Mission

Welcoming all, our mission is to help nurture and grow faith in God through dynamic, creative, relevant worship and to bring God’s word and work into our community. Through our action and bold outreach programs, we set an example of love, acceptance, compassion and support that will stand as a testament to our faith in Jesus Christ.

Romans 15:7 “Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.”

Vision

We are a beacon of hope, a place to grow in love toward God and one another. With joy and energy, we share the teachings of Christ in our church, our community and our world.

Matthew 5:14 “You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid.

What Our Newest Members Are Saying About FCC River Edge

"I love Church School," says our youngest new member''

"After returning to NJ and FCC River Edge after many years of living out of state, we were welcomed home. We recently rejoined FCC River Edge and are so glad we did,"

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we applaud the small group of women who rallied almost 200 years ago to address the need of the formation of a Christian Education Program to replace sporadic children’s lessons held at home. These early feminists were instrumental in the establishment of the Sabbath School where lessons and worship services were held. To learn more about our church history and how women play a big part in it, go to our section under history.