2020 “Virtual” Pumpkin Patch Fights Hunger in NJ Church invites community to “empty the patch and help fill plates” For 13 years, each October The Presbyterian Church of Chatham Township (PCCT) has filled its lawn on Southern Boulevard with colorful pumpkins and gourds that it sold to the public. Through this all-volunteer effort, the church…
Some of our members have expressed a desire for hands-on mission opportunities, while PCCT won’t yet be organizing groups to go, these are good opportunities for people ready and wanting to get out of the house! Click HERE to learn about ongoing Mission Opportunities.
First and foremost, all of FFP staff in Haiti and their families are healthy. There has been great cooperation with Men nan Men school and the people in Ganthier, where the school is located. The sewing classroom is the only one open during this time. They are making masks, with appropriate social distancing. Last week,…
During the week of May 10-16, a collection box will be available in front of the main doors to the PCCT sanctuary. This special collection for the Interfaith Food Pantry (IFP) is being coordinated by two Chatham Girl Scouts (one being PCCT youth, Katie Markley) as part of their Silver Award project. Please leave your…
Our congregation has developed lasting partnerships with a number of local agencies helping to feed people who are hungry, house people experiencing homelessness, and provide assistance in times of crisis. Read about how each of these agencies continues to fulfill its mission during this unprecedented time and what we can do to help. Click HERE…
Our congregation has developed lasting partnerships with a number of local agencies helping to feed people who are hungry, house people experiencing homelessness, and provide assistance in times of crisis.
Read about how each of these agencies continues to fulfill its mission during this unprecedented time and what we can do to help.
Since 2012, our Haiti Mission Team, in partnership with Foundation for Peace, has contributed significantly to building a vocational school in Ganthier and other community-based projects including teaching English, visiting orphanages, distributing hygiene kits, leading children’s programs, and attending church in a rural village. The first year, our mission team worshiped under a tree with…
THE 2019 PUMPKIN PATCH This October PCCT will hold its 13th annual Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser to help address hunger in our area. Pumpkins of all sizes and a variety of colorful gourds will be on sale. PCCT buys them from the Navajo Indians in New Mexico, and the net proceeds from the sale are divided…
WEEKEND of SERVICE September 21-22, 2019 Please see the opportunities below for the PCCT community to participate in a hands-on opportunity for service! We hope to see you at one or more of these events! Community FoodBank – Saturday, Sept. 21, 9 – 11:00 am Open to volunteers 12 and older. Sort or repackage food for…
Save the Dates! Guests return Sunday, July 21 – Sunday, July 28. Sign-up HERE to help! PCCT is one of 18 churches in Morris County that hosts a rotating shelter for families and individuals seeking to escape the cycle of homelessness. As part of the nationwide Family Promise network, we offer emergency shelter, hospitality and…