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February 2025
New Class of Church Officers
Eight members were elected as Deacons, Trustees and Elders of Old Bergen Church at our Annual Meeting on February 23rd. They join the other officers in leading and service the church. Here is a complete listing of all the church officers actively serving this year. DEACONS Lauren Lewis, Emily Carlin, Kellie Lewis, Che Paul, Waveney Uthandi, Florence Ibrahim, Adele Ta'afua, Aiden Seelochan TRUSTEES Jonilee Ketelsen, Sattie Deodat, John Folk, Tofi Ta'afua, Sandra Sanchara, Kellie Lewis ELDERS Lillian Nerahoo, Winston…
Find out more »August 2025
Food Pantry
Come join is as a volunteer at our monthly Food Pantry. The next two Food Pantries are August 23rd and September 27th. The food distribution take place in Brett Hall from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. We could also use volunteers to help unload the delivery from the Community Food Bank of NJ on Friday morning, August 22nd or September 26th. Please call the church office or talk with one of the deacons from more information.
Find out more »September 2025
Jersey City Together Workshops
There will be two workshops and listening sessions sponsored by Jersey City Together held at Old Bergen this next month. On September 6th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM the Housing Team will host “Know Your Rights” - an informative workshop on tenant rights led by Rutgers University Law Faculty and the Waterfront Project. On September 20th from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, the Education Team will hold a workshop on public education in Jersey City. They will listen to…
Find out more »Bergen Square Day
Don’t miss this year’s Bergen Square Day festival on Saturday, September 13th, from 12:00 - 6:00 PM. There will be food, venders, exhibits and special performances. The event takes place on Bergen Avenue between Vroom Street and Newark. Old Bergen Church will participate by opening our historic cemetery for walking tours that begin each hour at the Apple Tree House, which is now the Museum of Jersey City History. www.bergensquareday.org
Find out more »Rally Day & Blessing of the Backpacks
We will celebrate the start of the school year on Sunday, September 14th with Rally Day and “Blessing of the Backpacks”. We will hold a Rally Day gathering in Brett Hall at 9:45 to kick off the Sunday school year with games , stories, music and refreshments. We invite all students (and teachers) to bring their backpacks to church for a blessing of the backpacks as they begin a new school year.
Find out more »Bible Study
Our Wednesday evening Bible Study classes will resume on September 17th. We meet from 7:00 - 8:00 PM in the church parlor. This fall we will explore “An Odd Couple, Jonah and Ruth; Lessons for our Fractured World.” All are welcome.
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