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Scholarship

2024 Scholarship Awards

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…

Christmas Poinsettia

Christmas Poinsettias

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…

Christmas Tree with child

Christmas Connect Program!

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…

Children Christmas Pageant

Christmas Pageant Coming! 

Help needed for Christmas Pageant. Tasks: create costumes, props & sets, prepare slides, schedule rehearsals, communicate with kids/parents, and assign speaking parts. Contact Dot Brittain after service if interested. Thanks!

T-Shirt

 Church T-Shirt Fundraiser Campaign

First Presbyterian Church is once again selling t-shirts with our lovely church logo.  There are different styles and sizes available, including children’s sizes.  You can begin ordering on September 29th.  The cost of the shirt is $18.00. What a great way to spread the news about our wonderful church! Here is the link to our…

Matawan Day 2023

Volunteers Need – Matawan Day

We are looking for Volunteers to help with Matawan Day on Saturday October 7th. If you are able to volunteer, please complete the form below. These are suggested shifts and we are happy with any time you can give! If you cannot commit to volunteering, be sure to stop by our booth to support this…

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…