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May 2024
Food Pantry
We will hold our next Food Pantry on Saturday, May 25th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon. We welcome anyone interested to help as a volunteer. We could also use some help on the food delivery day, Friday morning, May 24th, as we set up for Saturday’s food distribution. Please see any of the Deacons for more information or call the church office at 201-433-1815. Those needing food assistance are asked to bring a referral form from one of…
Find out more »June 2024
Spin Bikes for Sale
The church received a number of stationary spin exercise bikes. For a short while we held spin classes, but the instructor is no longer available and the bikes are just taking up space in the downstairs Sunday school class. If anyone is interested in getting a bike for a small donation we would like to make them available. Please call the church office for more information.
Find out more »Children’s Day
Sunday, June 9th, will mark the end of the Sunday school year. In worship we will recognize mile markers in our students’ lives and celebrate the gifts that the children of the church bring to our community.
Find out more »Church Picnic
We will hold our church picnic on Sunday, June 9th, following worship. The church will provide burgers, hot dogs and drinks. Participants are encouraged to bring side dishes and desserts to share. The event will be held in the south parking lot. There is a sign up sheet in the parlor to keep track of what people are bringing, or you can speak with one of the Sunday school teachers. Visitors are welcome!
Find out more »Volunteer Clean Up Day – June 29
We will hold a clean up day on Saturday, June 29th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. We will focus on the church yard and cemetery. Please bring rakes, shovels, and gloves if you have them.
Find out more »Farewell to Our Custodian
After six years of serving Old Bergen Church our custodian, Jhernie Palo, has accepted a job with the NY/NJ Waterways. We wish him success in his new chapter of life. We are currently covering the basics of the custodial responsibilities with volunteers and a couple of people working part time until we decide on a permanent solution. He and his family will be moving out of the apartment the end of June.
Find out more »July 2024
Summer Camps and Peace Camp
There are a number of church summer camps, VBS and martial arts classes offered by various Jersey City faith communities. The first classes begin July 15 and the last (evening) VBS ends August 29th. We will host an Interfaith Children’s Peace Camp August 5 - 9 from 9:00 AM to noon here at Old Bergen Church. Summer Camps 2024-1Summer Camps 2024-2
Find out more »September 2024
Guest Preacher – Rev. Roland Ratmeyer
On Sunday, September 1st, the pastor will be away on vacation. Rev. Roland Ratmeyer, our former pastor will be our guest preacher that day.
Find out more »Rally Day and Blessing of the Backpacks
We will hold our “Rally Day” on Sunday, September 8th. It marks the beginning of our new Sunday school year. Students will meet in Brett Hall at 9:45 for crafts, games, story telling and refreshments. September 8th is also the second Sunday of the month, so it will be Youth Sunday - with children and young people sharing in the worship leadership. This year we will hold a “Blessing of the Backpacks” as part of our worship on September 8th.…
Find out more »Fall Bible Study Series
Our Wednesday evening Bible Study Classes will resume September 11th. We meet at 7:00 PM in the Chapel of Peace. This new series is a study on the “Fruit of the Spirit” in Galatians chapter five. We will make use of the book, Tending the Wild Garden: Growing in the Fruit of the Spirit, by Eugenia Gamble. All are welcome.
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