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First Reformed Church
Saddle Brook
NJ
07663-4801
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Who we are
The First Reformed Church of Saddle Brook is a small, family-oriented and caring congregation of many generations who has worshipped the Lord with Joy since 1900. Whether it's your first time or it's been a long time - you will be welcomed with open arms.
We invite everyone to join us for our weekly worship on Sunday mornings at 10:30am.
Our Mission
Our mission is to serve the Lord with joy! We aspire to share our love of Christ and the Good News of His life, death, and resurrection with our neighbors, community, and the world at large.
Our vision is to be a place of powerful prayer for our congregation and community - How Can We Pray For You? Please fill out the contact form at the bottom of this page or send an email to frcsbpraying4u@gmail.com if you are in need of prayer.
"....For my house will be called a house of prayer for all the people."
Isaiah 56:7
We invite everyone to join us for our weekly worship on Sunday mornings at 10:30am.
Our Mission
Our mission is to serve the Lord with joy! We aspire to share our love of Christ and the Good News of His life, death, and resurrection with our neighbors, community, and the world at large.
Our vision is to be a place of powerful prayer for our congregation and community - How Can We Pray For You? Please fill out the contact form at the bottom of this page or send an email to frcsbpraying4u@gmail.com if you are in need of prayer.
"....For my house will be called a house of prayer for all the people."
Isaiah 56:7
Street Address
5 Ackerman Ave
Saddle Brook,
NJ
07663-4801
United States
Phone: (201) 843-6672
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Church Pastor
Rev. Christopher B. Wolf
Pastor
5 Ackerman Ave
Saddle Brook,
NJ
07663-4801
United States
Phone: (201) 843-6672
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Quote of the Day
Psalms 37:4
Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
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Reformed Church in America
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Rev. Christopher B. Wolf
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Rev. Christopher B. Wolf has served as the 11th pastor of the First Reformed Church since being installed and ordained in January 2011. He has previously served at various other churches in New Jersey and Michigan. Rev. Wolf is a talented writer who has published two books - Giving Faith A Second Chance in 2007 and With You Every Step of the Way in 2011. Rev. Wolf hosts his radio show, Walk With Me, on Wednesdays at 7pm on www.yfnradio.com.
Rev. Wolf also has open office hours to speak with people in need and offer encouragement. His office hours are as follows:
Mondays: 10am-12pm
Thursdays: 1-3pm
Rev. Wolf is also active in the community. He and Saddle Brook Mayor Robert White formed the Saddle Brook Community Partnership to reach out to those in need in the community. This partnership, consisting of community members and representatives from various organizations and businesses, has a phone hotline (201-587-2912) and a help button on the Township website (saddlebrooknj.us) for those who are in need of services.
Pastor Christopher does weekly messages entitled "Christopher's Chat". These messages offer encouragement and inspiration for those in need as well as a better understanding of his weekly sermon topics. You can watch all episodes from 2018 below. If you want to access episodes of Christopher's Chat from 2017 or earlier, please go to our YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/firstreformedsb1900
Rev. Wolf also has open office hours to speak with people in need and offer encouragement. His office hours are as follows:
Mondays: 10am-12pm
Thursdays: 1-3pm
Rev. Wolf is also active in the community. He and Saddle Brook Mayor Robert White formed the Saddle Brook Community Partnership to reach out to those in need in the community. This partnership, consisting of community members and representatives from various organizations and businesses, has a phone hotline (201-587-2912) and a help button on the Township website (saddlebrooknj.us) for those who are in need of services.
Pastor Christopher does weekly messages entitled "Christopher's Chat". These messages offer encouragement and inspiration for those in need as well as a better understanding of his weekly sermon topics. You can watch all episodes from 2018 below. If you want to access episodes of Christopher's Chat from 2017 or earlier, please go to our YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/firstreformedsb1900
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Donna Arnone
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We are located at the corner of Saddle River Rd. in Saddle Brook, NJ. We are two blocks south of Route 80
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First Reformed Church Saddle Brook Service Times
Sunday Morning Worship
10:30 AM
Each worship service consists of a weekly sermon topic and Scripture readings by Pastor Christopher. From September-June, the Adult Choir adds their musical talents with many different Christian styles of music. We also sing several hymns from the 1997 edition of the Celebration Hymnal during worship as a congregation. During each service, we gather in God's name, listen for God's Word, and respond to God.
All are welcome to join us for our weekly worship service - whether this is your first time or it's been a long time. Also, we invite you to stay after worship for our weekly coffee hour held in the Clements' Room.
Service Times last updated on the 14th of July, 2018
10:30 AM
Each worship service consists of a weekly sermon topic and Scripture readings by Pastor Christopher. From September-June, the Adult Choir adds their musical talents with many different Christian styles of music. We also sing several hymns from the 1997 edition of the Celebration Hymnal during worship as a congregation. During each service, we gather in God's name, listen for God's Word, and respond to God.
All are welcome to join us for our weekly worship service - whether this is your first time or it's been a long time. Also, we invite you to stay after worship for our weekly coffee hour held in the Clements' Room.
Service Times last updated on the 14th of July, 2018
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IGNITE Youth Ministry
IGNITE is a youth ministry offered here at the First Reformed Church for young people in grades 7-12. This ministry was started by Pastor Christopher in September of 2011. IGNITE meets monthly on Sunday night at the Parsonage, located in the rear parking lot on Ackerman Avenue, from September-June.
Please stay tuned for the date of the next IGNITE gathering. Pastor Christopher will be meeting with parents to determine everyone's availability.
IGNITE is a youth ministry offered here at the First Reformed Church for young people in grades 7-12. This ministry was started by Pastor Christopher in September of 2011. IGNITE meets monthly on Sunday night at the Parsonage, located in the rear parking lot on Ackerman Avenue, from September-June.
Please stay tuned for the date of the next IGNITE gathering. Pastor Christopher will be meeting with parents to determine everyone's availability.
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First Reformed Church History
Our History
It all began in a small barn located at the corner of Essex Street and Rochelle Avenue in Rochelle Park. During that time, a Sunday School was meeting in this barn. 51 students attended and the collection was reported to be $2.95. During the next year, the attendance swelled to 59 and the name “First Reformed Sunday School” was chosen. Due to the increasing attendance, the Sunday school later moved to the former Lincoln School, which was erected in 1892 and located where the present municipal building now stands on Market Street in Saddle Brook. At that time, Saddle Brook was Saddle River Township. The name change became official on January 1, 1956 after residents voted to change the name in a referendum on November 8, 1955.
In 1895, the Sunday school purchased 4 lots on Ackerman Ave. which is now part of our existing property. The cost for these 4 lots was $265. When the Sunday school was ready to build their own structure, they consulted the Classis of Bergen for guidance and assistance in financing. Unfortunately, the Sunday school couldn’t qualify for a loan because they weren’t a corporation and the Classis couldn’t help because they were not a “church”. With Classis help, it was decided that a church should be formed. “The name “First Reformed Church of Rochelle Park” was chosen on November 2, 1900. At that time, the church was organized with 11 charter members and 6 consistorymen.
The original chapel was built in 1900 and completed in early 1901. The total cost was $2,000. The First Reformed Church was the first church constructed in today's geological Saddle Brook. The first worship service would be held on May 5, 1901 with the Rev. George MacPherson Hunter being ordained as our first pastor. He served until 1904. With money raised by the Sunday School and Ladies Aid Society, a bell was constructed by EA Williams Sons and Foundry, which was based in Jersey City.
An education building was constructed adjacent to the original chapel in 1925 to accomodate the increasing Sunday School enrollment and fellowship activities. That building was destroyed by a tragic fire on December 20, 1952. Soon after the fire, in a fundraising effort known as "Operation Onward", our present sanctuary was built where the education building once stood. The cornerstone was placed in 1953 and the new building was dedicated on June 20, 1954.
The original chapel was demolished in 1976 due to structural issues and an antiquated heating system. Hearts were saddened as the bell and stained glass windows were moved into storage. The bell was later lugged out of storage and rededicated during the 90th Anniversary celebration on May 4, 1991. The original stained glass windows were also taken out of storage and rededicated to the Glory of God on October 10, 1993. The beauty of these windows can be appreciated in the Narthex, Good Shepherd Entrance, and the Clements Room.
The Lord has blessed us through years of struggle (The Great Depression, World War II, fire and flood). The founders of our church passed on a history of strong compassion, caring, and a concern for our members and all of our brothers and sisters throughout the community and the world.
History Last Updated on December 23, 2016
It all began in a small barn located at the corner of Essex Street and Rochelle Avenue in Rochelle Park. During that time, a Sunday School was meeting in this barn. 51 students attended and the collection was reported to be $2.95. During the next year, the attendance swelled to 59 and the name “First Reformed Sunday School” was chosen. Due to the increasing attendance, the Sunday school later moved to the former Lincoln School, which was erected in 1892 and located where the present municipal building now stands on Market Street in Saddle Brook. At that time, Saddle Brook was Saddle River Township. The name change became official on January 1, 1956 after residents voted to change the name in a referendum on November 8, 1955.
In 1895, the Sunday school purchased 4 lots on Ackerman Ave. which is now part of our existing property. The cost for these 4 lots was $265. When the Sunday school was ready to build their own structure, they consulted the Classis of Bergen for guidance and assistance in financing. Unfortunately, the Sunday school couldn’t qualify for a loan because they weren’t a corporation and the Classis couldn’t help because they were not a “church”. With Classis help, it was decided that a church should be formed. “The name “First Reformed Church of Rochelle Park” was chosen on November 2, 1900. At that time, the church was organized with 11 charter members and 6 consistorymen.
The original chapel was built in 1900 and completed in early 1901. The total cost was $2,000. The First Reformed Church was the first church constructed in today's geological Saddle Brook. The first worship service would be held on May 5, 1901 with the Rev. George MacPherson Hunter being ordained as our first pastor. He served until 1904. With money raised by the Sunday School and Ladies Aid Society, a bell was constructed by EA Williams Sons and Foundry, which was based in Jersey City.
An education building was constructed adjacent to the original chapel in 1925 to accomodate the increasing Sunday School enrollment and fellowship activities. That building was destroyed by a tragic fire on December 20, 1952. Soon after the fire, in a fundraising effort known as "Operation Onward", our present sanctuary was built where the education building once stood. The cornerstone was placed in 1953 and the new building was dedicated on June 20, 1954.
The original chapel was demolished in 1976 due to structural issues and an antiquated heating system. Hearts were saddened as the bell and stained glass windows were moved into storage. The bell was later lugged out of storage and rededicated during the 90th Anniversary celebration on May 4, 1991. The original stained glass windows were also taken out of storage and rededicated to the Glory of God on October 10, 1993. The beauty of these windows can be appreciated in the Narthex, Good Shepherd Entrance, and the Clements Room.
The Lord has blessed us through years of struggle (The Great Depression, World War II, fire and flood). The founders of our church passed on a history of strong compassion, caring, and a concern for our members and all of our brothers and sisters throughout the community and the world.
History Last Updated on December 23, 2016
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