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 »Extra Commitment 2020
All members should have received a mailing with a letter and offering envelope this summer explaining our Extra Commitment 2020 Campaign. We hope to raise $100,000 in extra commitment contributions by January 2020. These funds will be directed to major restoration projects of our historic stained glass windows, our cemetery and our current outreach ministries. You can use the contribution envelopes available in the church sanctuary to make direct donations, or complete the commitment cards to make a pledge to…
Find out more »December 2018
Advent & Christmas at Old Bergen
O Come, All Ye Faithful, ... ye faltering, ye wondering and wandering! Come join us in this season of watching and waiting for hope and love. There are many opportunities for celebrating, exploring, serving and growing at Old Bergen Church this Advent and Christmas season. Look over the calendar of events and see how you can make this season more meaningful to you and yours. ADVENT & CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE 2018 December 2 11:00 AM First Week of Advent –…
Find out more »Worship in Advent & Christmas
We invite you to join us for worship during the Advent and Christmas Season. Sunday morning services begin at 11:00 AM.Our Christmas Eve Candlelight begins at 7:00 PM. Hanging of the Greens will take place on Sunday, December 9th. December 16th is the Third Week of Advent. Come, enjoy the music of a Brass Quartet as they add a special beauty and texture to our worship. December 23rd will include a Christmas Tableau by the children and youth of the…
Find out more »Interfaith Homeless Memorial Service
We will join with others in our community for a special Service of Remembrance for those who have passed from this life during the past year. This service is especially for those who have died from causes related to homelessness and may have not been afforded a traditional funeral or memorial service. Others may join in the worship experience and reflect upon others who are no longer with us in this year's holiday season. Participants are encouraged to light a…
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