St. Mary's Episcopal is a beautiful house of worship on the Conestoga Trail. All are welcome to come and join their ministries which include Bible study, men's groups, women's fellowship, marriage enrichment, prayer chain, pastoral care and helping in their nursery and Sunday school.
Due to current construction for an expansion and renovation, Mary Mother of God Church celebrates mass, usually led by the Reverend Sean Broderick, in the parish center gymnasium. The church continues to hold many of its programs, including its adult and youth ministries, music rehearsals for its choirs and folk group, and its various prayer groups in the Monsignor Liam Minogue Parish Center or in Father Gene Schellberg Hall. The church offers a preschool for three and four year-olds and religious education classes for first grade through eighth grade students. The church's Catholic Youth Organization Basketball league, the Mary Mother of God Saints, offers teams for girls and boys in elementary, middle, and high school.
Pastor Doug Thuer is the spiritual leader of Sparta Evangelical Free Church. This is a beautiful, serene place of worship where members can belong to the carpenters' workshop, outreach ministries, Homestead nursing homes, the Market Street Missions and more. The congregation welcomes all.
Village Lutheran Church is located in Lanoka Harbor. The church has four services on Sundays, and offers infant care and Sunday school. Village Lutheran Church also provides a variety of ministries including bible studies, small groups, Littlest Angels, Lutheran Women's Missionary League (LWML), community groups and youth group. For more information, be sure to call the telephone number or visit the web address provided.
Temple Beth Rishon is an independent, liberal Jewish temple that welcomes those from diverse Jewish backgrounds as well as interfaith families. The temple aims to provide a community experience with classes, Hebrew school and adult education while maintaining a commitment to social action. There are service opportunities for both adults and children. The rabbi is Dr. Kenneth Emert and the cantor is Ilan Mamber.
The Presbyterian Church of Basking Ridge has been marked a historical site by the Presbyterian Historical Society of Philadelphia, PA. The church was first built in 1717, and after many rebuilds and alterations has remained unchanged in arrangement since 1960. The historical cemetery adjacent to the building has been in use since the 18th century, with the oldest tombstone dating to 1736.
The church offers two services each Sunday with childcare throughout the morning. The later service ends with a coffee hour to bring the congregation from a formal to a more relaxed setting. If you happen to miss a service, you have the option of listening to the Pastor, Rev. Dennis Jones’s sermons on the church’s Web site.
Located on Forman Avenue, St. Peter's Church is a Catholic community striving to live the Gospel message in the spirit of St. Francis by welcoming and serving others. As an instrument of peace and love, the facility's mission is to worship together and care for all creation.
Since its first service at a local school in 1980, Ocean County Baptist Church has grown to a large congregation housed in a complex that includes Ocean County Christian Academy and a gym. It operates ministries for children, teens, youth and adults, with special groups for singles, women and new believers. There are annual men's, women's and couples' retreats, kids' and teens' summer camp, ski retreats and rafting trips. Teens can also attend mission trips or work at Vacation Bible School. The church website features the pastor's sermons and special notes to the congregation. Ocean County Baptist conducts a great deal of mission work nationally and internationally, including efforts for the deaf, Native Americans and the military. Accommodations for the deaf include interpreters at services, special Sunday school classes and sign-language classes.
This Catholic church welcomes diversity amongst its parishioners. It is headed by Reverend Richard Carlson. Visit the church Web site for a full list of masses, devotionals and other church events.
Lead by Fr. Emmanuel Pratsinakis, the Greek Orthodox Church of St. Thomas is a Catholic and Apostolic church offering traditional weekly worship services, Sunday school and Greek language school for children. The church also offers a variety of opportunities for community involvement through special events, youth programs and parties.
The Presbyterian Church in Morristown began in 1733. The Congregation split in 1840, leading one faction to form a church on South Street, the other to remain on the Green. In 1925, the two congregations joined together and formed The Presbyterian Church in Morristown. Dr. James Howard, pastor of the South Street Church, led the reunited congregation as one congregation.
After reuniting, the congregation gathered at the Church on the Green. The members established offices and educational facilities in the South Street building and, in 1948, renamed it the Parish House, which is located at 65 South Street, Morristown.
Visit the church's website for a complete list of upcoming events and information about church youth groups.
First Presbyterian Church offers both traditional Sunday worship and a Sunday evening contemporary service. The church provides a wide variety of programs for all ages, including fellowship groups, music and Bible study. First Presbyterian also hosts the popular Strawberry Festival each year and a rummage sale in the spring.
The First Reformed Church of Saddle Brook is a caring, family-oriented place of worship, as well as a local piece of history. The church has been an integral part of the local community since before the Great Depression and has stood for generations. Today, the First Reformed Church of Saddle Brook is a vibrant religious institution. Several ministries are offered for children and adults.
St. Mary Armenian Church is one of only five Armenian churches in New Jersey and draws members from several nearby counties. Led by Father Souin, who has been pastor for nine years, the church's motto is "The Little Church that Shares and Cares at Prayer." The Divine Liturgy is conducted in English and Armenian, with hymns sung in Armenian by a choir.
St. Mary parishioners have many opportunities to take part in Armenian cultural activities. In addition to a regular Sunday school, the church runs the Aratian Armenian School, which provides three levels of instruction (Pre-K/K, beginner, and intermediate) in Armenian language, history, dance and music. The church also has youth groups that emphasize Armenian heritage. Choreg (traditional Armenian bread), fresh from St. Mary's kitchen, is sold on Sundays, and Armenian food is a part of many church activities.
Founded in 1851, Saint Stephen's Church is over 150 years old. It is home to an Episcopal church, a preschool and a cemetery. The parish is involved in a number of community activities including the Interfaith Hospitality Network and providing free Thanksgiving dinners for those in need.
St. John's Episcopal Church is well known in Montclair for its beautiful gardens and stunning architecture. Rev. Dr. Peter Jackson encourages members to reach out to each other through parish life. Church services include coffee hour, arts, drama, scholarships, social services as well as youth and adult education services.
Abundant Life Reformed Church was formed by combining the congregations of Second Reformed Church in Wyckoff and Union Reformed Church of Franklin Lakes.
There are ministries for both adults and youths, including a vacation Bible school and women's early morning Bible study. There also is an active music ministry, with handbells, choir and a praise team.
The pastor is Reverend Dr. Gene Poll. Rev. Tom Larkin is the minister of congregational care.