The FPCH Joyful Noise Bell Choir play "He's Got the Whole World" on May 1, 2022
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"Pay it Forward Little Pantry
The "Pay it Forward Little Pantry" is located on the front porch of our Chapel at 291 Main Street (next to the Old Presbyterian Burial Ground cemetery).
The concept is simple: take what you need, leave what you can. The good news is, this is open 24 hours a day, and is open to all. We're operating on the honor system: please take only what you need. Spread the word-we are so glad to be able to help others in these challenging times!
We are HAPPY TO ACCEPT DONATIONS of:
CANNED FOODS
UNOPENED BOXED FOODS
PERSONAL CARE ITEMS (shampoo, soap, deodorants, toothpaste)
We CANNOT ACCEPT DONATIONS of:
GLASS CONTAINERS
HOMEMADE FOODS and /or
HOMEMADE BAKED GOODS (casseroles, stews, dinners, cakes & pies)
OPENED CONTAINERS OF FOOD
FOODS THAT REQUIRE REFRIGERATION
(They will be discarded if left here, thank you for understanding).
Our "Pay it Forward Little Pantry" has had some changes and additions! There are now 3 cabinets, all with doors on them, and one is dedicated to personal care / hygiene items. There is also a galvanized can that is dedicated for pet foods.
Videos of Recent Musical Performances at First Presbyterian Church of Hackettstown
The FPCH Ringers play 'Ah Holy Jesus' during the Maundy Thursday service, April 14, 2022
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The FPCH Little Lights Sunday School Choir sing 'Rise and Shine' May 8, 2022
Upcoming Events at FPCH
8-8 thru 8-12: Church office open, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.
8-10: Book Study - In the Defense of Kindness, 6:30 pm, Music Room and Zoom meeting.
8-13: Community Dinner, 5:30 pm, Chapel.
8-14: - Worship Service, in-person and live streamed, 10:00 am, Sanctuary, prelude music starts 9:50 am.
- Second Sunday Super Soaker Event, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, Manse Lawn.
- Last day to accept Backpack Program donations.
8-16: Session Meeting, 6:30 pm, Conference Room.
This Week Activities in the Chapel:
Masks are optional for entering the building. For those in 12 Step Groups, below is the online resource from the online intergroup of AA.
www.aa-intergroup.org/directory.php
Monday 8-8:
- AA Step by Step Meeting, 10:30 am, every Monday
- Girl Scout Troop 143 & Boy Scout Troop 158, 7:00 pm
- Swing Time Jazz Big Band Rehearsal, 7:00 pm
- NA Change or Die, 7:30 pm, every Tuesday
Wednesday 8-10:
- Stone Soup Symphony Rehearsal, 7:30 pm
Thursday 8-11:
- AA New Beginnings Meeting, 10:30 am, every Thursday
Friday 8-12:
- Colonial Musketeers Rehearsal, 7:00 pm
Saturday 8-13:
- Community Dinner, 5:30 pm
Sunday 8-14:
- Venture Crew, 4:00 - 9:00 pm
Future Events in the Chapel:
10-3: Blood Drive, 2:30 - 8:30 pm
9-10: Men's Breakfast, 8:30 am
9-10: Community Dinner, 5:30 pm
WHO WE ARE
The FPCH Unity Chimers play 'Morning' May 8, 2022
GALLERY
SERVICES
All Are Welcome
Micah 6: 6-8 "...what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness and to walk humbly with your God?'
Wonderfully created, redeemed, and sustained by God's love, we are freed to love ourselves and one another. In our corporate worship we ask for God's forgiveness, gratefully receive God's grace, and listen for God's truth in the words of the Scripture and sermon. Fed by the Word and inspired by the Spirit, we joyfully respond to God's love through the offerings of our means and our selves.
The First Presbyterian Church of Hackettstown, NJ is a Christian Church and a member of the Presbyterian Church USA.
Join us for worship this weekend!
Information About FPCH
This Week at FPCH:
Monday 8-8:
- Church Office Open, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuesday 8-9:
- Church Office Open, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wednesday 8-10:
- Church Office Open, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Book Study: In the Defense of Kindness, 6:30 pm, Music Room & Zoom
Thursday 8-11:
- Church Office Open, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Friday 8-12:
- Church Office Open, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday 8-13:
- Community Dinner, 5:30 pm, Chapel
Sunday 8-14:
- Worship in-person and live streamed, 10:00 am, Sanctuary, prelude starts 9:50 am.
- Second Sunday Super Soaker Event, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, Manse Lawn
- Last day to collect Backpack Program items.
Future Events at FPCH:
8-16: Session Meeting, 6:30 pm, Conference Room
8-17: Book Study: In the Defense of Kindness, 6:30 pm, Conference Room
8-21: Worship in-person and on Facebook, 10:00 am, Sanctuary
8-23: Deacons Meeting, 6:30 pm, Music Room
The FPCH Ringers play 'Jesus Shall Reign' on Easter Sunday April 17, 2022
First Presbyterian Church
of Hackettstown, NJ
Rev. Erin Hayes-Cook
OUR cHURCH IN ACTION
To register for the Second Sundays programs, go to the Contact Us page, complete the Reach Out to FPCH form, enter 'Second Sundays Registration' in the Subject line and Submit.
Pictures of Recent Worship Services, Activitiesand Programs at FPCH
To learn more about our new pastor, Rev. Erin Hayes-Cook,
read a brief biography and her Statement of Faith.
Sunday School will resume in September. Masks are optional in all buildings.
The August 14, 2022 Worship service will be in-person and live streamed in the
Sanctuary at 10:00 am, the prelude starts 9:50 am. The link for Facebook live stream is:
https://www.facebook.com/FPCHackettstown/
Previous live streamed services can be viewed on the Facebook page.
Pictures of recent activities and services at FPCH and a Prayer for Ukraine can be found below.
The 2021 Annual Report and the July & August 2022 Newsletter can be found below and
on the Library page.
The Church Office is open to visitors, masks are optional.
The Upward Wind Ensemble plays 'Hope Everlasting on April 3, 2022
A Prayer for Ukraine
February 24, 2022
Creator God,
Our hearts are heavy for our siblings in the Ukraine whose country is at war; and for their extended family throughout the world who are worried. No words could ever encompass what we need to ask. We feel helpless. We feel unsure of what will happen to the beloved human family.
We ask for peace despite our ignorance in how it might happen. We ask for safety and provision. Remembering the men and women who will say goodbye to their loved ones and face the unknown, give a measure of strength. In the meantime, hold our hearts and quicken them to be ready to serve your people. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.
-Rev. Erin Hayes-Cook
Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Hackettstown, NJ