Question 1

I've never been to Easter with Freedom. What should I expect?

Accepted Answer

We’re so glad you’ll be joining us for Easter this year! When you arrive, our parking team will help you find a space. We’ve planned a great experience, and hope you make yourself at home when you enter the lobby with a fresh cup of coffee or tea. The gathering will last 90 minutes and include a time for worship and an inspiring Easter message. If you would like to receive prayer, see our prayer team after the gathering.

Question 2

What should I wear?

Accepted Answer

Honestly—come as you are. Freedom Church is a place where you don’t have to dress a certain way to belong. That said, many people enjoy dressing up a little for our Easter gatherings, so feel free to join in if you’d like.

Question 3

Is a program offered for kids?

Accepted Answer

For our Good Friday gatherings, Freedom Kids Nursery and Pre-K will be open but our Elementary environment wil be closed. We encourage you to bring your Kindergarten to 5th grders into the auditorium with you! For Easter Sunday gatherings, all Freedom Kids environments will be open!

There will be no Freedom Youth on Easter Sunday but we encourage your Middle and High school students to join us on April 11th at 5pm for Invite Night!

If this will be your child’s first visit to Freedom Kids, please register at the check-in station in the lobby!

Question 4

Are the Good Friday gatherings different from the other gatherings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Good Friday with Freedom is a unique experience as we reflect on Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross and look forward to Easter. We will also receive communion together.

Question 5

How early should I arrive?

Accepted Answer

For your preferred seats, time to check in your kids and to grab some coffee, we recommend arriving 20 minutes early. The main doors to our auditorium will open 15 minutes prior to the start of each gathering.

Question 6

Will any gatherings be online?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our online campus will stream Good Friday at 8PM and Easter Sunday at 10AM and 12PM.  Watch here.

Question 7

Is there Parking?

Accepted Answer

Yes, parking is available at Hudson County Bergen Square - 830 Bergen Ave. & Vroom St.

Directions: From McGinley Square or Journal Square, turn on Vroom St. from Bergen Ave. Parking is available in three county lots on the left side of Vroom St.

Question 8

Will there be serve projects available for those NOT in a Community Group?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Once “open” projects are posted on our website, anyone can sign up for a project.

Question 9

If my Community Group is currently meeting, do we still meet after the Spring Semester is over?

Accepted Answer

We would love that! If you do decide to meet as a Summer Community Group we have great curriculum you can use. If you decide not to meet regularly, you’ll just want to make sure you stay in contact with your group to stay organized leading up to Serve Week.

Question 10

What if I don’t have a project selected and my Community Group wants to serve?

Accepted Answer

Hopefully, you have selected something to do together, but if you are in need of an idea, you can check out our list of ideas in this guide for ways to get involved. If you’re still in need of a project, feel free to contact us and we can help direct your group.

Question 11

Should I communicate to the Church which Serve Week project our group is planning?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we would like to know about your group project. Register your Serve Week Group at HERE for the SUMMER 2026 semester.

Question 12

How do I find a Serve Week project?

Accepted Answer

Get creative! Assess people and their needs in your neighborhood and around your community. Perhaps there is a widow, a single mother, or an elderly person who could be assisted by painting their house, cutting their grass, or cleaning up their yard. Firefighters, police officers, school resource officers, nursing home residents, assisted living homes, and local business owners are all great people to ask about ways to serve! Check out our list of ideas and other options from local service organizations for ways to get involved.

Question 13

Who pays the costs associated with our Serve Week project (supplies, materials, etc.)?

Accepted Answer

Each Serve Week group is responsible for all of the supplies and costs associated with their Serve Week project. Spend time determining the scope of your project, and plan your project based on your group size and commitment level. In most cases, your materials (lumber, mulch,

paint, etc.) could be paid for by the person / organization you’re serving, and then your group offers the labor for free. If you have a project in which you feel you may need financial assistance from the church, please contact us ASAP.

Question 14

How do volunteers sign up for a Serve Week project/group?

Accepted Answer

Serve Week Groups will be posted on myfreedomjc.org/groups when the Summer Groups catalogue goes live. Your current group members, as well as new members, will be able to see all of the open groups and select one they would like to join. EVERY person joining a group/helping with a Serve Week project is encouraged to sign up, including children and spouses.

Question 15

What day of the week can my project run?

Accepted Answer

Serve Week Projects can be on any day, June 6-13! We expanded this outreach to a full week to create more options for serving our communities.

Question 16

What should I bring on Serve Week?

Accepted Answer

Plan on bringing any personal items that you may need, like your Serve Week T-shirt (if provided ahead of time), sunscreen, drinking water, packed lunch, tennis shoes/boots, and hat, along with any items pertaining to your service project such as rakes, gloves, lawnmowers, tarps, or other work tools. For projects requiring physical labor, work clothes are a good idea. We recommend not wearing jewelry.

Question 17

What if it rains?

Accepted Answer

If you have an outside project, make plans to have an inclement weather option in mind. If it’s lightly raining, and your project can be accomplished safely, feel free to serve. In some cases you may need to cancel your project. Just be sure to communicate any changes clearly to your Point of Contact and to your volunteers.

Question 18

Can children participate in Serve Week?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We highly encourage families to serve together. Since each project will be different, our list of projects on our website will indicate which projects are kid friendly (ages 5 and up). Children MUST serve with their parents for the duration of Serve Week.

Question 19

What time does Serve Week begin?

Accepted Answer

Generally, all projects will start at 8AM and finish by 5PM. Project Managers will be able to select custom project times if needed when they register their project.

Celebrate Easter with Freedom Church!

Easter weekend will be an exciting experience as we worship the risen King!

Good Friday Gathering
April 3rd - 6:30PM & 8PM

Easter Gathering
April 5TH - 8AM, 10AM, 12PM & 2PM

Or Join Us For Church Online Here >

COMMUNION
Communion will be offered during Good Friday gathering.

Common Questions

I've never been to Easter with Freedom. What should I expect?

What should I wear?

Is a program offered for kids?

Are the Good Friday gatherings different from the other gatherings?

How early should I arrive?

Will any gatherings be online?

Is there Parking?

Will there be serve projects available for those NOT in a Community Group?

If my Community Group is currently meeting, do we still meet after the Spring Semester is over?

What if I don’t have a project selected and my Community Group wants to serve?

Should I communicate to the Church which Serve Week project our group is planning?

How do I find a Serve Week project?

Who pays the costs associated with our Serve Week project (supplies, materials, etc.)?

How do volunteers sign up for a Serve Week project/group?

What day of the week can my project run?

What should I bring on Serve Week?

What if it rains?

Can children participate in Serve Week?

What time does Serve Week begin?

New Here?

Celebrate Easter with Freedom Church!

Easter weekend will be an exciting experience as we worship the risen King!​

Good Friday Gathering April 3rd - 6:30PM & 8PM​

Easter Gathering April 5TH - 8AM, 10AM, 12PM & 2PM​

Or Join Us For Church Online Here >

COMMUNION Communion will be offered during Good Friday gathering.​

Common Questions

I've never been to Easter with Freedom. What should I expect?

What should I wear?

Is a program offered for kids?

Are the Good Friday gatherings different from the other gatherings?

How early should I arrive?

Will any gatherings be online?

Is there Parking?

Will there be serve projects available for those NOT in a Community Group?

If my Community Group is currently meeting, do we still meet after the Spring Semester is over?

What if I don’t have a project selected and my Community Group wants to serve?

Should I communicate to the Church which Serve Week project our group is planning?

How do I find a Serve Week project?

Who pays the costs associated with our Serve Week project (supplies, materials, etc.)?

How do volunteers sign up for a Serve Week project/group?

What day of the week can my project run?

What should I bring on Serve Week?

What if it rains?

Can children participate in Serve Week?

What time does Serve Week begin?

New Here?

Easter weekend will be an exciting experience as we worship the risen King!

Good Friday Gathering
April 3rd - 6:30PM & 8PM

Easter Gathering
April 5TH - 8AM, 10AM, 12PM & 2PM

COMMUNION
Communion will be offered during Good Friday gathering.