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Back to School

Blast off with Church School

Classes start at 9 a.m. (September 10th). Parents are invited to attend the Pathways Worship Service in the Chapel. Join us at 9:45 AM in Fellowship Hall for a backpack blessing, a photo op under the balloon arch, and treats with Pastor Natalie! See you on Sunday, as we blast off into a new year!…

People in Circle

Fall Sermon Series

The Parables of Jesus – “We Instead of Me” Sundays, September 10 – October 22nd In-person & Livestream (see schedule below) While “Me and Jesus” thinking guides many Christians today, Jesus focused on communal matters far more than personal ones. More than any other topic, Jesus spoke of an alternate reality – a changed community…

Fellowship Hour

Sponsor a Fellowship Hour

Fellowship Hour Sponsors are needed! If you would like to be a sponsor on a particular Sunday (either after Pathways or Traditional Service)? Please sign-up on the chart downstairs in Fellowship Hall. For more information contact Glenn D’Antuono or the Church Office. Thank you for your consideration!

Scholarship

2023 Scholarship Awards

Applications for the 2023 Scholarship Awards are now being accepted. Applications must be filled out by the applicated and accompanied with answers to questions #7, 8, & 9. The deadline for submitting is May 31st. If you have any questions, please get in touch with Kris Schoelkopf or the Church Office. Scholarship Application

T Thomas Fortune Cultural Center

Celebrating Black History Month

February is Black History Month. Mission Commission will host a Special Coffee Hour Celebrating Black History on Sunday, February 26. On this special Sunday, Janice Thomas will sing during the 10:30 Worship Service. After the Worship Service, the Congregation is invited to the Fellowship Hall to hear our invited guest speaker, Ms. Gilda Rogers, Executive…

Christmas Poinsettia

Christmas Poinsettias

It’s time to order your POINSETTIAS to help beautify the sanctuary and to honor or remember a loved one! Again this year, the poinsettias not only promise to be as full and beautiful but fresh from the flower wholesaler we used last year. The price cost is still only $10.00 for an 8” pot and…

Christmas Card Fundrasier

Christmas Card Fundraiser

We are excited to bring back our Christmas card fundraiser this year. We are setting a goal of 75 cards! We look forward to decorating the narthex with everyone’s beautiful Christmas greeting cards. If you wish to donate, by check or by Zelle. Checks can be made payable to the church and placed in the…

Children Christmas Pageant

 Children’s Christmas Pageant Sign-up

Parents, Sign up your child for our Children’s Christmas Pageant! Speaking and non-speaking parts are available, and all are welcome! Use the google form to sign up! Rehearsals: Sundays December 4 and 11th 10 am in the Youth Lounge, Dec 18th at 9 am in the sanctuary, and Dec 24th at 4 pm in the sanctuary. The Pageant…

Thanksgiving Bounty

Celebrating Thanksgiving Bounty

Sunday, November 20th The Matawan Community Food Pantry is stocking up for our Thanksgiving distribution. We hope to provide our clients with the ingredients for a Thanksgiving dinner that includes a turkey with all the trimmings, in addition to all the staples we usually give each month. We currently provide food to about 80+ households–seniors,…