Sunday's service will be held in the Sanctuary with social distancing, masks and, sadly, no congregational singing. In addition, the services WILL CONTINUE be livestreamed on on our Church Facebook Page and Zoom. During the Livestream, you can ask questions, comment, and submit prayer requests. If you need help, the Deacons are providing technical support. We look forward to worshiping with you in person and on line!

For the next two months, we’ll be doing a series of lay-led services on the parables. Please be sure to join us and to support your fellow church members as we continue our search for a new pastor.

Sunday School Registration The Christian Education Commission and the Worship and Music Commission is working closely together to make sure that our return to the building is the safest experience for everyone. They are working on a proposal to start Sunday School in October. Please use the attached form to register your child for Sunday School.

The 21st Annual SHANTI (Peace) Event, “The Silent Sting of Systemic Racism,” will be presented on Zoom Oct. 3 from 3p.m.-5p.m. by the Monmouth Center for World Religions and Ethical Thought. Kerwin Webb, Associate Pastor of the Second Baptist Church of Asbury Park, will share the different ways that he has experienced systemic racism and point out the need for each of us to closely examine the words, contexts, and effects of our institutions. Check the flyer for details or contact Joe Ritacco at JRitacco@comcast.net. Joe can also provide information on the Center's virtual annual meeting on Monday, Sept. 21, "400 years of African American History."

Vendors Wanted! A Flea Market/Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, October 10th (rain date Oct. 17) in the church parking lot. The cost is $15 for a space, and $25 for a space with a table. Fill out a registration form here. For more information, email office.fpcmatawan@gmail.com. If you are interested in volunteering at the Flea Market, please sign up here.

College Student Addresses! No matter what college may look like this year for you or a student you know, the Board of Deacons needs their addresses to keep in touch with them by way of some packages of goodies from their FPC family. Please send addresses to Liz Szoc: elizabeth.szoc@gmail.com.