Dear Friends, I hope you’re enjoying the summer heat as much as I am. Right now I’m typing away next to the soft breeze of a fan, smelling the wet foliage out my windows after a summer rain and listening to the quiet heart-beat of Katonah. I hope wherever you are, whether it’s ringing your heart out in Scotland, playing with children in Cape Cod, or planning a nap on your own living room couch, that you’re finding some respite from the not-so-nice heat of life’s daily chall

Follow along with the adventures of Katonah Celebration Ringers in Scotland on our Facebook Page (Katonah Presbyterian Church)

July 26, 2026, 9th Sunday after Pentecost, Year A Texts: 1 Kings 3:3-14, Matthew 13:31-35 Sermon: A Little Mustard on That? Hymns: #666 O Splendor of God’s Glory Bright #716 God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending #450 Be Thou My Vision Watch the full service here.

July 19, 2026, 8th Sunday after Pentecost, Year A Texts: Genesis 28:10-22, John 1:43-51 Sermon: Hold the Ladder Steady! Hymns: #664 Morning Has Broken (Insert) We Are Climbing Jacob’s Ladder #839 Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine! Watch the full service here.

July 12, 2026 Text: Psalms 100, Philippians 4:4-9 Sermon: One Faithful Step Guest speaker Sarah Adrianowycz Watch the full service here.

July 5, 2026 Text: Isaiah 61:1-3, Romans 7:14-25 Sermon: In Dependence Day Hymns: 377 My Country, ‘Tis of Thee 331 God of the Ages, Whose Almighty Hand 338 O Beautiful for Spacious Skies Watch the full service here.

Dear Friends, Flags are starting to fly around the community as people begin their celebration of July 4th and the country’s semiquincentennial. One of the joys of celebrating our national heritage is that it’s such a summery event. Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, they all conjure images of the stars and stripes waving in bright blue skies on sun-shiny days, with burgers on the grill and outdoor play in the background. Paint a picture of patriotic pride, and it’s

June 28, 2026 Text: 1 Peter 4:12-13, Genesis 22:1-14 Sermon: Facing Reality Hymns: 363 Rejoice, the Lord Is King! 804 Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart! 611 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee Watch the full service here.

June 21, 2026 Text: Ephesians 4:1-16 Matthew 10:24-39 Hymns: #39 Great Is Thy Faithfulness #372 O for a World #370 This Is My Father’s World Watch the full service here.