Cranford Calendar
The First Presbyterian Church of Cranford invites you to celebrate Christmas with us. This December, discover the wonder, joy, and awe that awaits you as we light the candles, retell the Christmas story, and sing familiar Christmas carols. We believe everyone should be blessed by an encounter with the Holy Spirit and leave renewed and ready to share their experience with others. We promise to do our best to provide you with that opportunity. Come, let’s celebrate Christmas!
You’re invited to the 1st Galentine’s Chocolate Walk on February 9! Tickets cost $20 and will get you a tote bag, a candy box, and a passport to pick up gourmet chocolates! Ticket holders will also receive a special offer booklet from participating stores. Grab your friends for a fun evening out of shopping, sweets, and treats!
Make a PEEPS® marshmallow masterpiece! Glue, mold, and manipulate those fluffy chicks, bunnies and other PEEPS® shapes to bring your vision to life. All members of the public are invited to participate in the competition. The deadline to register is March 24. The event guidelines can be seen below and on our website. Please review the event guidelines before registering. Limited spots are available. If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected] or give us a call at (908) 709-7208.
For more details go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/downtown-cranford-peeps-tacular-tickets-539524049957
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.
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/
Back for its 24th year! On Sunday, October 27th starting at 1:00 pm, we’ll have the traditional awards by age: 0-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, and 10-17. And for families or groups, we have Best Duo or Trio and Best Group (4+ People). Please pre-register at bit.ly/Costume2024
Judging will take place at the Community Center parking lot from 1:00 to 1:45, followed by the parade to Downtown Cranford ending at the gazebo on North Union Ave for the famous Pumpkin Chunkin’ (weather permitting).
BONUS: our online Best Adult and Best Pet costume contests are back. Upload your entry here by 11/1 or email it to [email protected] with the person(s) or pet(s) name and name of costume.