Dear Commander and Members,

 

On behalf of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Closter, we would be honored to have the members of your post join us for a special day honoring our veterans, past and present.

 

Event Details:

• Date: Sunday, November 15, 2026

• Location: St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 171 Closter Dock Road, Closter, NJ (Handicap Accessible)

• Schedule: 

  • 9:30 A.M. – Worship Service

  • 10:30 A.M. – Brunch & Veterans Ceremony

• Cost: Free will offering

 

Program Highlights:

• Veterans Ceremony: Conducted by Chaplain John Nicolai

• Music: Performed by Linda Beddoe

• Guest Lecture: "Hollywood AND the Air Force in World War II" presented by Rick Feingold (American Business History Professor at Bergen Community College).

 

Professor Feingold EXPLOREs the fascinating military careers and cinematic contributions of stars like Clark Gable, Gregory Peck, and Brigadier General Jimmy Stewart, who flew 20 bombing missions during the war.

 

Registration Information:
Brunch registration is required so we can properly prepare for our guests.

 

RSVP DEADLINE DATE: Please call the church office directly at (201) 768-6310 by November 8, 2026 to lock in your headcount for the brunch.

 

All are welcome, and we hope to see you there as we salute your service.

 

 

Sincerely,

Gerri Gibney
St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church

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