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NJ Family Church

About Us

Our vision, leadership, and team

A Local Church
A Global Family

Grow Your Heart
Take Your Next Step

LIve for Others
Create Peace

Our Founders

Holy Mother Hak Ja  Han and Reverend Sun Myung Moon, lovingly referred to as the True Parents are the founders of our faith community. Their lives have been a testament to true love, global peace, and unity. Together, they have dedicated their hearts and souls to promoting a vision of a world where all people live as One Family under God.

OUR TEAM​

Our Leadership​

Meet the dedicated pastors who shepherd our community with heart and purpose.

Barbara Robertson

Lead Pastor

brobertson@njchurchfamily.org

Atsushi Takino

Associate Pastor

takinoatsushi@gmail.com

Jake Lavina​

Next Gen. Pastor

jake091491@gmail.com

Our Staff

Our dedicated staff work behind the scenes and on the front lines to keep our church family thriving.

Eriko Endo

Bookkeeper

erikoendo@hotmail.com

Matogba Sugihara

Music Ministry Coordinator

Soin Alexander

Children’s Ministry Coordinator

soin@njfamilychurch.org

Elizabeth LaGrotteria

Blessing & Family Ministry Coordinator

barrantes.lagrotteria@gmail.com

Eva Schneider

Next Gen Service Home Base Coordinator

FooJeong C

Bookkeeper

jeongabad94@gmail.com

Ayami Gemino

Youth Leader

ayamigemino08@gmail.com

Janelle Gimay

Youth Leader

gimayjanelle@gmail.com

Yoshiaki Inomata

Maintenance Staff

Our Vision

What We Believe

We are guided by the principle that all life originates from a loving Heavenly Parent and that the ideal human society is realized when we live together as One Family under God.

1. God is Our Heavenly Parent

2. The Ideal of the True Family

3. Living for the Sake of Others

WHAT’S NEXT?​

Next Steps​

Take your next step in faith and community. We’re here to help you grow and get connected.

1

Discover the Principle

Begin your journey by studying the fundamental teachings of God’s Original Ideal. 

2

The Blessing Journey

The Holy Marriage Blessing is our most sacred sacrament. Not your average wedding; it is a covenant to create a True Family centered on God’s love and build a peaceful world.

3

Live for Others, Create Peace

Fulfilling God’s dream means dedicating our lives to service and the welfare of others. Join our community in our peace initiatives.

78 DeMott Ave, Clifton, NJ 07011

takinoatsushi@gmail.com
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