Seniors

We are glad that we are an intergenerational church and especially grateful for the wisdom and insights that senior members of our congregation provide. Robert Kemper, retired UCC minister and former pastor of Watchung UCC talks about the three seasons of seniors: go-go; slow-go; and no-go.

The go-go seniors of our congregation provide lots of leadership for us, some teach and tutor, others carry primary responsibility for an outreach program, some are the mainstays of our drama and music ministries. Many are often away on exciting trips!

The deacons provide a connection with the slow-go and no-go members of our congregation. Each of them has a deacon who checks in periodically and may gather his or her flock, made up of various ages or the portion of the flock who reside in the same place.

Each year on “heritage Sunday,” we recognize those who have been members of our congregation for forty years or more. In the Bible’s vernacular that means a very long time!

The Lunch Bunch, restaurant hop, includes many seniors since it is available for those who can get away during the day. We are eager to develop other ministries. Have an idea? Let us know!