An Invitation from Pastor Phil & Pastor Leigh

Greetings Friends, 
 
Pastor Leigh and I are incredibly excited to begin ministry with you on July 6th. 
 
As we begin this new journey together, we would like to invite all in the congregation and community to "Getting to Know / Visioning" Sessions on either Thursday, July 17th or Thursday, July 31st at 6 p.m. Our hope is that you can attend one of these meetings. 
 
We will meet outside by the gazebo in the town park behind the Fellowship Center. (Bring outdoor chairs.) If it rains, the plan will be to meet in the Chapel in the Fellowship Center. 
 
At these gatherings, Leigh and I will share a little bit about ourselves, ask some questions about your dreams and visions for this congregation, and help each of us get to know you better. 
 
We will finish our gatherings at 7:30 p.m. 
 
Blessings, Pastor Phil Richards


Appointment Announcement - April 6, 2025

Did you miss the meeting with the incoming pastoral team?


On Saturday, April 12th a meeting was held in the chapel with Rev. Debbie Earthrowl, Adirondack DS and incoming pastors,

Rev. Phil Richards and Rev. Leigh McCaffrey. Rev. Phil and Rev. Leigh shared a powerpoint presentation where they outlined their vision of what our church can expect from their shared ministry with us. If you were unable to attend, a link to their presentation is found below as a powerpoint or pdf document. If you have any questions you are invited to reach out to anyone on the Church Council. Pastor Phil and Pastor Leigh will begin their shared leadership with Peru Community Church on July 1st.


A list of Church Council members is here.

- Bylaws -

The Community Church of Peru, NY

Corporate By-laws Adopted 1944 Fiscal Year

9th Revision 2021-2022


- Membership -

Becoming A Member

Joining a church is a commitment. It is an essential step in re-affirming your baptismal vows into the next step of your faith journey. Membership in the church involves a profession of faith, a commitment to God, a commitment to the church and an affirmation of the beliefs of the denomination (Presbyterian USA or United Methodist) which you are vowing to join during the worship service of the congregation you are choosing to join. There is a mutual responsibility of the congregational membership to faithfully participate in the corporate life of the church through prayers, and presence, and gifts, and service and witness.


Wondering About Transferring Your Membership?

Those wishing to transfer their membership from another Protestant church can request a letter of transfer from their church of current membership be sent to the church office, Attn: Membership. Upon receipt of the letter of transfer, the membership rolls will be updated and transfer to Peru Community Church announced at a worship service for recognition and welcome by the congregation.


Guiding documents for church membership can be found under Article 4 of the Bylaws and in the PCUSA Book of Order and the UMC Book of Discipline.  These documents can be found above.


If you have any questions, you are welcome to email or call the church office (518) 643-8641.

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