June 2019
Congratulations Graduates!
Congratulations to recent graduates from Old Bergen Sunday School: Casey Thomas – from Liberty High School Darren Seelochan – from University Academic Charter High School Justin Sinprasith – from Saint Peter’s University Victoria Williams – from Saint Peter’s University We are so proud of you, and wish you God’s riches blessings in your future! We will honor our graduates in worship on June 9th. (Please let us know if you are aware of any other graduates from our congregation.)
Find out more »Looking Ahead in June
Mark your calendars for these exciting events in June: June 9 - Pentecost and Children's Day - Celebrating the many gifts our young people bring to our church family. Fellowship after worship will be held on the front steps of the church. June 15 - Family Game Night (4:00 - 8:00 PM) June 16 - Father's Day June 23 - Annual Church Picnic on the grounds June 30 - Summer Worship schedule begins (worship at 10:00 AM) Stay tuned for…
Find out more »Game Night
Come join us for an evening of entertainment and fun! The Deacons of Old Bergen Church are hosting a Family Game Night on Saturday, June 15th from 4 to 8 pm. Whether you are an expert or novice at board games, card games, table tennis or fussball, you are in for a grand evening of fellowship and enjoyment! $5 suggested donation gets you a hot dog, drink, popcorn and fun, fun, fun! Invite your friends and neighbors.
Find out more »Church Picnic
Join us for our annual church picnic on Sunday, June 23rd. Following worship, we will gather in the south parking lot for food, fellowship, music and games. The Sunday School will provide burgers, hot dogs and drinks. Everyone is encouraged to bring a side dish, salad or dessert to share.
Find out more »August 2019
Summer Peace Camp
Mark your calendars now for our third Children’s Summer Peace Camp. The dates will be Monday through Thursday mornings from 9:00 AM until noon, August 19 – 22. We will hold an open house and closing block party on Thursday evening, August 22nd. This is an Interfaith children’s program for young people grades kindergarten through fifth grade. Older youth may volunteer as helpers. We will use a program developed by the producers of Mister Roger’s Neighborhood as we “Build a…
Find out more »Food Pantry
We will hold our monthly Food Panty on Saturday, August 31st from 9:00 AM until 12:00 noon. Each month Old Bergen Church provides groceries to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. We welcome volunteers to serve as intake assistants or to help bag or distribute food to the clients. Contact the church office for more information. The Food Pantry is held the fourth Saturday of every month.
Find out more »September 2019
Rally Day
Our Christian Education program resumes this fall with Rally Day on Sunday, September 8th. There will be an informal gathering time in the parlor from 10:00 - 10:45 with displays from the summer programs, resources to browse, an opportunity to meet the Sunday School teachers, and refreshments. Classes will begin the following Sunday, September 15th with gathering time in the chapel at 9:45 AM. Wednesday Night Bible Study will resume September 11.
Find out more »Old Bergen Receives Award
Old Bergen Church has been selected to receive the Preservation Initiative Award at the Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy 2019 Preservation Awards Ceremony. The Preservation Initiative Award recognizes extraordinary efforts by an individual or organization in promoting the protection of a historic resource. Old Bergen was selected because of the work in restoring our historic cemetery. The ceremony will be September 19th at White Eagle Hall at 7:30 pm. For more information, please call (646) 656-0020 or email jclandmarks@gamil.com.
Find out more »Fall Flea Market
On Saturday, September 21st , we will hold our second Fall Flea Market at Old Bergen. Proceeds will benefit the charitable ministries of the Deacons and other ministries of the church. We welcome kitchen items, gently used clothing, small appliances, and other goods. We will receive items at the church September 15 – 20, and the Flea Market itself will be Saturday, September 21st from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Find out more »CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
The Consistory Session has called a Congregational Meeting on Sunday, September 22, immediately following worship for the purpose of electing three members at large to serve on the Nominating Committee.
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