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September 2016
Congregational Meeting – September 11
The Consistory Session has called a Congregational Meeting for Sunday, September 11, following the 11:00 worship service. The purpose of the meeting is to share information and allow for Q & A on a number of actions of the Trustees and Consistory Session including: converting to solar energy, a cemetery preservation and renovation project, an after school ministry and more. Please plan to stay a little while after church and find out more about the exciting things happening at Old…
Find out more »Wednesday Night Bible Study Resumes September 14
Join us on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 for weekly Bible Study and a brief service of Evening Prayer. This fall the Bible Study (and Sunday morning Adult Class) will explore the Gospel of Luke. Luke's Gospel is uniquely inclusive, involving all people. The Good News is for the outcast and the establishment, for the religious and those searching. Luke speaks to women, to men, to the strong and healthy, to the weak and dispossessed. Its relevance today inspires faith, spirituality…
Find out more »October 2016
World Communion Sunday
On Sunday, October 2nd, we will join with Christians around the world to celebrate our common faith as we observe World Communion Sunday. You are welcome to contribute a special bread from your own background to be offered as part of our processional before Communion, and if you wish you can exchange it for the bread that someone else has offered.
Find out more »Art Fair and Meatball Sandwich Fund Raiser
Calling all artists! Come share your talents! Or if you are an art-lover, come enjoy the handiwork of others. We will hold an Art Fair on Saturday, October 8th from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm in Brett Hall. Along with the Art Fair you can enjoy a delicious meatball sandwich “hand-crafted” by chef Ralph Pantozzi. All proceeds will go to support the Deacons Fund in ministries of outreach in our community.
Find out more »Erich Sekel – Minute for Mission
On Sunday we will welcome Erich Sekel to share a "Minute for Mission" in worship. A resident of Jersey City, Erich worked as a 7th and 8th grade Social Studies teacher at Sacred Heart School and served as the Assistant Director of Campus Ministry at Saint Peter's Prep before assuming the position of Associate Director of Campus Ministry for Community Service at Saint Peter's College in 2009. Erich coordinates all domestic community service programs including the Campus Kitchen and the…
Find out more »Syrian Refugee Crisis – An Evening with Dr. Mary Mikhael
You have seen the images. You have heard the tragic news. Thousands of Syrian families have fled for their lives from war-torn Syria. Church World Service offices in Jersey City has worked to settle some of those families here in this community. Come learn more about this global tragedy that has now come to our own doorsteps. We will host Dr. Mary Mikhael on Tuesday evening, October 11th, at 7:00 pm. Dr. Mary Mikhael is one of the leading…
Find out more »Trunk or Treat!
The Deacons are coordinating a children's TRUNK or TREAT event to take place Saturday afternoon, October 29th, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. Various groups and individuals are encouraged to sign up to decorate cars and distribute goodies to the children who will gather in the church parking lot for an afternoon of fun, treats and games. For more information, and to sign up to host a "trunk", please contact Deacon Kayla Badree.
Find out more »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…
Find out more »November 2016
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.
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