Upcoming Events
Here are some of our upcoming events at Thompson Church you might be interested in. If you want to see our full calendar, click the button below.
Join us for a captivating Sunday matinee concert on Sunday, April 28th at 3 pm featuring the internationally acclaimed flutist Ginevra Petrucci, hailed as “one of the most interesting talents of her generation”. She will join our organist Ariana Dupont for a mesmerizing flute and piano program. Free admission
TRENTON AREA SOUP KITCHEN (TASK)
Each month, TMPC members and friends go to the facility in Trenton and assist with serving the mid-day meal 9:45 am -1:00 pm; our next time is on Thursday, April 25th and Tuesday, April 30th. Those who want to carpool meet at TMPC parking lot at 9:15 am. Contact Chuck Green if interested in participating or have any questions at cgreen1030@comcast.net.
Click here to volunteer.
RUMMAGE SALE
Please join us for our Spring Rummage Sale on May 2nd from 9 am – 5 pm, and May 3rd from 9 am – 12 pm. We will be accepting clean, gently used clothing items in good or like new condition as well as small household items, small working electronics, and tools beginning April 1st (drop off in the Chapel). Please no large items. Proceeds benefit the Urban Promise Trenton Scholarship Fund and other local missions.
Sign up here and contact Tim Sandford with any questions.
SERVE Weekend
Our Serve Weekend will be held on May 4th & 5th. Twice a year in May and November, TMPC members and the community join together in a weekend of service. Everyone signs up to complete service projects that help our neighbors in need by partnering with local mission and service organizations. We look forward to seeing you there!
MEALS FOR FISHERMAN’S MARK
Our meal preparation will be on Tuesday, May 7th at 8:30 am in Fellowship Hall.
Sign up to follow to donate food items and to help prepare the meal or donate monetarily.
We look forward to your future support of this new exciting program.
Thompson Church is Marching in the New Hope Pride Parade on Saturday, May 18th
We are PROUD to be marching in this year’s Pride Parade. Come join the fun and show our community that we are an inclusive and loving church for EVERYONE!
Date: Friday, May 31st
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: Fellowship Hall
In 1964 the winds of change are sweeping through Sister Aloysius’ (Meryl Streep) St. Nicholas school. Father Flynn (Philip Seymour Hoffman), a charismatic priest, is advocating reform of the school’s strict customs.
Dinner, various salads, and dessert will be served at 6:00 PM, followed by viewing of the movie.
There will be a discussion at the conclusion of the movie.
Click here to sign up
Join us on Sunday, June 2nd at 11:30 am at Pat Livezey Park in New Hope! Join or spectate the kick ball game, eat some delicious food, and so much more!
TRENTON AREA SOUP KITCHEN (TASK)
Each month, TMPC members and friends go to the facility in Trenton and assist with serving the mid-day meal 9:45 am -1:00 pm; our next time is on Thursday, April 25th and Tuesday, April 30th. Those who want to carpool meet at TMPC parking lot at 9:15 am. Contact Chuck Green if interested in participating or have any questions at cgreen1030@comcast.net.
Click here to volunteer.
Join us every Thursday morning at 9:30 AM in the conference room for Bible Study and laughter. During this Bible Study we will spend time reading through and unpacking the scripture for the upcoming Sunday. Email office@tmpc.org if you have any questions.
The Opera Project presents an afternoon of French delights on April 21 at 3 PM at the Thompson Memorial Presbyterian Church in New Hope. The performance will feature arias from Bizet's Carmen, Gounod's Faust and Romeo et Juliette, Saint-Saen's Samson et Dalila, and Donizetti's La Fille du Regiment, plus the beautiful duets from Delibes' Lakme (Duo des Fleurs), Offenbach's Les Contes d'Hoffmann, and Massenet's Thais including the Meditation played by guest artist violinist Russell Hoffman. Finally, there will be art songs by Ravel, Piaf, and Antoine Gerin-Lajoie.
Tickets are $20 and are available at the door. This concert is a benefit for Thompson Memorial Church. Any questions, please call Walt MacNicoll at 908-268-1264 or visit the website at www.theoperaproject.us.
567 MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY
567 Middle School Ministry will meet on the 3rd Fridays of each month from 5:30-7:00 pm. On the third Friday, they'll join with the Kids Club folks for dinner, and break off for their own games and discussion time. There will also be periodic service opportunities AND fun outings.
For more information email 567@tmpc.org.
All elementary aged students are welcome to join us for the first Kid’s Club on Friday, April 19 at 5:30 - 7:00 pm. We will meet in Fellowship hall to have dinner together and then students will have the opportunity to play games and do a service project together. The 567 youth group will join us for dinner and then break off for their own activities.
RSVP on link to be provided closer to date.
Join us for a fun day of Bingo - Thursday, April 18 from 1-3 pm. Mark your calendars! You can RSVP by contacting us at Act2@TMPC.org, sign up at the Table of Well Wishing, or click the link here for Sign-Up Genuis.
TMPC FOOD DRIVE
Our local pantries are in need of items to stock their shelves for those in need. Your contributions are a blessing to our needy neighbors in Lambertville, Trenton, and Morrisville.
Our next food drive is on April 17 from 10:00 to 10:30 am. You can also leave donations at our food pantry inside the church during office hours before that date. The following items are needed by the food centers: Canned Fish, Shelf Stable Milk, Cereal Oatmeal, Ketchup, Coffee, Black Beans, Syrup, White Rice, Toothpaste, Razors, Diapers-size 6, Eggs, Paper Towels, Laundry Detergent, Cooking Oil, Snacks.
Thank you for your continued support.
Click here to Sign up.
Join us every Thursday morning at 9:30 AM in the conference room for Bible Study and laughter. During this Bible Study we will spend time reading through and unpacking the scripture for the upcoming Sunday. Email office@tmpc.org if you have any questions.
Our next community meal date is April 14 in Fellowship Hall at 12:15 – 1:15 pm. Sign-up here to volunteer or see more information at tmpc.org/community-meal. Bring a neighbor, friend, or family member and join us for this fun meal.
Join us every Thursday morning at 9:30 AM in the conference room for Bible Study and laughter. During this Bible Study we will spend time reading through and unpacking the scripture for the upcoming Sunday. Email office@tmpc.org if you have any questions.
Join us every Thursday morning at 9:30 AM in the conference room for Bible Study and laughter. During this Bible Study we will spend time reading through and unpacking the scripture for the upcoming Sunday. Email office@tmpc.org if you have any questions.
MEALS FOR FISHERMAN’S MARK
Our meal preparation will be on Tuesday, April 2 at 8:30 am in Fellowship Hall.
Click here to donate food items and to help prepare the meal or donate monetarily.
We look forward to your future support of this new exciting program.
March 31st -- Easter Sunday
6:30 Sunrise Worship Service in the Choir Room
9:00 Traditional Worship with Adult and Children Vocal and Bell Choirs in the Sanctuary
11:00 Contemporary Worship with Band in Fellowship Hall
10:00 am Easter Sunday Coffee Hour in CE room/Choir Room
10:00 am Easter Egg Hunt (outside behind Church)
Join us every Thursday morning at 9:30 AM in the conference room for Bible Study and laughter. During this Bible Study we will spend time reading through and unpacking the scripture for the upcoming Sunday. Email office@tmpc.org if you have any questions.
Are you Interested in learning more about joining Thompson? On either Sunday, March 24 we will host an inquirer's lunch at 12:00 pm to talk about what it looks like to follow Jesus together in this place. Join us! Sign up by emailing Stephanie or the church office at office@tmpc.org.
Click here to sign up to RSVP.
HOLY WEEK & EASTER
March 24th - 29th — Holy Week
March 24th -- Palm Sunday 9:00 &11:00 Services Worship with Palms and the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem
March 28th -- Maundy Thursday 6:30 pm Dinner and Worship Agape Meal (Simple Dinner with Communion and a creative worship experience) Fellowship Hall
March 29th -- Good Friday 7:00 pm Service of Sacrifice and Surrender in the Sanctuary
Friday, March 22
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: Fellowship Hall
Awakenings is a 1990 American drama film based on Oliver Sack’s 1973 memoir. It tells the story of neurologist Dr. Malcolm Sayer (played by Robin Williams) who discovers the beneficial effect of the drug L-DOPA in 1969. He administers it to catatonic patients who survived the 1919-1930 epidemic of encephalitis lethargica. Robert DeNiro plays one of the patients who is awakened after decades and must deal with a new life in a new time.
Dinner, various salads, and dessert will be served at 6:00 PM, followed by viewing of the movie. There will be a discussion at the conclusion of the movie.
Click here to sign up.
All elementary aged students are welcome to join us for the first Kid’s Club on Friday, March 22 at 5:30 - 7:00 pm. We will meet in Fellowship hall to have dinner together and then students will have the opportunity to play games and do a service project together. The 567 youth group will join us for dinner and then break off for their own activities.
Click here to RSVP.
Each Wednesday evening during the season of Lent we will gather around table to share a delicious meal of homemade soup and hearty bread in our Fellowship Hall. Supper begins at 6:00 pm and is followed by Lenten small groups 6:30 pm. Lent Soup & Bread Supper dates: 3/20.
TMPC FOOD DRIVE
Our local pantries are in need of items to stock their shelves for those in need. Your contributions are a blessing to our needy neighbors in Lambertville, Trenton, and Morrisville.
Our next food drive is on March 20 from 10:00 to 10:30 am. You can also leave donations at our food pantry inside the church during office hours before that date. Contact Melissa at the office 215-862-2440, if you have any questions regarding the Food Drive. The following items are needed by the food centers: Canned Fish, Shelf Stable Milk, Cereal Oatmeal, Ketchup, Coffee, Black Beans, Syrup, White Rice, Toothpaste, Razors, Diapers-size 6, Eggs, Paper Towels, Laundry Detergent, Cooking Oil, Snacks.
Thank you for your continued support.
Click here to Sign up.
The Thompson Memorial Presbyterian Church is hosting a Congregational Listening Session at 12 noon in Fellowship Hall.
Join us for a Congregational Listening Session. We want to hear from you and we encourage everyone to attend a church-wide gathering in Fellowship Hall where we will share what we’ve heard so far and then gain additional feedback in a series of small group breakouts. This is a “don’t miss” event to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to be heard. Lunch will be served and childcare will be provided.
We look forward to hearing from you on March 17 at 12:00 pm for the TMPC’s Congregational Listening Session in the Fellowship Hall.
CHILI COOK OFF
Will you EAT? or COMPETE? We are looking for 10 teams to bring their competitive spirit and a pot of chili to our Cook Off on Saturday, March 16 from 5:30-7:00 pm. See the sign-up in e-news or www.tmpc.org/events. If you don't plan to compete, plan to come and eat!
After sampling all of the chili, vote for your favorite with your dollars. The winner gets the coveted Golden Pot, and all proceeds go to the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen.
Click here to sign up for the cook-off.
All elementary aged students are welcome to join us for the first Kid’s Club on Friday, March 15 at 5:30 - 7:00 pm. We will meet in Fellowship hall to have dinner together and then students will have the opportunity to play games and do a service project together. The 567 youth group will join us for dinner and then break off for their own activities.
Click here to RSVP.
567 MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY
567 Middle School Ministry will meet on the 3rd Fridays of each month from 5:30-7:00 pm. On the third Friday, they'll join with the Kids Club folks for dinner, and break off for their own games and discussion time. There will also be periodic service opportunities AND fun outings.
For more information email 567@tmpc.org.
Each Wednesday evening during the season of Lent we will gather around table to share a delicious meal of homemade soup and hearty bread in our Fellowship Hall. Supper begins at 6:00 pm and is followed by Lenten small groups 6:30 pm. Lent Soup & Bread Supper dates: 3/13, 3/20.
Our next community meal date is March 10 in Fellowship Hall at 12:15 – 1:15 pm. See the sign up in e-news or tmpc.org/community-meal. Bring a neighbor, friend, or family member and join us for this fun meal.
Each Wednesday evening during the season of Lent we will gather around table to share a delicious meal of homemade soup and hearty bread in our Fellowship Hall. Supper begins at 6:00 pm and is followed by Lenten small groups 6:30 pm. Lent Soup & Bread Supper dates: 3/6, 3/13, 3/20.
MARCH 5rd - MARCH 7th 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
"Bible 101" is a class is led by Rev. Kang-Yup Na, currently the Pastoral Ministries Manager at Ann's Choice Senior Living. Rev. Na is an ordained Presbyterian minister and earned an AB at Princeton University, an MDiv at Princeton Theological Seminary and a Ph.D at Emory University. Rev. Na will lead us in dynamic and engaging discussions that will refresh and enhance our understanding of the Bible, and will encourage our spiritual growth.
A $20.00 fee will be collected.
For further information, please contact Kirsten Fleisher at 215-262-2180 or kirstenmaki@yahoo.com.
See sign up in e-news.
MEALS FOR FISHERMAN’S MARK
Our meal preparation will be on Tuesday, March 5 at 8:30 am in Fellowship Hall.
Click here to donate food items and to help prepare the meal or donate monetarily.
We look forward to your future support of this new exciting program.
Are you Interested in learning more about joining Thompson? On either Sunday, March 3 or March 24 we will host an inquirer's lunch at 12:00 pm to talk about what it looks like to follow Jesus together in this place. Join us! Sign up by emailing Stephanie or the church office at office@tmpc.org.
Click here to sign up to RSVP.
