Willow Grove Presbyterian Church
1961 Raritan Road | Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 | 908.232.5678 | Directions/Map
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Paul DiDario – Director of Music and Choir Director
Paul DiDario is a double degreed Juilliard School of Music graduate, holding both a Bachelor's and a Master's of Music in Piano Performance. He directs the adult choir at Willow Grove Church and is responsible, along with the pastor, for all the music in worship. Each Sunday he plays the electric keyboard as well as the piano, leading the congregation and choir in inspiring music. An active member of Willow Grove Church, he is committed to expanding our ministry of music. He plays special performances at Willow Grove’s Concerts in the Grove. If you would like to sing with the choir or play an instrument in worship, please contact Paul. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 908-769-5742. You can learn more about Mr. DiDario’s musical background, private lessons, concerts and CD’s on his website pauldidario.com

Marilyn Thorne, Organist
Each week Marilyn Thorne plays a range of pieces on the organ and helps the congregation praise God through music. She is also the accompanist for the choir. Ms. Thorne is an active member and elder at Willow Grove Church.

Musical Groups and Concerts
Throughout the year, Willow Grove hosts concerts for musical groups who rehearse here and other special events. They include the following groups. The church newsletter will have current information about upcoming dates. You can also visit the groups websites. (links below) Imperial Brass – Christmas and Spring Concerts
Chinese American Musical Ensemble – spring concert
Music From China Youth Orchestra – spring concert (add links to these three groups)

Events – Fabric Art and Quilts

Willow Grove is committed to providing artists a place to display their work. In March 2009, we hosted the Annual Harvest Quilters Quilt and Fabric Art Show. Throughout the church, over 200 traditional quilts, African quilts, art quilts and more filled every room. Adults and children of all ages enjoy this amazing show that celebrates quilts as an art form. A quilt raffle raised money for Center for Hope Hospice that serves Union County. The show has become an annual event. For more information about Harvest Quilters, visit their www.harvestquilters.com
Click here for pictures and article about quilt show.

More visual arts shows are being planned.
Check back for updates.

 

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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