Tag Archives: Pastor’s Desk

Pastor’s Desk

Posted on April 3, 2008 by Rev. Dr. Hartmut Kramer-Mills

You may have read Nathaniel Philbrick’s recent book “Mayflower: A Story of Courage, Community, and War“ on the founding of the Pilgrim Fathers’ colony Plymouth in New England.   When the colonists first set out to found their colony, they had … Continue reading →

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Who Are We?

Posted on March 4, 2008 by Rev. Dr. Hartmut Kramer-Mills

Dear Friends, “Who are we?”  This seems to be a very appropriate question during a time like Lent, when our church litergy points us in the direction of self-scrutiny and self-reflection.  Today, nowever, I have more than an individual piety … Continue reading →

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House of Manna Opens

Posted on January 30, 2008 by Rev. Susan Kramer-Mills

Dear Friends, Several of you have been following intently the exciting development of our combined project of feeding families with Elijah’s Promise Soup Kitchen. It has been three years of planning and, it is hard to believe it, but we … Continue reading →

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The Message of Hope

Posted on December 31, 2007 by Rev. Dr. Hartmut Kramer-Mills

As we go into this New Year of 2008 together, what is more appropriate than to remember the message of hope that we have encountered in 2007 in so many variations? An encounter of this sort that stands out more … Continue reading →

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Room Wanted

Posted on December 31, 2007 by Church Staff

Drew Hammell, a member of Calvary Chapel, who is getting married in March, is searching for a bedroom, under $1000 / month. It would be best if it is located near the New Brunswick Train Station [He works in NYC.]  … Continue reading →

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Special Needs Confirmation Class

Posted on November 29, 2007 by Rev. Dr. Hartmut Kramer-Mills

There is something really special going on in our midst, something that might easier happen in a small church than in a larger one. This is the confirmation class for Walter Boyles. Walter is an autistic child on the low … Continue reading →

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Exciting Programming??

Posted on October 30, 2007 by Rev. Susan Kramer-Mills

Dear Friends: I was struck by the comments of a fellow pastor who said to me this past week, “I am really impressed by the exciting programming that you all are doing at First Reformed Church.” For a moment I … Continue reading →

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