Past Events

Long lay the world in sin and error pining, till He appeared and the soul felt its worth. A thrill of hope – the weary world rejoices, For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn! For some reason, this year I particularly resonate with these words from the familiar Christmas carol, O Holy Night. It seems like the whole world has been waiting in weariness. And yet, this season there is a new sense of hope. Word of new vaccines…

The Deacons are pleased to announce that members of Old Bergen responded generously to the holiday gift card project at the Nurturing Place shelter for women and children. All 44 children have been sponsored. The following members and their families contributed to the project: Ruth Ndwiga, Wanda Seelochan, Marissa Isip, Betsy Kishlansky, Pastor Jon, Sattie Deodat, Shivannah Shivprashad, Melissa Seurai, McKenzie Seurai, Sumaty & Silvanus Ramphal, Adrian Rampersad, Winston & Susan Rampersad, Chelsea Seelochan, Wendy Badree, Lillian Nerahoo, Emily Carlin,…

Family Promise of Hudson County celebrates another family “graduating” from the program and moving into their own home this past month. "Candice" and her daughter moved into their new apartment on Saturday, November 28th. We rejoice that they now have a "Home for the Holidays!". We want to thank all those members who helped in collecting household items to help them in their transition: Cleaning supplies, sheets, blankets, towels, dish cloths, utensils, pots & pans, dishes, glasses & mugs, and curtains. In addition a…

The teachers invite all Sunday School students to join us for a virtual Children’s Christmas Party on Sunday, December 13th, at 5:00 PM. We will be sending out individual invitations with a Zoom Link to the party. There will be  music, energizers, games and maybe a special guest visitor! Bring your own refreshments! If you have questions or do not receive the link by email, please contact the church office (201) 433-1815 .  We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and…

We are grateful that even in the pandemic, Old Bergen Church has been able to maintain its Food Pantry ministry. We do so with fewer volunteers present, and limited clients in the building at a time - following state and county guidelines. In this time of hardship over half of the people who come to our Food Pantry are seeking food assistance for the first time in their lives. Our next Food Panty distribution will be January 30th from 9:00…

The Deacons want to wish Besty Kishlansky blessings and thanks upon her retirement. We are grateful for her many years of service – especially in coordinating the Food Pantry with Emily Carlin. Even a worldwide pandemic did not deter her service to the community! Following guidelines and precautions by the CDC and Health Department, we have been able to sustain this important ministry at a time when it is so desperately needed. We will truly miss her and wish her…

One of the highlights of the Christmas Season was seeing the bright and excited faces of our children at our Zoom Children’s Christmas Party, December 13th. The Sunday School teachers sent cards and gifts to the students by mail and delivery. The children played Zoom Games, enjoyed music and energizer dances, and even shared in a special visit by Santa. We miss you, and wish you God’s blessings in the new year – hoping that this year will bring us…

The Consistory Session voted to postpone our Annual Meeting until the spring when we hope to meet in person. That means we will hold off the election of new Deacons, Trustees and Elders for a few months. We will have a brief Zoom Congregational Meeting sometime in January to select a Nominating Committee and review the pastor’s Terms of Call. Stay tuned for news of a later Annual Meeting with reports and updates from the various committees and ministries and…