Willow Grove Presbyterian Church
1961 Raritan Road | Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 | 908.232.5678 | Directions/Map
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Sunday Morning Adult Forum
11:30 am – 12:15 pm - September - June
A time for engaging speakers, discussing important topics,  and exploring themes in the Bible.  Various series run throughout the year.  Check newsletter The Witness for current series.  Childcare can be provided.

Midweek Bible Study
Thursdays, 10:00 am – 11:30 am - September - June
Leader:  Rev. Cynthia Cochran-Carney
Weekly Bible study on a particular book of the Bible.  Discussion materials and notes provided.  No previous Bible study experience needed!  All are welcome.  Runs September – June.

Chelsea Bible Study Group
Tuesdays, 11:00 am
Leader:  Pete Hugger
Weekly discussion of basic Christian beliefs and living our faith.  All are welcome.
Meets at The Chelsea, 295 South Ave, Fanwood.  

Women’s Study Circle
First Monday of the month, 12:30 pm – 2:00
Coordinator:  Alice Kath
All women are invited to be part of this monthly study, prayer and fellowship group.  Each year the group chooses a book or biblical theme to study.

Men’s Group
Meets one Saturday each month, 7:00 pm
Coordinator:  August Ruggiero
The Men’s Group meets each month for pizza, movie and discussion.  Teenagers and men of all ages are welcome to join for friendship, discussion and fun.  The group also helps with various events and mission projects throughout the year.

Moms’ Bible Study
Meets periodically in the church nursery through the week to read and discuss scripture passages related to parenting, relationships, and growing in our faith as Christians.  Moms can bring young children to play or nap while we study.  Check with Pastor Cynthia about upcoming dates.

Retreats

Women’s Retreat
Held  in the spring at a conference center.  Women of all ages are welcome to get away for a weekend of rest and renewal.  A speaker leads discussions on ways to grow in our relationship with God as Christian disciples.  The church newsletter will have current information.  

Men’s Retreat
Held in the fall at local conference center.  Men of all ages are invited to come together for discussion and reflection on ways to grow in faith and Christian discipleship.  The church newsletter will have current information.

Other Spiritual Growth Groups for Adults

KniTTogether
Mondays, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm  Alexander Hall
Do you like to knit or crochet? Then join this group to make prayer shawls, lap blankets, chemo caps, baby blankets, sweaters, scarves and more for people in need locally and around the world. Whether you would like to learn to knit or have been knitting for years, this group is for you.  Instruction is provided.  A time to pray for others and knit together.

Small Groups

Willow Grove encourages all adults to be part of a small group for study, prayer, and friendship.  Small groups meet in people’s homes or at the church at a time convenient for the group.  Each group chooses a topic for study.  The groups commit to particular number of weeks or months to week and then the group members evaluate whether to continue to meet.  Contact Pastor Cynthia or any member of the session (board) if you are interested in joining a small group.  New groups form throughout the year.  

New Members Classes
If you are interested in becoming a member of Willow Grove Presbyterian Church, or just want to learn more about basic Christian beliefs and the Presbyterian approach to living out our faith in the church, then join Pastor Cynthia, elders and leaders of Willow Grove for the next New Members Exploration Classes. These are held after Sunday worship services for 2-3 weeks at various times throughout the year.  If you are interested in becoming a member contact Pastor Cynthia.

Medical Qi Gong
First Saturday of the month
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Coordinator:  Margo Mann  (908-757-2495)  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Free and open to everyone, Medical Qi Gong is a course of meditation imagery that is being offered.  Please be on time as once the class begins we will not be able to interrupt the session.  Join us and become energized from the inside out and experience a more physically and emotionally balanced self.

 

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