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.
This should be the new link. If there is a problem, please let the webmasters know. You can also use the link on the email.
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!
Wear RED to Church
Join FCC-River Edge church goers and wear red as we celebrate Pentecost Sunday and the beginning of the Christian church. In honor of this joyous occasion, it is a popular tradition to wear red to signify the presence of the Holy Spirit in our community and our unity in Christ.
Pull out something from your closet and wear RED this Sunday!
Celebrate Pentecost And Our Youth AND Be a Part of "Messy Church" on June 8th
Help Us Test Drive 'Messy Church'
qChurch School Sunday
Recognize Our Youth On Church School Sunday
Come to worship as we celebrate our youth at this year's inter-generational service at 10 AM in Fellowship Hall. As always, our youth will participate in the service by serving as ushers and more! Join us for a chance to acknowledge our youth and their commitment to their faith formation journey. Witness the joy children bring to our congregation and participate in themed activities, followed by an ice cream social!
As part of Church School Sunday, we will "test drive" a new and engaging way to connect with people of all ages in a non-traditional way through storytelling, activities, crafts and more. Messy Church allows FCC-River Edge to reach our congregation and our community in a creative way. Come join us to find out more! We hope to initiate a Messy Church program every few months to accommodate busy families and others who cannot be in the sanctuary on Sunday mornings. Your feedback is important!
Make It A "HABIT" AND Support FCC-River Edge
Tuesday, June 10, 4PM-10 PM
1081 Main Street, River Edge
FCC will receive a portion of the proceeds during that time.
Read below for more details
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!!!!!!!
