September 2018
OBC Cemetery Restoration Project
Old Bergen Church continues in its work to restore its historic cemetery - dating back to the late 1600's. Most recently, we received preliminary approval at a public hearing for a grant for $100,000 from the Hudson County Open Space Trust Grant. These funds will help restore some of the damaged headstones and begin work on landscaping measures to make the nearly two acres of green space safe for public use. This is the first phase of a project to…
Find out more »October 2018
OLD BERGEN CEMETERY PROJECT RECIEVES HUDSON COUNTY OPEN SPACE GRANT
We are excited to share the good news that Old Bergen Church has been selected as one of this year’s recipients of the Hudson County Open Space Trust Grant. The grant is given to promote public spaces for recreational and historic preservation purposes. Old Bergen Church will use this $100,000 grant award to carry out needed landscape work such as the establishment of safe walking paths, removal of intrusive trees and shrubs, establishing an ADA accessible entrance, and the…
Find out more »February 2019
CALLING ALL YOUTH AND PARENTS OF YOUTH
Old Bergen Church is planning to hire a new youth director to lead ministries with middle school and high school students. We need your input as we develop the job description and expectations. We will hold a youth and parent lunch and program for middle school and high school students and their parents Sunday, February 24th, after worship from 12:30 to 1:30 pm. Lunch will be provided.
Find out more »Jersey City Together Annual Meeting
Jersey City Together will hold its annual meeting on Monday night, February 25th from 7:30 - 9:00 pm at Saint Peter's University, Dineen Hall. We will elect officers and decide on priorities for the coming year. Each congregation is asked to bring 3 - 7 leaders to the meeting.
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