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Christ Church is open for worship at 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on Sundays. The live stream of the 10:00 a.m. service can be found on our You Tube channel! You can watch it in real time or at your convenience. Find it here.
Fun fact: Crayons and mini coloring books for kids are now available in the rear of the church - check them out!
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Thanksgiving Service
Kick off your Thanksgiving Day with a quiet celebration of the Holy Eucharist on Thursday, November 28th, 10:00 a.m.
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Dear family and friends of Christ Church,
As I sit at my desk today, November 4th, my heart is still full from this weekend! What a joy it was to be a part of last night’s All Souls’ Requiem Mass. When Joe, Diana and I sat down in September to discuss whether to offer this work, I shared my conviction that musical offerings like this are one of the real gifts Christ Church makes to this community. Most churches in this area are not able to make a work like the Faure Requiem available, utilizing mainly “in-house” resources.
During this season of stewardship, as many of us (and I hope you!) are discerning how we can support this parish in the coming year, I hope you too delight in the good stewardship we model of our talents and resources. Our music program is just one example: God has blessed us with an abundance of musical talents. We invest in leadership to help support those talents, and together make regular offerings to the glory of God.
This is the spiritual cycle that I hope to continue fostering:
1. We recognize our particular gifts.
2. We invest where needed to help those gifts develop.
3. We offer our gifts back to the community with joy and thanksgiving.
Though we invite a free-will offering, last night’s service is only possible because of the generosity of our musicians and of the many who make a financial commitment to support this and the myriads of other ministries we offer in Christ’s Name.
If you have not already explored our annual giving materials, I invite you to click on the links below. If you have any questions, please do reach out to me directly.
2025 Annual Giving Packet
2025 Pledge Card
Thank you in advance for the many ways you support this holy place.
See you in church!
Chris
The Rev. Chris Streeter
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Join Us on Thursdays
Join Father Chris in the parlor on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. for worship, discussion, and fellowship. Re-charge your spiritual juices mid-week!
We are looking forward to seeing you!
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Class for New Members Continues
Father Chris will be holding a class for new members, Episcopal 101, on Wednesday evenings, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., through November 20th. This five-part series is especially geared for those who are new(ish) to our church family, but all are most welcome! Bring your questions and find out why we do what we do!
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Stewardship Dinner
Let's celebrate! Bring a dish from your country of origin - or the country you wish you were from - to the annual Stewardship Dinner, Saturday, November 23rd, 6:00 p.m.
Celebrity judges will select the winning contestants and award "valuable" prizes! Call Karrie in the church office, 973-383-2245, to assist with set-up and/or clean up.
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Christian Education for All Ages on Sundays! | |
Nursery Care
Nursery care for young children is available during the 10:00 a.m. service, 9:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Sunday School
Christian education for children in grades preschool - fifth grade begins at 9:30 a.m. and runs mid-way through the 10:00 a.m. service. Children are invited to return to sit with their families so that they may partake of Eucharist together. We are using the "Big Faith" curriculum to explore important stories in the Bible. Got questions? Contact Susie Mittelstadt, 973-600-7725 or by email, susan@njworks.com.
Journey Youth Group
The Journey Youth Group for students in grades 6 - 12 will be pursuing monthly service opportunities for students during November. Stay tuned for more information!
Adult Bible Study, 9:00 a.m.
Want to reflect more on the day’s scripture lessons? Join a group in Holley Hall at 9:00 a.m. every Sunday – we’d love to see you!
Confirmation is Coming!
Interested in officially joining the Episcopal faith? Get confirmed! Beginning in February 2025, Father Chris will be holding classes in preparation for the May 10th Rite of Confirmation. All ages welcome!
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The next meeting and potluck lunch for Christ Church Women will be held Thursday, November 21st, at 11:30 a.m. in Holley Hall.
During the CCW Friday Fun Night, November 15th, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. we will be crafting ornaments with expert guidance from Ann Marie Oberstein, Johanna Osborne, and Alex Zander. We will also be making ornaments to decorate the church Christmas tree. Suggested donation, $10 - $20 will cover the cost of supplies. RSVP for this event to Diana Greene.
Mark your calendars for the annual Christmas potluck lunch and gift exchange on Thursday, December 12th at 11:30 a.m. at the home of Patricia Taggart.
If you would like to be receive emails about CCW activities, please contact Diana Greene at dianatgreene@gmail.com. This is a “read only” email group with news and information regarding all CCW activities.
We hope to see you soon!
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The Christ Church Book Club will meet in the church parlor on Tuesday, November 26th, 7:00 p.m. to discuss "The Gungle Abroad" by Steven Rowley. The group will be on hiatus during December.
Got questions? Contact Lori Parks at 862-266-3059 or lacparks@hotmail.com.
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Those who have volunteered to serve as Ushers, Acolytes, Crucifers, Altar Guild members, Coffee Hour Hosts, or Brunch in a Bag Sandwich Slingers can check their schedule on the Christ Church website. | |
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Christ Church provides volunteers to Manna House at the First Presbyterian Church of Newton on the 4th Wednesday of each month. The next volunteer opportunity is November 27th.
Those interested in volunteering are invited to call Laura Booker, 973-383-7635 or email lpbooker40@gmail.com.
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Christ Church in Stitches | |
The Christ Church in Stitches group will meet on Tuesday, November 19th, at 11:00 a.m. in Holley Hall.
Father Chris will be blessing prayer shawls created by the members of Christ Church at the 10:00 a.m. service on Sunday, November 10th.
If you like to knit, crochet, or sew - or you would like to learn - we hope you will join our merry tribe!
If you have unused, full skeins of yarn, please contact Johanna Osborne 201-788-6361 or at johannaosborne7@gmail.com.
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Did you know that Christ Church feeds a bagged lunch to more than 60 people EVERY Sunday? We could use your help! Join a team of your fellow parishioners to make sandwiches and stuff bags with fruit, water, and snacks on Sunday morning and then help distribute them in the church immediately following the 10:00 a.m. service. Teams serve on a rotating basis approximately every 7 weeks. To volunteer, contact Geordie Compton, gcompton@constructmarketing.com or call the church office, 973-383-2245.
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Faith Community Nurse Available | |
Christ Church has its very own Faith Community Nurse! Beth Batastini is available to assist you with healthcare issues, personal visits, and other concerns.
Call the church office or contact Beth at bethbatastini@gmail.com or 973-876-5579.
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Photo Directory in the Works
Thanks to all who have checked and/or updated their contact information for our parish directory. We are in the process of adding photos to our directory and we need your help. Please send a current photo of yourself or your family to Karrie in the church office, office@christchurchnewton.org. We are working with a professional photographer to set up a date and time for photos to supplement the directory. More information about that option will be forthcoming.
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Christmas Memorial Flowers | Christmas memorial flower envelopes will be available in church November 24th - December 15th. All envelopes must be turned in by Sunday, December 15th, for the memorial to be listed in the Christmas bulletins. | |
We Remember those Who Left Us this Year | |
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We thank you, O God, for the saints of all ages; for those who, in times of darkness, kept the lamp of faith burning; for the great souls who saw visions of larger truth and dared to declare it; for the multitude of quiet and gracious souls whose presence has purified and sanctified the world; and for those we knew and loved, who have passed from this earthy fellowship into the fuller light of life with you.
Edith Bale, Adele Bastinck, Barbara Dansereau, Thomas Fogg, Ann Hamilton, Katherine Kleindienst, Kathleen Marquard, William McCain, Virginia Richardson, Jeanne Stevenson
Almighty God, with whom still live the spirits of those who die in the Lord, and with whom the souls of all the faithful are in joy and felicity: We give you heartfelt thanks for the good examples of all your servants, who having finished their course in faith, now find rest and refreshment. May we, with all who have died, have perfect fulfillment and bliss in your eternal and everlasting glory, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Well Done, Good & Faithful Servants! |
- Randy Parks for coordinating the Christ Church College Care Packages for 25 students! Thanks to all who donated funds or items to support our students.
- Tim Evans, Randy Parks, Messiah Bent, and Josh and Brian Szelesta for helping to clean up and plant flowers at a park in Paterson.
- Diana Greene for coordinating the inaugural Contemplative Prayer group.
- Our intrepid Breakfast Crew whose delicacies continue to amaze us!
- Nick Pachnos and Mike Streeter for serving up hamburgers to our Brunch in a Bag guests.
- The 22 individuals and or families who have pledged their support to Christ Church for 2025 (there's still time for us to hear from for the rest of you)!
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Sponsored by Atlantic Health this Month
Coping with Grief during the Holidays
The Romano Conference Center at Newton Medical Center will host a workshop in conjunction with the Joseph T. Quinlan Bereavement Center regarding coping with grief during the holiday season, Tuesday, November 19th, 5:30 p.m. Gain insight, explore fresh ideas, and find ways to move forward. Light dinner provided. To register call 973-579-8625 or register online, www.karenannquinlanhospice.org/holidaygrief.
National Rural Health Day
Newton High School will host a free resource fair Thursday, November 21st, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Blood pressure checks, flu and Covid vaccines, health education workshops, kids' activities, and more.
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Lessons & Carols, December 22, 7:00 p.m.
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Confirmation, February 2025.
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Lenten Retreat, Saturday, March 8th, 2025, Crossroads Retreat Center.
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Stay up-to-date with the events at Christ Church by checking out the calendar on our website .
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