It will be an exciting Easter worship service at FPCC! With joyful shouts we say “Christ, He is risen!” and respond with “Indeed, He is risen!” Children will brighten the Sanctuary by carrying flowers forward and placing them on the Chancel (the front of the Sanctuary). After the children’s message, “Busy Bags” will keep little ones entertained. Together, we will celebrate Easter with open Communion (all are welcome to join in!) In a beloved tradition, you are invited to come forward to sing the “Hallelujah Chorus” with the choir at the end of the service. This service will also be livestreamed to Facebook and YouTube.

Come for worship, and stay for our Easter Egg Hunt! There will be fun games for families in the Bates Hall gym. In case of inclement weather, the Egg Hunt will take place indoors. (Egg Hunt intended for children ages 12 and under)

Get ready for:

Humpty Dumpty On The Wall
Egg Relay Race
Wobbly Egg Bowling
Carrot Toss (“Cornhole” for Kids)
Family photobooth
Easter Craft Station

Pre-registration for the Egg Hunt is requested so we can ensure enough goodies for all!
Register on our website: https://firstprescranford.org/easter

The Westfield Area YMCA is proud to host Pizza Palooza on Sunday, October 1 from 12:30-2:00pm in the gym at the Main Y, 220 Clark Street.  Tasting and voting will be from 12:30-1:30pm with the first, second and third place winners announced at 1:45pm.

Taste your way through participating Westfield, Garwood and Mountainside pizzerias and pick your favorite to win … everyone ages 4+ has a vote!  As of September 19, participating pizzerias are Calabria Pizzeria in Cranford, Rudy’s Italian Restaurant in Garwood, and Casa Di Pizza, Ferraro’s, Fiamma Wood Fired Pizza and Outta Hard Pizza in Westfield.

A $15 contribution for adults and children ages 4+ benefits the Y’s Annual Support Campaign, which ensures that no one who is experiencing a bona fide financial hardship and lives or works in Westfield, Cranford, Garwood or Mountainside is turned away for inability to pay for Y programs or memberships.  The majority of awards enable participation in the Y’s early learning, school age and summer day camp programs.

Children ages 3 and under are free.  Online registration is available at www.westfieldynj.org or you can call or register in person.  Advance registration is strongly recommended.  Please contact Kim Koza at (908) 301-9622 x253 or email [email protected] with any questions.

The 23rd Annual Brian Jenkins Memorial Halloween Parade, Costume Contest, and Pumpkin’ Chunkin’ will be held on Sunday, October 29th starting at 1:00 PM.

We’ll have awards by age: 0-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, & 10-17, and for families or groups, we have Best Duo/Trio and Best Group (4+ People). Pre-register at bit.ly/Costume2023

Judging will take place at the Community Center parking lot from 1:00 to 1:45, followed by the parade to downtown Cranford and the Pumpkin Chunkin’ (weather permitting) on North Union Ave.

Lastly, we’ll once again have two online-only categories this year for Best Adult and Best Pet. Upload your entry at bit.ly/Costume-Contest-2023

Co-hosted by the Cranford Recreation & Parks Department and the Cranford Jaycees.