First Presbyterian Church of Boonton, NJ

Ministry & Mission Call to Action

We are doing great things in our Mission and Ministry for 2019! Donations are accepted at any time, and you can always email your confidential commitment to Luanne at luannerothrock@optonline.net. Commitment cards are also available in the pews. Your contributions will help us change lives!

Join Us on Sunday at 10:00 a.m. and then stay after the service for fellowship in the Library. 

SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS:  (Now Called Faith Formation)

All Youth and Children go to class after the “Time for Youth and Children”. Class ends @ 11:15 a.m. every week.

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Upcoming Events

Tailgate Party with Rib Cookoff and Bakeoff – Sunday, October 13 @ 11:30 in parking lot.  In case of rain, in Reighert Hall.

Dinner for 8 – November 2 and/or November 16.  Sign up with Doris Yanez or on Sign-up sheet in Library.

Cantata is Sunday, December 8 in the Santuary at 10:00 am.

Bell Choir is performing on Sunday, December 15.  Cookie Walk at coffee hour in Library.

Church-Wide Christmas Dinner is December 22 in Reighert Hall.

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SECOND SUNDAY – Adult group meets every 2nd Sunday in the Library if not otherwise mentioned, from 4-6pm.  

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Loaves and Fishes Boonton Community Food Pantry:  

Loaves and Fishes will be participating in Boonton Day on September 29! 

The food pantry is located on the ground level of the church, across from the parking lot at 513 Birch Street.  It is open on Wednesdays from 4 – 6 pm and Saturday’s from 9 – 11 am.  

Donations are humbly accepted.  Visit boontonfoodpantry.org for more information on how to donate and how to volunteer.

“Dear Saints” – Pastor’s Blog

Come, Get Plugged In!

Dear Saints, We’re (almost) back in the saddle. There are many blessings (hidden and obvious) in returning to routines that, by and large, most people and especially children thrive in. However, getting there is easier said than done especially after a season where there is a much more relaxed pace with less rhythm and schedule. This is true of our church activity and formal faith development as well. Some of you may remember a time when “back to school” also meant “back to church”; when  “Rally Day” was not a congregation-wide road race (which is what I thought it was ...
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Christ – Strengthen Me

Dear Saints, By the time you read this and/or return to church for the first time after being away, you’ll see the nearly completed church offices renovation.  I am deeply grateful to the Kelly and (William) Birch families for their generosity to fund this endeavor. We are still completing the finishing touches but already it is a tremendous improvement in cheer and function! We are indebted also to Charlie Maraziti who did the yeoman’s share of project management (without ever being asked), Thanks also to Amanda and Lorrie Skinner who helped break down our offices and throw away a lot ...
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