You are cordially invited to participate in the worship, life and ministry of our congregation.We are both the oldest and the youngest Presbyterian church in Bloomfield, New Jersey. The church building in which we worship was begun in 1797 and served as the home of the First Presbyterian Church of Bloomfield until 1966. In that year, our church family was born when four Bloomfield congregations, including "Old First", Westminster Presbyterian Church, Park Avenue Presbyterian Church, and Ampere Community Church, merged to form the present Church on the Green. Our congregation is a member of the Newark Presbytery and is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Bloomfield Presbyterian Church At WorshipThe most basic form of Christian service is the communal worship of God. Our mission is to worship God with enthusiasm, power and praise through the ministry of Word and Sacrament, the ministry of music, and through our common ministry of prayer and praise. We gather for Worship every Sunday at 10:45 AM. Other services of worship are held on Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Easter Sunrise and other days of significance on the Liturgical calendar. The Sacrament of Holy Communion is celebrated monthly. Child care is available during worship. Music plays an integral part in the worship life of The Bloomfield Presbyterian Church. The worshiping congregation is led by Pastor Ruth Boling and assisted by Adult, Family, and Bell choirs. News and EventsFor more News and Events <<< Click hereBEEFSTEAK DINNER - Fund Raising Events for Building RepairBloomfield Presbyterian Church on the Green's Benefit Beefsteak Dinner took place on June 7, 2013, at the Essex Manor in Bloomfield, NJ. This event raised funds to restore the church's historic sanctuary building. Bobby Valli's "Jersey Legends" show headlined the evening, which also included a DJ, Tricky Tray, 50/50 raffle, and lots of beef. Everyone had a good time! ==>> Click here for pictures & Video from the event Memorial Day ParadeOur congregation came out in droves on this most glorious of days to commemorate and celebrate the contributions of all those who serve this great nation. ==>> Click here to see pictures from the parade. Bloomfield Presbyterian Church on the Green Remembers World War II Service Men and WomenMemorial Day is a time to honor American service members who have died while serving during war or times of conflict to protect our freedoms. The Bloomfield Presbyterian Church on the Green memorialized those who served in World War II. » Click here>>>> To See the Bloomfield Presbyterian Church on the Green - WORLD WAR II HONOR ROLL ATLANTIC CITY BUS TRIP - A Success & Lots of FunThe all-day trip to Atlantic City on Saturday, May 18, raised over $1,300 for the sanctuary renovation project, and everyone had a great time. The organizing team did a wonderful job. Thank you Marlene, Beverly, and most of all, our MC John, for making the trip so much fun. ==>> Click here for a picture of the bus ride. PLACE YOUR ORDER FOR THE COOKBOOKSThe Fundraising Team has created our very own BPCOG Cookbook! We think it will make a great gift for friends and family! If you would like a cookbook please fill out this form with your payment and give it to Debbie, Janice or mail it to church office. So we don’t over print cookbooks, we will only be printing cookbooks that have been ordered. The price for the cookbook is $20.00. Please make checks out to Bloomfield Presbyterian Church on the Green. Or Call the church office at (973) 743-1796. Thank you, Debbie. NEW MEMBERS WELCOMED!"Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee," was our opening hymn on Sunday, May 5, 2013, and joy was in the air as we welcomed six new members, along with four children and a teenager. Our joy spilled over into the coffee hour as we shared cake, punch, smiles and hugs; from Pastor Ruth. ==>> Click here to see pictures from the event. BOWL-A-THON "STRIKES" GOLDWe had a great turn-out at the Bowl-a-thon on Friday, April 26, at Brunswick Bowl. Over 30 people attended to bowl or cheer, bringing in over $800 for the church's historic sanctuary building repairs. Everyone who attended had a good time, including Pastor Ruth who came to support and cheer. Thank you to everyone who came out to watch, mingle, and cheer on these intrepid athletes, and especially to all our generous donors. ==>> Click here to see pictures from the event. WOMENS’ FELLOWSHIP THEATRE OUTING June 13For a lighthearted day at the theatre with church friends, plan to join the Women’s Fellowship on Thursday, June 13 to see “Wake Up, Darling” playing at The Hunterdon Hills Playhouse. Cost is $48 which includes lunch. See Barbie to make your reservations or Contact the Church Office for details SANCTUARY REPAIR UPDATE: The Buildings & Grounds Team provided latest report - February 28, 2013MONDAY EVENING BOOK GROUPDoes your prayer life ever seem cold or lifeless? Does praying ever seem like a chore? If we are honest, I suspect there are times in the lives of nearly all Christians when we could say those statements about ourselves. By looking at examples of Paul's prayers, we can get practical advice for improving our prayer life. Sound interesting? If so, please join us for our Monday evening book group. We will meet again on Monday, March 11 and will meet at 7:30 P.M. in the church parlor. We meet every second Monday of the month until June. Throughout this year, we will be reading “A Call to Spiritual Reformation: Priorities from Paul and his Prayers” by D.A. Carson. At our March meeting we will discuss chapters 7 and 8, which is about excuses we make for not praying and ways to overcome those hurdles. Everybody is welcome! For more information or to get your own copy of the book, please contact Glenn or call the Church's Office 973-743-1796 for more info. SUNDAY MORNING EDUCATION PROGRAMOur Sunday morning education program continues under the leadership of Bruce Arlett and Glenn Maciag. We continue to read and discuss James Boice's book “Foundations of the Christian Faith.” We meet in the church parlor in the education building each Sunday morning from 9:45 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. Each chapter in Boice's book began life as a sermon, so it is not a dry textbook on theology. It is practical, relevant, and approachable. You are invited to attend even if you can only attend occasionally. During March, we will be talking, among other things, about the person and work of Christ. For more information or to get your own copy of the book, please contact Glenn or call the Church's Office 973-743-1796 for more info. FEED THE WORLD ON THE GREEN: Meeting the Hunger Needs of Our Neighbors==>> For more info and see what we do, and WANT TO VOLUNTEER???
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