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First Presbyterian Church of Boonton to Install Rev. Nathaniel Fryer as Pastor
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.)
The Wedding Feast at Cana
The Lectionary passage for today is the wedding feast at Cana from John 2:1-11. One of the lines in this passage is “Do whatever he tells you.” Mary, mother of Jesus, is telling the servants
Installing Elders and Deacons: A Call to Serve Together in Christ
Last November at the congregational meeting, we elected our officers for terms ending in 2028. This Sunday, we will install John Crozier, Trish Herrara, and Bruce Middleton as ruling elders. We will also install Judy
Young Jesus in the Temple: Reflection on Luke 2:41–48
Scripture: Luke 2:41-48 Each year his parents went to Jerusalem for the Passover Festival. When he was 12 years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to their custom. After the festival was over, they
Trust God First: Reflection on Matthew 6:33–34 About Worry, Faith, and Daily Peace
Scripture Text: Matthew 6:33-34 Instead, desire first and foremost God’s kingdom and God’s righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore, stop worrying about tomorrow, because tomorrow will worry about
Pastor’s Reflection: Devotional for the Week of November 3, 2025
Scripture Text: Ruth 1:16-18 But Ruth replied, “Don’t urge me to abandon you, to turn back from following after you. Wherever you go, I will go; and wherever you stay, I will stay. Your people
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
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
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
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
