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Our Mission: To become like Christ as we serve others,

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

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The 17th Sunday of Pentecost

September 20, 2026 
8 am Rite I Holy Eucharist - 10 am Rite II Holy Eucharist

Preacher and Celebrant: the Rev. Kimberly Reinholz


Children aged 5- 11 (kindergarten through 5th grade) are invited to meet in Dove Hall for formation. All are welcome; attendance is not mandatory and dropping in is fine! Please make sure that, if you are a grown-up, you have filled in a registration form for the child/ren in your care, so that if there is anything we need to know, we know it, and we have permission to use images if we take photos.  More information is available on our website >

What's Happening?

Coffee and Conversation- Speakers, Topics, and Activities after Both Services on Sundays


September 20- Aspirational Plan Q& A, Discussion

September 27- Guest Speaker: ESC-NJ Director, The Rev. Tammy Young

October 4- Ask Anything Open Forum with Mo Kim

October 11- Funeral Planning at CHS - Sample Pre-planning session

Let us know which Coffee and Conversation Sessions you are interested in attending so we have enough supplies. 

Adult Formation Opportunities


Church Tomorrow? by The Rev. Stephanie Spellers Parish-wide Read Groups*

In-Person

  • Tuesday Evenings at 6 pm - St Martin’s Room - Mother Kim Reinholz, Facilitator (6 sessions beginning 9/22)
  • Tuesday, Wednesday, or Friday afternoons - St Martin’s Room Diane Bendhemene, Facilitator (Contact for start Date)

Online

  • Wednesday Evenings at 6:30 pm - Zoom Room - Janet Matts, Facilitator (4-6 sessions, group decision)
  • Thursday Afternoon at 1:30 pm - Zoom Room - John Rollins, Facilitator (4 sessions: 9/17 & 24, 10/1 & 8)

Bagels & Books


The meeting to discuss The Vanishing Half will be held on September 27 after the 10 am service. Please return your book to the office on or before September 27 with the post-it note number on the book. Also, the Coffee & Conversation session will be offered before the 10 am service for those who wish to attend.


​Thanks! See you on the 27th,


Polly 

Our Service Auction will be on October 3! It's time to get your tickets!


This coming Sunday Jan will be in the Narthex to sell tickets for cash or check (no credit cards - do that online!)

Bring your $35 for a single ticket or $70 for a couple ticket and Jan will get you set up!


There's a 50/50!

Watch for Mary Scott! She will be selling 50/50 tickets from now through October 3. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20.


You have to be in it to win it!


Find out everything you need to know on our website. After Christmas, Easter and Pentecost, this is the event of the year!


Doors Open at 5 pm

There will be hors d'oeuvres and drinks followed by dinner.


Riley & Jake's will be providing a delicious meal featuring Tomato Caprese, Potato Salad, Cucumber Dill Salad, Summer Squash Provencale, Pulled Pork, Shredded Jerk Chicken, and Chicken Kabobs.


Of course there will be dessert!


Tickets:

  • $35 per person
  • $70 couple ticket (one bidder number)


To reserve a table for 8 or 10, send the names to Jan Paxton <jrpaxton@churchholyspirit.net>

If you are interested in helping out with this event, please reach out to Sally Bird at sally.bird@churchholyspirit.org.   

Open Cupboard Current Needs


Regular Coffee

Decaf Coffee

Tea

Jarred Spaghetti Sauce

Canned Beets

Paper Towels

Shelf-stable snack items

Pancake mix (add water only)

Body Wash

Men's and women's deodorant

Dry Cat and Dry Dog Food

Kid-friendly Cereal (no Cheerios or Corn Flakes, please)

Regularly Scheduled Activities - Check the CHS Calendar!


The link below sends an email to a group of people who are committed to prayer and will add your request to their prayers.

Make a prayer request to the Prayer Chain by emailing: prayerrequests@churchholyspirit.net

Preparing for Sunday

Sunday Services this week:

8 am & 10 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 >

Make an Altar Flower Donation memorial or thanksgiving

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Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit | 3 Haytown Rd | Lebanon, NJ 08833 US

Building Use

Need to reserve a room at CHS? To check availability of the various rooms on specific dates, use this link: https://churchholyspirit.skedda.com/booking


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