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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 »Worship Schedule
Sunday morning worship will resume the "regular" 11:00 worship hour beginning September 8th. After a summer shift to an earlier (10:00 am ) worship service we will hold Sunday School from 9:30 AM to 10:45 AM, followed by worship at 11:00 AM until noon. Please note that we will celebrate the sacrament of the Lord's Supper on Labor Day weekend, Sunday, September 1st, at 10:00.
Find out more »Wednesday Night Bible Study
Mark’s words are an encouragement to uncertain disciples of all the ages to see clearly the path Jesus invites us to follow. Don’t miss out as we journey into one of the most important books of the Bible – the Gospel of Mark. Join us on Wednesday evenings from 7 – 8 pm in the Chapel, beginning 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.
Find out more »December 2019
Family Promise Homeless Ministry
We wish to thank all who helped Old Bergen offer hospitality and shelter to four homeless families December 1-8 by donating time, meals, food and supplies, or for staying overnight at the church with the families. Thank you to: Alicia Harding, John Folk, Emily Carlin, Carol Alexander, Laurie Comes, Nora Singh, Katrina Robinson, Betsy Kishlansky, Hele Hall, Rev. Jon Brown, and our Volunteer Coordinators, Wendy Badree and Johnnie Lovejoy.
Find out more »Deacons’ Christmas Project
The Deacons are sponsoring a Christmas Project with York Street Shelter and Nurturing Place. We are donating pajamas to the children at the shelter. Wrapped gifts need to be returned to the church by Sunday, December 15th. The gifts will be delivered to York Street Shelter on December 16th. Thank you to all who have picked up a star with a child's name.
Find out more »Special Music
The third week of Advent we look forward to being blessed by special music in worship. Our Broadway friend, Angela Birchette, has been busy singing with Idina Menzel at the Rockefeller Tree Lighting, on the Today Show, and at Carigie Hall. But this Sunday she will return to us at Old Bergen Church to share her gift of music with us in worship. Be sure to attend, and invite your friends!
Find out more »Children’s Christmas Pageant
On Sunday, December 22nd, we will observe the Fourth Sunday of Advent. As part of the worship service the children will present the story of the birth of Jesus in a tableau pageant. Come celebrate the season with some of the the most adorable shepherds, angels, wise men and Holy Family members you could imagine! The sermon that Sunday will be - "Journey to Bethlehem: The Hopes and Fears of All the Years." Coffee Fellowship will follow worship in the…
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