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Scholarship

2026 Scholarship Opportunities

Applications are now open for the 2026 Scholarship Awards. They will be awarded mid-June in worship. College Scholarships for church members or immediate family, whether undergraduate, technical, or vocational school. Priority will be given to those starting their first year of higher education. Applications must be filled out and accompanied by answers to questions 7,…

VBS Rainforest Falls

Vacation Bible School – 2026 Wish List

Help make this year’s Vacation Bible School—Rainforest Falls: Exploring the Nature of God—an unforgettable experience for our kids! We invite you to support First Presbyterian Church’s VBS by visiting our wishlist and purchasing any of the needed items. Every contribution helps bring this exciting, faith-filled week to life. 🛍️ View the wishlist here:https://www.concordiasupply.com/wishlist.php?publicwishlist=49c0f37f-8a15-49bb-a8c8-2945f7673489 📅 VBS…

Food Pantry Needs – May Focus

Our May focus is Canned Meats!This month, we’re collecting Canned Meats for our Food Pantry. Please bring your donations of non-perishable foods to 201 Broad Street or drop them in the collection bin in Room 207 at the church. Monetary gifts are also welcome—checks or Zelle payments can be made to FPC byMatawan (please note…

Food Pantry Needs – April Focus

Our April focus is Cleaning Supplies/Paper Goods!This month, we’re collecting Cleaning Supplies/Paper Goods! for our Food Pantry! Please bring your donations of non-perishable foods to 201 Broad Street or drop them in the collection bin in Room 207 at the church. Monetary gifts are also welcome—checks or Zelle payments can be made to FPC Matawan…

Food Pantry Focus March

Food Pantry Needs – March Focus

March Focus: Instant potatoes, gravy, pancake mix/syrup! This month, we’re collecting Instant potatoes, gravy, pancake mix/syrup for our Food Pantry! Please bring your donations of non-perishable foods to 201 Broad Street or drop them in the collection bin in Room 207 at the church. Monetary gifts are also welcome—checks or Zelle payments can be made…

Food Pantry Focus Feb

Food Pantry Needs – February Focus

February Focus: Pasta & Sauce 🍝This month, we’re collecting pasta and sauce for our Food Pantry! Please bring your donations of non-perishable foods to 201 Broad Street or drop them in the collection bin in Room 207 at the church. Monetary gifts are also welcome—checks or Zelle payments can be made to FPC Matawan (please…

Bayshore Lunch Program

The Bayshore Lunch Program

The Bayshore Lunch Program offers a free, hot weekday lunch at the Community Church in Keyport (42 Elizabeth Street). The Mission Commission is seeking volunteers to help Cross of Glory Church prepare and serve lunch on the first Wednesday of each month, with plans to possibly adopt an additional serving day. If you are interested…

Christmas Poinsettia

Christmas Poinsettias

IIt’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 $12.00. You can…

Vendors Wanted – Fall Flea Market and Craft Fair

Our event will be on Saturday, October 11, 2025 – rain or shine*. The event will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors will be able to set up at 7:00 a.m. with all traffic routes clear by 8:45 a.m. Each space will be 10’x10’ and will not have access to electricity. If you are including a…

Easter Lilies

Order Your Easter Plants Today!

It’s time to order Spring Plants or Easter Lilies that will be displayed in the chancel on Easter Sunday, April 20th. Please complete the form below to Order. The order needs to be received no later than Sunday, March 10th. Make checks payable to the church, earmarked “Easter Plants.” We ask that you take your…