Friends of First Presbyterian Videos
Videos by Friends of First Presbyterian. We are a secular 501c(3) dedicated to the historic preservation of one of our city's most treasured and iconic spaces, the First Presbyterian Church located at 4th and Warren Streets in Hudson, New York.
Thank you to all who came out to see Tony Kieraldo (@tonykieraldo) perform at FPC on Saturday. Tony made the Steinway sing and filled the space with ragtime, jazz, pop, blues, and more. A deeply swinging affair! Thank you to Tony for your music 💙
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Thank you to all who came out to see Tony Kieraldo (@tonykieraldo) perform at FPC on Saturday. Tony made the Steinway sing and filled the space with ragtime, jazz, pop, blues, and more. A deeply swinging affair! Thank you to Tony for your music 💙
Decal number 2 down on 4th and Warren, providing a lovely angle on the church. Send us your best shots from the spot!
Check out our new decal on Warren Street! Aptly placed from prime photo angles, stop by on your Warren Street stroll, snap a pic, and tag us @firstpreshudson We look forward to seeing your shots!
🪚 See live musical saw playing by Ryder Cooley this Saturday as part of her performance with Dennis Herbert at The Melting Pot. A selection of macabre circus songs, Ryder and Denis play music that makes you laugh, cry, and wonder why. 🎟 Grab tickets through the link in our bio! (@dustbowlfaeries)
TOMORROW, 6–8 PM | Garrin Benfield takes the stage at FPC, with soup on offer form Leah Guadagnoli. On the menu: Canenneli bean soup with parmesan broth and braised greens Vegan carrot, roasted yellow pepper and coconut broth soup. About the artists: GARRIN BENFIELD (@garrinbenfield) Brooklyn and Hillsdale, NY-based singer songwriter Garrin Benfield has released five full length albums and has been touring nationally since 2000. Employing live looping, Garrin improvises rhythmic jams and soundscapes that emerge organically from his own original songs and eclectic covers. He has collaborated and played with Boz Scaggs, Dan Bern, and Bonnie Raitt’s band, among many others. LEAH GUADAGNOLI / FANCY FEAST SUPPER CLUB (@lavenderladysupreme) Fancy Feast Supper Club is a creative dinner series organized by artist, chef, and homesteader Leah Guadagnoli. She brings people together through homegrown, globally inspired vegetarian meals prepared from her garden with passion, love, and a genuine curiosity for the overlapping flavors and techniques our expansive universe has to offer. Grab tickets through the link in our bio! Soup served at 6 PM Performance at 7 PM
Tonight! Catch Abby Lappen at FPC 😇 🍲 Partake in the soup from Columbia County Recovery Kitchen! 🎟 Pay as you wish
Tomorrow, Abby Lappen (@abbylappen) will grace the stage at FPC, with dulcet guitar and powerful lyrics. Don’t miss the inauguration of The Melting Pot, pairing live music and hearty soup to nourish the body and the soul! Soup on offer from Columbia County Recovery Kitchen (@ccrecoverykitchen): 🍲 white bean and sausage 🍲 vegan red lentil Thai curry Soup served at 6 pm Performance at 7 pm
The way the afternoon light glows on the spire is our favorite part of day. Reminder, we have a photo series on, snap a photo of FPC in this glorious sunlight and we’ll feature our favorites in our newsletter!
SATURDAY 12-3 PM The space is feeling festive and jubilant for the New Year! Soup and Sinaglong continues this Saturday with the illustrious Phil Roebuck and Friends leading the musical offerings. His version of Auld Lang Syne is not to be missed! Join us in harmony this Saturday, December 30 as we welcome the New Year with music, love, and community.
🎄 Just two days away, we can’t wait to see you at our Christmas Eve service! bring your singing voice and your festive energy to this historic gem of Hudson. The perfect way to get in the holiday spirit, join us on 12/24 at 7 PM at The First Presbyterian Church of Hudson.
🎄 Tis’ the season! A most joyful occasion, all are welcome at FPC’s annual Christmas Eve service. With carols and readings, our Christmas Eve service is full of peace, love, and joy. 🎄 always, all are welcome! Whether you’re a first time visitor, in town for the holidays, or an FPC regular, we look forward to singing with you on December 24 at 7 PM. 🎄 note: There will be no morning service on Christmas Eve, only the evening service.
We are honored to be teaming up with Won Dharma Center (@wondharmacenter), who will be generously providing soup for the second installment of our Melting Pot: Soup and Singalong series. This week, Saturday Dec 9, held INSIDE the church at 369 Warren Street, Phil Roebuck will take us through a treasure trove of hymns, spirituals, and folk medleys. That same night, catch Phil at TSL (@tsl_hudson) performing with Lila Blue (@lilabluemusic) and Saskia Lane (@supersaskia). At Won Dharma Center, there are many ongoing, community focused events. Don’t miss their Wednesday meditation session, and settle into the quiet yin energy of the evening through chi-gon. Additionally, they will be leading a Christmas eve morning service at the center!
Our first installment of The Melting Pot: Soup and Singalong Saturdays was a huge success! Thank you to all who came out, sang a tune or two, and partook in some delicious homemade soup. The second installment is this Saturday! Come to FPC and make a joyful noise with musician Phil Roebuck, and get warm with more soup. Open to all and pay-as-you-wish, Soup and Singalong Saturdays aims to bring people together around food, music, and community. See you on Saturday!
Thank you all so much for stopping by FPC during Winter Walk! (@winterwalkhudsonny) Whether you attended our inaugural Melting Pot Soup and Singalong, saw the showcase from the talented students of Harmony Project Hudson (@harmonyprojecthudson), or sang your heart out with the Hudson Community Choir and Hudson Festival Orchestra (@hudson_festival_orchestra) in collaboration with Beautiful Racket (@beautifulracket) during their mesmerizing holiday sing, we thank you for your enthusiasm and holiday cheer. Your support is vital in preserving this historic treasure of Hudson. After witnessing the immense community spirit that packed the house at FPC during Winter Walk, we would love to call upon the community to contribute to FPC. Supporting FPC allows the church to continue as a beautiful, historic community gathering place for music, community, and worship. Your support is what made the fantastic FPC events of this weekend possible! Use the link in our bio to support FPC today. Thank you and blessing, The FPC team