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October 2016
All Saints’ Day
All Saints Day takes place on November 1st. It is the time when we embody the concept of the “communion of saints”. We remember those who have blessed and influenced our lives and have now passed form this life to God’s eternal care. We know that they are absent from us in body, but present with us in spirit. To that end, we invite members and friends of the church to contact the church office with names of those who…
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Check out the new online article about OBC
Old Bergen Church was recently featured in an online article for The New Journal Square. Check out the story and photos here: http://www.chicpeajc.com/jersey-city/neighborhoods/journal-square-spotlight-old-bergen-church/
Find out more »Baptism and Welcome New Members
This Sunday we will will celebrate the sacrament of baptism for Matheus Leonardo Dookhit, grandson of Sandra Sanchara. We will also welcome new members to Old Bergen Church. In addition, this Sunday is Youth Sunday and our young people will share in the leadership of the service.
Find out more »Reception for Sandy and Sam Santamaria
The Sunday School teachers will honor Sandy and Sam Santamaria in a special Coffee Fellowship reception this Sunday, November 13th. We wish to thank Sam and Sandy for many years of faithful and creative leadership as Sunday School teachers here at Old Bergen. The Santamarias will soon be moving to Florida. We will miss them, but wish them God's blessings in this new and exciting chapter in their lives. Come join us in sharing our gratitude for their service and…
Find out more »November Food Pantry
This month’s community Food Pantry distribution will be on the third Saturday, in order to provide individuals and families with food before Thanksgiving Day. Please contact Betsy Kishlansky or one of the Deacons if you are interested in serving as a volunteer.
Find out more »Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
Everyone is invited to participate in the annual Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service on Tuesday evening, November 22nd at 7:00 pm. This year’s service will be held at Temple Beth El on Kennedy Boulevard.
Find out more »Free Thanksgiving Dinners
Old Bergen Church works with various congregations and agencies to provide food and meals at Thanksgiving. Our Food Pantry Distribution will be Saturday morning, November 19th. In addition, here is a listing of places where Free Thanksgiving meals will be served. Wednesday, November 23 10 AM -8PM ANGELA Cares Inc at Golden Door Charter School 3044 Kennedy Blvd. Sign in Facebook for a spot 201-685-7273 Thanksgiving Day –Thursday, November 24 11AM -2PM El Boricua Place 213…
Find out more »Advent and Christmas Events
ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS AT OLD BERGEN Be sure to mark your calendars and make plans to join in these wonderful events of the season… SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4 – SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT – HANGING OF THE GREENS, COMMUNION On this second week of Advent we will observe the annual “Hanging of the Greens” as we decorate the church sanctuary with evergreens and banners. We will also celebrate the sacrament of Holy Communion. Sermon title on December…
Find out more »Reverse Advent Calendar
REVERSE ADVENT CALENDAR Here’s an idea to enrich the holiday season – and help those in need. Try creating a “Reverse Advent Calendar!” Take a basket (or a box), and each of the 24 days of December leading up to Christmas Eve, add an item needed for the food pantry. Then, on Christmas Eve, donate the foods you have collected to the Old Bergen Food Pantry. en cabinets? Be thankful and put a can of vegetables in the…
Find out more »OBC Christmas Projects
The Deacons of Old Bergen Church are coordinating a couple of Christmas projects this year. If you would like to help a child in need of Christmas cheer, please take a star off the poster display in the Parlor. The information needed is provided on the star. (Child's age, name, size, and type of gift requested.) We are collecting pajamas for children at the York Street Project and hats & scarves for the children at a Head Start program. The…
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