Sunday Morning Worship
You’re welcome here. Experience a blend of traditional and contemporary music, with challenging, creative, and inspirational preaching and a special time for your children.
Holy Week & Easter
Holy Week is one of the most profound and beautiful times in the Christian calendar — a sacred journey that invites us to slow down, draw near, and experience something that has moved hearts for centuries. From the joy of Palm Sunday to the quiet reverence of Maundy Thursday, the solemnity of Good Friday, and the breathtaking hope of Easter morning, each service offers a unique opportunity to encounter grace, community, and renewal. Click below for more.
Italy Informational Meeting
Italy Trip Informational Meeting: Join a once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage with your church family to Rome, Italy this October 2026. Walk in the footsteps of the Apostles, stand where saints have prayed for centuries, and experience the living history of the Church. For those who wish to go further, an optional extension continues to Assisi, home of St. Francis, and the magnificent city of Florence, cradle of the Renaissance. An informational meeting will be held on March 29 at 11:30am. Deposits are required no later than April 15.
Readers and Riders
Join the Readers and Riders for an informal lunch gathering on Thursday, April 2 at 12:30pm at the Westfield Diner. Click below to RSVP.
Bible Study
All are welcome – no need to attend every session or have prior bible study experience.
Board Meeting Night
Our next Board Meeting Night will be on Wednesday, April 8 for all four boards: Community Life, Finance, Ministries, and Worship. Click the button below for more details.
Men's Lunch
The monthly Men’s Lunch will meet at Oasis in Cranford on Thursday, April 9 at 12pm. Find out what Mickey Mantle was the first to do on this day in 1965. RSVPs required.
Breakfast Church
On April 12, join us in Patton at 10am for an informal, come-as-you-are service with continental breakfast items.
Open Mic Night
Third Thursdays @First is your new home for the vibrant art community - a welcoming space where music, visual art, poetry, and storytelling come alive. Click below for more info and to sign up.
Knitting Group - 1st & 3rd Sundays
The Drop-in Knitting Group will be meeting on Sunday, April 19 in Coe. Click below for more information.
Earth Day Cleanup
On April 25, from 9am to 12pm join the Rahway River watershed Association for a community cleanup of the Rahway River! No pre-registration necessary. Click below for more details!
Trivia Night
Get ready for a fun night of friendly competition! Join us for Trivia Night on Saturday, April 25 in Patton from 7pm–9:30pm. Click the button below for more information.
Children's Book Drive
In honor of Read Across America, we will be collecting new and gently used children's books (Grades K-8) for PS 24 during the months of March and April. Bring your donations to the bin in Patton during coffee hour
Cake Auction
Mark your calendars for our annual Cake Auction on Sunday, April 26 after Worship. Click below for more information.
Waysharers Sunday
On Sunday, May 3 we’ll celebrate Waysharers Sunday! Twice a month on Friday nights, our church hosts a group for adults with disabilities called Waysharers - a place of pure acceptance where everyone belongs exactly as they are.
Volunteer Appreciation Sunday
On Sunday, May 17 during worship, we will thank all of our volunteers who have helped out this year with our church events, worship, and programming.
Butterfly Release Fundraiser
On Sunday, May 17, after worship, we’ll be releasing butterflies to show appreciation to someone or something in our lives. Click below for more information.
Church Picnic
We’re throwing a Church Picnic, and you’re on the guest list! Join us after worship on Sunday, May 17 for food, fun, and fellowship that’s anything but ordinary. Expect great food and contagious laughter!
Sound Bath Experience
Caring Contact Wellness Council invites you to come settle in, breathe deeply, and let sound guide you back to your center. Join Caring Contact for a calming and rejuvenating Sound Bath Experience in Patton on Sunday, May 17 from 4pm-5:30pm, as part of their 50th anniversary celebrations.
Used Crayon Drive
Got broken crayons? Perfect—we want them! This June, we’re collecting your used crayons and giving them a colorful second life. Drop off your stubs, bits, and barely-there favorites—they’ll be transformed for future outreach projects in our middle school program. Because even the smallest pieces can make a big difference!
Graduations
Let’s celebrate our graduates! If you have a family member that is graduating this year, please let us know - anywhere from PreK to Doctorate! We will celebrate these graduations during worship on June 7. Email the church office by Tuesday, June 2 with their name and graduation details (school, plans, etc.).
Alexander Award
On Sunday, June 7, we will be presenting the Alexander Award to a high school senior who has been very involved in the church. During worship we will hear about the recipient’s application and celebrate their contributions to our church family.
Baseball & BBQ
Calling all baseball and BBQ fans! Come out and cheer on the Somerset Patriots on Saturday, June 13. Click below for more information.
Marc Hardy Award
The Board of Ministries is seeking nominations for the 2026 Marc Wesley Hardy Human Rights Award, awarded on Sunday, June 14. Click below for more details.
Breakfast Church
During the summer months, join us in Patton for Breakfast Church starting at 10am for an informal, come-as-you-are service with continental breakfast items. Once again, we’ll sing, pray, eat, discuss, uplift and praise! Breakfast Church for the summer starts on June 28 and goes to September 6.
Vacation Bible Camp
Get ready for the coolest week of the summer! From August 24-28 from 9am-2pm, kids age 3 through 5th grade will head to the slopes for an ice-cold summer adventure packed with winter sports excitement, mountain-sized challenges, and faith that helps us rise strong.
Wednesday Bible Study
Bible Study is held on Wednesdays at 12pm. All are welcome – no need to attend every session or have prior bible study experience.
New Member Sunday
On Sunday, March 29 we invite you to join us in celebrating a joyful milestone as we welcome new members into our church family! Come share in the warmth, community, and excitement of growing together in faith.
Parents' Night Out
Calling all parents! Bring the kiddies in their favorite PJs and sleeping bags for a “sleep under” on Saturday, March 14 from 5pm-8pm. Click below for more details.
This I Believe
Sundays at 11:30am from March 1 - March 22
This I Believe” is a short-form personal essay experience inspired by Edward R. Murrow and NPR, inviting participants to discover and give voice to a core belief, value, or life lesson through reflection on their own story. Click for more.
Empty Bowls
Empty Bowls is a community meal with a purpose, raising funds in support of the Community Food Bank of NJ in Hillside. The event will take place on Sunday, Feb 22 between 1-5pm. Click below to purchase tickets.
Lent Sermon Series
Current Lent Sermon Series
This Lent, we’re listening for the stories that shape what we believe. The Easter story isn’t just one story - it’s a collection of human stories: stories of grief and courage, of fear and love, of denial and devotion. People who didn’t yet know how the story would end, but whose lives were already being changed by their encounters with Jesus.
Sunday Morning Worship
You’re welcome here. Experience a blend of traditional and contemporary music, with challenging, creative, and inspirational preaching and a special time for your children.
Drop-In Ashes
On Ash Wednesday, February 18, the sanctuary will be open from 1-6pm - no service, no crowd, no rush. Just space to come as you are. Click below for more information.
Pancake Dinner
Join us for a “Fat Tuesday” or Mardi Gras celebration with pancakes! On Tuesday, February 17, we’ll meet at the Westfield Diner for a fun pancake dinner. Meals will be purchased individually. Drop in anytime between 5-7pm. No RSVP required!
Jersey Sunday
In the spirit of Super Bowl Sunday, all are invited to wear your favorite team's jersey to church this Sunday, Feb 8! Choose any sport, any favorite team, any style shirt. And if sports aren't your thing, that's ok - go with a Valentine's theme, or even no theme at all.
Game Night
Clue, checkers, cards, Jenga & more—join us for Game Night on Sunday, Feb 1 at 4pm! Enjoy dinner and games for all ages, with “Name That Tune” at 6pm. Click below for more details and to sign up.
Annual Meeting
The congregation will gather for its Annual Meeting on Sunday, February 1 after worship.
Sunday Morning Worship
Due to the severe winter weather and hazardous road conditions expected this weekend, our leadership has made the decision to cancel all worship services and activities on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
Christmas Eve Choir
Classic hymns and beloved songs fill the Sanctuary on Christmas Eve, and you are invited to sing with the choir on Christmas Eve at 5pm. Contact Joe Regan for rehearsal times and more information.
Christmas Eve
Join us at 5pm for a beautiful Candlelight Worship service filled with peace and wonder. Together, we’ll pause for reflection, lift our voices in beloved Christmas carols, and hear the timeless story of Christ’s birth. As “Silent Night” begins, the sanctuary will glow with twinkling candlelight. It’s a moment of stillness and joy that makes for a perfect Christmas Eve.
Christmas Pageant
Join the fun and step into the story of the very first Christmas! Kids and teens are invited to shine as angels, shepherds, magi, and the holy family in our special Christmas Pageant during the 10am worship on Sunday, Dec 21! To register your kids, click the button below. Rehearsal is Sunday, Dec 21 at 9am.
Quiet Christmas
All are invited to a self-guided, meditational observance with Reflection Tables set up in the sanctuary to guide your meditation, offer you hope and a chance to heal for when the season isn’t so bright. Come anytime on Wed. Dec 17 from 5 to 8pm. Stay for as long as you like, and guide yourself through the tables.
Church Christmas Party
You’re invited to a Christmas Party hosted by John & Jenn Hrynyk. Join us on Sunday, Dec 14 for an Open House from 3pm to 7pm for an afternoon of Christmas cheer and festivities! Children are welcome. Click the button below to RSVP by Dec 7.
Christmas Caroling
Calling All Carolers! Join us for some festive fun! We're spreading holiday cheer to members of our church who could use an extra sprinkle of joy. All are welcome! Click the button below to sign up. We'll meet in Patton and then carpool.
Giving Tree
The Board of Ministries is sponsoring a Christmas Giving Tree for two local households. If you wish to help, please take a tag off the Giving Tree in Patton from Dec 7 to Dec 14. Bring gifts to church by Dec 21, wrapped and with the tag from the tree attached.
Alternative Gift Market
Donate to worthy causes in your loved one’s name. This year’s alternative gift market will go to support hands-on outreach projects. Visit the table in Patton to make your donations on Dec 7 & 14.
Christmas Festival
Join us on Sunday, Dec 7, for an afternoon packed with fun, fellowship, and enough holiday cheer to power Santa’s sleigh. From 3–5pm, we’ll have crafts, gift-making, and games for the whole family. Then from 5:30–7pm, settle in for a delicious pasta and pizza dinner, followed by cookies. RSVP below!
Dedicate Christmas Flowers
Honor family or wish friends a “Merry Christmas” by donating $35 (or what you can give) to the Flower Fund to decorate the church for Christmas with roping, poinsettias, candles, and holly. Click the button below to make your dedication.
Food Drive
As we head into the Thanksgiving season, we’re collecting food for the Westfield Food Pantry to help our neighbors who may be feeling extra strain this year. Click the button below for more information.