Sunday Worship

Greenville Community Church meets in the Sanctuary every Sunday at 10:00am through the year. Worship lasts approximately one hour, providing an opportunity to sing, pray, and commune with God and each other. Our talented musicians lead soul-lifting music ranging from classical and jazz to traditional and contemporary hymns. Communion is celebrated the first Sunday of every month.

Sunday school is available most Sundays (excluding communion Sundays); children start in worship and are invited to depart for their classrooms following a children’s sermon. For information, contact Pastor Sam.

Prayer is an important part of this faith community. If you or someone you know is in need of prayer, please contact Pastor Sam. Names can be added to the public prayer list or be held in confidence.

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upcoming special events

  • Welcome Back Coffee Hour—Sun., Sep. 13, immediately following worship. Stay after church for a tasty kick-off celebration to the new church year! Meet in the Lounge.

  • First Choir Rehearsal of the Season—Sun., Sep. 20, 11:30am – 1:00pm, Sanctuary. Have a heart for singing? Our volunteer choir sings the first Sunday of each month, Oct. through Jun., with a rehearsal on a Sunday in the weeks between. Join us for this special 90-minute first rehearsal of the season in preparation for worship on Oct. 4. We’ll review some musical basics, sing hymns and learn anthems. Contact Pastor Sam for the season schedule.

  • Interfaith Shabbat Service at Scarsdale Synagogue—Fri., Sep. 25: outdoor gathering at the sukkah at 6:00pm, followed by free dinner inside, then interfaith worship at 7:30pm. Rabbi Jeffrey Brown and Cantor Chanin Becker of Scarsdale Synagogue are hosting a “Bridge-Building (Gesher) Shabbat” during Sukkot—the traditional week-long harvest festival commemorating the Israelites’ 40-year Exodus journey. Meet at the synagogue: 2 Ogden Rd., Scarsdale, NY, 914-725-5175.

  • Movie Night Under the Stars—Sat., Sep. 26: gather at 6:30pm; movie starts at sundown, around 7:00pm. All are invited to watch a family-friendly movie (TBD) with Nursery School families on the lawn near the Columbarium. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket and your favorite snacks.

  • Support Feeding Westchester—through Sep. 30. September is Hunger Action Month, and each year Feeding Westchester, the largest food support charity in the county (and one of our mission partners), raises funds to feed neighbors in need. All donations made this month will be doubled thanks to a matching gift by a Feeding Westchester supporter. To make a gift, use the pew envelopes and mark clearly the donation is for Feeding Westchester.

  • Blessing of the Animals—Sun., Oct. 4, 11:30am-12:30pm, front lawn. On “St. Francis Sunday,” Pastor Sam will be praying for whatever pet you’d like to bring. You’re also welcome to bring a photo. Bring friends, furry and otherwise!

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Regularly Scheduled Events

Wednesday Night Bible Study—Wed. nights, 7:00-8:00pm, via Zoom. Join Pastor Sam and others as we explore various books of the Bible together. Contact Pastor Sam for the Zoom link.

First Thursday Lunch—monthly, 1:00pm, Narthex. On the first Thursday of each month, September through June, all are welcome to gather for a “BYOL” (bring-your-own-lunch) hour of fellowship to nourish our bodies and spirits. Please note you must bring your own food and drink.

Volunteer Choir. Our volunteer choir sings on communion Sundays (the first Sunday of the month) October through June, as well as on Christmas Eve and Easter. Easy music, low time commitment, fun and fellowship. Basic music-reading ability preferred. For a complete schedule, email Pastor Sam.

Coffee Hour Hosts. We’re grateful to all of our volunteers who have provided snacks after worship. If you would like to host a coffee hour, please sign up on the form in Hessler Hall. Coffee is provided by the church; the snacks can be simple!

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Clothing Donation Shed. GCC has partnered with St. Pauly Textile to collect used clothing, shoes, sneakers, belts, purses, blankets, towels, sheets, pillowcases, curtains and stuffed animals for distribution to communities in need. Please place items in good condition in bags, and drop them in the shed in the back parking lot, which will be emptied regularly by St. Pauly. All donations are tax deductible. If you would like to volunteer to organize the bags inside and sweep the shed once or twice per week, please contact Pastor Sam.

We are accepting donations for the food pantry. If you have spare canned goods or boxes of cereal, consider donating them to our partner, the Ecumenical Emergency Food Pantry of White Plains. A basket is located in the Narthex; food will be transported from GCC regularly.