Upcoming Events
The Consistory continues to uphold the difficult decision to keep the building closed until further notice.
In consultation with an Infectious Disease specialist we discovered that we can not meet the requirements currently in place to safely reopen. We understand that this decision creates a hardship for some members and those who use our facilities for their meetings, but our primary concern is the health and safety of our members and guests.
We will revisit this question at each consistory meeting until we are able to reopen. If you have specific questions please do not hesitate to contact the church office at (973) 667-7022, or by email at or use our contact page.
The Season of Lent
Ash Wednesday service
WEDNESDAY at 7:00pm on ZOOM
If you would like to join us send an email with "Ash Wednesday worship"
in the subject line to and we will send you a link .
Lenten Book Study
THURSDAYS Feb. 25, March 4, 11, 18 and 25
from 6:30 - 8:00pm on ZOOM
The Lenten Book study will be on Thursday evenings via Zoom from 6:30– 8 pm for five weeks (February 25 & March 4,11,18 and 25). The book that we will be reading is What is the Bible? How an Ancient Library of Poems, Letters and Stories Can Transform the Way You Think and Feel About Everything by Rob Bell (2017, Harper One). The book is available for e-readers and in print at Barnes and Noble and Amazon (you can buy this through Amazon Smile and benefit the church - if you haven’t used this service yet get in touch with Pastor Jill who can walk you through the sign up). There are also (as of 2/1/21) several copies available through the
This is a series of short, easy to read essays which include answering questions like: Is the Bible the Word of God? Is it Authoritative? Is it Inspired? Is it inerrant? It also invites readers to hear the text of familiar Bible stories with “new ears.” Not surprisingly, there are critics as well as supporters of Mr. Bell’s view point - you will be invited to come and see (and hear) for yourself what you think.
Lenten Book study will be held on Thursday evenings, 2/25, 3/4,11,18 and 25, from 6:30 - 8:00 pm via ZOOM. If you are interested in being on the invitation list, email frcnutley@optimum.net.
We have invited our friends from Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Grace Episcopal Church and Vincent Methodist Church. Guests from other traditions are also welcome to join us.
Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter
We will be worshiping together on these days. But as of right now we don't know what that will look like. Check back as we get closer. Will we need to stay on ZOOM or will we be able to gather in person? We will let you know as soon as possible!
Weekly Worship
11:00 am EST on Zoom
If you would like to join us send an email with "worship"
in the subject line to and we will send you a link .
Weekly Bible Study
Sunday at 5:00 EST on Zoom
Tuesday at 10:00am EST on Zoom
If you would like to join us please send an email with "Bible Study"and the day or days you wish to join us in the subject line to and we will send you a link.
On Tuesday mornings we will be studying the book of 2 Corinthians. On Sunday nights we are studying the book of Ecclesiastes.
Weekly Christian Education
Sundays at 10:00 EST on Zoom
If you would like to join us please send an email with "Discovering God" in the subject line to and we will send you a link. Discovering God is our weekly Christian Education program. We are currently studying scripture that has to do with the Holy Spirit. Our format is to meet the 2nd (learning week), 3rd (planning week) and 4th (response/action week) Sundays of the month. All of the participants are currently adults but we are glad to welcome people of all ages.
Weekly Schedule
All scheduled events will take place online. See above for directions.
2/17
WEDNESDAY
Ash Wednesday
7:00pm Worship
2/21
SUNDAY
10:00am Discovering God Christian Education Program
11:00pm Worship
5:00pm Bible Study
2/23
TUESDAY
10:00am Bible Study
2/25
6:30-8:00pm Lenten Book Study
2/28
SUNDAY
10:00am Discovering God Christian Education Program
11:00pm Worship
5:00pm Bible Study
3/2
TUESDAY
10:00am Bible Study
3/4
6:30-8:00pm Lenten Book Study
3/7
SUNDAY
11:00pm Worship
5:00pm Bible Study
3/9
TUESDAY
10:00am Bible Study
3/11
THURSDAY
6:30-8:00pm Lenten Book Study
3/14
SUNDAY
10:00am Discovering God Christian Education Program
11:00pm Worship
5:00pm Bible Study
3/16
TUESDAY
10:00am Bible Study
3/18
6:30-8:00pm Lenten Book Study
3/21
SUNDAY
10:00am Discovering God Christian Education Program
11:00pm Worship
5:00pm Bible Study
3/23
TUESDAY
10:00am Bible Study
3/25
THURSDAY
6:30-8:00pm Lenten Book Study
3/28
PALM SUNDAY
11:00pm Worship
3/30
TUESDAY
10:00am Bible Study 4/1
MAUNDY THURSDAY
Check back for service details
4/2
GOOD FRIDAY
Check back for service details
4/4
EASTER SUNDAY
Christ is Risen!
11:00pm Worship
We are glad to host many groups in our building.
Please check the group's website for dates and times:
NA, AA, Al-Anon, Al-Anon Family, Fellowship of Christian Athletes,
Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts,
ACA Reparent Through Self Love (Thursdays 1:30-2:45pm
We are meeting on the phone, all are welcome! Dial-in number (515) 606-5187
Access code: 240675#)
(Please do not call the church office about meeting times we only make the room available,
we do not know if the groups actually use the space every time they are scheduled)
Please continue to check back often as our building use policies will continue to change.