News and Events - May, 2011

At its annual meeting on February 6, the congregation of the Bloomfield Presbyterian Church on the Green voted to create a Designated Pastor Nominating Committee for the purpose of filling our pastoral vacancy, currently occupied by interim pastor Rev. Bob Foltz-Morrison. The members of the committee are: Heather Arlett, William Dalzell, Glenn Maciag, Janis Sledge, Eve Space, Susan Turnbull, Nora Watson, and Desmond Wedderburn.

The Presbyterian Book of Order prescribes procedures for Designated Pastors. Here are key sections:

G-14.0520 Designated Pastoral Relations
"A designated pastoral relationship, full or part-time, is a call to a minister of the Word and Sacrament established by the presbytery for a term of not less than two nor more than four years. . . . The congregation’s pastoral nominating committee shall nominate to the congregation for its consideration and vote, only from among those ministers designated to it by the presbytery’s committee on ministry. . . . If there has been an open search process conducted by the committee on ministry and after at least two years of the designated pastor relationship, upon the concurrence of the committee on ministry, the designated pastor, and the session . . . a congregational meeting may be held to call the designated pastor as pastor."

The complete Presbyterian Book of Order is online at PCUSA. Find pertinent material about designated pastors by searching for "designated pastor" or for section G-14.0520.

Interested applicants should contact Kevin Yoho, General Presbyter of Newark Presbytery.

The Project Team of Connolly and Hickey, Historical Architects was selected by the Session in September to begin sanctuary repairs. Their preliminary assessment identified five areas of concern: the coffered ceiling, the bowing east exterior wall, the existing eaves, the roof structure, and the trusses.

Phase One, engineering the project, has been underway this fall and winter. The first step for the Project Team has been the review of existing documentation and two day-visits to the site. The second step has begun: preparing schematic design documents that outline the basic scope of work for the repairs. This includes preparing probable costs and priorities. Once reviewed by our church board, the Project Team will proceed with the development of contract documents detailing aspects of the proposed work so that qualified contractors can bid and carry out the work. The church board will review all documents before entering the final step of this phase: bidding and contract administration.

When the weather warms, Phase Two—the repair phase—can commence. It is hope of the architects and session the repairs will be completed by the fall.

Feed the World on the Green kitchen volunteers

April 18: Feed the World on the Green: Meeting the Hunger Needs of Our Neighbors The Bloomfield Presbyterian Church on the Green provides a full dinner at no cost once a month to those who come to us hungry. We serve with dignity all those who join us. Dinners are served on the third Monday of every month from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm in our Parish House, located at 147 Broad Street, Bloomfield (across from Bloomfield High School).

With all of the hardships facing many individuals and families we want to do our part in making others feel welcome and let them know we care. Please feel free to contact us by calling the church office at 973-743-1796 or e-mail endhunger@bpcog.org. This program is sponsored by the Women's Fellowship of the Bloomfield Presbyterian Church on the Green.

• April 18
• May 16
• June 20

Dinners are served from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm in our Parish House, located at 147 Broad Street, Bloomfield.