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First Congregational Church of River Edge
109 Continental Avenue, River Edge, NJ 07649
Pastor Joe's Office Hours: T-F 9 AM - 1 PM
Office Hours: M, T, TH. 9 AM - 4 PM
Wed 9 AM - 2:15 PM
Fri 9 AM - 12:15 PM (remote)
Sunday Worship -- Service @ 10 AM
Church School (starts at 10 AM during worship until Children's Message, then youngsters are lead to their
classrooms (September-May).
Communion is offered the first Sunday of each month
with grape juice and gluten free bread.
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FCC-RE are always busy with outreach activities that serve our community. Here are a few that are coming up! Watch for more details.
On Sunday, April 27, FCC-River Edge will post another Second Sunday event for developmentally challenged adults live in group homes for an evening of of food, crafts and music.
On Saturday, May 2, FCC-River Edge will host its annual thrift sale; proceeds go to non profit groups we support. If you love thrift sales, it's not to be missed.
On Sunday, May 3, FCC-River Edge Flyers will come out -- rain or shine -- for the annual walkathon to help raise money to support Family Promise efforts to help people who are houseless. There is still time to Jon the team; find out more in the post below. (Non church members are welcome to join us!)
Later in May, FCC-River Edge will once again make meals for Family Promises' Walk In dinner program. More details to come.
Helping Hands Go To Work
Be a Helping Hands volunteer and fill your heart with love!
Spring Into Action -- Sign Up for Family Promise's Hike for Hope on May 3
Spring is here and so is the annual Family Promise Hike for Hope ! Rain or shine, Once again, First Congregational Flyers will join hundreds of other walkers on Sunday, May 3rd at Van Neste Square in Ridgewood for its annual 3-mile charity walk. Registration begins at 11:30 am and the walk starts at 12:30 pm. After the walk through town, walkers return to Van Neste Square for an afternoon of music, food, activities, giveaways, games and more.
Sign-up sheets are available in the Commons. The cost for registration is $30.00 for adults, youth hikers (ages 6 - 17) $15.00 and children under 5 are free.
If you prefer, you can go online to register or make a donation -- it's as easy as slipping into your sneakers! Note, When you join the team, you can pay by credit card. The button below will take you to First Congregational Flyers.
The three mile walk helps bring awareness to the homelessness in our community and raise funds for Family Promise of Bergen County's life-changing programs. The hike is just one of the activities FCC-River Edge supports; last year our church was honored with Family Promise's Community Impact Award presented at its annual gala for our volunteer involvement.
Last year's weather did not deter the First Congregational Flyers. Join the team, have some fun and support a good cause! Register today!
Have you seen our new and improved Facebook page -- The First Congregational Church of River Edge, NJ?
Our daily posts are filled with church news, positive messages, nostalgia and more! Stay in the know, get inspired and have some fun -- Follow, Like and Share Us with your Facebook friends!
New Facebook Page Gains Momentum With Daily Posts
Join our Bible Study - Thursdays at 1:00
Never too late to join a fascinating discussion on the interpretation of Acts as applied to the past, present and the future. Use the contact form to let Pastor Joe know you will be joining us.
Help -- And 'Stuff'-- Wanted For Annual Thrift Sale on May 3
It's time to roll up your sleeves for Spring cleaning! Declutter your unwanted goods for a great cause and help out at our annual FCC River Edge Annual Thrift Sale, scheduled for Saturday, May 3, from 9 AM to 3 PM. Donations can be dropped off to Fellowship Hall, beginning April 28; no items will be accepted after Thursday, May 1.
In addition, please consider helping with set up for this giant undertaking -- many hands make for light work! Help is needed April 28 to May 2, from 9 AM t0 2 PM or Saturday, May 3, from 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM. Profits from the sale go to support a variety of projects and organizations supported by Women's Fellowship and the Mission Team. Any questions,? See Michelle Heinzinger.
Photos are for illustration purposes only .. Big sellers at our sale are clean clothing, shoes, handbags; household items; curtains, sheets, blankets and bric-a-brac, children's toys, puzzles, games and books, and more!
A Message From Our Pastor
Note: We will post a new message from Pastor Joe each month on our site. Watch for more insightful words from him.
Greetings from FCC-River Edge!
One of my favorite authors, Joan Chittister, says this about community, “Community is the coming together of unrelated people for the sake of a particular vision or goal.”
Here at First Congregational Church, our vision is to embody God’s hope and love to all of our neighbors far and wide. We acknowledge the challenges of following the radical teachings of Jesus in a society riddled with fear, hate and greed.
Yet, we continue to push on! We strive for this in numerous ways as we worship and serve together, and as we work for the common good of humanity.
If you are searching for such a faith community, then please visit us or reach out to me personally. We would love to meet you!
Peace and Blessings,
Pastor Joe 808-785-4822
The Reverend Pastor Joe Medlin
revjmedlin@aol.com
Nicole Babington, Director of Faith Formation
Our Church Staff
Slavina Zhelezova, Director of Music Ministry
Keri Lampey, Office Manager
The Reverend Pastor Joe Medlin
Post Script from Pastor Joe
After the last song is sung.....Pastor Joe reminds us: Don't let this be the last song you sing today.......and don't forget to dance!!!!!!!
