We exist to connect people to full life in Jesus. Cultivating the sort of relationship with Jesus that yields full life is rooted in community –more specifically, a community that is striving to know Jesus. Below, you can find an up-to-date list of opportunities to get connected here at PCTR.
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!
We have a unique opportunity to view the Ocean Grove Choir Festival: Anchored in Hope on July 18 at 7 pm. Join us in Fellowship Hall for light refreshments and a watch party! The concert livestream will be available on our screens. It’s a great opportunity to gather together to enjoy beautiful music!
Next Gen Students (Grades 6-12), if Camp Ligonier (7/19-23) is part of your summer plans, NOW is the time to register. Early bird pricing ends in just two-weeks on May 1st! Camp Ligonier is loaded with activities like rock wall climbing, ropes courses, fishing, boating, and more. PLUS, there will be speakers, worship, and small group time. It’s a week of Discipleship + Adventure and it’s one you don’t want to miss! Early bird cost is $425. Price goes up on May 2 to $450. Registration closes on June 5. Scholarships are available. Register at...
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!
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 know you're enjoying your summer, but it's time to talk about school supplies! We're collecting donations starting July 18 through August 16. 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! Our VBS friends will kick things off by bringing in donations on Wednesday, July 8 from this initial list: Watercolor Paints, Expo Markers, Play Doh, Post It Notes, Markers, Page Protectors, Do A Dots, Hand Wipes, Kleenex packets,...
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!
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