Willow Grove Presbyterian Church
1961 Raritan Road | Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 | 908.232.5678 | Directions/Map
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People have been worshipping and learning at Willow Grove since 1826 when a Sunday school began to meet in the local schoolhouse.  In 1887, local farmers built the small stone “Union Chapel.”  Willow Grove Presbyterian Church was established in 1953 when the congregation formally affiliated with the Presbyterian Church USA.   Today our beautiful sanctuary, inviting classrooms and multi-purpose rooms Alexander Hall  and Ryno Hall are used by the congregation and community groups seven days a week.


Through the years, Willow Grove has continued its strong ministry of worship, study, prayer and service as we welcome children, youth and adults of all ages.  As the next chapter of ministry unfolds, our congregation continues to be transformed by God, seeking ways to make the good news of Jesus Christ relevant and meaningful in today’s 21st century culture. 

Our Staff
Rev. Cynthia Cochran-Carney   Pastor
Rev. Jeffrey Cochran-Carney     Parish Associate
Paul DiDario                               Director of Music
Marilyn Thorne                           Organist
Nancy Elkin                                Church Secretary
Linda DiDario                              Christian Education Supervisor
Kathy Calello                               Preschool Director
Edith Konopka                            Financial Secretary
Jon Finne                                    Clerk of Session & Bookkeeper
Pat Panzarino                              Sexton/Janitor

 

Sunday Mornings

 

 

10:00 am Worship Service for all ages with Nursery Care, and pew activity materials for young children; Sunday School for children and youth begins after the message for young disciples.
Next SundaySept. 5 - Come this Sunday for informal worship in air conditioned Alexander Hall - a time to slow down, hear inspiring music and be renewed for the week.   Pastor Cynthia Cochran-Carney will conclude her summer sermon series on Moses and the book of Exodus.  Her sermon will be "Raiders of the Lost Ark."  Come learn more about the story of the ark or sacred box that held the tablets of the Ten Commandments.  If the Hebrew people believed God's presence was with them in the ark of the covenant, how do we experience God's presence with us today? The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be celebrated.  All are invited to participate.

The Connection

The Connection, Willow Grove's Saturday night contemporary worship service, 3rd Saturday of the month, 6:00 pm.
Willow Grove's Saturday night contemporary worship service

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