300th Anniversary Events at First Presbyterian
January - May
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In the Gallery - through January 2012 - weekdays noon - 4:00 pm
Photographs by Robert Scheuerman Free
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Sunday, January 29
300th Annual Meeting of the Congregation - 12:00 pm noon
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In the Gallery - February 2012 - weekdays noon - 4:00 pm
Paintings by Thomas Malloy Free
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Friday, February 17 - 7:00 pm
Tavern Night - An evening of Colonial era games. Light refreshments will be served. A free-will offering will be collected.
Tuesday, February 21 - 6:30pm
Lent begins with a traditional feast of pancakes and sausages served in the ambiance of our dining room. You are also invited to bring your palms from Palm Sunday to be turned into ashes for Ash Wednesday.
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Wednesday, February 22- Ash Wednesday- 12:00 noon
Begin Lent with a short service and celebrate the Lord's Supper.
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Saturday, February 25 - 7:00 pm
Washington Birthday Ball
Join us for a colonial dinner and merriment in honor of George Washington. The North River Colonial Dancers and their live musicians will have you dancing the night away. Come in C18 dress or any fancy dress but bring your appetite and your dancing shoes.
Admission $35 in advance/ $40 at the door. Children 16 and younger are only $15 in advance/$20 at the door. Payment is required for reservations at the advance payment price. Pay by paypal or send a check to 120 East State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608-1710.
Advance-sale tickets - Adults
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March 4
Comfort & Quilts -
The Gallery will feature various designs of hand and early machine-stitched comforters and quilts.
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March 10
Singing through the Years - 2:00pm
Join in singing the songs our forebears sand. Light refreshments follow in the Community Room. A free-will offering will be collected for the restoration of the Sanctuary.
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In the Gallery - April - June weekdays noon - 4:00 pm
Historic artifacts of First Church will be on display.
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April 1 - Palm Sunday - 11:00 am
Passion of Christ - Join with the congregation to present the narrative of the passion of Jesus.
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April 5 - Maundy Thursday
The congregation re-creates the traditional Seder that Jesus and the disciples celebrated in the Upper Room on the night that Jesus was betrayed.
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April 6 - Good Friday noon
The traditional service will be held in the Chapel, which will remain open for prayer and contemplation until 3pm.
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April 8 - Easter
An Easter breakfast-buffet will be served in the Church dining room from 9am-10:30.
Easter Worship will take place at 11am in the Sanctuary.
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April 14 Cemetery Re-enactment 2pm (rain date - April 21)
Hear first hand from those who are our permanent residents about what life was like in their day. Re-enactors will be stationed throughout the cemetery to tell their tales.
Afterwards, enjoy light refreshments in the Community Room.
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May 5 - Recital 2:00 pm
Artist to be announced.
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May 13 - Mother's Day Brunch 12:00 noon
Celebrate those who have nurtured you along life's journey.
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May 23 - Service of Remembrance 2:00 pm
Join us to honor those who have served their country in time of need from the French and Indian War to the Iraq War.
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May 29 - Pentecost 11:00 am
Each year members of the congregation and members of the community are invited to share their particular gifts of Spirit. You are encouraged to share your gift with songs, poems, musical renditions, works of art, flower arranging, photography, food ... the options are limitless.
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JUNE TO SEPTEMBER PROGRAM - COMING SOON
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