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A Service of Worship on the Lord’s Day
Celebrants: Reverend John Christian Kile
Children’s Message: Prior to adjourning to the Sunday School Program, the children gather to hear a short message that they can take with them to their classrooms.
Musical Participants: Every Sunday:Chancel Choir and on alternating Sundays: the Cherub, Caroler and the Westminster Choirs.
Sunday School: convenes immediately after the Children’s Message in the adjoining classrooms in Education Hall.
Nursery care: available for infants through 2 years old.
Fellowship Time/Coffee Hour: Immediately after worship EVERYONE is invited to join us in the Thomson Youth Center to share refreshments and greet new and old friends.
Youth Fellowship meets on Sunday evenings at 6:00 – 7:30 pm. in Room 302 on the third floor of the Education Building.
Register Now for the 8-week Grief Recovery Seminar!
The First Presbyterian Church of Cranford, NJ sponsors an 8-week Grief Recovery Seminar three times a year. In between seminars, there is also a Grief Support Group that meets weekly on Sundays. Patti Williams, R.N., and certified pastoral bereavement counselor, and Virginia Waters, Ph.D. Psychologist, lead the sessions on Sunday evenings from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Patti and Virginia have offered this seminar for over 18 years, and have helped over 2,800 people experience healing, find a new purpose for their lives, and feel joy once again. The seminar will run from September 15 – November 3, 2019.
The Session Meeting will convene in the Thomson Youth Center at 7:30 p.m.
The Session, comprised of 15 Elders, is the ruling body of FPCC and meets once a month during the Church year.
A great group of guys who gather early in the morning before work to enjoy fellowship over a hot breakfast together, read some scripture and pray for the needs of those in our lives.
Join us in praying for Christ’s ongoing ministry at First Presbyterian Church, Cranford NJ! We will meet at 11 AM in Snyder Memorial Chapel to offer prayer and silent reflection as we seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit for His church. If you can’t come to the chapel, pray wherever you are at that time and allow the Spirit to wash over us and mold us into His ministry going forward.
The MV&F Team has the fun job of planning events and celebrations, welcoming visitors and organizing greeters for Sunday morning worship. We are looking for energetic, organized individuals to join the team! Contact the Church Office for more information!
- To provide a welcoming atmosphere to visitors, repeat visitors, and friends and members of the church
- To provide opportunities for fellowship through social events
- Sponsor New Member Exploration classes
- Identify and implement new methods for inviting new members to become active participants in the life and work of the church
- Organize and provide for a team of Greeters to welcome members and guests as they enter the doors
Caroler Choir Rehearsals Thursday Afternoons 3:30-4:15 in the Choir room on the lower level.
Caroler Choir is for children in grades 1-3. We learn to sing together and have fun while reinforcing team work, improving singing skills, develop poise, and training children as worship leaders. We sing in church once a month. Where can you get so much for so little– No tuition required!
Crusader Choir Rehearsals Thursday afternoons 4:30-5:15 in the Choir room
Crusader Choir is for children in grades 4-6. We build on the skills we have learned previously (although new comers are always welcome), adding more difficult and thought-provoking anthems. These children form the backbone of the cast for two cantatas a year, a highlight for us all.
Contact name/number: Elsa Hahn 908 756 7551
Jubilee Bell Rehearsals Thursday evenings 6:30-7:25 Choir room
Jubilee Bells is an intergenerational bell choir featuring five octaves of bells and three octaves of hand chimes. We perform medium-difficult repetoire, and have a great time doing it.
Contact name/number: Elsa Hahn 908-756-7551