You will learn how to defend yourself! This is hands-on seminar designed to provide women in the community with the skills and mindset needed to defend themselves through a combination of preventative measures, heightened awareness, and practical hands-on training in self-defense techniques. Among the topics to be taught: escapes from stranger and non-stranger attacks, wrist release, choke defense, strikes, hair grabs and ground drags and how to get out from under an attacker. Participants will also practice yelling and learn how to set boundaries and assert themselves.

The seminar will be led by Jen Pittman, currently a Supervisory United States Probation Officer. She has received specialized training from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Charleston, South Carolina, and has instructed her fellow officers in defensive tactics and use of force since 2011. She is also a graduate of the Gracie University Survival Tactics program and has been a Gracie certified instructor since 2019. Jen has previous training in various forms of martial arts, including Taekwondo, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, and Krav Maga. She is also a Black Belt.

The seminar is hands-on and participants are must wear comfortable clothing.

The seminar will be held at THE MAX Challenge of Cranford, 777 Walnut Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey. Cost is $30 per person; women ages 16 & up are welcome (under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult). Participants must register in advance. A portion of the proceeds will go to Family & Children’s Services. To register, call Cesar-Kai at 908-967-6571.

The Spring Hop returns this year and will take place on April 1st from 1-3pm! To take part, just purchase a Spring Hop tote bag – supplies are limited. Children will be able to pick up eggs at 20+ downtown businesses and every participant will also win a Golden Egg! Registered participants can pick bags up starting at 12:30pm the day of the event at Eastman Clock Plaza.

Tote bags cost $10 and can be ordered through Eventbrite.

The event is rain or shine – no refunds.

Register Here

There is nothing like waking up on Easter morning and sharing in the amazement the women who discovered the empty tomb must have felt! Join us outside in the spring air as the sun rises, celebrating the triumph of life over death and light over darkness. Bring a flower from your garden and flower the cross in the front lawn. Some will also be provided.

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