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Antiques Afternoon — January 7

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Lauren Bernhofer

January 7, 2012 is coming quickly, and so is the Antiques Afternoon event. Don’t miss out on a great opportunity to find out if your “stuff” is trash or treasure! Haven’t you always wanted to know???

On January 7, from 1-4PM, Joe Bodnar (Bodnar’s Auction) will be speaking about antiques and appraising anything and everything that comes through our doors. The Historic Preservation Fundraising Team is sponsoring this event to raise funds towards our matching grant. There will be refreshments, contests to test your antiques knowledge, and plenty of opportunity to share the stories behind the stuff! Continue reading →

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Yue Yue Ensemble Presents Beautiful Christmas Concert – Historic Preservation Project at FRC Benefits

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Janet Waanders

On December 10, YueYue Ensemble presented a beautiful program in the sanctuary, filling the space with glorious sound that celebrated the Christmas season with music from the 18th century to the present, from West and East, from original compositions to arrangements of old carols and folk tunes.

Under the direction of Dr. Sheng-Hwa Yu, the chorus sang beautifully and with such joy that the audience clearly caught the spirit, appreciating both the
skill of the singers and their emotion. We at First Reformed Church have been privileged to know the YueYue group for a long time and on this
occasion were privileged to receive its gift of music. All of the donations made by audience members are designated for the church’s Historic Preservation Fund and will be used to help complete the replacement of the slate roof. Continue reading →

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7th Annual Chili Cook Off

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Church Staff

Come join us on Saturday, January 28, 2012 6:00PM First Reformed Church 9 Bayard Street New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Anyone is welcome to bring a one gallon pot of chili to be judged. It can be vegetarian or otherwise. Family and friends are welcome too. Just come to taste the wide range of chili varieties. Continue reading →

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The Advent Breakfast – Another Fine Gathering!

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Erie Beemsterboer

The Women’s Guild kept the tradition of their Annual Advent breakfast going, by opening our doors to women from all different churches again on December 3rd. This year we enjoyed a skit written by Rev. Susan and performed by Susan, Lolly, Lara and Heather. They portrayed three shepherds who were awestruck when they Angel appeared from upon high. The message included a contemporary reference to the present protests around the
world for more economic justice and thus was titled “Occupy Bethlehem. Continue reading →

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The Art of Celebrating

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Rev. Dr. Hartmut Kramer-Mills

I know Christmas is over. But my observations are not so much about Christmas per se, as they are about us as a people, a church family that grows together from ever so many differences, contrast, fragmentations and other dynamics that, in the secular world, would have kept people apart. Just look at the pictures from our Christmas party! Are they not hilarious? Continue reading →

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Antiques Afternoon – January 7th, 2012

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Lauren Bernhofer

Who might this event appeal to, you ask? Anyone who is a fan of American Pickers, Antiques Roadshow, Storage Wars, Auction Kings, Cash & Cari, or Picker Sisters. And, anyone who believes it is possible to buy a $5 painting at a garage sale only to find an original Picasso beneath the grime!
On January 7, 2012, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.,, Joe Bodnar (Bodnar’s Auction) will be speaking about antiques and appraising anything and everything that comes through our doors. The Historic Preservation Fund-raising Team is sponsoring this event to raise funds towards our matching grant. There will be refreshments, contests to test your antiques knowledge, and plenty of opportunity to either share the story of your item or hear the story behind another’s treasure! Continue reading →

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Christmas Party!

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Church Staff

Come join us on
Saturday, December 17, 2011
$8 per person
$20 per family
5:00 p.m. Pizza, salad, dessert
6:00 p.m. Sing-a-long carols
6:30 p.m. Visit from Mr. & Mrs. Claus
All proceeds will be used to cover the cost for
new lights in Fellowship Hall Continue reading →

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