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.
You can worship by Zoom. The instructions for entering via Zoom are:
To join by computer (or smart phone):
1) Click on this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/892501398pwd=24giuCfuaNnquGF1xa6dVMkA2Dymtl.1
2) Follow the prompts to get Zoom (Meeting ID: 892501398).
To join By Phone:
1) Call +1 646 558 8656
2) Enter this Meeting ID: 892501398#
(It will ask for participant ID; there is no Participant ID--simply enter #.)
Please look around and come back to our new website often for updates!
When making an online donation, you can designate your contribution to a specific project/fund by attaching a note.
Log on to our Facebook page
First Congregational Church of River Edge, NJ -- that is replacing all other church Facebook pages.
Our current Instagram page is--firstcongregationalriveredge
Our new YouTube channel is -- (Look for the blue icon with hands and hearts)
https://www.youtube.com/@admin109-h6f
If you don't already use these group titles, please join, "like" it and share!
Inclement Weather Policy:
Decision to cancel Sunday worship due to inclement weather will be posted on this website and Facebook
Church office voicemail will be updated
(201-261-1712 Ext 100). by 8:30 am
Get All The News That's Fit To Print With The Congregator -- Right Here
FCC-River Edge's monthly Congregator is a great place to keep "in the know"' about church activities. For your convenience, you can always have it at your fingertips right here! Find this great reference and our church calendar all in one place!
Watch A Past Worship Recording -- At Your Fingertips
Beginning in May, we have created a new library archive of past recorded worship services, It's the next best thing to being there in person or on Zoom! Listen to some of your favorite sermons and music anytime you like! And remember, you can always tune in every Sunday for the live service! Great features, especially when you are on vacation and can't make worship!
Helen Koons Remembrance
Helen was a faithful, dedicated and powerful source within FCC. We have added a short interview with her taken during the Pumpkin Patch which we hope will bring back happy memories of her bubbling personality.
(If you click on cc at the bottom of the video you can see closed captions)
Check out the new inspirational video on our YouTube channel. It is 6 minutes with Joy Jacobs on the meaning of Juneteenth as told in song and narrative. You may have thought you knew what Juneteenth was but this is more of the story.
Join Summer Choir And Make the Sounds of Music
If you love to sing, consider joining Slavina and the Chancel Choir for. FCC-River Edge's summer music program. Warm ups are every Sunday at 9:30 AM in the Sanctuary; and most likely you will recognize some of your favorite hymns. All are welcome - church members and guests! Let singing bring joy to your day!
Abiel Sharaz proudly holds his artwork that made the front cover of last Sunday's Bullein.
Three high school seniors celebrate new beginnings as they graduate from Church School and High School and prepare for their next chapter starting college. Congratulations!
Messy Church was fun for all ages -- from making music to making crafts. Not to mention the chance to make your own sundae !
Celebrating our Youth --From Tots to Teens
If you couldn't make our June 8th worship service, you can now see a video version at FCC You Tube. It's the next best thing to being there and right at your fingertips. Below, catch a glimpse of the morning's event that included youth participation and recognition, a Messy Church "test drive" and the glory of Pentecost.
It's a Wrap .....
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!!!!!!!
