In the good old summertime... The celebrations of Easter and Pentecost are past and just like the scenes in the Bible, it's time for the church to be at work! During the month of June, we recognize and celebrate the gifts and talents that are shared with our congregation on a weekly basis:

- on June 6, we celebrate Music Sunday at our church. We are very thankful for the leadership of our music director Bonnie Pomeroy and people in our vocal and bell choirs, along with the many vocal soloists and music instrumentalists that share their gift of music with us.

- on June 13, it's Christian Education Sunday. Our children, youth and adults will share some of the wonderful things that they've learned during this past year. We also show our appreciation for the many teachers who have taught classes for members of all ages.

- on June 20, we'll be recognizing our high school and college graduates, plus we'll be commissioning the youth and adult advisors who will once again represent our congregation on the Senior High Mission Trip June 27-July 4.

Be sure to check out our Calendar page to see the full range of worship and fellowship opportunities at First Presbyterian Church of Rockaway, New Jersey.!

SUNDAY, March 28 - Palm Sunday

9:15 a.m. - Sunday church school
10:30 a.m. - Worship service w/ McCurdy baptism
6:00 p.m. - Market Street Mission Life Change Recovery Class Graduation Celebration

THURSDAY, April 1 - Maundy Thursday

6:30 p.m. - Maundy Thursday Meal of Remembrance (please contact the Church office at 973-627-1059 to make reservations) There will be a delicious Mediterranean-style meal followed by a special worship service including Communion.

FRIDAY, April 2 - Good Friday

12:00 noon - Ecumenical Good Friday Service (at United Methodist Church of the Rockaways)
7:00 p.m. - Good Friday Tenebrae: A Service of Shadows. This is a service of candlelight, dramatic readings and beautiful music.

SUNDAY, April 4 - Easter Sunday

6:00 a.m. - Easter Sunrise Service Join us high on the hill in our historic cemetery as we greet the dawn as the women did on that first Easter morning with a brief worship service.
7:00 - 8:30 a.m. - Easter Family Breakfast Join us for a delicious breakfast, whether you join us following the Sunrise Service or before our 9:00 a.m. service - we'll be serving eggs, pancakes, bacon, juice, etc. and the fun of fellowship on Easter morning!
8:15 a.m. - Easter Egg Hunt #1
9:00 a.m. - Easter Worship Service II
10:15 a.m. - Easter Egg Hunt #2
11:00 a.m. - Easter Worship Service III

Many people find that this is a perfect time to begin or renew attending church. With all the uncertainty going on in the world, wouldn't it be great to find a place where there is a sense of peace; a place where people care and serve one another; and a place that not only accepts you as you are, but helps you become the best "you" possible? Come visit us and see if this might be that place.

First Presbyterian Church of Rockaway, New Jersey

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First Presbyterian Church of Rockaway, New Jersey has been a presence in the community since 1758 and throughout the past 250+ years we've served our community with compassion, equipped our members to serve with passion, and challenged ourselves to "love our neighbors" in all aspects of life.