Worship
In worship, God’s people encounter the good news of a loving, grace-filled God. Drawing on rich traditions while discovering new practices and styles, people find encouragement and renewal through prayer, music, community, and relevant messages. Ponds is an open and affirming congregation working to ensure that worship is accessible and inclusive to all people of all ages.
Volunteer
Looking for a place to serve? 
Click Here to Sign-up to help greet, serve communion or help with Sunday school
Educate and Advocate
Ponds is committed to learning to live out our welcoming statement that ALL people are created in the image of God and called to participate in God’s mission to the world. We do this by actively engaging in opportunities to educate ourselves and the community on issues of social justice, equality, and inclusiveness. This is done by focusing on our relationship with God, with each other, and with the world, through opportunities including intergenerational fellowship, Bible & book studies, worship, food pantry, refugee settlement, Sabbath House, and ecumenical gatherings.
Programs
Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels is a program that delivers meals to individuals at home who are unable to purchase or prepare their own meals.
Rebuilding Together
Rebuilding Together North Jersey transforms the lives of low-income homeowners by improving the safety and health of their homes and revitalizing their communities.
Food Pantry
The Ponds Food Pantry is open by appointment (Due to COVID) Please call the church between 9-12 M-F. We provide temporary food assistance for anyone who is in need in Oakland.
Download the Pantry Needs List
Church Life
Sunday Worship | Adult Bible Study | Community Events
Mission Trips | GriefShare | Volunteering
Open & Affirming
For many decades Ponds welcomed everyone. It was a safe place for LGBTQ persons. In 2013 the church went one step further in declaring publicly its support, love and advocacy for LGBTQ persons, couples and families. More than welcoming, Ponds values the LGBTQ person.
Refugees Welcome
In response to the increased attention around the Syrian refugee crisis in particular and the recent increase in hateful, anti-refugee political rhetoric, we opened our doors to welcome all refugees, regardless of their country of origin, religion, or ethnic group.
Assisting Damaged Areas
We go on a mission trip once a year to help an area damaged by a natural disaster. Find out more about our next upcoming trip by emailing Nathan@pondsnj.org.
Gift of Time
Use the gifts God has given you to help within the Pond’s community and beyond to positively impact the local community.
Youth Ministry
Nursery Care | Sunday School | Youth Group
Youth Mission Trips