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proclaim God’s love, and grow in the Spirit.

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The Fifth Sunday of Easter - May 3, 2026 
8 am Rite I Holy Eucharist
10 am Rite II Holy Eucharist


Preacher and Celebrant: the Rev. Kimberly Reinholz, Rector

ECS Sunday is a day when our diocese comes together in service, reconciliation, and justice—and you can help make a difference. Your generosity helps ECS-NJ provide critical funding opportunities for organizations addressing food insecurity, housing support, racial justice, and community outreach.

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ECS-NJ invites congregations from across the Diocese to come together on Sunday, May 3, to celebrate ECS-NJ Sunday, a day dedicated to our shared mission of Gospel Justice. This annual observance is a powerful opportunity to champion equity and peace while shining a necessary light on food insecurity in the spirit of this year’s theme.

What is happening?

Youth Group Spaghetti Dinner

May 2


​Come support our CHS youth group at a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on May 2 from 4:30 to 7:00 pm in Dove Hall! All proceeds benefit Open Cupboard Food Pantry and Community FoodBank of NJ. Gluten free options. Adults $15, Seniors and kids under 12 $10, children under 4 free. Advance registration on our website or pay at the door.
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Pay online for adult dinners
Pay online for children/senior dinners

Bagels & Books - May 17

 

Our selection, "Horse," by Geraldine Brooks, is in the CHS office for you to pick up. It appears that Sunday, May 17, is the best option for most people to meet after the 10am service for our book discussion. I will bring bagels and cookies that day. PLEASE bring your books with you, so that I can return them to the library. 

More information >


Enjoy!! 

Suzanne Higgins

suzanne.l.higgins@gmail.com

May 24 - Pentecost - One Service at 9:00 am!

​Like a Flame

 

 Please note that on Sunday, May 24, we will have one service at 9 am to bring the entire congregation together to celebrate the arrival of the Holy Spirit.


This is your “to do list” for Pentecost:

  • Wear flame colors (red, yellow, orange) and comfortable shoes
  • Bring a candle from home (unscented)
  • Plan to stay for cake to celebrate the birthday of the church

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.  

  • June 7: Matt Shepherd is a Friend of Mine (Runtime 1 hr. and 29 minutes) Free Streaming on YouTube OR Rent on Apple TV
  • June 14: For The Bible Tells Me So (Runtime 1 hr. 35 minutes) Free Streaming on Kanopy (From Public Library) OR Rent on Apple TV
  • June 21: My Name is Pauli Murray (Runtime 1 hr. 31 minutes) Streaming on Amazon Prime Video 

Mark your calendars!


  • The CHS Picnic will be held on Sunday, May 31st after the 10 am service.  
  • The CHS outing to the Somerset Patriots Ball Game will be held on Friday July 10th. The game starts at 7:05 pm.  Details about both events will follow.  
  • The CHS Service Auction will be held on October 3 

Fill the Red Wagon


Here’s what would help most at the moment:

  • Cat food (this one is in high demand!)
  • Peanut butter (smaller jars and some chunky)
  • Jarred spaghetti sauce
  • Shelf-stable snacks with a longer shelf life
  • Canned fruit (all kinds!)
  • Apple juice & orange juice (shelf-stable only)
  • Refried beans
  • Decaf coffee

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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
 

Regularly Scheduled Activities - Check the CHS Calendar!

Make a Prayer Request


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

Preparing for Sunday

Sunday Services this week:

8:00 am and 10:00 am

The Zoom links and FaceBook Live links are on our website's home page and will be in the Saturday CHS Online.

Lectors & Intercessor and others serving >

Find the lessons appointed for Sunday here >

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You’ll be able to see the availability of each room but not who is using the space. To book and get details on usage, please contact Marge Keller or send an email to Admin@churchholyspirit.org
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