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October 2022
World Communion Sunday – October 2
The first Sunday in October is designated as World Communion Sunday, which celebrates our oneness in Christ with all our brothers and sisters around the world. Paul tells us that we are to “discern the body” when we partake of Holy Communion, mindful that we note our relationship to all our brothers and sisters in Christ in the celebration. Celebration of World Wide Communion Sunday was adopted as a denominational practice in the Presbyterian Church (US) in 1936. Churches in other…
Find out more »November 2022
All Saints Day Observed – November 6th
We will acknowledge the “communion of the saints” as we observe All Saints Day in worship on November 6th. We will name those who have passed from this life into God’s eternal care – especially those who have died this past year but including others whom you would like to be remembered. Those who are present in worship will also be invited to light a candle in memory of loved ones.
Find out more »Claremont-Lafayette Presbyterian Church Installation and Celebration
You are invited to participate in the Installation Service of the Rev. Kevin Williams at Claremont-Lafayette United Presbyterian Church on Saturday, November 12th at 11:00 AM. While Rev. Williams has been serving as the designated pastor for some time now, the limitations due to the pandemic had prevented a public celebration until now. Our own pastor will take part in leading the worship. The service will also be a celebration of fifty years since the merger of the Claremont and…
Find out more »Deacons Food Drive
A number of schools in Jersey City are holding food drives during the month of November. Some of them are donating the food they collect to our own Food Pantry at Old Bergen Church. In grateful response, we invite members of Old Bergen to contribute non-perishable food and canned goods this month to the community food pantry held at PS 20 (Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School). You can bring your food donations to the church on Sundays or drop them…
Find out more »Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
Old Bergen Church will host a community interfaith Thanksgiving Service on Tuesday, November 22nd, at 7:00 PM. Our neighbors from various faith traditions will join us in this inspiring service of unity and thanks. There will be a community choir and other special music. The service will be held here at Old Bergen Church.
Find out more »December 2022
Advent and Christmas at Old Bergen Church
Here are the Advent and Christmas happenings this year at Old Bergen Church. We hope that you will find meaningful and exciting opportunities to celebrate the season with us - either in person or online. December 4th - Second Sunday of Advent: We will continue to light the Advent wreath as more and more light fills the darkness of this season. On this Sunday we will observe the “Hanging of the Greens” as well as the sacrament of Communion. For…
Find out more »Pastor on Vacation – December 26 to January 1
The pastor will be on vacation the last week of December, including Sunday, January 1st. We will welcome the Rev. Eileen Lindner as guest preacher that Sunday. Please call the church office with any pastoral emergencies.
Find out more »February 2023
Annual Congregational Meeting
The Consistory Session has called a congregational meeting on Sunday, February 5th, following worship. The purpose of the meeting is to hold our annual meeting to elect a new class of officers, hear reports from various committees, review the pastor';s terms of call, and to receive the budget for 2023. We will gather in the church parlor for lunch before our Annual Meeting. Our meal will be a Chili Cook Off with prizes awarded for “Best Vegetarian Chili”, “Best Meat…
Find out more »Ash Wednesday Service
Wednesday, February 22nd marks the beginning of Lent. We will hold an Ash Wednesday Service with the imposition of ashes at 7:00 PM in the sanctuary. In this worship experience we remember our human frailty and our dependence upon God as we recall “from ashes we were created and to ashes we shall return.” Join us on Wednesday evening as we begin our Lenten journey together.
Find out more »Confirmation Class
On Sunday, February 26th, we held our first Confirmation Class of the year. We were pleased to welcome a number of students to this series that explores the meaning and practices of our faith. The group will continue to meet once a month and culminate in a one day retreat in May. The young people will be confirmed and received into church membership on Sunday, June 4th. Congratulations Confirmands!
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