Jackie McLeod will be ordained a Deacon! She will be preaching at our parish the following day, and we will have a special coffee hour to celebrate. Please hold her in prayer in the days ahead.
Ordination To The Diaconate – Apr 13
Upcoming Events
Stations of the Cross in Community – Mar 29
Join us on Good Friday at 3pm to walk in our community, stopping to remember where Jesus is being crucified today, and nailing that to the cross. This is a long walk – wear comfortable shoes – and an emotional time as we remember those who are oppressed, forsaken, killed, addicted, and more – for…
Iftar Fast Breaking Dinner – Mar 15
On Friday evening, March 15th, at 6:30pm, we will host an interfaith Iftar during the Muslim Holy Month of Ramadan sponsored by Peace Islands Institute. Iftar is the meal that breaks the fast. Peace Island will provide the food and education about Ramadan and the Muslim faith. The event will be in the Parish Hall.…
Confirmation Classes Starting – Mar 7
Mother Diana will be holding Confirmation Classes for those who would like to explore the possibility of being confirmed (an affirmation of faith and commitment to baptismal responsibilities), received, or for those curious about what all of that means. Classes will be on Thursday evenings, March 7th, 14th, and 21st by Zoom at 7:30pm. These…
Holiday Gift & Toy Drive – Ends Dec 10
We are helping to collect gifts and toys to support our Diocesan Prison Ministry. Gifts must be in gift bags, NOT wrapped. Label gift with a large, removeable tag that has age and gender. Any gift cards need to be in a clearly marked business size (or larger) envelope so nothing is misplaced. Gift suggestions:…
Cookies & Photos With Santa – Dec 16
For the young children of our parish, we will be offering an event with our Nursery School children on Saturday, December 16 from 2-4pm. Join us for cookie decorating and get a photo with Santa and an elf! Suggested donation is $10 per person, which includes cookies to decorate, hot chocolate, crafts, a letter to Santa,…
Community Thanksgiving Service – Nov 16
The Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service is returning at a time so very needed. Join us on November 16th at 7:30pm at Temple Ner Tamid (936 Broad St, Bloomfield) as members of the Jewish, Muslim, and Christian communities come together to pray, sing, and eat together. This year, even with all the challenges around us, we…
Food/Hygiene Drive – Oct 21 & 22
On Saturday, October 21st, fro 9 AM to 1 PM join us at the Brookdale ShopRite to solicit donations of food and personal hygiene items for those in need. To volunteer, see our seminarian, Jackie McLeod. We also will take donations at church the next day, Sunday October 22nd at our 10:30am service. All donations…
American Sign Language Classes Starting – Oct 15
Have you noticed that our sermons are being signed by parishioner Ann Watson? Learn how to communicate with deaf or hearing impaired, family & friends. Classes will be taught on Sundays after worship by Ann, a State Certified Educational Interpreter. This class will go beyond the Alphabet & numbers. You will learn Sign Language Phrases, culture and different life…
David Smedley To Preach – Oct 8
We are delighted to welcome David Smedley, a higher education administrator, a Lutheran, and husband to Bishop Hughes as our guest preacher on Sunday, October 8th. David Smedley (Master of Public Administration, 1987 – Temple University), a Philadelphia native (Morrison elementary; Central High School 240th Class), is a higher education veteran with over thirty…
