We have a good head start on supplies for our Christmas distribution, but we still need the following: shelf-stable milk, pancake syrup, pancake mix, rice, and cereal. We also need items for the personal hygiene bags we provide. Toiletries include soap, shampoo, lotion, toothpaste, toothbrushes, toilet paper, and small boxes of tissues. These items can be brought to church or left in…
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It’s time to order poinsettias to beautify the sanctuary and chapel in honor or memory of loved ones. The poinsettias not only promise to be as full and beautiful but fresh from the flower wholesaler we used for the last few years. The price of an 8″ pot with RED blooms remains $10.25. You can…
Your Generosity is Changing Lives at FPC! Our 2025 budget: $353,600 This is a narrative budget that shows you the impact of our spending; how your gifts will fulfill the ministry and mission of our church. Worship $139,700 Worship is that amazing time where we gather to sing our praises, give thanks, and experience God’s…
Presbyterian Women (PW) Bible Study groups will be starting in September! Pastor Karen Brostrom is helping us organize, and the LPC women have been active for years. If you’re interested in joining a daytime or evening group, please get in touch with Pastor Karen by emailing her at .
Kathy Crowell, a longtime church member and church librarian, was recognized by the Christian Education Commission for 40 years of dedication to the church library. Thank you, Kathy, for all you have done for First Presbyterian Church of Matawan!
Our mosaic is complete, and will soon be hanging in the narthex! We made this special mosaic throughout the Lenten/Easter 2024 season, between the congregations of Lincroft Presbyterian and First Pres Matawan! It is a sign and symbol of our becoming one community and merged church over the next several months! The mosaic represents the…
Applications are now open for the 2024 Scholarship Awards. College Scholarships for church members or immediate family furthering their education; whether for careerundergraduate, post-graduate, technical or vocational school or any training. Applications must be filled out by the applicant and accompanied by answers to questions 7, 8, and 9. The deadline for submitting is June…
It’s time to order Spring Plants or Easter Lilies that will be displayed in the chancel on Easter Sunday, March 31st. Please complete the form below to Order. The order needs to be received no later than Sunday, February 11th. Make checks payable to the church, earmarked “Easter Plants.” We ask that you take your…
It’s time to order poinsettias to beautify the sanctuary and chapel in honor or memory of loved ones. The poinsettias not only promise to be as full and beautiful but fresh from the flower wholesaler we used for the last few years. The price of an 8″ pot with RED blooms remains $10.00. If you…
This program is sponsored by Love Thy Neighbor, a Long Branch-based Christian ministry. Individuals and families in need residing in Eastern Monmouth County are referred to the program by local social service agencies and schools. Love Thy Neighbor provides us with some information about the client’s needs and situations, and then it is up to…