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March 2023
Storytelling Workshop with Mark Yaconelli
Sacred Stories “You will find Mark Yaconelli to be a wise and patient teacher with a lovely sense of humor. And if you’re anything like me, you’ll find direction and validation and a lot of truly great wisdom in his words.” —Anne Lamott, NYT bestselling author There is a depth to story that we rarely take time to ponder, let alone to tell and hear. Story is how we transform pain. Story is how we make something useful out of…
Find out more »Easter Flowers
The church will be ordering Easter lilies and tulips for Easter morning. If you are interested in purchasing any of these they are $15 and can be picked up after the morning worship service on Easter, April 9th. You can use one of the forms on the table at the front of the sanctuary or call the church office at 201-433-1815. Deadline for ordering flowers is April 2nd.
Find out more »Easter Breakfast
After a three year break, the Sunday school teachers will host an Easter breakfast again this year on Easter morning, April 9th at 9:15 in Brett Hall. It will be catered by Wonder Bagel. The cost is $6 for adults, $4 for youth, $3 for children age 3 to 11, and children under three are free. You can purchase tickets from any of the Sunday school teachers.
Find out more »Food Pantry
Old Bergen Church holds a Food Pantry the last Saturday of each month (with the exception of November and December when the Food Pantry is the Saturday before Thanksgiving and Christmas). It is held in the fellowship hall of the church located on the ground floor. The entrance is off the parking lot behind the church. Those in need of food assistance need to obtain a referral form from one of the city's social service agencies; Let's Celebrate, Urban League, PACO…
Find out more »April 2023
Holy Week and Easter 2023
We travel through this season of Lent in joyful anticipation of Holy Week and Easter. This year Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday on April 2nd and Concludes with Easter on April 9th. Palm Sunday, April 2nd - Join us for worship at 11:00 AM beginning with the processional with palms Maundy Thursday, April 6th - Our evening Communion Service is at 7: 00 PM and recalls Jesus’ Last Supper Good Friday Tenebrae Service, April 7th at 7:00 PM -…
Find out more »One Great Hour of Sharing Offering
On Palm Sunday we will receive the One Great Hour of Sharing Special Offering. This annual offering is used by our denominations (Presbyterian Church USA and Reformed Church of America) to address hunger relief, disaster assistance, refugee resettlement, and self development of people. Children are invited to fill their fish coin banks and participate in the offering, too! Coin banks will be distributed in Sunday school and are also available on the tables at the front of the church sanctuary.…
Find out more »May 2023
Fellowship Pot Luck Honoring our Seniors
We invite you to join us on Sunday, May 21st, following worship to a special pot luck luncheon in Brett Hall honoring our senior members. The Deacons will host this fellowship event. There will be “Table Talk” cards to help everyone at the tables to share stories of their lives and learn from both the elders and youth in our community of faith.
Find out more »June 2023
Old Bergen to Help Sponsor Syrian Refugee Family
Church World Service of Jersey City has reached out to Old Bergen Church to seek our support in helping to settle a family of six who will arrive from Syria this summer. This will involve providing furniture, household goods, groceries and cleaning supplies, and "gently used" clothing donations. There will also be need to help with transportation from time to time. The commitment is for three months. A representative from Church World Service will provide an information sharing presentation to…
Find out more »Annual Church Picnic
Make plans now to join us for our annual Church Picnic on Sunday, June 11th. We will gather in the South parking lot following worship. Burgers, hot dogs and drinks will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring their favorite side dishes and desserts to share.
Find out more »September 2023
Bergen Square Day Festival
The annual Bergen Square Day Festival will take place Saturday, September 16th, fro 12:00 - 6:00 PM. Bergen Avenue will be closed fro Newkirk to Vroom Streets. There will be vendors, food, entertainment, children's activities and more. Old Bergen will hold a dedication ceremony to commemorate recent restoration work in our historic cemetery and the completion of a beautiful mural depicting the role of Jane Teurs in the American Revolution. The dedication ceremony will take place at 3:30 PM in…
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