Our Story:
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Odyssey began as a traditional church plant in 2006. However, God had something else in mind and in 2008, a group of several men with special intellectual disabilities began attending the church. The church wanted them to be able to participate, so they began modifying parts of the service and in 2009, the church began intentionally reaching out to agencies providing residences for individuals with intellectual disabilities in the Poughkeepsie, NY area. They continued to modify the weekly service so all could worship together. Initially, these services were held once a month. Within two years, those services were a full-time ministry and had grown beyond the church’s wildest dreams. Today, over 800 people have participated in an Odyssey Sunday morning service.
Odyssey is known as a compassionate church, welcoming people of all abilities. We strive to give a voice to the congregation, encouraging them to serve and recognizing the value of their involvement in the body of Christ.
Odyssey is a congregation of the Hopewell Reformed Church and part of the Reformed Church in American denomination (RCA), Reformed and always reforming according to the Word of God.
For decades, Hopewell Reformed Church (HRC) has been a vital center for Christian growth in the Hudson Valley. We have brought people of all ages and backgrounds closer to the heart of Christ and His Gospel. Our study groups have drawn hundreds of people from the greater community, culminating in believer baptisms in Fishkill Creek.
The Church Today:
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At Odyssey we believe all people are God’s children. As God’s children, we should bring the good news of Christ’s love to everyone. This is a Christian Community and a ministry of the Hopewell Reformed Church in Hopewell Junction, NY.
Odyssey seeks to be an inclusive church inviting all people of all abilities. We encourage all members to use their gifts in the community.
When you attend you will notice some accommodations provided and an atmosphere of acceptance. We believe this reflects Jesus’ attitude towards people. In worship we clap often throughout the service to show thanks for the blessing of God’s word, the beauty of the music, and to celebrate being together. If a song makes us feel like dancing, we dance!
Prayer time is a significant part of the Sunday morning experience, and is very
important to our church. We are a caring community and seek to make sure we share all our joys and concerns. If you listen carefully during this time, you will be amazed at the passion and the number of prayers said for others.
During the Sunday service we utilize visual symbols whenever possible and props for the sermon. Communion is celebrated the first Sunday of each month.
Odyssey is known as a compassionate church, welcoming people of all abilities. We strive to give a voice to the congregation, encouraging them to serve and recognizing the value of their involvement in the body of Christ.
Odyssey is a congregation of the Hopewell Reformed Church and part of the Reformed Church in American denomination (RCA), Reformed and always reforming according to the Word of God.
For decades, Hopewell Reformed Church (HRC) has been a vital center for Christian growth in the Hudson Valley. We have brought people of all ages and backgrounds closer to the heart of Christ and His Gospel. Our study groups have drawn hundreds of people from the greater community, culminating in believer baptisms in Fishkill Creek.
The Early Years:
