Past Events

We welcome the Rev. Fran Thiessen to preach at Old Bergen in Sunday, February 5th. Fran had served as the pastor at the Presbyterian Church in Norwood and is recently honorably retired. She continues to teach and serve as a spiritual director in the New York area. Welcome, Rev. Thiessen!

We will celebrate the baptism of Alexa Persaud on February 19th. Alexa’s family invites everyone to stay for a special coffee fellowship and reception in the parlor following the worship service.

SEEKING JUSTICE IN TROUBLED TIMES On Sunday, February 19th from 4:00 to 5:30, the Presbyterian Church at Tenafly will host a conversation with Sara Lisherness, Direction of Compassion, Peace and Justice, and Laurie Kraus, Associate Mission Director for Presbyterian Disaster Assistance for the PCUSA.  Together we will explore the resources and programs available, with special attention to the issues of immigration and refugee resettlement in the current national climate.  The discussion will include information about the work of the PCUSA Office…

Wednesday, March 1st, marks the beginning of Lent. We will hold a worship service at 7:00 pm in the sanctuary including the imposition of ashes. First popularized in the fourth century, Lent is traditionally associated with penitence, fasting, alms-giving m and prayer. It is a time for “giving things up” balanced by “giving to” those in need. Yet, whatever else it may be, Lent should never become morose – an annual ordeal during which we begrudgingly forgo a handful of…

Do you think you are paying too much in property taxes? Come to a free workshop to learn how you can submit an appeal (without a lawyer) to reduce your taxes. This workshop is being sponsored by Jersey City Together. It will be held Saturday, March 18th at 10:00 am at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church at 472 Bergen Avenue. Homeowners who own a home SOUTH of Communipaw (Greenville & Bergen Lafayette) are likely to be able to save money…

On Sunday, March 19th, we will celebrate the baptism of Ava Rose Marie Shivprashad, daughter of Jonathan and Roxanne Shivprashad. Following worship, the family invites everyone to join in a special fellowship reception in Brett Hall.

There will be a brief congregational meeting following worship on Sunday, March 26th, for the purpose of electing a deacon to fill a vacancy on the Board of Deacons. The Nominating Committee presents Katrina Robinson to fill a two year term.

Holy Week at OBC   Palm Sunday, April 9 at 11:00 am Join us for a celebration of Palm Sunday at the eleven o’clock worship service. We will begin with a celebratory procession of the children and choir waving palm branches. The children of the church will distribute palm fronds to all those gathered. Following the worship service please join us for fellowship and refreshments in the parlor.   Maundy Thursday, April 13 at 7:00 pm We will observe Maundy…