First Congregational Church is a faith community that loves, welcomes, affirms, and celebrates all who seek. We actively and intentionally engage with the world, seeking to be part of something greater than ourselves.

 

Sunday Worship

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10:00 a.m.

131 Pascack Rd., Park Ridge, NJ 07656

We are pleased to introduce our new music director, Evan Cerqueira! 

 

Evan T. Cerqueira is a lifelong musician and wearer of many hats. She studied Drama and Music at Vassar College, then went on to get her Masters in Vocal Performance from Montclair State University in 2007. She has been a working musician ever since, both in liturgical settings, and also teaching voice and piano lessons privately. She is also very active in local community theatre as a performer, director, and music director. Evan has performed in New York, London, and Spoleto, Italy, and her latest adventure is transitioning into classroom teaching as an elementary school music educator. Evan is happily married and lives in Little Falls with her spouse and their latest addition, a four-month old Chihuahua-Shih Tzu mix named Chaplin. You can follow her adventures on www.evanmakesmusic.com

May and June Events

Service of Release and Farewell for Rev. Dr. Mark Suriano

June 14

10:00 a.m.

Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall

After 11 years as our pastor, FCC is saying farewell to Mark Suriano as he retires from ministry. Join us for worship and a reception in his honor!

Organic Vegetable Plant Sale

May 16 & 17, 2026

May 16: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

May 17: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Enjoy a wide selection of organic vegetable plats for your gardening pleasure! The generous selection of vegetable plants and herbs will certainly enhance your tables during the growing season!

 

All proceeds support the Community Garden@First, a ministry of First Congregational Church.

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