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2010-12-01 / 12. szám

Hungarian Reformed

Qiurch of Woodbridge

94 North James Street, Woodbridge, NJ

There are a number of Hungarian churches within a short drive of New Brunswick, providing further evidence of the long, proud history of the Hungarian American community in New Jersey.

One of the oldest such congregations can be found at the Hungarian Reformed Church of Woodbridge. The congregation was founded in 1904 and dedicated its original church in 1907. That building was replaced by the church pictured here in 1949. Its pastor for the last two years has been the Rev. Stefan M. Török, who came to the U.S. from his native Hungary in 1968.

Like all the churches in this area, the Woodbridge church's members include second, third and fourth generation Hungarian Americans. They continue to practice their Magyar traditions by making and selling kolbász, kalacs and stuffed cabbage, and by participating in events with members of other traditionally Hungarian churches and local Hungarian organizations.

Throughout the church are reminders of the congregation's rich Hungarian past.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Photos of past members and activities remind the congregation of their past; the church’s exterior; the church’s first pastor, the Rev. Alexander Vajo; the church's altar and Bible; a fine example of Hungarian embroidery which hangs in the lobby; the

church's interior.

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