A Shared Vision: Vestry Adopts New

Parish Mission Statement

On the evening of January 13, 2026, the Vestry met to take a significant step in our journey together. With a spirit of gratitude and hope, the Vestry formally voted to adopt a new Mission Statement to guide our life and ministry in New Brunswick:

"Christ Episcopal Church is a diverse and inclusive Christian community. We bear witness to the love and justice of Christ through worship, music, and service."

What does this mean for us? A mission statement is more than just words on a page; it is a promise. By adopting this statement, we are reaffirming our commitment to being a place where all are truly welcome. It centers our communal life on three pillars that have long defined us:

· Worship: Coming together to be fed by Word and Sacrament.

· Music: Lifting our voices and spirits through our rich choral and instrumental traditions.

· Service: Stepping outside our doors to seek justice and offer love to our neighbors in the City of New Brunswick.

Looking Ahead In the coming weeks, you will see this statement appear in our Sunday bulletins, on our website, and throughout our social media. We invite you to pray with these words and consider how they call you—and all of us—to deeper discipleship in the year ahead.

We are a community defined by the love and justice of Christ. Let us go forth and bear witness together!

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ANNUAL MEETING COMMITTEE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following parishioners have been appointed to the Annual Meeting Committee of Christ Church for the February 1, 2026 Annual Meeting of the parish:

 Gordon Arsenoff -will continue to serve in his current role

Patricia Buckendahl

James Nichols

Isha Davies, Chair

The offices to be filled at the meeting are:

- One 1-yr term – People’s Warden (elected position) Jonathan Gloster agrees to continue in this role.

- Two 3-yr term Vestry slots for the following functional positions:

Music: Karen Colabaugh

Property: Melbourne Garber has agreed to serve too.

- Three 1-yr term representatives for Deputy to Diocesan Convention (1 meeting + associated costs)

-Gordon Arsenoff

-Sonya Headlam

-Karen Bemis

- Three 1-yr term representatives for Alternate to Diocesan Convention (1 meeting + associated costs)

Chris Davies

Tisha Abbott

Stephen Greenwood 

- Six 1-yr term representatives for Delegate to Northern Convocation (Attend 3 local meetings)

Ashlinn Stansbury-Fields

Jeffrey Fields

Gerri Callahan

Isha Davies

Jeremiah Weston

Monica Williams

It is time for the Christ Church

February RaiseRight Order! 

Paul Ambos, will be placing a new card order on the morning of Monday, February 2. Please place your orders accordingly. If you plan to mail him an order with a check, mail it by Wednesday, January 28. Please advise him by email when you mail it of what your order is so he can place it on time. If you place your own order directly on the RaiseRight website https://www.raiseright.com/shop or app, he will be able to see it there when he orders the monthly batch.

Prayers requested for:

Allen, Barb, Dennis, Doreen, Edith, Erica, Florence, Georgia, Gordon, Hansford, Jean, Jeannine, Jefferson, Jesse, Jim, Joan, Joanne, Julia, Kristen, Lori, Pam, Pat, Patricia, Robert, Rose, Sarah, Stanford, Steve, Thalia, Theayer, Thelma, Timothy, Tisha, Valerie, Vivian, Vicent

 Anglican Cycle of Prayer: The Anglican Church of the Congo

Diocesan Cycle Prayer: The Revs: Martha Blacklock, Mary Frances Schjonberg, The Rev. Paul Jeanes, III

Christ Church Ministry: Property Committee

Birthdays this week: Jessica Albrecht-Dresch, Christene Fergusson, Debra Lowe, Roberto Moreira, Daniel Pullaro, Fr. Scott Russell, Keelan Ryan, Roslyn Sugihara

Flowers at the Lectern: are given by Mr. James L. Bates in memory of Jean Bates 

Forward Day by Day booklets (large and small print) for February, March and April have arrived. Please contact the office to have a copy mailed to your home.

Thank you for your generous giving to support the Mission and Ministry of Christ Church!

We encourage you to send your pledges and donations to Christ Church in a variety of ways:

• Go to the Donate/Pledge page on our website and give through PayPal
• Schedule payments through your bank to Christ Church directly
• Zelle to admin@christchurchnewbrunswick.org
• Mail in a check to Christ Church
• Scan this code to support Christ Church’s ministries and outreach to the community.

Taking Faith Home is a resource that provides a weekly guide for faith-filled conversations and actions during the church year. Taking Faith Home for the month of January can be found below:

• January 4, 2026
• January 11, 2026
• January 18, 2026
• January 25, 2026