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



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KPC Worship Sunday May 17th, at 11am in person and online, led by Pastor Sharyl Dixon on the 6th Sunday of Eastertide. Amy Raduzycki served as Liturgist and led Time for Youth. Pastor Sharyl’s sermon “Jesus’ Prayer” was based on John 17:1-19. The KPC Praise Band, “Calling on Him”, provided worship music. After worship the congregation enjoyed refreshments in the Assembly Room.

Worship Bulletin ~ May 17 2026 Online Bulletin Thanks to: Preacher: Rev Sharyl Dixon; Liturgist and Time with Youth: Amy Raduzycki; Worship Music: Calling on Him; A/V: Bea Hwong; Head Usher: Brad Clifton; Greeter: Linda Parr; Bulletin prep: Rev. Sharyl Dixon, Nancy Wright         

KPC Worship and Communion on Sunday May 3rd, at 11am in person and online, led by Pastor Sharyl Dixon on the 4th Sunday of Eastertide. Brad Clifton served as Liturgist and led Time for Youth. Pastor Sharyl’s message, “The Way. The Truth. The Life.” Was based on John 14:1-14. Pianist/Organist Gonzalo Aguilar, DMA, and Cantor Peyton Dixon provided worship music and the Offertory, “The Call”, Ralph Vaughan Williams. Pastor Sharyl led the Communion Service assisted by Elder Scott Hodge and Deacon Linda Parr. After worship and a brief Congregational Meeting, the congregation enjoyed refreshments in the Assembly Room.

Worship Bulletin ~ May 3 2026 Online Bulletin Thanks to: Preacher: Rev. Sharyl Dixon; Liturgist and Time with Youth: Brad Clifton; Music: Gonzalo Aguilar, Peyton Dixon; Communion: Linda Parr and Scott Hodge; AV: Naina and Najeeb Enock, Chris Emmons; Head Usher: Stephen Parker; Greeter: Christy Parker; Bulletin prep: Rev. Sharyl Dixon, Nancy Wright.  

KPC worship on Sunday, April 26th at 11am DST in person and online on the 3rd Sunday of Eastertide. We welcomed back to the Pulpit, Rev. Don Pitches serving as Guest Preacher in Pastor Sharyl Dixon’s absence. Rev. Pitches’ message, “Who is This Guy?” was based on Genesis 32:22-31 and Matthew 4:1-11. Elder David Luck served as Liturgist and led Time for Youth & Prayers of the People. Worship music was provided by Pianist/Organist Gonzalo Aguilar, DMA, and Nancy Wright directed the Sunday School Singers’ presentation of the Offertory, “Hymn of Promise”, Natalie Sleeth. After worship the congregation enjoyed refreshments with Rev. Pitches in the Assembly Room.

Worship Bulletin ~ April 26 2026 Online Bulletin Thanks to: Preacher: Rev. Donald Pitches; Liturgist, Time with Youth, & Prayers of the People: David Luck; Music: Gonzalo Aguilar, Sunday School Singers, Nancy Wright; A/V Support: Naina & Najeeb Enock; Head Usher: George Luck; Greeter: Nancy Luck; Bulletin prep: Rev. Sharyl Dixon, Nancy Wright.

April 19th at 11am DST on the 2nd Sunday of Eastertide, KPC welcomes everyone to worship led by Rev. Sharyl Dixon in person and online. Seminarian Ken Rubin on his last Day at KPC will bring the message, “Walk to Emmaus, Run to Jerusalem” based on Luke 24:13-35. Sydney Luck will serve as Liturgist and Pastor Sharyl will lead Time for Youth. The KPC Praise Band, “Calling on Him” directed by Nick Robinson will provide worship music. After worship the congregation is invited to the Assembly Room for refreshments and cake for Ken Rubin’s Farewell.

Worship Bulletin ~ April 19 Online Bulletin Thanks to: Worship Leader, Rev. Sharyl Dixon, Pastor; Preacher, Seminarian Ken Rubin; Liturgist, Sydney Luck; Time with Youth & Prayers of the People, Pastor Sharyl; Worship Music, Calling on Him*; A/V Support, Bea Hwong’ Head Usher, David Raduzycki; Greeter, Cindy Van Kirk; Bulletin Prep: Rev. Sharyl Dixon, Kathleen…

KPC worship on April 12th at 11am DST on the first Sunday of Eastertide at KPC led by Rev. Sharyl Dixon in person and online. Elder Stephen Parker served as Liturgist & Seminarian Ken Rubin led Time for Youth and Prayers of the People. Pastor Sharyl’s message, “Shepherding at the Beach” was based on John 21:1-19. Pianist/Organist Gonzalo Aguilar, DMA, and Cantor Peyton Dixon provided worship music and the Offertory Anthem, “I Have Not Seen, Yet I Believe”, Sally DeFord. After worship the congregation enjoyed lunch in the Assembly Room.

Worship Bulletin ~ April 12 2026 Online Bulletin Thanks to: Rev. Sharyl Dixon, Worship Leader & Preacher; Stephen Parker, Liturgist; Seminarian Ken Rubin, Time for Youth & Prayers of the People; Pianist/Organist, DMA, Gonzalo Aguilar & Cantor Peyton Dixon, Worship Music; Brad Clifton & Chris Emmons, A/V Support; Scott Hodge (substituting for Robin DeGutis), Head…

5/4/2025 ~ KPC worship and Communion on Sunday May 4th at 11am EDT, this 2nd Sunday of Eastertide, in person and online. Guest Preacher Rev. Donald Pitches brought the message, Name it and Claim it! and presided over the Communion Table. The Scriptures were Psalm 30:1-12 read responsively and 1 Corinthians 15: 1-11. Elders William Bachman and Elise Cheng assisted as Communion Servers. Deacon Linda Parr served as Liturgist and Deacon Leah Hodge brought the Children’s Message. Worship music was provided by Pianist Gonzalo Aguilar, DMA and Cantor Peyton Dixon led hymns and conducted the KPC Choir presentation of the Offertory Anthem, O God Beyond All Praising, Michael Perry, Gustav T. Holst (tune THAXTED), arr. Rodney Abriol. The congregation enjoyed refreshments after worship in the Assembly Room.

Worship Bulletin ~ May 4 2025 Online Bulletin & Rev. Donald Pitches_Bio Thanks to:  Rev. Donald PItches, Guest Preacher; Linda Parr, Liturgist; Leah Hodge, Children’s Message; Pianist Gonzalo Aguilar, DMA, Worship Music; Cantor Peyton Dixon, Hymn Leader & Choir Conductor; KPC Choir, Offertory Anthem, O God Beyond All Praising, Michael Perry, Gustav T. Holst (tune…

4/27/2025 ~ KPC Worship led by Pastor Sharyl who presented the Children’s Message and brought the Eastertide message, “What Does Love Have to Do With It?” based on 1 Corinthians 13 and John 20:19-31. Seminarian Hyun Jin Cho served as Liturgist. Worship music was provided by Pianist Gonzalo Aguilar, DMA. Cantor Peyton Dixon led hymns and presented the Offertory Anthem solo, “I Have Not Seen, Yet I Believe”, Sally DeFord. Pastor Sharyl presented Hyun Jin Cho, a farewell gift from KPC as today was his last day at KPC.

Worship Bulletin ~ April 27 Sanctuary Bulletin Thanks to: Pastor Sharyl, Worship Leader & Children’s Message; Seminarian Hyun Jin Cho, Liturgist; Pianist, Gonzalo Aguilar DMA, Worship Music. Cantor Peyton Dixon, Led Hymns & Responses and presented the Offertory Anthem, I Have Not Seen, Yet I Believe, Sally DeFord; Brad Clifton & Bea Hwong, A/V Tech…

5/12/2024 ~ Pastor Sharyl Dixon leads KPC Worship on Mother’s Day, the sixth Sunday of Eastertide with the message, “Jesus’ Prayer”, based on John 17:6-19. Melissa Hodge served as Liturgist and Pianist Gonzalo Aguilar, DMA, provided worship music. Cantor Peyton Dixon led hymns and responses and Nancy Wright directed the Bell Choir Offertory Anthem, “Love Divine”, John Zundel, arr. A. C. Isch.

Worship Bulletin ~ May 12 2024 Online Bulletin Thanks to: Pastor Sharyl Dixon, Worship Leader; Melissa Hodge, Liturgist; Pianist Gonzalo Aguilar, DMA, Worship music; Peyton Dixon, Cantor; Nancy Wright, Director, Bell Choir Offertory Anthem, Love Divine, John Zundel, arr. A. C. Isch; Bea Hwong, Brad Clinton, Chris Emmons, A/V Tech Support.

5/5/2024 ~ KPC Worship & Communion led by Pastor Sharyl Dixon with the message, “Abide with Me” based on John 15:9-17 ESV. Interns Audrey Thorne & Joseph Kwan served as Liturgists, Pianist/Organist Gonzalo Aguilar, DMA, provided worship music; Elders Janet Rubinstein & Bea Hwong served Communion; Peyton Dixon served as Cantor & led the Choir Anthem, “My Lord, What a Morning” arr. Greg Gilpin.

Worship Bulletin – May 5 2024 Online Bulletin Thanks to: Pastor Sharyl Dixon, Worship Leader; Audrey Thorne & Joseph Kwan, Liturgists; Gonzalo Aguilar, DMA, Pianist/Organist; Peyton Dixon; Peyton Dixon, Cantor & Choir Director; Elders Janet Rubinstein & Bea Hwong, Communion Servers; Bea Hwong, Najeeb Enock, & Chris Emmons, A/V Tech Support.

4/14/2024 ~ KPC Worship on the second Sunday of Eastertide. Pastor Sharyl led worship with the message, “On the Road” based on Luke 24:13-35. Brad Clifton served as Liturgist and gave the Children’s Message, Pianist Gonzalo Aguilar, DMA, provided worship music, and Cantor Peyton Dixon led all hymns and the KPC Choir’s Offertory Anthem, “For the Beauty of the Earth, F. S. Pierpoint & John Rutter.

Worship Bulletin ~ April 14 2024 Online Bulletin Thanks to: Pastor Sharyl Dixon, Worship Leader; Brad Clifton, Liturgist & Children’s Message; Gonzalo Aguilar, DMA, Worship Music; Cantor Peyton Dixon, Hymn Lead and Directed the Choir Offertory Anthem, “For the Beauty of the Earth”, F. S. Pierpoint & John Rutter; Robin DeGutis, Head Usher; Najeeb Enock,…