Tag: First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen
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First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen to hold Vacation Bible School
First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen will hold its annual Vacation Bible School for children entering kindergarten to sixth grade from June 24-28 at the church, 270 Woodbridge Ave., Metuchen. This year’s theme is “Bug Zone: Transformed by our Big God.” School times are 9-11:45 a.m. from Monday to Thursday and 9-11 a.m. on Friday. The…
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First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen to host author Amanda Ripley, discussion on finding civility
The Social Center of the First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen invites the community to join Amanda Ripley, journalist and author of “Finding Our Civility” to explore how communities can maintain mutual respect for differences, yet share the common values of their hometown, at 6 p.m. on June 6 at the Social Center 270 Woodbridge Ave.,…
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New Jersey Symphony Orchestra to celebrate women composers
The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Chamber Players will celebrate female composers in honor of Women’s History Month at 8 p.m. on March 30 at the First Presbyterian Church Social Center, 270 Woodbridge Ave., Metuchen. Presented by the Metuchen Arts Council with support from the Westerhoff School of Music & Art. Tickets are $15, or $10…
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First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen Food Pantry to hold Chili March Madness
The First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen Food Pantry will hold a Chili March Madness event from 6-7:30 p.m. on March 26 at FPC’s Social Center, 270 Woodbridge Ave., Metuchen. At the event, the FPC Food Pantry is donating and packing all the necessary ingredients for making a vegetarian chili for its food pantry clients. Families…
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Westerhoff School of Music celebrates 20 years in Metuchen Nov. 3
The Westerhoff School of Music has collaborated with the Metuchen Arts Council to celebrate the school’s 20th year in Metuchen with a Westerhoff Anniversary Piano and Friends concert at 7 p.m. on Nov. 3 at the First Presbyterian Church, 270 Woodbridge Ave., Metuchen. Professional musicians will perform works from Bach, Ravel, Liszt and many other…
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First Presbyterian Church to hold Hallow Fest on Oct. 28
The First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen will hold a Hallow Fest from 7-10 p.m. on Oct. 28 at the church, 270 Woodbridge Ave., Metuchen. Frightening sequences may scare younger children. Tickets cost $5. Bring a non-perishable food item for the food pantry. All proceeds benefit the youth’s annual Habitat for Humanity mission.
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First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen names senior pastor
METUCHEN – The First Presbyterian Church (FPC) of Metuchen announced that the Rev. Dr. Fred Garry will serve as its senior pastor and head of staff. Garry was elected by FPC’s congregation on Oct. 7. His official start date is Nov. 13. Garry served as a minister in the Presbyterian Church since 1994. He has acted as…
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First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen to host blood drive Aug. 19
The First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen will be the host to an American Red Cross Blood Drive from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Aug. 19 in the Social Center, 270 Woodbridge Ave., Metuchen, across the cemetery from the church building. Make an appointment by calling 1-800-RED CROSS or visiting www.redcrossblood.org.
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Metuchen church sells pins to benefit immigration fund
The First Presbyterian Church (FPC) of Metuchen’s Mission and Outreach Commission is supporting FPC’s Immigration Fund and building awareness to support the Indonesian families in its congregation with the purchase of the #keepfamiliestogether lapel pin. The pins, which are about 1-inch in size, are available for purchase at the FPC Office, 270 Woodbridge Ave., Metuchen, during regular business hours.…