturgist. Pianist Gonzalo Aguilar, DMA, provided worship music and Cantor Peyton Dixon led hymns and responses. Nancy Wright directed the KPC Handbell Choir as they accompanied the 1st hymn. The Congregation enjoyed After Worship Refreshments hosted by Domani Deak, Catherine Emmons, & Sydney Luck.

Worship Bulletin ~ KPC Online Bulletin December 8 2024 Thanks to: Rev. Sharyl Dixon, KPC Pastor, Worship Leader & Children’s Message; Seminarian Cody Carver, Liturgist; Debbie Liwosz and Linda Parr, Advent Wreath Lighting/Readers; Hyun Jin Cho, Prayers of the People; Pianist Gonzalo Aguilar, DMA, & Cantor Peyton Dixon, Worship Music; Nancy Wright directed the KPC…

12/1/2024 ~ KPC worship on Sunday, December 1st at 11am EST ~ 1st Sunday of Advent and Communion led by Pastor Sharyl Dixon. Deacons Amy & David Raduzycki lit the 1st Candle of the Advent Wreath. Seminarian Hyun Jin Cho introduced the Advent Theme “Words for the Beginning” with the message, “Like Mary, We are Beloved” based on Luke 1:26-38. Melissa Hodge served as Liturgist and led the Children’s Message. Pianist Gonzalo Aguilar, DMA provided worship music and Cantor Peyton Dixon led hymns and directed the Choir presentation of the Offertory Anthem, “We Want to be Ready”, Don Besig & Linda Price. Pastor Sharyl led the Communion Service assisted by Elders Elise Cheng and Brad Clifton.

Worship Bulletin ~ KPC Online Bulletin December 1 2024 Thanks to: Pastor Sharyl Dixon, Worship & Communion Leader; Amy & David Raduzycki, Advent Candle Wreath Lighting; Seminarian Hyun Jin Cho, Preacher; Melissa Hodge, Liturgist & Children’s Message; Seminarian Cody Carver, Prayers of the People; Pianist Gonzalo Aguilar, DMA, Worship Music; Cantor Peyton Dixon, Hymn Leader…

12/24/23 ~ Christmas Eve Candlelight Service led by Pastor Sharyl with the Advent Homily, “How Does a Weary World Rejoice?” with the answer, “We Make Room” highlighted by Lessons & Carols. KPC Youth and Collegians served as Liturgists, with music provided by Dr. Gonzalo Aguilar, Pianist; Calling on Him; the Handbell & Adult Choirs; Nancy Wright; & Cantor Peyton Dixon.

Worship Bulletin ~ December 24 2023 pm Online Bulletin Thanks to: Rev. Sharyl Dixon, Pastor; Katherine Emmons & Domani Deak, Advent Candle Lighting; Riley Robinson, Brian Hou, William Hou, Sydney Luck, Harper Robinson, Liturgists; Nancy Wright, Hanbell Choir Leader;  Rebecca Robinson, Chris Emmons, Karen Emmons, Anne Deak, & Nick Robinson, Calling on Him, Peyton Dixon,…

12/24/23_Christmas Eve Morning Worship at 11am in person and online at YouTube. Pastor Sharyl led Advent 4 with the Advent theme, “How Does a Weary World Rejoice?” & the answer, “We are Amazed” based on Luke 1:46-55. Brad Clifton served as Liturgist, Dr. Gonzalo Aguilar provided organ & piano music with hymns led by Cantor Peyton Dixon. Naina & Naveen Enock lit the Advent Candles.

Worship Bulletin ~ December 24 2023 am Online Bulletin Thanks to: Pastor Sharyl Dixon, Worship Leader; Naina & Naveen Enock, Advent Candlelighting; Brad Clifton, Liturgist; Dr. Gonzalo Aguilar, Organ & Piano Accompanist;  Peyton Dixon, Cantor and Offertory soloist, “Do You Hear What I hear”, arr. Emily Crocker.

12/17/2023 ~ KPC worship on the 3rd Sunday of Advent featured the KPC Youth in the Christmas Pageant, “A Very Mixed-Up Christmas Pageant” by Gwynne Watkins. The KPC Praise Band, “Calling on Him”, provided Christmas Music and Nancy Wright, Pianist, accompanied the Christmas Pageant.

Worship Bulletin ~ December 17 2023 Online Bulletin Thanks to: Pastor Sharyl Dixon, Worship Leader; “A Very Mixed Up Christmas Pageant” by Gwynne Watkins, KPC Youth; Worship Music, Calling on Him led by Nick Robinson; Pageant Accompanist, Nancy Wright, Pianist; Najeeb Enock, AV Tech Support. Thanks to the participants and helpers who made our Christmas…

12/10/2023 ~ KPC Worship on the 2nd Sunday of Advent led by Pastor Sharyl Dixon with the Advent Theme, “How Does a Weary World Rejoice?” and the answer, “We find joy in connection” based on Luke 1: 24-45, Isaiah 40: 1-11. After the Advent Candle Lighting, Joseph Kwan served as Liturgist and Audrey Thorne brought the Children’s Message. Dr. Gonzalo Aguilar, Pianist provided worship music and he and Nancy Wright, Organist joined together in an organ-piano duet to present the Offertory Selection, “Midnight Noell”, arr. by Mark Hayes. Sarah and Melissa Hodge hosted After Worship Refreshments.

Worship Bulletin ~ December 10 2023_Online Bulletin Thanks to: Pastor Sharyl, Worship Leader; Debbie Liwosz & Jackie Murphy, Advent Candle Lighting; Joseph Kwan, Liturgist; Audrey Thorne, Children’s Message; Peyton Dixon, Cantor; Dr. Gonzalo Aguilar, Pianist-Worship Music; Nancy Wright, Organist joined with Dr. Aguilar for the Offertory Selection, an organ-piano duet, “Midnight Noel” arr. by Mark…