First Presbyterian Church of Rumson

06/10/2026

This year our church picnic will take place on Sunday, June 14th immediately following worship and the Congregational Meeting. This year’s picnic is catered, so Mary Kiningham asks that you let her know if you will be attending. You can reach her at [email protected] to RSVP or if you have any questions.

06/09/2026

Did you know that a quaint church in Rumson, , helped launch the careers of the famous architects behind the New York Public Library? 🏛️✨

Built in 1886, the First Presbyterian Church of Rumson (originally known as the First Presbyterian Church of Oceanic) is an absolute architectural treasure. Designed in the stunning Shingle style, this gorgeous building was actually the very first major commission for renowned American architects Thomas Hastings and John Carrère!

The exterior of the church is beautifully unique, covered in thousands of cedar fish-scale shaped shingles and topped with a striking octagonal tower. Inside, the sanctuary is just as breathtaking, boasting three authenticated Tiffany stained glass windows.

Thanks to its incredible design and rich community history, the building has remained beautifully preserved and was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.

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05/26/2026

05/24/2026

Beginning May 28th and continuing each week for 6 weeks through July 2nd. We will meet on Thursdays from 10-11am. The book we will be reading is An Alter in the World by Barbara Brown Taylor. “From the simple practices such as walking, working, and getting lost to deep meditations on topics like prayer and pronouncing blessings, Taylor reveals concrete ways to discover the sacred in the small things we do and see.” Books will be provided for you and will be available for pick up on Sunday, May 24. For the first gathering read the Introduction and Chapters 1 & 2. Please email Whitney ([email protected]) if you are interested in participating so we can be sure to have enough books.

05/08/2026

New Members Welcome!

On Sunday, May 17, following worship, our Session will be receiving new members in the Monroe Lounge.

If you’ve been thinking about joining the church or want to learn more about what that means, this is a great next step. We’d love to welcome you!

If you’re interested or have any questions, please reach out to Pastor Whitney.

05/06/2026

Rumson Presbyterian Church is collecting non-perishable food items to support Lunch Break and their mission to serve our community.

You can help make a difference by donating items like canned goods, pasta, rice, and other shelf-stable foods. Every contribution helps provide meals and hope to those in need.

Donations can be dropped off at the church Monday thru Thursday between 9:00am-3:00pm or on Sundays between 9:30am-11:00am —thank you for your generosity and compassion! 💛