We hope you find what you are looking for as you visit our site. We also hope you can visit us in Clintondale on a Sunday morning or at other times when we have events.
Our desire is to serve the community with God’s love as found in Jesus. We are a church with a heart for the community - both locally here in Clintondale and for the Mid-Hudson Valley. God is doing exciting things in the valley and we are privileged to be a part of it.
Our roots are in the movement known as the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), but today we are not affiliated with any denomination. We cherish our heritage, that is, where God has taken us in the past; even more so, we look forward to where God is leading us today. We have two non-negotiables: the Lordship of Jesus Christ and the authority of the Bible. We seek to walk with all who claim the name of Jesus and adhere to biblical principles.
If you love Jesus, or are interested in learning more about him and his people, we invite you to consider joining with us in an exciting journey of faith. Come as you are. We believe that God loves us just as we are; however, he loves us too much to leave us that way.
We have three buildings on our campus, reflecting our heritage. They are not museums; each one is used almost daily for a variety of purposes.
The 1811 Meetinghouse was the first building on the property. When the Church Building was built in 1889 the 1811 was moved across the street where it served a number of purposes until it was relocated to our property in 1983. Following restoration/renovation it was put back in service in 1989, the 100th anniversary of our Church Building. The 1811 houses the Clintondale Branch of the Highland Public Library and the Busy Bees, a sewing group that does projects for individuals and organizations. Occasionally it is used by small groups for a variety of meetings.
We worship every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. in our Church Building. The pastor’s study is in the Church Building as well. We have updated the inside of the building while maintaining its sense of worship and peace. It’s great to hear church hymns, contemporary praise music and see video presentations in a building that bridges three centuries.
Our Fellowship Hall was completed in 2004. It is home to our Kids Church, Bible Studies, Vacation Bible School (in the summers), Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon, church dinners and other church - and community-related activities. Also, families and non-profit groups use the building for family reunions, wedding receptions, fundraisers, etc.
Purpose Statement
Clintondale Friends Christian Church
Purpose Statement
The purpose of the Clintondale Friends Christian Church is manifold. It exists for
the worship of God,
the fellowship of believers in Jesus Christ,
the teaching and equipping of believers for the work of ministry,
the proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to every person, and
acts of service in the name of Jesus Christ.
Approved April 19, 1996
Announcements.
There will be a music jam on Saturday, April 27 starting at 7:00 p.m. Ann Whitley and her husband Doug Singleton will be with us from Georgia. If you play an instrument, love to sing, love to square- and contra-dance, or just want to have some fun with music and dance, come on out. There is no program. We'll just sit around a circle and see what happends.
On Saturday, May 18 there will be a fundraiser at 7:00 p.m. featuring One in Christ, an excellent praise band. The event is to benefit Pastor Faustino Brene from Havana, Cuba. There is no charge; a love offering will be taken for Pastor Faustino.
On Sunday, May 19 (Pentecost) Faustino Brene will speak in our worship service. He will also speak Sunday evening at La Iglesia de los Amigos on Murray St. in Kingston at 5:30 p.m.
Sunday Sunday School (adults and small children)9:00 a.m. Worship in the Church Building 10:00 a.m. Monday A.A. in the Fellowship Hall 12:00 p.m. Youth Group at the Berry's home 7:00 p.m. Bible Study in Fellowship Hall Lounge (4th Monday) 7:00 p.m. Tuesday Library Branch in 1811 Meetinghouse 10:00 am - 12:00 p.m. Men's Meeting in East Room 7:00 p.m. A.A. & Al-Anon, Fellowship Hall 8:00 p.m. Wednesday Library Branch in 1811 Meetinghouse 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Elders Meeting in Fellowship Hall Lounge 7:00 p.m. Thursday A.A. in the Fellowship Hall 12:00 p.m. Library Branch in the 1811 Meetinghouse 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Friday Ladies Bible Study in Fellowship Hall (2nd & 4th Fridays) 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Saturday Clintondale Coffeehouse (2nd Sat) in the Fellowship Hall 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Clintondale, New York is equidistant between New York City and Albany, New York, a few miles west of the Hudson River. It is right in the center of the Mid-Hudson Valley. Clintondale is located on Route 44-55 about eight miles west of Poughkeepsie, New York. The church is at 302 Crescent Avenue, which is a long block north of 44-55.
Note: if you are using a GPS to find us, you must use the following address: 302 Crescent Avenue Highland, NY 12528 Due to the Post Office’s assignment of delivery, Crescent Avenue is listed with Highland, although Highland is six miles to the east of Clintondale. Go figure!
To reach the church from Poughkeepsie, come west on 44-55 across the Mid-Hudson (FDR Memorial) Bridge. Go south on 9W. Bear right at the Sunoco gas station, and turn right onto Chapel Hill Road. Go to the "T" intersection and turn left back onto Route 44-55. Go a few miles and after the "Clintondale" sign go to the bottom of the hill in the hamlet, turn right on Maple Avenue. There is a dentist's office and abandoned church building on the corner of 44-55 and Maple. Go past Heckeroth's Plumbing and Heating to Crescent Avenue. The church is on the corner.
From the west on 44-55, Clintondale is about four miles from the intersection of Rte. 32 in Modena. After the Clintondale sign, go a short way and turn left on Maple Avenue. There is a dentist's office and abandoned church building on the corner of 44-55 and Maple. Go past Heckeroth's Plumbing and Heating to Crescent Avenue. The church is on the corner.
From the New York State Thruway, take the New Paltz Exit #18. Once through the toll plaza, turn right at the light. Go to the next light and turn right between the College Diner and the Shell Station. This will be South Ohioville Road. Go about two miles and turn left at Hurds Road (a 4-way stop.) Follow Hurds Road past apple orchards and a couple of apple packing houses. At the stop sign go straight [you are now on Maple Avenue] and the church will be at the top of the hill on the left.
Archive
Here are some of our older pages from the former website. There may be some duplication of links, but there is also a lot of interesting material that is not included on the main website. - Dan Whitley
