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

Sunday School is open to all ages, during the school year. Kids start in the sanctuary and go to classes after the Children’s message. Nursery care is available throughout the year.

Want to host Coffee Hour?  Sign up today!

Upcoming at FPC!

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CONGREGATION will be held immediately after worship, November 18^th in Reighart Hall, to elect church officers for 2019.

Friday, NOV. 16^th, 7pm, Reighart Hall – Join us for a Make Your Own Holiday Wreath Event!  Sign up today on bulletin board by the office.  Only $25. Refreshments will be served.

ANNUAL WINTER COAT DRIVE – The board of deacons needs your clean, lightly used coats, scarves, gloves and hats!  Especially for children!  Please place items in the box on the bridge or down by the kitchen by  November 11th.  Help the Deacons with coat-sorting, set-up and display on the 11th after church to be ready for St. John’s Luncheon, Saturday, November 17th.

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SECOND SUNDAY ADULT GROUP will meet again in December or January – updates will be posted here…

SPONSOR AN ANTHEM – Ever wonder how to share your ‘treasures’ in a musical way without singing or playing an instrument at First Church-Boonton??  ISO – interested person(s) who would like to share their ‘treasures’ by sponsoring new anthems for fall 2018 ($50 per anthem) or the NEW 2018 Cantata ($200).  Please contact Sarah Berta via 570-947-6330, e-mail babbleon247@yahoo.com, or in-person if interested.

JOIN THE CHOIR! You’ll be glad you did!  Rehearsal times are Sundays from 9:15am-9:40am to prepare for service and 11:30am-1pm for learning future music.

INTERESTED IN JOINING FIRST CHURCH? There is another new members’ class forming soon! If you are interested please contact Rev. Jen at revjenvanzandt@gmail.com or the church office office@fpcboonton.org / 973-334-3535.

“Dear Saints” – Pastor’s Blog

Yes, We Are Blessed

Dear Saints, To begin our November newsletter by saying , “It’s that time of year again”….or “it’s the ‘holiday’ season and time to give thanks” … is not only trite and hackneyed (my favorite SAT word) but can also produce anxiety and/or dread around both the holidays and stewardship.  It’s also like every other (boring) church appeal. BUT, we are not like every other church. In fact, I believe we’re not like ANY other church. We’re atypical in almost every way. For starters, we have kids! And lots of them! We have not only a wide range of kids ranging ...
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Vine-Sign

Dear Saints, If you have taken exit 44 on Route 287 (north bound) anytime in the last 6 weeks, I wonder if you have seen anything unusual or ‘out of place’.  What I’m referring to is the vine growing on the guard rail on the left-hand side of the off ramp. Initially I thought it might be a zucchini vine and considered harvesting a few of the blossoms (a delicacy that chefs pay large sums for) Then I realized it would be both a safety issue and a health issue in harvesting a few of them, given their location. I’ve ...
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