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January 2017
Pennies for Heaven – Benefit Concert
PENNIES FOR HEAVEN - PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AT TENAFLY You are invited to an evening of musical talent for a worthy cause on January 22nd. The Presbyterian Church at Tenafly is sponsoring the 16th annual "Pennies for Heaven" show to benefit charity outreach and feature Broadway performers and Tony winners. Organizers boast that the event is akin to a Broadway show minus the Broadway ticket prices.When: 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 22nd. Where: 55 Magnolia Avenue, Tenafly, NJ. For tickets: Call 201-567-0111. Ticket prices: $15…
Find out more »Pastor to Speak at National Conference
Our pastor, Rev. Jon Brown, will be one of four featured preachers and keynote speakers at the gathering of the Association of Presbyterian Church Educators, January 25-28, in Denver Colorado. This Annual Event is attended by about 1,000 pastors, educators and volunteer leaders from across the United States and Canada. Please keep the pastor and participants in your prayers. http://www.apcenet.org/2017-annual-event---denver
Find out more »Annual Meeting
Make plans to attend the Annual Congregational Meeting of Old Bergen Church on Sunday, January 29th, following the worship service. A lunch will be served immediately after worship and then the meeting will take place. We will elect new officers, hear reports from various committees and projects, and focus on goals for the upcoming year.
Find out more »February 2017
Pastor Speaks at APCE Annual Event
On January 26th our pastor, Rev. Jon Brown preached and led the keynote address at the Annual Event of the Association of Presbyterian Church Educators (APCE) in Denver, Colorado. More than 600 pasotrs, educators and volunteers gathered from across the United States and Canada for the conference whose theme was "God With Us in the Chaos." You can read the Presbyterian News Service article about the event at https://www.presbyterianmission.org/story/apce-attendees-encouraged-still-know-god/
Find out more »Guest Preacher – February 5
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!
Find out more »Baptism and Reception – February 19th
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.
Find out more »Seeking Justice in Troubled Times
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…
Find out more »March 2017
Ash Wednesday Service
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…
Find out more »Property Tax Workshop
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…
Find out more »Baptism
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.
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