VOLUME 57 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2014 NUMBER

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1 Tidings VOLUME 57 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2014 NUMBER 1 We ve had a wonderful, busy summer. Worshipping and harves ng green beans at America s Grow A Row, a Young Adult Mission Trip to Hai and a Youth Mission Trip to West Virginia. There s much more to read and catch up on inside!

2 OUR Tidings A le er from our Communica ons Commi ee Dear PCCT Members, Introducing the new Tidings! This bi-monthly newsle er will be delivered to your door to share all about what's going on in the life of the church! Check out this edi on for an overview of Fall events, news from our Church Family, important informa on about our youth programs, a financial snapshot of the church budget, and much, much more! Want to stay connected between edi ons? Keep a look out for the weekly s sent from the church, and check out our website pcct-nj.org, to learn about upcoming events and what to look for in worship that Sunday. Most recently, Tidings was only available digitally, and we've made the decision to also begin sending it via mail to local members to ensure everyone is well informed. If you prefer to "go green" and receive an electronic copy only, please no fy the church office: pcctoffice@pcct-nj.org. Contact Ceri Gilpin at cgilpin@pcct-nj.org or to be added to the mailing list or update your address. Also, feel free to Ceri to let us know what you think of the new Tidings - your feedback is very welcome! Inside this Issue Upcoming Fall Events 3 Our Church Family, Our Children 5-7 Our Youth, Youth & Young Adult Mission Trip 8-11 Worship & Music Mission & Outreach Women s Ministries 18 Support Group & Facility Use 19 Adult Educa on Financial Snapshot 22-23

3 OUR Upcoming Fall Events... RALLY DAY - ONE SERVICE AT 10:00 A.M. ON SEPTEMBER 7. Join us at 9:00 a.m. for a TAILGATE before the 10 am service! Please bring your own drinks, a picnic and chairs. Some food will also be available compliments of our Felllowship Commi ee. NEW THIS YEAR! We will have a Church School Open House. Parents will be dismissed at the final hymn to meet their children s teachers downstairs! FALL SCHEDULE - of TWO services begins ON SEPTEMBER 14, with services at 9:15 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Regular classes resume for Kingdom Come (Nursery - Church School (Grade 5) and Breakfast Club (an educa onal program for grades 6-8.) See pages 5 and 8 for details Orienta on mee ng for confirmands and parents at 10:30 a.m. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, Commissioning of Confirma on Class SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, Family day at America s Grow A Row. Help us harvest fresh produce for area food pantries. THIRD GRADE BIBLES, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 - Third graders will be presented with their Bibles. Look for a le er in your mailbox with the details. PUMPKIN DELIVERY - OCTOBER 7 (Tuesday) - It's pumpkin me! Pumpkins for our Annual 3 Pumpkin Patch will be delivered. The patch will officially open on Wednesday, October 8, at noon.

4 OUR Church Family Stay connected with us on Facebook! WEDDINGS Congratula ons to Karen Ann Benton and David Jonathan Miller who were married on June 28, 2014 at PCCT. The Rev. Dr. Edward M. Halldorson officiated. Congratula ons are also in order for Carolyn Von Heill and Patrick DePalma who were married on July 19, 2014, in Rumson. The Rev. Thomas A. Brown officiated. IN SYMPATHY We express our deepest sympathies to the family of David Boe ger. David died on July 16, MEMBERSHIP CORNER - Lissa MacCallum A New Member class of six families (this includes 13 children): Jennifer & Robert Barre, Shannon and Ed (previous member) Kostrowski, Krissy and Derek Moore, Nicole and Phil Kagan, Brian and Melissa Maslowski, and Kimmerle Pawar met for two Sundays in May, followed by a welcome dinner with their sponsors, Elders and Deacons. Following the class, 10 adults were installed as new members of the church along with one adult who, having grown up in the church, reac vated his membership. Since their installa on, one family welcomed their first child. PCCT is moving to a new data management system called Elexio. We will introduce the congrega on to all this system can do - including a mobile app and online giving - later this fall. 4

5 OUR Children... Kingdom Come Kids begin Sunday mornings differently. Nursery to Preschool kids can be dropped off in the classrooms before worship begins, whereas Kindergarten through 5 th Grade are excused midway through the 9:15 worship service. All kids a end an age/grade group designed to help them experience a Bible Point each Sunday. Through hands on learning, games, ac vi es and small group discussions, our kids are given opportuni es to grow in their faith. FaithWeaver, published by Group, was chosen for our Kingdom Come Kids because it helps make Jesus REAL for our kids. Nursery through 5 th Grade Fall 2014 Kingdom Come Children (K-5) and Breakfast Club Kids (Grades 6-8) begin in worship with their families and then go to their classrooms at 9:30 a.m. September 7, 2014 September 14, 2014 September 17, 2014 September 28, 2014 September 28, 2014 October 5, 2014 Rally 10:00 a.m. One Service Only KidsChat & Parent s Open House Holy Spirit Sunday: Wear your clothes inside out! Two Services 9:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Faith Friends 4:15 thru 5:00 p.m. 3 rd Grade Bible Adventures Receive Bibles in 9:15 a.m. Worship Service (Runs through November 2 nd ) 4 th & 5 th Grade Bible Explosion Major Scripture Texts of the Bible (Runs through November 2 nd ) Holy Spirit Sunday: Wear two different kinds of shoes! Faith Friends Starts Wednesday, September 17 Faith Friends is a Wednesday a ernoon program for Preschool through 2nd grade kids from 4:15 5:00 p.m. in Room C22. The class follows the same scope and sequence as taught on Sunday mornings, but is designed to focus on music and mo on, crea vity and movement. Third Grade Bible Adventure, 9:30 a.m. Scheduled for September 28 th through November 2, rd Grade Bible Adventure, begins with our 3 rd graders receiving the NIV Adventure Bible in worship. This seven week workshop gives our 3 rd graders an overview of the Bible, guides them to explore the great stories of the Bible, and enables our kids to have a solid understanding of all sixty-six books of the Bible. Bible Explosion for Fourth and Fi h Graders, 9:30 a.m. Scheduled for September 28 th through November 2, 2014 Bible Explosion, is divided into Part 1 for our 4 th graders, and Part 2 for the older 5 th grade kids. This six week workshop begins where Bible Adventure ends and helps our 4 th and 5 th graders delve deeper into the scriptures and explode within their truth. Digging into the most familiar pieces of scripture our kids will discover the true meaning behind the Word of God, and discuss how he wants us to live our lives. All children 5 need to bring their Bibles to class!!

6 OUR Children ACATION IBLE CHOOL From July 21 through July 25, 20 li le faces ages 4 through entering 4th grade, and 10+ volunteers (adults and teens) enjoyed God s Big Backyard. Songs, cra s, mission and games were just a few of the highlights. Staff was hands on playing and laughing with the children. The week ended with a fun ice cream social. We hope to see you next year! 6

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8 OUR Youth Breakfast Club is our educa onal program on Sunday mornings for 6 th 8 th Grade Youth Breakfast Club Bash is a rela onship gathering on special Sundays for 6 th 8 th Grade Youth September 7, 2014 Rally 10:00 am. One Service Only Breakfast Club Bash & Parent s Open House September 14, 2014 Two Services 9:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. October 19, 2014 Breakfast Club Worship Reader C C Confirma on at PCCT is a nine-month program of learning, service, and par cipa on in the worshipping life of our congrega on. Par cipants typically are in the ninth grade and a end Sunday morning classes (10:30-11:45 am, two or three mes per month), complete a total of 10 hours of service on church-related projects, a end three retreats, complete a worship journal and write a statement of faith at the end of the year. The confirma on program is designed to: Prepare young people to become adult members of the church; enable them to make a public profession of faith; and invite them to complete the vows made by their parents at the me of their bap sms. Please put the following event on your calendars: Confirma on Orienta on for Students & Parents Sunday, September 14, 10:30 a.m. Halldorson Hall Please contact Rev. Tom Brown ( , tbrown@pcct-nj.org) for more informa on. 8

9 OUR Youth Mission Trip... YOUTH MISSION TRIP SUMMER 2015 Applica ons are now being accepted for the 2015 Youth Mission Trip Commi ee. This team of teens and adults will work together to plan all aspects of next summer s youth mission trip. Its work is especially important this fall as we transi on between youth directors. We are seeking interested youth in grades and adults over the age of 21. You do not have to commit to going on the trip in order to be on the commi ee. Get in on the ground floor and help us decide where to go next summer. Please contact Pastor Tom tbrown@pcct-nj.org for more informa on or to express your interest, and put the following dates on your calendar: Youth Mission Trip Commi ee Youth Mission Trip Organiza onal Mee ng (tenta ve dates) Monday, September 29, 7:30 p.m. June 21-27, 2015 Employment Opportunity... DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRIES Responsible for coordina ng the youth fellowship and youth mission ac vi es for grades 6-12, including a week-long high school mission trip in June, and suppor ng educa onal programs on Sunday mornings. This is a part- me, renewable posi on inclusive of the school year and early summer. Some evening hours will be required. Office hours and dates off during the summer are flexible. Qualified applicants should a resume and cover le er to the Youth Director Search Commi ee at pcctemployment@gmail.com. A full job descrip on can be found on the church website. The Presbyterian Church of Chatham Township 240 Southern Blvd., Chatham, NJ

10 20 Teens and 5 Adult Chaperones spent June 22-June 28 in Clarksburg, West Virginia. They worked on demolishing the inside of a warehouse that will be used for low income housing housing for people who have been living at a local mission during the winter and under bridges when the weather is milder. Our group also spent me at 4 different sites staining a wheelchair ramp and set of stairs, demolishing and rebuilding a kitchen ceiling, and removing some decking. This trip provided me a chance to experience the world outside Chatham, N.J. I also developed new friendships with new people. I had an amazing me on this trip and it was great to be able to help people while making friendships on my own! 10

11 It is honestly very difficult to put my Hai an experience into words. I have been to Hai for the past three years and truly come back changed every year. The Hai an people I have met are so full of spirit, love, and joy despite having so li le, and I am blessed to be able to call them my friends. - Maggie Nelson From May 22 To May 31, 10 adults went to Ganthier, Hai working with Founda on For Peace and local Hai ans building a professional school which will house 250 students. Our group also stopped to visit an orphanage down the street. There were over 80 children there. Some of the children were dropped off by their parents who are unable to feed them. Others have lost their parents. The orphanage tries to help the children find family members and parents are allowed to visit. Thus adop on from this orphanage is not permi ed. To say that I le my heart in Hai is an understatement. I have made so many good friends, learned so much about others and even myself, and my life has truly changed since my first trip to Hai. It really is such a beau ful country with beau ful people, and nothing can compare! - Chelsea Bennington 11

12 OUR Worship & Music We ve had a busy, fun me working on many great ac vi es. Here are a few highlights: Par cipated in the Youth Opportuni es Fair and met with the Confirma on Class of 2014, and recruited new members for the Youth Usher Team, the Manna Band, and Youth Bells. Helped organize the special outdoor worship service on August 3 at America's Grow A Row at Peaceful Valley Orchards in Pi stown, New Jersey. Future outdoor services are also being planned. Considering various op ons on the possibility of purchasing new hymnals. Made recommenda ons regarding children's sermons, communion by in nc on, and naming of music group par cipants in the weekly bulle n. Assisted the Music Department with a wide variety of musical offerings this summer, showcasing our talented congrega on. We are busy planning another Family Lessons & Carols Family Service for December. 21, This worship service blends music performed by all of our adult, youth and children s groups, along with youth and adult leaders sharing scripture. Featuring a full chamber orchestra leading many sing-a-longs and par cipa on, this worship is truly family friendly; a not to be missed opportunity to celebrate Advent and Christmas as an en re intergenera onal congrega on. CHILDREN S MUSIC SCHEDULE WEDNESDAYS (begins September 10) Psalm Singers (K-5 Children s Choir) - 5:00-5:45 p.m. Joy Ringers (Grades 2-7 Bell Ringers) - 6:00-7:00 p.m. SUNDAYS (begins September 14) Psalm Singers (Grades K-5) - 10:20-10:50 a.m. ADULTS MUSIC SCHEDULE Choir Prac ce begins Thursday, Sept. 4, 8 p.m. Sanctuary Ringers begin Thursday, Sept. 11, 6:45 p.m. *All other ensembles will be announced soon. 12

13 On Sunday, August 3, PCCT held a casual worship and communion, conducted by Reverend Brown at America s Grow-A-Row in Pi stown, New Jersey. Worship took place in a barn, with music by Folk Lore, followed by the harves ng of green beans at the farm and lunch at the nearby Sky Manor Airport Restaurant. "Worshipping at America's Grow a Row was a joy! To be outside in such a lovely, rus c se ng, taking communion while dressed to pick beans, truly celebra ng God's gi of the Earth and the bounty it provides, and then working together to pass that bounty along to those in need was so meaningful. It was such a special way to worship together, with beau ful music by Folk Lore adding to the great feeling of fellowship across genera ons. We even had a dear old dog wander up and sit at Tom's feet as he preached! Loved it - am already looking forward to the next me!" - Nancy Johnson 13

14 SAVE THE DATE! America s Grow a Row Family Day, Saturday, September 27. Save the date to help us harvest fresh produce for area food pantries. More details to follow. 14

15 OUR Mission & Outreach FAMILY PROMISE Our guests will arrive on Sunday, November 2, and depart on Sunday, November 9. There are plenty of opportuni es for you and your family to help. Look for the sign-up board in the upper lobby or go to our website KICK OFF THE FALL SEASON BY VOLUNTEERING AT THE COMMUNITY SOUP KITCHEN & OUTREACH CENTER in Morristown, NJ. PCCT members volunteer on the third Thursday of every month. The upcoming dates are Thursday, September 25, and Thursday, October 23 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. We are also in need of volunteers to donate milk and bread for those days. We need you to help feed our many, many neighbors in need who have been hit hard by the economic downturn. The Soup Kitchen serves families, the elderly, the disabled, the homeless, the working poor, and, more recently, returning veterans. For a few hours of your me, every month, you can make a difference. Please sign up in the church lobby or contact Marla Drury at marla@cskmorristown.org. SAVE THE DATE-- Sunday, October 19, 1:00 p.m. -- Hunger Walk 2014! Join with more than 1,000 walkers to help support the Community Soup Kitchen by par cipa ng in a 5k walk around Morristown. The Soup Kitchen is feeding and helping more people than ever, and your help is needed to keep the doors open 365 days a year. Please come out and show your support by walking on Oct. 19. To register to walk and/or donate, visit HURRICANE SANDY RELIEF WORK, STATEN ISLAND: Stay tuned for announcements regarding this important mission work to take place once a month on Saturdays. Contact the church office with any ques ons. COMMUNITY FOODBANK, Hillside, N.J. Meet in the church parking lot by 8:10 am the 3rd Saturday of every month. Please contact Pastor Tom with any ques ons. SAVE THE DATES! NOVEMBER 1 & 2 SANDWICH MAKING FROM 10 a.m. - Noon, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1 NEED 10 PEOPLE FOR THE BRIDGES RUN, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2 DETAILS TO FOLLOW! ABOUT BRIDGES: Founded in 1988, Bridges reaches out to the homeless in New York City, Newark, Irvington, and Summit, New Jersey every week. Over 1,500 volunteers each year help deliver 100,000 meals, seasonal clothing, and necessi es without ques on and with genuine respect. 15

16 IT S PUMPKIN PATCH TIME!!! Our Annual Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser begins on Tuesday, October 7, with the unloading of pumpkins on our front lawn. Selling begins the next day, October 8. We need everyone s help. Please consider signing up for one or more 2-hour selling slots. Look for the sign-up board in the upper lobby or visit us online at to sign-up. Let s help make this our most successful event ever! Missionaries... Myoung Ho Yang visited PCCT in 2004 while he was a Phd. Student at Drew Univeristy studying Liturgy and Music. He and Rev. Ed Halldorson became friends. A er serving a church for several years, he returned to PCCT in May of 2014, Rev. Halldorson and several members of the congrega on and staff became friends with Myoung Ho. We are so happy for he and his wife, Ji Yeon Yoo, who have been endorsed by the Presbyterian denomina on to spread God s word in Hong Kong, China. Mission Co-Workers Myoung Ho Yang and Ji Yeon Yoo Serving Christ in Hong Kong, China We hope the church will shine the light of truth and play an essen al role in the coming of the Kingdom of God in the world by living out the Word of God and ac vely engaging in world mission. - Ji Yeon Yoo 16

17 For the second year in a row, PCCT hosted PDA (Presbyterian Disaster Assistance) teams this past summer. We hosted 90+ people from Ohio, Virginia, & New York. More than 25 people from PCCT volunteered to make this happen. A group from the same church that hosted our Youth Mission Trip in West Virginia will stay with us September 14-20, Want to help? You can find a link on our website or contact pcctoffice@pcctnj.org. We especially need help with set up on September

18 OUR Women s Ministries... PCCT s Women s Ministries is proud to serve our church and our local and global communities. ALL women who belong to PCCT are considered members of Women s Ministries. The involvement of women in the ministry of PCCT is instrumental to almost every aspect of PCCT. We invite all PCCT woman to participate in these activities and endeavors. Circles Second Monday of each month Circle 1: 9:30 a.m. in members homes Leader: Gladys Elliott, Deborah Circle: 1 p.m., Halldorson Hall Leader: Nancy Marion A circle is a small group of women that meets once a month for fellowship, study, and service. New members are welcome to join either group at any time during the year. The Next Act Meets bi-weekly on Mondays September 15, 29, and October 13, 27 10:00 11:30 a.m. New Parlor This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. (Psalm 118: 24) Have you wondered what God is calling you to do next? Please join us as we explore the next phase of our lives through prayer, fellowship, discussion, and healthy doses of laughter. This fall, we will discuss Praying in Color, by Sybil MacBeth, and Love Wins, by Rob Bell. Our group also helps occasionally with church-sponsored mission projects. Coordinators: Deb Ahsler, Lisa Boles, Moms of Teens (MOT) Second Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. in members homes (Check calendar for dates and locations) This group focuses on issues related to parenting teens utilizing a hybrid of resources from books, general issues/ topics and church-based studies such as The Thoughtful Christian. Coordinator: Carlene Pruitt, PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY This group meets once a month in members homes. (Check calendar for dates and locations) This group comes together to knit and enjoy the company of others and is open to all members and friends of the congregation. All levels of skill are welcome! We will even teach you how to knit! Shawls are given to those who are ill, have lost someone and truly brighten a person s day Coordinator: Carey Ahsler 18

19 OUR Support Groups A New Day Widows Support Group First Tuesday of Every Month 12:00 1:30 p.m., Halldorson Hall This dynamic group of warm, caring women provides support for those who are widowed. Join us for fellowship, discussion and lunch on the first Tuesday of each month (except when pre-empted by holidays). Please bring a sandwich; beverages and dessert will be provided. Coordinator: Nancy Thompson On September 2, we are planning a fun group ac vity called Bring yourself in a bag! On October 7, our program will be devoted to sharing wedding remembrances. OTHER GROUPS WHO USE OUR FACILITY Boy Scout Troop 121 Cub Scout Pack 24 Girl Scouts Sanctuary Concerts Chatham Historical Society Quilters Morris County Nutri onal Program Gingham Giraffe School Lyrica Presbytery of Newton Healing Partners Cancer Support Group- This is a monthly gathering for cancer survivors which meets in the Griswold parlor on the first Monday of each month at 1:00 p.m. Coordinator: Judy Loudermilk Please contact the church office for further details. (973) pcctoffice@pcct-nj.org/ ADDITIONAL SUPPORT GROUPS AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) Wednesdays, 8:30 p.m., NewParlor Sundays, 8:30 p.m., Theos Room Compassionate Friends (Grief Support A er the Death of a Child) Every third Sunday in the Griswold Parlor at 7 p.m. 19

20 OUR Adult Education FIELD TRIP TO THE UNITED NATIONS Wednesday, Oct. 15, We will visit the Presbyterian Mission at the United Na ons. We will begin with a half-day seminar on Korea and the current ministry of PC (USA) in that country, and will enjoy a light lunch as well as a tour of the UN before we head home. We will meet at PCCT at 9:00 a.m. and plan to return at approximately 5:00 p.m. Reserva ons are accepted with a $40 deposit to PCCT, with UN Trip in the memo line. There are only a couple spots le! The approximate cost for the day is $75. Please contact the church office with any ques ons. LIVE & LEARN SERIES Sunday mornings (as indicated below) in Halldorson Hall 10:30 a.m.: Presenta on from Guest Speaker. Par cipants may excuse themselves to a end 11:00 a.m. worship). 11:00 a.m.: Ques on and Answer Session Re rement Planning Sunday, September 21, 10:30 a.m. Elizabeth Van Houten, MBA, CDFA will lead a workshop Preparing for Re rement. More informa on is available in the upper lounge or through the church office. Afghanistan: A Personal Perspec ve Sunday, October 19, at 10:30 a.m. Come and be inspired as a teen from Afghanistan tells about her journey to this Country for a chance to become educated. The Afghan Girls Financial Assistance Fund pursues educa onal opportuni es in the U.S. for Afghan women who are commi ed to working for gender equality and improving life in Afghanistan. Adults, families with middle and high school aged children and our Confirma on class are 20 encouraged to a end.

21 Long-Distance Caregiving: Mee ng the Challenge Sunday, November 16, 10:30 a.m. When you're caring for a loved one from a distance, it s even more important to be organized. You have so much to accomplish during visits or by phone. Learn what to look for and what ques ons to ask, how to plan your visits efficiently, to connect with local resources, to communicate with key care providers, and learn how to organize a support network where your parent lives. This workshop will help you to develop a team approach to your parent s care, including long-distance resources. Our speaker is Lucille H. Deutsch, CALA, CMC. Ms. Deutsch is in private prac ce as a geriatric care manager with LHD Eldercare Solu ons. She is also Director of Geriatric and Caregiver Outreach for Cornerstone Family Programs (formerly Family Service of Morris County), she serves the community as a volunteer on the Steering Commi ee of the Caregivers Coali on of Morris County, and she has been a family caregiver herself for more than 20 years. PRAYER CIRCLE Thursdays are very special days for a small group of people who meet in the New Parlor to spend half an hour sharing and praying. Who do we pray for? We pray for ourselves, for family, friends, and friends of friends. We pray for our na on, our leaders, for people in far away lands, and for our earth. We pray for peace, healing, guidance, and support. It is a wonderful me for all of us one filled with boundless love and infinite hope. If you would like to be a part of this community, please join us on Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. If you have any ques ons, please contact Robin Ba en. BIBLE STUDY This group meets on Thursdays during the school year at 9:30 a.m. in the Theos Room. The class will begin on September 18, 2014, and is currently studying the book of Ma hew. There is no need to be a Biblical scholar! Led by Rev. Halldorson LUNCH & A MOVIE Hosted by Rev. Halldorson Starts September 10, 2014 Wednesdays at 12:00 p.m. in Halldorson Hall Bring your lunch and join friends! Adult Education programs are open to all in the PCCT community and beyond bring a friend! If you have any questions please contact the church office (973) or pcctoffice@pcct-nj.org. Information is also available on our website at 21

22 Even though the Annual Stewardship Drive is conducted October/November. Contributions over and above pledges are accepted year round. These special contributions can help to meet shortages not covered by the Stewardship Drive. For more information contact Don Anderson or Deb Ahsler at (973) PCCT's Total Income and Total Expenses for the first six months of 2014 are close to the amounts budgeted. Our collec on of Pledged Income through June 30th is at 97% of the budgeted amount for this me period. Overall, current opera ons for 2014 are close to 22 targeted levels.

23 PCCT's Dedicated Reserves (part of PCCT Total Dedicated Accounts) are currently below targeted levels. The Church Maintenance Reserve is only funded at 44% of our $125,000 target at $55,319. This reserve is used for major repairs and maintenance to our building and grounds, and a level below target diminishes our ability to keep our physical plant in opera on. We u lized over $50,000 of the reserve in 2013 to replace the older por on of the roof. The Mission Reserve is currently funded at 48% of the $25,000 target at $12,011. An underfunded reserve for mission projects lowers our ability to fund mission ini a ves, especially in emergency situa ons. 23

24 Our Vision Statement We welcome you to our community as we celebrate the glory of God through faith, fellowship and service. Growing in faith through meaningful worship and learning that is fulfilling, inspiring and challenging. Growing through fellowship with an engaged church family that cares for, comforts and builds friendships with one another. Growing through service as we give our me and talent to help others in and beyond our community. VOLUNTEERS for our many programs are always needed. Please contact the church office so we can point you in the right direc on! Non-Profit Org. U.S. POSTAGE PAID Union, N.J PERMIT #