Celebrating Black History Month Mission Commission Profile of the Week In our church’s modern history, Charles Frost is thought to be our first African American Organist and Director of Music at the First Presbyterian Church of Matawan from 1973 to1976 when he was in Graduate School at Westminster Choir College in Princeton (now part of…
Celebrating Black History Month Profile of the Week Our old church records (membership registry, session minutes, or annual reports) do not typically indicate any race of our members, so it is quite difficult to identify African Americans in our church community. Nevertheless, after talking to a few knowledgeable members, we believe that Charles L.T. Dryden…
To assist our deacons in their work, we kindly request your generous donation of clothing and textiles. You can easily drop off your donations in the conveniently placed bins situated near the chapel’s entrance (facing State Route 34). Your contributions will be highly appreciated and will go a long way in helping those in need.…
Photos from First Presbyterian Church
Beth was recognized for her 25 years of service to the Youth Ministry, and her man, many contributions to the Music Program, during coffeehour after church on Nov. 21. Watch a video tribute from current and former Youth Group Members!
Thanks to all who organized and walked, and all our 85 donors — we shattered our personal all-time record! A portion of the collection will help 15 local food pantries, including our own. We also picked up a van of donated food. How blessed we are for such giving and caring people!
Many thanks to everyone who helped make our Fall Craft Fair and Flea Market a success! Special thanks to Jen D’Antuono for organizing and running the event!
FPC formally welcomed our new pastor on Oct, 3 with a communion service of worship and a dinner reception. The service for The Rev. Natalie Bell was led by Presbytery dignitaries and elders from our church.
Recently we raised $910 in donations from Blanket Sunday, prompting praise from Church World Service.
Last spring, these four individuals were confirmed into our church. Yesterday we were finally able to celebrate them! Congratulations Nesty Dogbatse, Gavin DeChristopher, Joey Haines, and (far right) Amanda Pantoja! 🎉 Also pictured, second from right, Tom Evans, Church School Superintendent.