History of First Congregational Church, Montclair NJ

HISTORIAN'S     REPORT        1976 - 1977 The year 1976-77 held some changes and some accomplishments  for First Congregational Church,  but,  as usual,  there is a good deal of unfinished business  to be attended  to,  hopefully,  next year. In June we enjoyed our outdoor picnic  one lovely Sunday,  followed by games  for all ages  in the parking  lot.   Except  for work on  the rummage sale under Janet Johnston, the church was closed during the summer so that necessary repairs could be made by our hard working engineers,  Jack Cooper and Bob McMillan.   Work was also started on our fire and burglar alarm systems.   Union summer services were held elsewhere. During  the middle of August Mr.  Hamm announced that he had  found a church of his  own and would be  leaving as  soon as possible.   We wished him well and started ...

HISTORIAN ANNUAL REPORT 1986-87 The year 1986-87 may be the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese calendar, but at First Church, Montclair, a more appropriate term might be "The Year of the Child." The first Vacation Church School in decades was held during August. The staff, comprised of experienced teachers, including Park and Normie Diekerson, and other volunteers from the congregation, was under the direction of Allen Benner, a student at Lancaster Seminary.   Approximately three dozen two-to-nine-year-olds attended. In the fall the Mothers' Morning Out program began its fifth year at full enrollment, and on Sunday the church school classes, directed by Scott and Shari Coronis, were enthusiastically attended. Normie Diekerson even introduced the older children to the use of the computer, a skill that many of their parents have not yet acquired. A special event in the life of the church was the December ordination and installation of Rich Pfeiffer as associate minis...