The Presbyterian Outlook 2026 Lenten Devotional: Discipleship in a Divided Age: A Lenten Journey through Matthew’s Gospel, written by Teri McDowell Ott. Download the Lenten Devotional 2026._fullbook. The devotional uses the Gospel of Matthew, which is described as contemporary because its original audience sought a faithful path in a turbulent, confusing time marked by high… Read More »
First Presbyterian Church of Boonton to Install Rev. Nathaniel Fryer as Pastor
For details on how to log in to Zoom for Nathaniel’s installation and download the bulletin, please click here. Highlands Presbytery to conduct installation service as historic church prepares for bicentennial BOONTON, NJ – February 5, 2026 – The Presbytery of the Highlands of New Jersey is a member of The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and will… Read More »
Excitement for a New Beginning – Matthew 25 Church
A New Chapter Begins: Welcome Pastor Nathaniel Fryer We are overjoyed to welcome Pastor Nathaniel Fryer to First Presbyterian Church of Boonton! As we approach our 200th year of faithful service to our community, we celebrate this exciting new chapter in our church’s story and look forward to the journey ahead under Pastor Fryer’s spiritual… Read More »
Discernment Study Update
We have finished the Discernment Study process and the written report was approved by the Session this last Monday. What does that mean? The report has been sent to the Church Development Team of Highlands Presbytery. This committee meets in September and once they approve the report, it will be sent to the Committee on… Read More »
Camp Johnsonburg
Camp Johnsonburg: This summer, I volunteered as a chaplain for one week at Camp Johnsonburg’s summer camp. In a day and age where so many of our churches have fewer and fewer children attending, Camp Johnsonburg provides a vital ministry to hundreds of children and youth throughout the summer. This summer, the theme was: Linked… Read More »
Vitality
The Presbyterian Church (USA) has developed Seven Marks to guide congregations in assessing their vitality. Vitality is associated with energy, with being strong and active. Congregations of all sizes can be vital in that they are engaged with the energy of the Holy Spirit in doing the work that God is calling them to do.… Read More »
When God Calls Us
Our service on January 7, 2024 hit on a few subjects, one of which was how you can help your church beyond financial contributions, which is both rewarding and impactful. If you missed the virtual service, you can view it now – https://fb.watch/prSsoMqKw1/. Here are several ways you can assist: Volunteering Time and Skills: Offer your time and… Read More »
A Million Dreams
A Million Dreams: The Greatest Showman A million dreams are keeping me awake I think of what the world could be A vision of the one I see A million dreams is all it’s gonna take A million dreams for the world we’re gonna make Song by Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams, and Ziv Zaifman When I think… Read More »
Welcome to Pastor Carie Morgan
We are thrilled to welcome Pastor Carie Morgan to First Presbyterian Church in Boonton. Pastor Carie is serving as our Interim pastor, and taking our congregation through our discernment process as we start a new chapter in our almost 200 year history. Pastor Carie graduated from Princeton Theological Seminary in 2000. She has served numerous… Read More »
Presbytery Discernment Process Poll
Everyone has a story to tell about God’s call to them and their congregation. These story creates a narrative of God’s work among us. Over the summer we will be inviting everyone who wants to tell their story to share their story in a group. More information will be coming soon! https://highlandspresbyterynj.org/2023/05/11/presbytery-discernment-process-2023-2024/
