POSTONED DUE TO WEATHER!

Martin Luther King Jr. Day - A Time to Come Together: The Flemington Area Faith Leaders invite you to join together in service to our communities and our neighbors. Learn about non-violent, non-conflict and non-cooperative response from Carol Dvoor (Harbor of Hope, Flemington) and Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner. Admission: please bring one of the following: dried beans, rice, cooking oil, shelf-stable milk, baby wipes, or Maseca (flour to make tortillas - available at ShopRite and Walmart). Location: Flemington Jewish Community Center, 5 Sergeantsville Rd. Flemington.

6:30 p.m. Pizza  –  7:00 p.m. Movie

Everyone is welcome to join us in the Parish House for this month's Friday night movie!  This month's film is the documentary, The Seeds of Vandana Shiva. It tells the remarkable life story of Gandhian eco-activist Dr. Vandana Shiva, how she stood up to the corporate Goliaths of industrial agriculture, rose to prominence in the food justice movement, and inspired an international crusade for change. It is an extremely insightful and powerful film about an amazing woman. 

Youth Group invites you to celebrate celebrate Annual Rubber Duck Day in Fellowship Hall after worship. All ages are invited! There will be games, races, and snacks, all centered around our favorite rubber duckie!

Calling all those who like to craft, create, or would like to learn to scrapbook! Do you knit, crochet, scrapbook, quill, paint, or do any other crafty thing?

If you already are a crocheter, scrapbooker, knitter, etc., bring your projects and enjoy connecting with others.  If you are curious about any of the crafts, join us and get some tips from others.  If you are curious about scrapbooking, come and take advantage of a beginning scrapbooking class.  There will be scrapbooking products for purchase and lots of hands-on help.

Now, for those of you who feel you weren’t blessed with creativity, please know that everyone has at least some creative talent and that most of creativity is simply “creative copying!”

To help us plan how many tables to ready for you, please let us know you are coming at chall@flemingtonpres.orgor 908-782-3227. If you would like to participate in the beginning scrapbooking class, please bring 6-8 pictures with you. 

All are invited to the Volunteers in Mission multi-media extravaganza! Join us for dinner and a show in Fellowship Hall in celebration of the many stockholders, parents, family, and friends who so generously sponsor this wonderful mission. The VIM team provides dinner - just come and enjoy it. Through pictures, video clips, music, and dialog, VIM participants and leaders will tell the exciting story of how our entire congregation participates annually in an extraordinary mission to families who truly need us.  
 
Are you wondering what VIM is or are you interested in a future trip to Maine with the VIM team? Come and learn about what we do.

Welcome to our Christmas Eve services, both in person and online, as we celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ!

4:00 p.m. A jam-packed sanctuary and a LOT of energy as our children re-enact the Christmas story, sing the songs of the season, and conclude with a very boisterous rendition of “Joy to the World!” Worship bulletin

8:00 p.m. This traditional service of lessons and carols will feature the familiar scriptures of the birth of our Lord, with inspirational music by the Chancel Choir and the lighting of the Christ candle. We will share in the singing of “Silent Night,” filling our sanctuary with light as the glow of candlelight passes from one to another. Then, we conclude with the triumphant strains of “Joy to the World!” Worship bulletin

10:00 p.m. This meditative service of lessons and carols will feature the familiar scriptures of the birth of our Lord, accompanied by inspirational instrumental and vocal music. Quiet carols and prayers will inspire. At the conclusion of the service, we will leave with the strains of “Silent Night” and the glow of candlelight warming our hearts with the deep joy of the season. Worship bulletin

We invite all people for whom Christmas is a difficult season to gather with us in Fellowship Hall as we journey through loss and grief, remembering the gifts of light and hope that God offers to us at Christmas.

This year's Christmas cantata, written by our Music Director, Dr. Carmen Scialla, is titled, Rejoice! For God Has Kept His Promise, and will feature our extended Chancel Choir, string orchestra, and bells in a presentation of readings and music telling of the marvelous promise made and kept by God and manifested in the birth of a Savior! The music will be joyous, the Word will be from our God, and the message to us is one of salvation for all. Come and take part in one of the most beautiful and meaningful spiritual expressions of our Christian faith.

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER: Join us for our Youth Group ice skating party! Cost is $25 for admission, skates, a cookie, and a photo with Santa! RSVP to youthcoord@flemingtonpres.org by December 10. Flemington Ice Arena, 426 Case Blvd. Flemington

Games, crafts, dinner, and a movie - come in your jammies! Donations accepted for the Youth Group fund. RSVP to youthcoord@flemingtonpres.org

The temperature may be dropping, but we're warming up with holiday joy! Join us for NJWOMENSONG's winter concert "Let There Be Joy!” in the sanctuary. Join us for refreshments following the concert in Fellowship Hall provided by the FPC Women's Association. Tickets are available at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/let-there-be-joy-2. Adult $15. Child, Student or Senior $10

We welcome all to our Christmas Open House. Visit with old friends and make new ones, sing festive carols, and enjoy appetizers, homemade soups and bread, and Christmas sweets along with warm cider, coffee, and tea! Spend time relaxing in Christmas meditation with music and expressive card making. Come join us in Fellowship Hall!

We will be hosting cookies and cocoa on the front lawn at the town’s Christmas tree lighting!  Join us on Friday, December 5, at 6:30 p.m. on the front lawn of FPC for some fellowship!

This year’s Women’s Association Christmas Program will feature guest soloists as well as some of our own very talented church members in a program of Christmas music from the pen of our music director, Dr. Carmen Scialla. The featured work on this year’s program, Emmanuel! God With Us! was written for and is dedicated to the Women’s Association in recognition of their commitment and contribution to the shining light that is FPC. So spread the word, tell friends and neighbors, and join us on December 2 at 7:00 p.m. as we prepare the way of the Lord, honor the women of the church, and sing praise as the Christmas miracle approaches yet again!

A CommUnity Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration - What Are You Thankful For?

The Flemington Area Faith Leaders Association (FAFLA) invites you to join us for our annual interfaith Thanksgiving service at First Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Hunterdon County, Route 519 & Oak Summit Rd., Baptistown, NJ. Stay for community fellowship after the service! We are collecting for Hunterdon Interfaith Outreach Council (HIOC).

Join our annual tradition of youth and adult members delivering turkey dinners to homebound and senior members of our congregation. It is a fun experience for all who participate!

We will meet at 11:00 a.m. to help decorate the sanctuary and make cards and crafts, 12:30 p.m. to assemble the meals, and 1:30 p.m. to deliver the meals. Food can be pre-cooked and cold, ready for packing into individual meals. 

Come join us for all or come help with part of the afternoon. Sign up to donate food and to indicate which parts of the afternoon you can help with.

Help decorate the sanctuary for the upcoming season on Sunday, November 23, right after the service. This is a wonderful opportunity to come together as a church family, share in the joy of preparation, and add a festive touch to our sacred space!

Create an Advent wreath, make Christmas ornaments and cards, and prepare to celebrate a meaningful Christmas! Stay for pizza and refreshments!

Ready for some Halloween fun? Join our Trunk or Treat - an outdoor event that’s fun for ALL ages! Please let the Christian Education committee (christianed@flemingtonpres.org) know if you are interested in participating in this event by Monday, October 20.

You can participate in two ways:
1 – Have your children wear costumes, play games, and visit decorated vehicles in a family-friendly setting.
AND / OR
2 – Decorate your trunk with a fun theme and bring individually wrapped candy for guests.

The Women’s Association will hold their annual “Out to Lunch” at Capuano Restaurant, 67 Church St., Flemington. We will enjoy good food and friendly conversation, and all are welcome, men as well as women. Please contact the church office by Sunday, October 19, for reservations.

Separate checks will be written, and cash is preferred by the staff. We hope to see you there.

Please join us at Flemington Baptist Church, 170 Main St. (On the corner of Main St. and Church St.)
Sponsored by St. Thomas Episcopal Church (https://www.stthomasepc.org/).

In 2024, St. Thomas Episcopal Church sponsored an Interfaith Vigil for Peace. Leaders from Christian, Jewish, Baha’i, Jain, Buddhist, and Ukrainian Catholic faith traditions participated in the moving service of scripture, prayer, poetry, and music.
 
Our world seems broken with war, hatred, violence, racism, poverty, and so much more strife. The Peace Vigil serves as a way for our community to gather together to promote hope and love across all faiths.
 
We hope that our small community efforts will inspire others in larger, global communities. For more information, please contact Rosetta Bacon at rosettabacon@gmail.com.

We will once again put our faith into action as The Church Has Left the Building! Together, we will join the CROP Walk—living out our mission to Shine God’s Light one step at a time. Each step is an act of hospitality, offering food, care, and hope to neighbors both near and far.

The CROP Walk is a nationwide effort organized by Church World Service to raise funds to end hunger and provide relief locally and around the globe. Here’s how you can participate:

1. Register to walk by joining the FPC Team. Just click "Join The Team" blue button. 

2. (Optional) Fundraise to help increase the impact of our congregation’s gift and/or donate to our CROP Walk using the orange donation button..

3. Come to worship at 9:30 a.m. on Oct 19, wearing your Shine God’s Light t-shirt and your walking shoes. We’ll gather in the sanctuary before stepping out together.

Not a walker? No problem! Join us in Fellowship Hall decorating bags for Meals on Wheels, bringing encouragement and joy to those served in our community. The walking route is a short loop, so you can stop at any time.

Don't have an FPC Shine God's Light t-shirt? We'll give you one that morning.
We're looking forward to Shining God's Light together in the community! 

Games, crafts, dinner, and a movie - come in your jammies! Donations accepted for the Youth Group fund. RSVP to youthcoord@flemingtonpres.org

Calling all those who like to craft, create, or would like to learn to scrapbook! Do you knit, crochet, scrapbook, quill, paint, or do any other crafty thing? We would love to gather monthly for some fun, companionship, conversation, coffee, tea, and crafting. Our first gathering will be on  October 25, 12-4 pm in Fellowship Hall. 

If you already are a crocheter, scrapbooker, knitter, etc., bring your projects and enjoy connecting with others.  If you are curious about any of the crafts, join us and get some tips from others.  If you are curious about scrapbooking, come and take advantage of a beginning scrapbooking class.  There will be scrapbooking products for purchase and lots of hands-on help.

Now, for those of you who feel you weren’t blessed with creativity, please know that everyone has at least some creative talent and that most of creativity is simply “creative copying!”

To help us plan how many tables to ready for you, please let us know you are coming at chall@flemingtonpres.orgor 908-782-3227. If you would like to participate in the beginning scrapbooking class, please bring 6-8 pictures with you. 

There’s no charge for Create, Crop, and Connect; however, a donation to The Flemington Presbyterian Church is appreciated.

Come out and support the FPC Deacons’ Chicken Dinner Fundraiser! We will have our famous, homemade baked chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, cole slaw, and corn bread along with many homemade desserts. Buffet-style in person, and take-out orders are available.

Cost: $20 adults; $15 seniors (65+); $12 children ages 4-12; $50 family. Tickets will be sold at the door and after worship in Fellowship Hall.· Payment: Cash or check payable to FPC Deacons.

Come One! Come All! Bring your friends!

After a brief time of readings, prayer, and song, you will be invited to come forward with your pet – or a picture of your pet – for an individual blessing with the pastor, Rev. Amy Lincoln.

Please bring a donation of pet food, which will be donated to the Flemington Food Pantry.

All pets must be on a leash or in a carrier.

Thanks be to God for the gift of life and companions on the journey!

We are proud to be part of this community and are sharing our support by having a booth (and our bus!) at the Raritan Township Community Day in Lenape Park, 119 Sergeantsville Rd, Flemington.
 
Help us to show up as a vibrant and caring church! Stop by our booth! We plan to be in the field with our big bus as our "banner." We look forward to seeing you there! It takes a village to shine God's light!

A New Member Class will meet in person in the Parish House following the worship service. Grab a coffee and join us.  

If you are looking for a church home or are interested in knowing more about FPC, please join us.  This one-hour class is for anyone who may have questions about the Presbyterian tradition, theology, and denomination or for those who may be exploring taking the next step and becoming a member of our faith community. This is not a commitment to join but rather an informal time of sharing so interested persons can learn more about the ministry and programs of our congregation.

Please let the church office know if you will be attending by contacting us at 908-782-3227 or chall@flemingtonpres.org.  We look forward to seeing you and getting to know you better!

The Fellowship Committee is hosting our annual Homecoming Brunch immediately following worship. Join us for worship, followed by great food and fellowship in Fellowship Hall!

We welcome all children and youth to join us at the 9:30 a.m. worship service for the commissioning of our Sunday School teachers, followed by Sunday School around 9:45 a.m. Please register your children online at http://www.flemingtonpres.org/sunday-school. Please get in touch with the church office at chall@flemingtonpres.org if you have any questions. We can’t wait to see you at church! Nursery care is available for babies aged birth - 2 years old. Josefina, Danche, and Josely are excited to be continuing with us. Bring your little ones and share a warm hello!