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Gaming, social media, and interpersonal relationships can be tools used by human trafficking organizations to target teens and young adults. Next Gen students, parents, teachers, and others who want to learn more should plan to attend this Human Trafficking Awareness event on June 6 from 10 am - 2pm to more about how traffickers target teens and how to help the next generation be alert and safe. Light breakfast and lunch will be served.

We need some help building up our stash of snacks for Vacation Bible School! We're accepting donations of the following: classic animal crackers, pretzels, original Cheez Its, original Oreos. Grab a shopping list in the Welcome Center and bring your donations back by June 21!

Before VBS can swing into action on July 6th, there’s a lot of prep work that needs to be done! From prepping name tags, to painting rocks to cutting out paper, and a whole lot of other stuff in between. There’s enough work to go around and something for everyone to do. Join us on June 24 at 6pm - 8pm.

Veterans, Gold Star families, active duty, reserve duty, and their respective families are invited to join us for our Veteran’s BBQ to celebrate America’s 250th on June 27th at 11:30 am. Join us for good food and good company! We’ll also be joined by guest speaker Tom Kraszewski, who will talk about his time in Vietnam and the role it played in his faith. Bring a friend! If you’d like to volunteer to help set-up and host this event, email us at [email protected].

Join us on June 30th from 7-8:30 pm for our Gift of Life seminar to learn more about organ donation, how to sign up to be a donor, what’s expected, how it works, and how it might help others with potentially life threatening conditions. This important topic is the first in our “Every Day Living” series of workshops.

We have a unique opportunity for you to join a boisterous group of voices, singing a song you may already know without having to carve an extra day out of your schedule for rehearsal! Join us 9 am on Sunday, July 5th to warm-up and rehearse, then sing “O Beautiful for Spacious Skies” with us in worship while the offering is being collected. That’s it. Come make a joyful noise to the Lord as part of our special God & County Anthem Choir

It takes a lot of volunteers to take a big group of kids to a rainforest (even if it is in our own building!) Are you one of those VBS Volunteers? Volunteer registration is now open for this year's July 6-10 Vacation Bible School. Roles include crew leaders/helpers, Station helpers, behind the scenes preparations, and more. Registration is at pctr.org/vbsvolunteer. Please note, there will be two orientation/training dates held in May. You must attend at least one of them: May 9 at 11 am or May 7 at 7 pm

Join us July 6-10, 2026 (9am - 12 pm) as we step through the mist into Rainforest Falls VBS, overflowing with wild waterfalls, towering trees, and colorful creatures. Beneath a canopy of chattering birds and howling monkeys, kids will plunge into a lifelong adventure of discovering the nature of God. They’ll explore what it means to be rooted in relationship with God, their creator, a safe place in life’s storms. Kids who have completed a year of PreK3 - 5th grade are welcome. For more info and to register visit pctr.org/vbs

Students going into Grades 6-12, let’s grab a bite for lunch! We’ll be heading out some place different after VBS each day - and you can join us whether you’re volunteering at VBS or not! Bring money for a meal and arrange a ride to and from each venue. Monday - Playa Bowls, Tuesday - Chipotle (Rt 37 Location), Wednesday - Freddy’s, Thursday - Panera, and Friday - Pizza at PCTR

Our July Special Needs Ministry Friday gathering will be a little different than usual (Weather permitting.) We’ll meet up at the Field of Dreams (1505 N Bay Ave, Toms River) for pizza and fun. Due to this July event being off-site, we ask parents/guardians to stay for the evening. The August gathering will return to Fellowship Hall at PCTR.

All hands on deck to make this year’s Churchwide Summer Celebration a fun and engaging event! We’ll have music, inflatables, games and more! Volunteers are needed for set-up, facilitating and hosting activity stations and clean-up. Sign-up at pctr.org/summervolunteer or in the Welcome Center.

Let’s enjoy a summer afternoon together on July 12 after worship (about 11:45 am) at Summer Celebration. There will be a little something for everyone including good food, fun games, and great company!

What does it mean to be a member at PCTR? Find out at our next new member gathering. At the end of this 2-part class (Wednesdays, July 15 & 22, 6-8pm), you’ll have the opportunity to join the church as a member. Dinner will be served. You can sign up at pctr.org/newmember

Whether you sing every week in a choir or only sing in the shower, Summer Choir is for you! We will hold one rehearsal on July 16 and have four opportunities to sing. We’re singing in worship on July 19, July 26, August 2 and August 9. Sing as many weekends as you can--one or all!

Let’s go to the movies and pretend it’s cooler outside than it probably is! Presbyterian Women is sponsoring this fun and festive event for all ages on July 19, 1 - 4pm. Movie snacks will accompany a special viewing of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” and we’re told a special guest (Santa and the elves!) are expected to attend! Bring your family, your friends, and your neighbor!

Ladies, let’s get together and share a meal on Saturday, July 25 from 9-11am. This is a unique opportunity to connect with other women of faith for good conversation and good food. RSVP to Pat at [email protected]. Bring a friend or two...or three!

Hey, Next Gen Kids, come on over for breakfast on July 30 at 9:30am. Bring a favorite adult or two, your brother & sister, and your friends! We’ll have something good to eat, play some fun games, and make some crafts. It’s like VBS with bagels and family for one morning!

We know you're enjoying your summer, but it's time to talk about school supplies! We're collecting donations starting July 18 through August 1. Your contributions will be distributed to students who need them through our mission partners at the Hope Center and Urban Promise. The list of items we’re collecting looks a little different than previous years! You'll find it in the graphic to the side here or you can download a copy by clicking on the graphic and then clicking here: School Supplies Your donated items should be brought in by the weekend of...

Casual gatherings over good food are a great way to get to know one another better. We’re planning a series of relaxing and casual backyard BBQs! Get to know your PCTR family better by joining in on the fun. Sign ups open after July 1 at pctr.org/bbq or in the Welcome Center. Sign up to host a BBQ or to be a guest at a BBQ.

Baptism, one of two sacraments in our reformed tradition, is the sign and seal of God’s grace and our response to it. On August 9 at 5:30pm, we will have a unique opportunity on the beach in Seaside Park for those wishing to be baptized or to reaffirm their baptism. Bring a towel (you will be in the ocean & getting wet!) and a chair, if you’d like one. If you have not been baptized before, we will schedule a time for you to meet with a pastor before 8/6 and you can register at...

We’ll be painting classrooms and pitching in at Walnut Street Elementary School on August 10 and 11 from 9 am to 3 pm. This is a great opportunity for volunteers of all ages to support our neighborhood by blessing one of our township schools with some much-needed TLC. Call the church office with questions or to RSVP.

Be part of the PCTR crew at Shoretown Ballpark on August 27 at 7pm for a fun night of baseball as the Blue Claws take on the Wilmington Blue Rocks. You must pre-order your tickets at pctr.org/baseball. The Boardwalk Bundle ($21.50 each) includes reserve seating in the PCTR section, hot dog, soda, ice cream, and a boardwalk game ticket! It’s going to be a blast! Buy your tickets now! Bring the whole family and invite your friends! This is part of the Blue Claws “Faith & Family Night” promotion. Don’t miss out!

We want every person who joins us for worship to feel the warmth of God’s love for them through us. Our weekend hospitality team is a big part of making that happen - from greeters, to ushers, to Welcome Center hosts and parking lot attendants, our hospitality volunteers are an essential part creating a welcoming worship environment. We’re looking for some new, friendly faces to part of our team. Is that you? Stop by the Welcome Center for more info or call us in the office at 732-349-1331!

As we try to navigate life after the death of a loved one, we can feel isolated and alone. This is the space Grief Share steps into. This weekly group offers support to people grieving the death of a loved one. It’s a place where you can be around others who understand the pain of your loss and how you feel as you come to terms with it. Grief Share meets Tuesdays at 10 am, returning September 8.

Join us for Kick-off Weekend on September 12 & 13 in worship! Information and sign-ups for some of our fall activities will be available that weekend. Kids & students, wear your team jersey, uniform, or school shirt! We’ll take a moment during the service to pray for you in this new school year.

This fall, we’re going back to the foundations of who God is, what God has done, and what He will do. Starting the week of September 13, pick one of three groups to unpack, respond to, and ask questions about the Apostles’ Creed, a statement that articulates the shared faith of the Christian church throughout history and across denominations. We’ll be using each week’s sermon as a starting point. Everyone is welcome! Class run Sundays at 10:30 am, Mondays at 6:30 pm and Fridays at 10am. You can join any of these groups any week...

Wild water games AND a foam party? Count us in! Students in grades 6-12 are invited to join us on 9/14 (6-7:30pm) for a fun evening of games, a chance to meet new people, catch up with old friends, and learn more about what waits ahead for the new year of Next Gen Student ministry!

Custard and cool, sweet Itailian ice? Yes, please! Grab yourself a special treat at Rita’s on Fischer Blvd any time on September 18 and a percentage of each order will be donated to support PCTR’s 2027 Night to Shine, a prom for Special Needs Students 14 yrs and up sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. Flyers will be available in the Welcome Center and online as the date gets closer!

What if your Friday night became a moment that changed your life? Our friends from the Woven Worship Collection will lead a special night of worship at PCTR on September 18. Bring friends and family! This event is for those who know Jesus, AND for those who don’t know Jesus yet. Don’t miss this special night as people from across our community gather for one purpose: to lift high the name of Jesus.

Let’s kick off the new school year with an evening of food & fun! We’re talking about games, food, and loads of family fun! Bring the whole family on September 25 (6-8pm) for this special kick-off event! Bring your neighbors and friends too!

Please note that the Special Needs Ministry Training previously scheduled for today AND this evening's Champions' Club have been CANCELED. In light of the Nor'easter impacting our area, the Special Needs Ministry has elected to cancel both activities. Hope to see you next week at Champions' Club (Saturdays at 5pm). We'll connect with those interested in volunteer training to make arrangements for another opportunity. We look forward to having you serve our community!

Our Ocean Classic Concert Series will kick off the 2026-2027 season on September 27. This promises to be a unique performance featuring a brass quintet from the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. It’s a great opportunity to invite friends and family to something at the church!

If you and your loved ones haven’t talked about topics like hospice and palliative care, now is the time! This conversation will help you navigate decisions and conversations with loved ones. Join us on September 29 at 7pm.

We've got a lot of fun planned for our young friends on Thursday, October 1st (9:30 - 10:30 am) at our Mustard Seeds Playgroup. Children ages 1-5 and one of their favorite adults are invited to a morning of crafts, Bible stories, music, and, of course, play time! Together we’ll learn more about God’s love for us. Invite a friend!

What does it mean to be a member at PCTR? Find out at our next new member gathering. At the end of this 3-part class, you’ll have the opportunity to join the church as a member. Dinner will be served. We're meeting on Saturday, October 3, October 10, and October 17, 6:15-8pm. Sign up at pctr.org/newmember

Once a month, Next Gen Students (Grades 6-12) hit pause on their small group study and go all in on having fun together at our Fun, Faith and Fellowship gathering. Bring a friend and join us for games and snacks! New to Next Gen Student ministries? This is a great way to jump in, meet some new people, and find out what we’re all about. Join us for our October event on 10/5, 6 pm - 7:30 pm.

Wish you could pay off debt and build wealth for the future? Financial Peace University (FPU) is a 9-week course that helps you do just that - using simple lessons and real life examples of real people who have taken control of their finances. We’ll be launching a new session of FPU on Monday nights at 6 pm starting on October 5. The 9 week session will end on November 30. Participants will pay $50 toward their registration fee with FPU; PCTR will cover the additional $29/couple of program cost. Register for this unique opportunity...

Westminster Nursery School is turning 75 years old this year! Can you believe it? If you or someone in your family is a WNS alum or someone in your family is currently attending/teaching at WNS, join us on October 11th from 12-3 pm to celebrate this special milestone!