Past Events

Jersey City Together will hold a special action on the last night of Hannukah, December 9th, at 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. (Plan to arrive by 3:30 for seating and special music.) In this season of hope and light we will shine a light on the ways that we are working to improve safety, housing and education in Jersey City. Mark your calendars and plan to attend!

We will join with others in our community for a special Service of Remembrance for those who have passed from this life during the past year. This service is especially for those who have died from causes related to homelessness and may have not been afforded a traditional funeral or memorial service. Others may join in the worship experience and reflect upon others who are no longer with us in this year's holiday season. Participants are encouraged to light a…

Old Bergen Church is planning to hire a new youth director to lead ministries with middle school and high school students. We need your input as we develop the job description and expectations. We will hold a youth and parent lunch and program for middle school and high school students and their parents Sunday, February 24th, after worship from 12:30 to 1:30 pm. Lunch will be provided.

Jersey City Together will hold its annual meeting on Monday night, February 25th from 7:30 - 9:00 pm at Saint Peter's University, Dineen Hall. We will elect officers and decide on priorities for the coming year. Each congregation is asked to bring 3 - 7 leaders to the meeting.

Please join us in observance of Ashe Wednesday on March 6th at 7:00 PM in the sanctuary. We will hold a service of evening prayer including the imposition of ashes.

Since the sixteenth century many Christians in Ireland and the United Kingdom have observed the onset of Lent with Shrove Tuesday pancakes. This arose from the practice of Christians observing a season of fasting from rich foods during Lent. The pancake meals were a means of ridding homes of eggs, butter and fat. Here at Old Bergen Church, we will offer a Pancake Breakfast hosted by Sarah and Donald Folk, on Sunday, March 10th at 9:45 AM in Brett Hall.…

We would like to thank all those volunteers who assisted with meals, snacks, donations and other assistance while four families found refuge at Old Bergen Church from March 17 to March 31. Words cannot express the comfort and support these families experienced in finding a temporary home here at the church during their housing crisis. Family Promise of Hudson County is part of a national network of Interfaith Hospitality Alliance that provides housing and social service support to families who…