First Presbyterian Church of Newton

Seeking, Serving, Sharing Together

Who We Are

First Presbyterian Church is a loving community of Christ's Disciples and strive to be a place of hospitality and welcome for all God's people. We have a rich history of witness and service in Christ's name in the Newton area and beyond, dating back to 1786. We look forward in hope, trusting that God will lead us just as we have been led in the past. On any given Sunday you will experience classic worship, vibrant music, thoughtful preaching, and warm fellowship. Throughout the week, in addition to our church programs and activities for all ages, we host Manna House, Literacy NJ, and serve as an anchor for Family Promise of Sussex County.

Worship

During the fall, winter and spring, Sunday morning begins with Sunday School for all ages beginning at 9:00 am, the Chapel Service at 9:10 am and a service in the Sanctuary at 10:30 am. Our 10:30 am service is child friendly and includes a children's message and Table Time, a time to reinforce the Bible story of the day through various activities that take place right during worship.

Our summer worship schedule begins in June and runs through Labor Day, with one worship service at 9:30 am.

Childcare is provided during the service for infants and toddlers by our professional childcare staff.

*Hearing assist units are available.

*Handicapped accessible.

Education

Sunday School is available at 9:00 am during the school year for children 3 years of age through grade 12.

Youth group for grades 6-12 meets during the school year on Sunday evenings from 6-8 pm.

A Monday discussion group meets at 10:00am in the Adult Study Room using The Wired Word.

The Sunday evening study gathers from 6:30 to 8:00 pm to coincide with youth group. We usually share a meal with our youth at 6:00 pm before the class which is led by Pastor David.

UPCOMING EVENTS AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Community Soup Lunch

Sunday, February 2nd, noon to 2:00 pm in Fellowship Hall. This year's Souper Bowl of Caring event sponsored by the youth group is a Community Soup Lunch. Enjoy a light lunch of delicious homemade soup, bread and a small dessert. A free-will offering will be collected and all donations will go to Manna House, the community soup kitchen. Help us to alleviate hunger on our community!

Sweetheart Dinner

Saturday, February 15th at 6:00 pm
Enjoy a delicious four-course homecooked dinner, live music and free child-care for children under 11 years of age in our beautifully decorated Fellowship Hall. The cost is $25 per person. Tickets must be purchased in advance and can be reserved by calling the church office at 973-383-4420. Proceeds from the dinner support the 2020 youth mission trip to Wilmington, DE.