Bruce Ballantine
Bring a Friend to Church!
Advent Greetings! On Sunday, December 3, we will observe Invite a Friend Sunday at First Presbyterian Church! Why? We have a remarkable...
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Mission Study Team
Nov 19, 20171 min read
We Want to Hear from You!
You probably know that our church is in need of a installed Pastor/Head of Staff. Before we can do anything, however, we need to...
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Pastor Bruce
Nov 19, 20172 min read
Proper Kitchen Gives 5% to FPC during November & December
Friends: Nicky Patton from the Proper Kitchen is running a fund raiser for First Pres during November and December. 5% of every order...
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Bruce Ballantine
Nov 12, 20172 min read
IT'S COMING
Congregations that approach financial stewardship from a biblical perspective do not view the money Christians give to their church...
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Pastor Bruce
Oct 22, 20171 min read
TRIVIA NIGHT
Ridgewood’s Presbyterian Churches Partner to Fundraise for Hurricane Victims “East Meets West” a program involving two Presbyterian...
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Pastor Bruce
Oct 15, 20172 min read
Small Group Women's DVD/Book Club
First Pres Launches a Small Group Women’s DVD/Book Study: One Thousand Gifts ~ Small group ministry opportunities create a culture that...
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Pastor Bruce
Sep 29, 20171 min read
Bible Study - Mark for Everyone
First Presbyterian Church Ridgewood, NJ Bible Study – Mark for Everyone Reading Schedule: Fall & Winter, 2017-18 Mondays @ 6:00 p.m....
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Pastor Bruce
Sep 13, 20171 min read
Compassion Sunday
COMPASSION SUNDAYS SEPTEMBER 17 & 24, 2017 Please look for the Compassion Sunday table during coffee hour on September 17 & 24. You will...
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Pastor Bruce
Jun 26, 20171 min read
Mike and Wells
Check out our own Mike Schuil at 7PM Saturday July 15th at Pangea in NYC!
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Pastor Bruce
Jun 11, 20171 min read
MUSIC for a SUNDAY AFTERNOON
MUSIC FOR A SUNDAY AFTERNOON with Emma Schmiedecke and Linda Sweetman Waters JUNE 25, 2017 3:00 PM ADMISSION IS FREE
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Bruce Ballantine
Jun 4, 20172 min read
A Pastor's Message
Dear Friends, At precisely 12:24 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, June 21, summer will arrive! And for most of us, that’s a good thing. Ira...
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Pastor Bruce
May 21, 20171 min read
MUSIC for a SUNDAY AFTERNOON
MUSIC FOR A SUNDAY AFTERNOON with the Ridgewood High School Vocal Ensembles MAY 22, 2017 7:00 PM ADMISSION IS FREE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN...
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Pastor Bruce
Apr 20, 20171 min read
MUSIC for a SUNDAY AFTERNOON
MUSIC FOR A SUNDAY AFTERNOON with the Morrigna Trio Kaine Wakiyama Newton, Violin Emma Schmiedecke, Cello Anna Wong, Paino MAY 7, 2017...
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Pastor Bruce
Apr 9, 20171 min read
Invite Someone to Easter
Did you know 82 percent of the unchurched are at least “somewhat likely” to attend church if they are invited? More than eight out of ten...
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Pastor Bruce
Mar 28, 20171 min read
MUSIC for a SUNDAY AFTERNOON
MUSIC FOR A SUNDAY AFTERNOON with Rachel Ahn, Oboe & Eunjung Ahn, Piano APRIL 23,2017 3:00 p.m. ADMISSION IS FREE PROGRAM : J.W....
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Jessica Strader and Transition Team
Mar 25, 20172 min read
Welcome Pastor Bruce!
Rev. Bruce Ballantine will begin serving as the Interim Pastor of First Presbyterian Church effective April 1, 2017. Prior to coming to...
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Jessica Strader and Transition Team
Mar 19, 20171 min read
Happy Retirement Bill!
We are so grateful for the 20+ years of service of our Sexton, Bill Voorhis, who retired today! Bill has been a beloved staple in our...
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Pastor Bruce
Mar 2, 20172 min read
Repent, it's Lent!
A man dressed in a tattered green jacket and filthy tan pants, with a scraggly beard, uncombed hair and few teeth walks up and down Fifth...
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Firstpreschurch.org
Feb 20, 20171 min read
3/5/17 Casserole Bake Sale
We're looking for Casseroles of all shapes and sizes for our Manse Fundraiser! After worship on 3/5/17 at 11 AM we will be selling...
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Pastor Bruce
Feb 2, 20172 min read
Manse Update
We are meeting on groundhog day with our contractor to finalize the kitchen layout and determine what needs to be demolished. This old...
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