First Presbyterian Church
of Hackettstown, NJ
Rev. Erin Hayes-Cook
The FPCH Joyful Noise Bell Choir play "He's Got the Whole World" on May 1, 2022
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Information About FPCH
Sunday school started on Sunday September 11th. Please be sure to register your child/children before sending them.
Here is a link to the form: https://forms.gle/crmn3RTy3jtzx2ds9
GALLERY
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OUR cHURCH IN ACTION
SERVICES
Upcoming Events at FPCH
3-20 thru 3-24: - Church office open, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.
- Heaven Sent Nursery School, 8:45 am - 2:30 pm, Classrooms.
3-21: - Ladies Who Lunch, 12:00 pm, River Star Diner, Rt. 57, Hackettstown
- Session Meeting, 6:30 pm, Conference Room.
3-22: - Lenten Bible Study, 10:00 am, Conference Room
- Lenten Bible Study, 6:30 pm, Conference Room.
3-23: - FPCH Ringers Rehearsal, 6:30 - 7:15 pm, Music Room.
- Senior Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 - 8:30 pm, Music Room.
3-26: - Confirmation Class, 9:00 - 9:45 am, Conference Room.
- Sunday School and Worship Service, in-person and live streamed, 10:00 am, Sanctuary, prelude music starts 9:50 am.
- Joyful Noise Bell Choir Rehearsal, 11:15 - 11:30 am, Music Room.
- Unity Chimers Rehearsal, 11:30 - 11:45 pm, Music Room.
- Ultimate Youth Group, a Johnsonburg Camp event, 3:00 - 5:00 pm, Chapel.
4-3: Blood Drive, 2:30 - 8:30 pm, Chapel.
4-5: Yarn Girls, 1:00 pm, Conference Room.
The Upward Wind Ensemble plays 'Hope Everlasting on April 3, 2022
The FPCH Unity Chimers
perform 'Joyful, Joyful'
on February 26, 2023
The FPCH Little Lights Sunday School Choir sing and sign 'I Love You Lord' on March 5, 2023
WHO WE ARE
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.
The FPCH Ringers perform
'Mfurahini Haleluyah'
on March 12, 2023
Pictures of Recent Worship Services, Activities and Programs at FPCH
This Week at FPCH:
Monday 3-20:
- Church Office Open, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Heaven Sent Nursery School, 8:45 am - 2:30 pm, Classrooms
Tuesday 3-21:
- Church Office Open, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Heaven Sent Nursery School, 8:45 am - 2:30 pm, Classrooms
- Ladies Who Lunch, 12:00 pm, River Star Diner
- Session Meeting, 6:30 pm, Conference Room
Wednesday 3-22:
- Church Office Open, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Heaven Sent Nursery School, 8:45 am - 2:30 pm, Classrooms
- Lenten Bible Study, 10:00 am, Conference Room
- Lenten Bible Study, 6:30 pm, Conference Room
Thursday 3-23:
- Church Office Open, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Heaven Sent Nursery School, 8:45 am - 2:30 pm, Classrooms
- FPCH Ringers Rehearsal, 6:30 - 7:20 pm, Music Room
- Senior Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 - 8:30 pm, Music Room
Friday 3-24:
- Church Office Open, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Heaven Sent Nursery School, 8:45 am - 2:30 pm, Classrooms
Saturday 3-25:
- No events scheduled
Sunday 3-26:
- Confirmation Class, 9:00 am, Conference Room
- Sunday School and Worship in-person and live streamed, 10:00 am, Sanctuary, prelude starts 9:50 am.
- Joyful Noise Bell Choir Rehearsal, 11:15 - 11:30 am, Music Room
- Unity Chimes Rehearsal, 11:30 - 11:45 am, Music Room
- Ultimate Youth Group, a Johnsonburg Camp event, 3:00 - 5:00 pm, Chapel
Future Events at FPCH:
3-29: Lenten Bible Study, 10:00 am, Conference Room
3-29: Lenten Bible Study, 6:30 pm, Conference Room
3-30: FPCH Ringers Rehearsal, 6:30 - 7:15 pm, Music Room
3-30: Senior Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 - 8:30 pm, Music Room
4-2: Confirmation Class, 9:00 am, Conference Room
4-2: Sunday School and Worship in-person and live streamed, 10:00 am, Sanctuary, prelude starts 9:50 am
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
Videos of Recent Musical Performances at First Presbyterian Church of Hackettstown
The FPCH Ringers perform
'Everything to God in Prayer'
on February 12, 2023
"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.
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!
Join us this Sunday for Sunday School and Worship, March 26, 2023 at 10:00 am,
either in-person or live streamed in the Sanctuary, the prelude starts 9:50 am.
The link for the 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 are below.
The 2022 Annual Report and the March 2023 Newsletter can be found below and
on the Library page.
The Church Office is open to visitors, masks are optional in all buildings.
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 3-20:
- 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 3-22:
- Cub Scout Pack 164 Den Meetings, 5:00 - 7:00 pm (1st & 3rd Weds. of month)
- Stone Soup Symphony Rehearsal, 7:30 pm
Thursday 3-23:
- AA New Beginnings Meeting, 10:30 am, every Thursday
- Cub Scout Pack 164 Meeting, 5:00 - 8:00 pm,
Friday 3-24:
- Colonial Musketeers Rehearsal, 7:00 pm
Saturday 3-25:
- Scrapbooking Group, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday 3-26:
- Ultimate Youth Group, a Johnsonburg Camp event, 3:00 - 5:00 pm
- Venture Crew, 4:00 - 9:00 pm
Future Events in the Chapel:
4-3: Blood Drive, 2:30 - 8:30 pm
4-8: Men's Breakfast, 8:15 am
4-8: Community Dinner, 5:30 pm
4-9: Second Sunday Event, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm