RCC Church News
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Reflecting on Psalm 121: Protected by God
Reflecting on Psalm 121: Protected by God Mar 2nd, 2026 By: Pastor Annie Allen At a time when the United States is indiscriminately dropping bombs on foreign countries, when armed military have been deployed to U.S. Cities, and ICE is roaming the streets of our neighborhoods, it is natural to feel unsafe and unprotected.…
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Message for the First Sunday of Lent
Message for the First Sunday in Lent Feb 23rd, 2026 By: Pastor Annie Allen The Season of Lent is a forty-day journey from Ash Wednesday to Easter that invites prayer, self-reflection, repentance, and service. Rooted in Jesus’ forty days in the wilderness, (Matthew 4:1-11), Lent calls Christians not just to self-denial, but to deeper…
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An Update from Haiti Hope House
An Important Update from Haiti Hope House Greetings Friends, At the beginning of the 15th year of Haiti Hope House’s mission of Hope through Education in Mizak, Haiti, as usual, I want to keep you informed and take the opportunity to thank you for your financial and spiritual support. As expected, the 2025-2026 school year began as scheduled…
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Prayer Vigil at ICE Detention Center Puts Spotlight on Human Cruelty
Prayer Vigil at ICE Detention Center Puts Spotlight on Human Cruelty Pastor Annie leading the prayer vigil On September 28th, a wide range of faith leaders stood in support of immigrant families whose loved ones are being detained by ICE at the Delaney Detention Center in Newark. Our own Rev. Annie Allen invited many NJ…
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Rutherford Pridefest 2025
RCC @ Rutherford Pridefest 2025! This Pastor (Annie) loves you! This year’s pridefest booth! On June 7th, Rutherford, New Jersey held its fourth annual Pridefest in beautiful Lincoln Park. Despite the rainy weather, hundreds of locals and visitors stopped in to celebrate LGBTQ pride and diversity. The fest began with the ceremonial raising of the…
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May 2025 Wrap-Up
May 2025 Wrap-Up! May was an exciting and dynamic month for the RCC full of positive actions with our neighbors to improve lives as best we can with what God has given us! If you weren’t able to join in all the activity, check out the run-down below! Second Annual Tea Luncheon On Sunday, May…
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March 2025 Community Forum
On Sunday, March 23rd, the RCC was proud to host a Community Forum alongside the Rutherford Pride Alliance with the goal of providing a place for our neighbors to hear from local thought leaders and engage with one another in timely discussion of today’s most pressing issues. With a nearly-packed sanctuary space, the forum began…
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Spring Garage Sale!
Stop by the RCC for our Spring Garage Sale! From morning to afternoon, you’ll have your pick of great and affordable goods of all kinds! Bring your family and friends with you as we celebrate the fresh season with good fun and great deals!
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Holiday 2024 @ RCC!
Read more to find out all the activities you can be involved with this holiday season!
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Sustainable RCC!
We are happy to announce that the RCC is now officially registered as an environmentally sustainable business in NJ! We are the ninth in the town of Rutherford to be registered as such. Our goal is to be among the responsible stewards of the Earth which God gave us. Join our mission!








