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February 2020
ASH WEDNESDAY
The Lenten journey from the ashes of death to the resurrected life begins on the first day of Lent, Ash Wednesday, which signifies a time to turn around, to change directions, to repent. This first day of Lent reminds us that unless we are willing to die to our old selves, we cannot be raised to new life with Christ. The first step is to confront and acknowledge our mortality. In many traditions this is symbolized through the imposition of…
Find out more »DAVID LAMOTTE BENEFIT CONCERT
On Thursday evening, February 27th, Old Bergen Church will host a benefit concert with Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter, David Lamotte. David is a friend of Old Bergen and has visited here with his family. He is a popular singer, author and speaker. His books, Worldchanging 101, and Whiteflour, have received acclaim for cultivating peacemaking in an otherwise divided world. The concert will be at 7:00 pm in Brett Hall and is open to the public. Admission is free and an…
Find out more »FOOD PANTRY
We will hold our next monthly Food Pantry distribution on Saturday, February 29th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon. Anyone interested in helping as a volunteer is welcome to show up just before 9:00. You can assist for an hour or the entire morning. Last year we provided food for over a thousand individuals in Jersey City experiencing food insecurities. Your efforts make a real difference in people's lives!
Find out more »March 2020
Sunday Worship Services Suspended
Dear Friends and Members of Old Bergen Church, Grace and peace from our Lord Jesus Christ. Upon careful and prayerful consideration and based upon the best information we have at this time, the Consistory Session has decided to SUSPEND WORSHIP SERVICES through the end of this month. We will evaluate the situation at that time regarding future events. The decision was based on a number of factors. First and foremost is the health and safety of our members- especially those…
Find out more »OBC Covid-19 Update: March 25, 2020
Dear Friends and Members of Old Bergen Church, Grace and peace be with you. May God be present with you in healing and restorative ways that strengthen you in these challenging days. Know that you are not alone and that you are encouraged to reach out to the church and others to offer support and even real physical help. I am writing to let you know that even though the congregation is not meeting together, that we are still the…
Find out more »April 2020
Holy Week at OBC
PALM SUNDAY – Join us for live streaming video broadcast of worship at 11:00 AM via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonm.brown.94 You can pick up palms for use at home. There will be a drive up and walk up set up in the church parking lot on Saturday, April 4, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon. Please call or email the church if you would like someone to deliver palms to your home. This Sunday will also be Communion. We encourage you to…
Find out more »May 2020
Youth Zoom Fellowship
Do you know of a young person who is bored at home? We have an answer to your situation - YOUTH ZOOM FELLOWSHIP. We are offering online interactive youth fellowship Saturdays at 11:00 AM. There will be a quick check-in, energizers (sort of like TikTok dances), Zoom Games, a brief devotional, and discussion about how to be agents of God's mission and love while stuck at home. The online event is targeted for young people in grades 6 through 12.…
Find out more »OBC Food Pantry
Our next Food Pantry distribution will be Saturday, June 27th, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon. In preparation for the distribution, we are in need of volunteers who will come by the church for an hour (one or two at a time) and sort the non-perishable food into primary and secondary bags for quick distribution on the 27th. Masks and gloves will be provided. Please call the church office to schedule a time when you can come and assist in…
Find out more »July 2020
Jersey City Together – Virtual Action July 27 and in August
Jersey City Together continues to work for a better and more just community for all of our citizens despite the pandemic. The education team was successful in shifting the vote of the Board of Education to increase funding of our public schools and stay accountable to provide clean water in our schools. A number of congregations, including Old Bergen and St. Aedan’s are hosting free Covid-19 testing throughout the community. This next week, there will be free testing at Mt.…
Find out more »August 2020
Music to Our Ears
If you attended any of our outdoor worship services this summer – or watched online – you may have noticed a unique addition to our musical instrumentation. Our Music Director, Chris Johnson, has pulled out his antique pump organ to provide accompaniment to our worship. He acquired the instrument many years ago and has graciously pulled it out of storage and brought it to Old Bergen to brighten these challenging times. It was originally designed for military chaplains to be…
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