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Rev. Glen Reichelderfer is the new Interim Pastor at First Presbyterian Church of Mahopac
Rev. Glen Reichelderfer is the new Interim Pastor at First Presbyterian Church of Mahopac. He began his ministry here on September 24.
(MAHOPAC, NY) Rev. Glen Reichelderfer is the new Interim Pastor at First Presbyterian Church of Mahopac. He began his ministry here on September 24.
Ordained in 1989, Rev. Reichelderfer holds Masters degrees in Divinity from the McCormick Seminary in Chicago, and in Science and Social Work from the University of Wisconsin. Before coming to Mahopac, he was Associate Minister of Christ Presbyterian Church in Madison Wisconsin for 15 years. He also served at Covenant House-Times Square in New York City and as Director of Port Saint Vincent Homeless Shelter in Madison.
In accordance with guidelines from the Presbyterian Church, USA, Rev. Reichelderfer will be our Interim Pastor until a Designated Pastor is found and called by the church.
Known as “The Church on The Hill,” First Presbyterian Church was established in 1784 when the area was still part of the Town of Southeast in Dutchess County. The church filed incorporation papers with the State of New York in 1806. The congregation is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church, USA, and is a part of the Synod of the Northeast and the Presbytery of the Hudson River.
Sunday morning services, open to all, begin at 10:30 a.m. following Sunday School which begins at 9:15 a.m. To find out more, visit the church’s web site, www.mahopacchurch.org.
