Paying Attention in an Age of Distraction
If you've seen the movie Ghost, (1990), you know it's about a husband (Patrick Swayze) trying to communicate "from the other side." A ghost, he now desperately seeks to let his wife (Demi Moore) know [...]
Outside the Sheepfold
Sermon preached Sunday, May 27, by Merideth Mueller. https://s3.amazonaws.com/pcol-media/sermons/2018/Service+2018-05-27.mp3
The Halo-ed Thrashers: Birding PCOL-style
The first-ever (to our knowledge) PCOL birding event took place at 8:00 a.m. on May 22, in the Pole Farm District of Mercer Meadows. Team Captain, Merideth Mueller led teammates Peter Billings and Jill Cifelli [...]
Seeing in Color
Have you ever had what you'd consider a spiritual - or mystical - experience? Such experiences are common, and people often ignore them, or are even ashamed to share them, because they fear people [...]
Let Yourself Go
Music is a means to reach deep into our souls, down to places that words can't reach; music has the power to enable us to "let go" and allow ourselves to be known by [...]
Grab an Oar!
We need YOU! Grab an oar! Church is a team sport, and everyone in the crew has a part to play. Please consider how you will help us get where we need to [...]
Children’s Programs Roundup
SATURDAY MAY 12th, 10am to noon A 'one-stop shopping' event to discover children's programs in Central New Jersey. Fill your Summer and Plan for Fall! Meet representatives from area Preschools, Kindergartens, Summer Camps, Music, Sports, [...]
Great is Thy Faithfulness
Sermon on May 6, 2018 by Avagail Morgan, President of the Board of Deacons https://s3.amazonaws.com/pcol-media/sermons/2018/Service+2018-05-06.mp3
Deacon/Member Recognition Sunday – May 6
Join us as we celebrate ALL our members, but especially highlighting those long-time members whose year of joining ends with an "8." See their member profiles in our Member Recognition Brochure: DOWNLOAD THE MEMBER RECOGNITION [...]
Becoming a Brother to the Other
There's a section of Acts chapter 8 that contains one of the most interesting - and strangest - stories in the New Testament. It's Phillip's encounter with the Ethiopian eunuch, someone who would indeed [...]
Do You Like Jesus?
What role should social media play in seeking to live a faithful life in Christ? Is social media all bad? In a brief homily on Sunday, Dr. Vamos's sermon is about the promise and problem [...]
What Kind of Lord?
April 15, 2018, by Louise Johnson https://s3.amazonaws.com/pcol-media/sermons/2018/Service+2018-04-15.mp3
PCOL and The Community Well featured in Presbyterians Today
The Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville's new ministry, The Community Well, is featured in the March issue of the magazine Presbyterians Today. New uses for existing space by Sue Washburn The Community Well at the Presbyterian [...]
A Pickle Forever
April 8, 2018, by Tom Baker What are the spiritual aspects of addiction and recovery? Addiction is a disease which is cunning, baffling and powerful but there is hope. https://s3.amazonaws.com/pcol-media/sermons/2018/Service+2018-04-08.mp3
Easter Sermon
Easter Sermon, April 1, 2018, by Jeffrey Vamos Is it possible to prove the resurrection? N. T. Wright, the theologian and biblical scholar, wrote a 700-plus page book attempting to do that. The heart [...]
Camp Scholarships Available
Camp Johnsonburg Scholarship applications are available in the church office. Scholarships are available for children ages 6-11. Applications are due by April 30, 2018. All applications will be reviewed by the Children's Ministries Team [...]
Make A Joyful Noise!
The Children's Choir will be singing in worship on Sunday, April 29, at 10:00am. Children will gather in the lounge at 9:30am to rehearse.
April Fools
Sermon March 25, 2018, by Jeffrey Vamos What if we understood that Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem was really a parody of those in power? Is it possible we might understand parody and humor as [...]