A place where you can be yourself!
Welcome to
First Presbyterian Church of Rockaway, NJ
We hope you will check out our website and then come be our guest for worship, Bible study, service to those in need, choir or bell choir, and more.
Scroll down to see slide shows of some of the activities in our church.
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If you have any questions or comments, please e-mail us at office@fpcrockaway.org
PASTORAL CARE AND VISITATION
Pastor Ryon Herin has started and is in his office in the church!
If you have any pastoral concerns, please contact Ryon at 765-650-9404 or ryon@fpcrockaway.org.
Pastor Ryon has open office hours every Tuesday (1-4), Wednesday (9-12), and Thursday (9-12).
Stop by and say hello!
Pastor Ryon Herin has started and is in his office in the church!
If you have any pastoral concerns, please contact Ryon at 765-650-9404 or ryon@fpcrockaway.org.
Pastor Ryon has open office hours every Tuesday (1-4), Wednesday (9-12), and Thursday (9-12).
Stop by and say hello!
Memorial Day Parade
The Rockaway Memorial Day Parade is back on Monday, May30th and once again we have the opportunity to participate as the First Presbyterian Church of Rockaway. It will be a combined Rockaway Borough and Rockaway Township event, as it has been in the past. The parade begins at 11:15am and the starting point is Beach Street. The route travels down Main Street to our church parking lot for a memorial service and laying of wreaths at the Civil War and WWI monuments.
Come join us and walk in the parade to show your appreciation to the brave members of the armed forces who gave their lives for the freedom we enjoy. Meet the group at 10:45am on Beach Street on Monday, May 30. Please leave a message with the church office if you wish to march behind our church’s banner 973-627-1059 or office@fpcrockaway.org First Presbyterian Church is probably the oldest organization to be represented in the parade!
The Rockaway Memorial Day Parade is back on Monday, May30th and once again we have the opportunity to participate as the First Presbyterian Church of Rockaway. It will be a combined Rockaway Borough and Rockaway Township event, as it has been in the past. The parade begins at 11:15am and the starting point is Beach Street. The route travels down Main Street to our church parking lot for a memorial service and laying of wreaths at the Civil War and WWI monuments.
Come join us and walk in the parade to show your appreciation to the brave members of the armed forces who gave their lives for the freedom we enjoy. Meet the group at 10:45am on Beach Street on Monday, May 30. Please leave a message with the church office if you wish to march behind our church’s banner 973-627-1059 or office@fpcrockaway.org First Presbyterian Church is probably the oldest organization to be represented in the parade!
Vacation Bible School; (VBS) is back this year.
June 27th to July 1st
EMAIL: VBS@FPCROCKAWAY.ORG
Click on the form below, download the form fill it out and get it to the first Presbyterian Church on 35 Church St.
| vbs_registration_form_2022.pdf |
Online registration: Click on the black button below. (You need to complete one from for each of the children who will be attending.)
Work Day Saturday May 21. A lot of wok was done. Thanks to all who came out to help.
Larry the Door Fixer has added crash bars to our front doors. Now he is at work repairing and restoring our tired worn front doors. Thank you, Larry.
April 17th, Easter Sunday -
Hallelujah!
Masks are now optional - As long a Morris County remains under our COVID limit.
Hallelujah!
Masks are now optional - As long a Morris County remains under our COVID limit.
April 10th, Palm Sunday - A very Busy Day
The Kids do Palms
Masks are now optional - As long a Morris County remains under our COVID limit.
Pastor Ryon's First time to lead us in communion.
Hot Crossed Buns for our first Coffee Hour in over two years.
The Kids do Palms
Masks are now optional - As long a Morris County remains under our COVID limit.
Pastor Ryon's First time to lead us in communion.
Hot Crossed Buns for our first Coffee Hour in over two years.
Report From Our Pastor Nominating Committee
On Sunday, January 23, 2022, after a year long search, the pastor nominating committee presented its candidate for pastor, Ryon Herin, to the congregation of the First Presbyterian Church of Rockaway. Following the service which was led by Mr. Herin, the congregation unanimously voted him in as the 22nd pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Rockaway.
Ryon was born and raised in rural Indiana. He is the son of two pastors; his father is a hospice chaplain and his mother is a retired music minister. He completed his undergraduate degree in psychology from Ball State University and has completed his Masters in Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary. While in seminary, he sang in two choirs and also received the Earl F. Palmer Award for Excellence in Expository Preaching and Teaching of the Bible.
Ryon’s passion for ministry includes preaching, pastoral care and community outreach. In his free time, Ryon enjoys running, hiking, genealogy and exploring new places.
Ryon will begin his ministry with us on Sunday February 20, 2022. We are so elated to welcome Ryon and can’t wait to see what great things are in store for us here at First Presbyterian Church of Rockaway and in our community.
Ryon was born and raised in rural Indiana. He is the son of two pastors; his father is a hospice chaplain and his mother is a retired music minister. He completed his undergraduate degree in psychology from Ball State University and has completed his Masters in Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary. While in seminary, he sang in two choirs and also received the Earl F. Palmer Award for Excellence in Expository Preaching and Teaching of the Bible.
Ryon’s passion for ministry includes preaching, pastoral care and community outreach. In his free time, Ryon enjoys running, hiking, genealogy and exploring new places.
Ryon will begin his ministry with us on Sunday February 20, 2022. We are so elated to welcome Ryon and can’t wait to see what great things are in store for us here at First Presbyterian Church of Rockaway and in our community.
Elders 2022
Rich Basile—Finance Committee Chair
Lillian Blair—Treasurer
Pat Budis—Property & Cemetery Committee Chair
Mark Kuschke—President of the Cooperation
Chris Laccitiello—Worship Committee, Christian Education Committee
Joe Martinoni—Worship Committee Chair
Laurie Morse—Outreach Committee
Kathy Shuey - Congregational Care
Kathy Siegrist - Christian Education
Donna VanDuyne—Christian Education Chair, Nominating Committee Chair
Karen Basile—Clerk of Session
Rich Basile—Finance Committee Chair
Lillian Blair—Treasurer
Pat Budis—Property & Cemetery Committee Chair
Mark Kuschke—President of the Cooperation
Chris Laccitiello—Worship Committee, Christian Education Committee
Joe Martinoni—Worship Committee Chair
Laurie Morse—Outreach Committee
Kathy Shuey - Congregational Care
Kathy Siegrist - Christian Education
Donna VanDuyne—Christian Education Chair, Nominating Committee Chair
Karen Basile—Clerk of Session
Find the Revolutionary War Veterans Interred in FPC Cemetery: CLICK HERE
And cemetery pictures: CLICK HERE
Lenten Devotional Booklet for 2022
| lent-devotions-2022_letter_all-wks.pdf |
| Church Street Journal/Newsletter for November and December |
April 3d, Pastor Ryon is ordained. See the video at:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTH7Z0zqHX6ortrB4LXrMYg
Now we have put his name on our sign!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTH7Z0zqHX6ortrB4LXrMYg
Now we have put his name on our sign!
March 20 The first Day of Spring and the 3rd Sunday of Lent
March 2 Ash Wednesday Service
the day started bright with flowers coming up in front of the church and ended with the Ash Wednesday service
the day started bright with flowers coming up in front of the church and ended with the Ash Wednesday service
House Warming/Open House At the Manse
February 19, 2022
The pipes were fixed, just in time!
February 13 - Snowy Morning and Hannah Faye Allred Leads Us in Worship
January 23 - Ryon Herin Leads Us in Worship
January 23 - Congregational Meeting to Elect Officers, Approve a Capital Funds Loan and to Approve the Terms of Call for Our New Pastor Ryon Herin
Work Continues on Our Manse - Kitchen Floor, Painting, and the First floor Powder Room
December 12th - THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Christmas Luncheon Thank you Congregational Care
December 5th - SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
The Confirmation Class Lights the candles and We Have Communion!
November 21st - CHRIST THE KING SUNDAY
The Bells Rang Out!- And the Greening!
October 30th - Workday at the Manse - A lot of work has been done!
September 22d - The Capital Funds Campaign Kick Off
Stewardship 2021-2022 Return your pledge card and help to complete the puzzle
July 18th - COVID rules are reduced
The plastic shields are removed, no more contact tracing or temperature taking, masks are optional (if you are not vaccinated or feel uncomfortable - use a mask), and we can sing again.
July 4th Services still under COVID Rules
Rockaway Food Closet
Our monthly food distributions are continuing. This wouldn't happen without broad community support and thankfully we have that. The need has increased during this pandemic. Items needed most are: cereal, peanut butter, tuna, macaroni & cheese, soup, canned beans, crackers, coffee, tea and hot cocoa. All non-perishable items are grate fully excepted. The Food Closet is open on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Thank you in advance for any help that you can give.
If you have any questions please contact Linda Kirby at 973-316-0598
Our monthly food distributions are continuing. This wouldn't happen without broad community support and thankfully we have that. The need has increased during this pandemic. Items needed most are: cereal, peanut butter, tuna, macaroni & cheese, soup, canned beans, crackers, coffee, tea and hot cocoa. All non-perishable items are grate fully excepted. The Food Closet is open on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Thank you in advance for any help that you can give.
If you have any questions please contact Linda Kirby at 973-316-0598
The morning will be a time to gather and socialize with the community and make new friends. The breakfast is a monthly event on the last Saturday of the month through May and it is to give the community a chance to come out and enjoy having someone else make breakfast for them. So come and enjoy.
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First Presbyterian Church of Rockaway
35 Church Street, Rockaway, NJ 07866-3027
Phone: 973-627-1059 Fax: 973-983-0090
E-mail: office@fpcrockaway.org
Website: www.fpcrockaway.org
35 Church Street, Rockaway, NJ 07866-3027
Phone: 973-627-1059 Fax: 973-983-0090
E-mail: office@fpcrockaway.org
Website: www.fpcrockaway.org