First Congregational Church of River Edge

109 Continental Avenue, River Edge, NJ 07649

201-261-1712

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

FCC River Edge Serves As Community Hub With Available Rental Space

FCC River Edge is an important part of of our community, serving as a house of worship, as well as a hub for local events and activities.We have welcomed smaller churches to use our sanctuary, and provided space for a nursery school/day care center, an after school theater program, and piano and dance recitals, to name a few. We have also opened our doors to a Japanese school to use our classrooms and offered our rooms to a variety of non profit groups.

We are now expanding our reach to the community by providing rental space when our rooms are not in use — whether it’s for a one time event or for a weekly/monthly schedule. Consider using our downstairs hall for a celebratory event or our rooms for business opportunity and more! The possibilities are en endless

For more information and to see photos of some of available rooms, click the Rental Opportunities button. To schedule a tour, contact the Church Office at 201-261-1712.

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!

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!

About Our Church

First Congregational Church of River Edge

Youth and Family Ministry

Music Ministry

We Make A Joyful Noise

Outreach/Helping Hands/Be A Volunteer

Nicole Babington, Director of Faith Formation

Our Church Staff

Slavina Zhelezova, Director of Music Ministry

Keri Lampey, Office Manager

The Reverend Pastor Joe Medlin

A Message From Our Pastor

Greetings from FCC, River Edge!

One of my favorite authors, Sister 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

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!!!!!!!

When we walk into Worship on Sunday, with smiles, we are reminded that: