ABOUT FPCE
We are united in the belief that through faith in Jesus Christ we can be more than what we are. We are a reflection of our community in all of its beautiful diversity. We welcome the full participation of all persons in our life together - and all means all. Everyone is welcome to participate fully in the life of the congregation without regard to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or ability.
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God loves you, and so do we.
If you're looking for a church that proclaims the good news of Jesus without the politics, that welcomes you as you are, that embraces diversity as a gift from God, we might be the church you're looking for. If you love a contemporary service with a great band but don't love some of the positions on social issues associated with that, our Crossroads service might be a perfect fit for you. If you love traditional hymns with a choir and pipe organ but prefer to be able to come as you are, our traditional service might be ideal for you.
Together we are inspired to Live Boldly, Share Boundlessly, Grow Community, and Build God's World.
Our congregants come from over 30 towns in the area. We are people from many different nations and ethnic backgrounds, we represent the full spectrum of political beliefs, and we were raised in a variety of faith traditions. Yet as one parishioner aptly put it, "our community is more important than our differences."
We are a member congregation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), the largest Presbyterian denomination in the nation, whose presence in the U.S. (descended from the Church of Scotland) traces back to the early 1700s.
OUR BELIEFS
Presbyterians are Protestant Christians, greatly influenced by the theology of the 16th century reformer John Calvin. We proclaim Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior and we trust the Old and New Testaments to be the unique and authoritative witness to Jesus Christ and God's Word to us. Core theological principles in our tradition are the sovereignty of God and that salvation is only attainable by grace through faith (not works). Our common faith in Jesus Christ unites us as a congregation
Established in 1860, the First Presbyterian Church of Englewood has a long and storied history of service to God and the community. We were the first church in Bergen County to affiliate with the Presbyterian Church, and we were the first church established in the City of Englewood. For over 150 years our members have given of themselves in mission and ministry, serving both the church and civic organizations for the sake of the Gospel and the betterment of the world.
On March 22, 2016, our historic sanctuary was destroyed by a fire. We are worshiping in our wonderfully renovated Elmore Hall. Plans for rebuilding are underway, with an expected schedule of beginning construction in 2022 with completion in 2024.
Presbyterians are Protestant Christians, greatly influenced by the theology of the 16th century reformer John Calvin. We proclaim Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior and we trust the Old and New Testaments to be the unique and authoritative witness to Jesus Christ and God's Word to us. Core theological principles in our tradition are the sovereignty of God and that salvation is only attainable by grace through faith (not works). Our common faith in Jesus Christ unites us as a congregation