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April 2023
Holy Week and Easter 2023
We travel through this season of Lent in joyful anticipation of Holy Week and Easter. This year Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday on April 2nd and Concludes with Easter on April 9th. Palm Sunday, April 2nd - Join us for worship at 11:00 AM beginning with the processional with palms Maundy Thursday, April 6th - Our evening Communion Service is at 7: 00 PM and recalls Jesus’ Last Supper Good Friday Tenebrae Service, April 7th at 7:00 PM -…
Find out more »One Great Hour of Sharing Offering
On Palm Sunday we will receive the One Great Hour of Sharing Special Offering. This annual offering is used by our denominations (Presbyterian Church USA and Reformed Church of America) to address hunger relief, disaster assistance, refugee resettlement, and self development of people. Children are invited to fill their fish coin banks and participate in the offering, too! Coin banks will be distributed in Sunday school and are also available on the tables at the front of the church sanctuary.…
Find out more »May 2023
Fellowship Pot Luck Honoring our Seniors
We invite you to join us on Sunday, May 21st, following worship to a special pot luck luncheon in Brett Hall honoring our senior members. The Deacons will host this fellowship event. There will be “Table Talk” cards to help everyone at the tables to share stories of their lives and learn from both the elders and youth in our community of faith.
Find out more »June 2023
Old Bergen to Help Sponsor Syrian Refugee Family
Church World Service of Jersey City has reached out to Old Bergen Church to seek our support in helping to settle a family of six who will arrive from Syria this summer. This will involve providing furniture, household goods, groceries and cleaning supplies, and "gently used" clothing donations. There will also be need to help with transportation from time to time. The commitment is for three months. A representative from Church World Service will provide an information sharing presentation to…
Find out more »Annual Church Picnic
Make plans now to join us for our annual Church Picnic on Sunday, June 11th. We will gather in the South parking lot following worship. Burgers, hot dogs and drinks will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring their favorite side dishes and desserts to share.
Find out more »September 2023
Bergen Square Day Festival
The annual Bergen Square Day Festival will take place Saturday, September 16th, fro 12:00 - 6:00 PM. Bergen Avenue will be closed fro Newkirk to Vroom Streets. There will be vendors, food, entertainment, children's activities and more. Old Bergen will hold a dedication ceremony to commemorate recent restoration work in our historic cemetery and the completion of a beautiful mural depicting the role of Jane Teurs in the American Revolution. The dedication ceremony will take place at 3:30 PM in…
Find out more »Sunday School this Fall – Rally Day
We are excited about resuming Sunday school this fall with three age group classes for the children and youth and a special adult class in the parlor. We will meet weekly starting September 24th. Children will gather in the chapel at 9:45 AM for a Gathering time with songs, announcements and celebrations. Then the students will go to their separate classes from 10:00 to 10:45 AM. Rally Day will be September 17th with a celebration in Brett Hall at…
Find out more »October 2023
World Communion Sunday
We will celebrate World Communion Sunday on October 1st during the 11:00 AM worship service. On this day we recognize our common bond with all siblings in Christ around the world as we proclaim our shared hope and faith in the risen Christ. You are invited to bring different kinds of breads representing various traditions from around the world. They will be used in our opening processional.
Find out more »Bible Study – Wednesday Evenings and Sunday Mornings
We meet every Wednesday evening at 7:00 PM for Bible Study in the Chapel of Peace. We are currently following a series, "The Parables: Stories for Life in God's World". The Wednesday evening Bible Study is led by Pastor Jon. Please join us each Wednesday. All are welcome. For those who cannot attend on Wednesday evenings, we now hold a Sunday morning Bible Study discussion led by Adele Ta'afua. We meet in the church parlor at 10:00 AM. …
Find out more »Autumn Festival
The Deacons are hosting an Autumn Festival for the church and community on Saturday, October 7th, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Weather permitting, it will be held outside in the side yard on the corner of Highland and Bergen Avenues. There will be face-painting and balloons for the children, games for all ages, empanadas, hotdogs, and a bake sale, a pop up coffee shop and more. All proceeds go to support the outreach ministries of the Deacons. OBC…
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