195 Ridgewood Avenue
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
(973) 743-5596
Join us every Sunday at 10 am for worship.
All are welcome!
Be a part of our Christian Community!
Wherever you are in your life and your faith journey, we invite you to be a part of our church fellowship. We are an active, community-oriented church located at the corner of Ridgewood Avenue and Clark Street in Glen Ridge, New Jersey. We welcome you to participate in all our church activities. Membership is not required!
We have something for everyone! We offer children's Sunday School programs, youth group, and Adult education programs, baptisms (at any age) and confirmations, fellowship and service opportunities, as well as choral and handbell choirs for children and adults. Our mission and outreach, ministries, and intergenerational events provide everyone here the opportunity to grow in their faith while serving the Church and outside community.
Announcements & Events
I am pleased to announce that the Reverend John Sampson has begun as the Designated Senior Minister at Glen Ridge Congregational Church. The decision to extend a call to Pastor John was based on the unanimous recommendation of the Interim Search Committee and full endorsement of the Church Council.
Pastor John’s Call Agreement as a Designated Senior Minister will be for two years. The Congregation will begin a search for a Settled Minister in about a year in accordance with our By-Laws. If, at that time, both Reverend Sampson and the Congregation agree, he will be able to be a candidate for the Settled Minister position. The Council viewed this use of the category “Designated” as positive for both the Church and Reverend Sampson, giving all of us some stability for at least two years – and longer, if God so leads us all.
The Reverend John Sampson grew up in northern New Jersey, always living within sight of the skyline of Manhattan. And though he has lived in northern New York State for many years, he still considers New Jersey his heart home.
John graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a BA in Liberal Arts, St. John’s College with an MA in Eastern Classics and from Union Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity.
Before becoming a pastor, John worked in management consulting and financial services. John did not grow up in an especially religious household; however, in his 30s he felt God’s call to join First Congregational Church in Montclair where he was baptized.
Outside of church, John is an avid hiker, reader and art lover. John is extremely excited to be offered the role of Designated Senior Minister of Glen Ridge Congregational Church, and he believes this call is filled with God’s blessing and promise. Pastor John may be reached directly at pastorgrcc@glenridgecong.org.
Sherry Brabham, Church Council Moderator
Announcements & Events
Vacation Bible School 2025 is back this June. Scan the QR code or click here to register and join us for Road Trip - On the Road with God!
Coming this June - Joscho Stephan Trio Concert!
Joscho Stephan Trio will appear at Glen Ridge Congregational Church on June 17 at 7:30 pm. Hailed as one of the most exciting ensembles in the acoustic guitar scene, this is a do not miss event!
Click here to find out more and to purchase tickets!
