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May 2024
Pentecost
Be sure to wear red to church on Sunday, May 19th, as we celebrate the Day of Pentecost. On this day we remember when the early Christian church was filled with the power of the Holy Spirit to be God’s witnesses in sharing the gospel. There will be fellowship hour after church on the front steps following worship.
Find out more »Life Line Health Screening
Life Line Screening with offer health screening tests at Old Bergen Church on Monday, May 20th from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. To register for an appointment and to receive the special discount please call 1-800-640-6307 or visit www.llsa.social/ Life Line Screening with offer health screening tests at Old Bergen Church on Monday, May 20th from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. To register for an appointment and to receive the special discount please call 1-800-640-6307 or visit www.llsa.social/hc
Find out more »Community Meeting on Public Health – Post COVID
On Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 7 pm, Old Bergen Church will host a community meeting to kick off the next steps of an independent Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, Response and Relief Committee. We will address how to enact policy change in areas where trends fail to do what is needed to save lives and protect those who are most vulnerable or whose jobs or living conditions put them, by necessity, at greatest risk of exposure to disease. And explore health…
Find out more »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
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