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 SundayFeb. 26 - Worship in a New Key with multi-media, guitar, keyboard and drums.  In our busy lives, we need a time to draw close to God and other people so we can know real hope every day. We begin our journey through Lent focusing on the themes in Holy Adventure: 41 Days of Audacious Living.  Week 1 - Transforming God.  What are our images of God?  How can those images open us to God's transforming love in Christ?  What images keep us stuck in old patterns?

Worship In A New Key

Contemporary worship on the fourth Sunday of the month. Keyboard, guitar, drums, power point slides.

Willow Grove's Saturday night contemporary worship service