June - Episcopal Pride Film Series
For the month of June, we will be hosting a series of conversations about the lives of LGBTQIA+ Episcopalians. You can watch the films on your own, or, if you cannot access the listed streaming platforms, contact Mother Kim to find a time to watch them at CHS.
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June 7: Matt Shepherd is a Friend of Mine discussion - Mother Kim, Facilitator.
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Wednesday, June 10 - Screening of For the Bible Tells Me So
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June 14: For The Bible Tells Me So discussion - Wendy Hallstrom, Facilitator
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June 21: My Name is Pauli Murray (Runtime 1 hr. 31 minutes) Streaming on Amazon Prime Video - The Rev. Ayden Patrone, Facilitator
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Women of CHS - You are invited!
Did you know that CHS has a chapter of The Daughters of the King? The daughters are a 141 year-old order of the Episcopal Church whose mission is "the extension of Christ's Kingdom through Prayer, Service and Evangelism." We are a close group who support our Rector, the parish and each other. Membership is open to all women in the parish. If you're interested in more information, please contact Wendy Hallstrom at whhallstrom@gmail.com. Wendy will be available during coffee hour on June 28th to answer questions.
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Recognizing Graduates
If there is any member of your household, family, or the larger community who you would like to celebrate in the “Class of 2026,” we would love to remember and celebrate their accomplishments. Whether graduation means passing the bar or managing to climb the monkey bars, the Church of the Holy Spirit will include you in a special blessing during worship on Sunday June 28, 2026. If you would like to celebrate someone you love (even if they are not a member of this congregation) with a card and blessing from the congregation simply email to Mother Kim at motherkimchs@gmail.com and in the message include the Graduate’s name, mailing address, where they are graduating from, and any other information that you’d care to share. e.g.- Jane Doe, 123 Main St, St Swithens, NJ 12345, Rutgers University, BS Biology- this is my niece, John Smith.
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Parish-Wide Read
The Parish-Wide Read was announced on Sunday, May 10, 2026, in Mother Kim’s Sermon. Everyone in the congregation is invited to read the book “Church Tomorrow?” by The Rev. Stephanie Spellers between now and Labor Day. 40 copies of the book have been ordered at a considerable discount from the cover price. Our cost per book is $16.25. If you would like to borrow a book and return it when you are done, please email Mother Kim to arrange a lender copy. There is also an electronic version available in e-reader formats. We hope to hear about an audiobook in the near future. Take your time to over the summer, and join one of the small groups in the Fall. So we can discuss and process all that we learn about the perspective and discernment regarding the future of the church, in response to the “Nones, Dones, and Spiritual but Not Religious,” among generations born after 1975.
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Congregational Prayer Project
IF YOU LOOK AROUND THE SANCTUARY, you will find 6 posters with titles: The Church- its members and mission, The Nation- all in authority, The World- its welfare, The Needs/ Concerns - of CHS, Those who suffer, and Those who have died. You are invited to add your thoughts, prayers, and phrases that you would like to have included in our Prayers of the People later this summer. Please write legibly- or if you are unable to add to the posters in the worship space, email Mother Kim your thoughts or ideas.
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CHS Patriots Ballgame Outing
Date: 07/10/2026 (Fri.)
Time: 7:05pm - 10:00pm EDT
Location: Somerset Patriots at TD Bank Ball Park
IMPORTANT: Please remember to pay for your tickets either online at Churchholyspirit.org or by giving your payment to Dale D. or Sally B. at church. Tickets are $10 at the discounted group rate. More information >
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Bagels & Books
West With Giraffes is in!! There are copies in the church office. You'll recall this is historical fiction based on the true story about the relocation of two orphaned giraffes who survived a hurricane in 1938 and were transported across the U.S. to the San Diego zoo. It's follows a 17 - year-old orphan, Woody, who drives the giraffes across the States and meets various people during the Depression era. Hope you like it!
Kind regards,
Suzanne Higgins
suzanne.l.higgins@gmail.com
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Blood Drive July 2 at CHS
1:30 - 7:30 pm
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ECS-NJ Gala 2026
Mark your calendars!
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 6-9 p.m.
Pines Manor, 2085 RT-27, Edison, NJ 08817
More information >
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The Billboard has returned...
In an effort to help with Church expenses, the Billboard has returned. There are several tags on it with ways in which you can help support expenses. Please take a tag and use the envelopes provided to return it in the offering plate or via mail. Thank you for your assistance in helping us in 2026.
Finance Committee
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Regularly Scheduled Activities - Check the CHS Calendar!
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The link below sends an email to a group of people who are committed to prayer and will add your request to their prayers. The prayer list is open to all. It is a public list accessible to all members of the prayer team. All requests for prayer are welcome. If you or someone you love is a member of the congregation of the Church of the Holy Spirit and is in need of pastoral care - a hospital visit, communion, or some other spiritual need, please be sure to contact the clergy to arrange for this care. The Rev. Kim Reinholz, our rector, can be reached directly via phone or text at 908-437-8209. She is on the prayer team, but please arrange visits directly rather than via this email.
Make a prayer request to the Prayer Chain by emailing: prayerrequests@churchholyspirit.net
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