Christ Church in the City of New Brunswick

Worshiping God, Serving God's People

October 11, 2024 | Events for the week of October 13, 2024

Office Hours: Tuesday- Wednesday 9:30a.m. - 2:30p.m, Friday 9:00a.m. - 12:30p.m.

Psalms 22:2 I cry in the daytime; and in the night season

Source: Bible Art

The Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost

Worship Services This Week

JOIN US IN PERSON OR ON ZOOM!

8:00AM & 10:30AM

Eucharistic Service

Liturgical Ministers Needed!

See links below for sign-ups!

For those joining on Zoom

Click HERE to join the 10:30AM Service

Click HERE to watch the 10:30AM service live on YouTube, or HERE for Facebook, or watch anytime.

Find Sunday's worship service materials below:

8:00 AM & 10:30AM Parish Notes HERE

Follow along with the Book of Common Prayer HERE

Wednesday

Noonday Prayer-click HERE to join

Liturgical Ministers Sign Ups!

Please check your calendars

and sign up!!

October: Here

PARISH EVENTS THIS WEEK

SUNDAY

Holy Eucharist, 8:00AM

Choir Warmup, 9:30AM, Sanctuary

Church School, 9:30AM, Ross Room

Holy Eucharist, 10:30AM

Coffee Hour, 12:00PM

TUESDAY

Vestry Meeting, 7:00PM via Zoom

WEDNESDAY

Noonday Prayer via Zoom

WomenSpirit, 7:30PM via Zoom

THURSDAY

Children's Pre-Choir Rehearsal, 4:00PM

Children's Choir-Rehearsal, 5:00PM

Choir Rehearsal, 7:00PM, Choir Room

St. Alban's Bible Study, 7:00PM via Zoom

COVID GUIDELINES

Please review the most current COVID-19 guidelines from the

Diocesan Taskforce for Re-entering, Re-opening, and Re-imagining HERE

FROM THE ORGAN LOFT

The postlude for this week is Prelude in A Major by J.S. Bach. The term prelude means and introduction. In this case it is an introduction to a Fugue. Come back next week and hear the Fugue!

Join Us for Open Choir Sunday!

Oct 20th

Have you ever wanted to lift your voice in song but thought "I'm not good enough" or "I don't have time for regular choir"? Here's your perfect opportunity!

We're inviting everyone (4th grade and up) to be part of our special Open Choir Sunday on October 20th. No previous experience needed – just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to sing! Whether you're a seasoned singer or someone who only sings in the shower, there's a place for you.

This is a wonderful one-time opportunity to:

Experience the joy of choral singing
Support our dedicated regular choir members
Serve the congregation through music
Try something new without a long-term commitment

Even if you can't read music or have a busy schedule that prevents regular choir participation, we'd love to have you join us!

When: Sunday, October 20th at 9:30AM

Where: Church Sanctuary

Who: Anyone 4th grade and up

Come be part of this special musical offering! It's a beautiful way to give thanks and support our regular choir while sharing your gift of song with our church family.

Note-bly Suzanne

Director of Music

978-968-5122 music@christchurchnewbrunswick.org

Essential Conversations: The Sin of Christian Nationalism

What is Christian nationalism, and why is it more important than ever for our communities of faith to engage in conversations about it? Join a distinguished panel of scholars and bishops for a webinar to discuss Christian nationalism and learn why the House of Bishops Theology Committee of The Episcopal Church has called it "the gravest and most dangerous sin of today."

https://actionnetwork.org/events/essential-conversations-the-sin-of-christian-nationalism??clear_id=true

A PRAYER-FULL PARISH RETREAT

Saturday, November 9^th

9am to 11:30am

The Nicholas Room

SAVE THE DATE!

Vestry Corner:

Key Topics from the September 2024

Vestry Meeting

1. The Vestry is pleased to share that we are only $15,000 away from our goal for the Handilift repair, in part due to some generous donors. There is an opportunity to finish the work if you want to make a one time donation.

2. The Vestry, in discussing the financial health of our organization, reminds everyone to pledge for the 2025 Stewardship Campaign either through the Google Form link in the weekly email or the paper pledge form at the back of the church.

3. Please also continue paying your 2024 pledge to ensure the continuation of our mission and ministry.

Minutes of the September 2024 meeting can be found HERE.

Finance Committee Invitation

The Finance Committee will be having conversations about increasing our parish income! Meetings are on the 4th Saturday of each month at 10a.m. You may join the meetings using this link HERE.

If you have any questions, please contact Meegan Adames at meegzy79@yahoo.com.

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 October can be found below:

There are so many other ways to be involved at Christ Church! Find your inspiration HERE with 101+ ways to be involved at Christ Church!

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.

Join St. Alban’s online each Thursday evening from 7pm- 8pm for Prayer Meeting and Bible Study. St. Alban’s has encouraged the wider community to join us and many of the attendees come from different congregations locally as well as internationally.

We invite people to testify if they are prayerfully led and also encourage them to send their prayer requests in advance if they wish. Some attendees come prepared from time to time to not only testify, but to give a word of encouragement.

Please see the Zoom invitation below.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83659677391?pwd=aEM2Z21xWXJRWVBwYkxkYW1FcEd3Zz09

Meeting ID: 836 5967 7391

Passcode: 073305

One tap mobile

+16469313860,,83659677391#,,,,*073305# US

Meeting ID: 836 5967 7391

Passcode: 073305

Forward Day by Day booklets (large and small print) for August, September, October, November December, and January have arrived. Please contact the office to have a copy mailed to your home.

Bring your pet for a special blessing for the year!

The Blessing of the Animals will be held

tomorrow, Saturday, October 12

at 1:00p.m.

View the pdf by clicking the image below.

Welcome to this year's Stewardship

Campaign, Walk in Love. We invite you to join this journey of investing in the Christ Church community and beyond. Your contributions – financial & otherwise – make us an important part of the broader community in New Brunswick and beyond.

Complete your Pledge Certificate for 2025 online using the link below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebVlfofz_nf3NDEkpaF7OrJ3ukDtcP7EEoLc9dCQrWQ8YsUA/viewform

A paper copy can be found on the table in the back of the church.

Stewardship Sunday will be celebrated

Sunday, October 27!

We will have one service at 9:30am.

Join the 20th Bishop George E Councell Memorial Golf Outing with Pickleball Challenge on Monday, October 14, 2024

at Mercer Oaks Golf Course West Windsor, NJ. Click the button below for more information and registration.

20th Bishop George E. Councell Memorial Golf Outing

Experiencing Grief?

We know dealing with the stages of grief can be a challenge to handle alone. Join the Christ Church Grief Support Group.

Upcoming sessions on October 15 & 22 at 6pm. Meetings are held via Zoom.

Click the image below to view the pdf format.

Grief Support Group Zoom link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88251220962?pwd=JZe07lfHvdr441lMlLKSxrgR3CzFQL.1

Meeting ID: 882 5122 0962

Passcode: 782916

Join members of Christ Church for a

“Packing Party”!

Supplies will be packed for the Choice Food and Resource Center on

Sunday, October 20^th

after the 9:30am service.

Can’t make it to the packing party, but want to help?

Donations of diapers in sizes 4, 5, 6, and 7 as well as adult incontinence products in all sizes are in constant demand.

Christ Church is hosting a Consecration Watch Party!

Join Us to watch the Presiding Bishop’s Consecration on

Saturday, November 2nd

11am—1pm

in the Ross Room.

Snacks to share with the group are welcomed.

Why Does Voting Matter pdf

The Diocese of New Jersey is excited to offer a variety of formation opportunities for clergy and laity. Some are held online via Zoom, others in person. Each is designed to engage the participant in developing a more meaningful relationship with God.

For Adults (Laity)

Diocesan Adult Confirmation and Faith Discovery Groups: Last Week to Sign Up!

Whether you’re new to the Episcopal Church and are seeking Confirmation, or a long-time member who wants to share and renew their faith, you are invited to join folks from around the diocese as we discover and re-discover our love for Christ, our joy in the Church, and the gifts that God has given each of us. This series of 10 1-hour Zoom classes began on Wednesday, September 25^th at 7 pm, but it’s not too late to join us. Click here to register for the adult confirmation class.

How Do Episcopalians Read the Bible? A Diocesan Bible Study Class: Last Week to Sign Up! What IS Scripture? Who wrote it? Who decided what gets included? How are we supposed to read it? And WHY? This fall, join us for an exciting walk from Genesis through Revelation, with plenty of stops along the way for questions and reflection. This series of 7 one-hour classes began online via Zoom on Thursday, September 26^th at 7 pm, but you can join us anytime. Click here to register for bible study.

Education for Ministry

Education for Ministry (EfM) is a 4-year program to deepen our understanding of Church and Scripture. Our diocese is blessed with two faithful leaders, the Rev. Margaret Otterburn and Donna Devlin, both of whom lead their groups via Zoom. Donna’s group meets on Thursday evenings from 6:30-9, and she can be contacted at sarahannb@aol.com. Mother Margaret’s group meets weekly, and she can be contacted at margaretotterburn@msn.com.

For Children and Youth

Our Fall Resources are here! Check out our page on the diocesan website for Dwelling in the Word, Creation Care activities, prayer resources, and more!

Diocesan Youth Canoe Trip Update:

Youth from the northern part of our diocese were invited to come along on a canoe adventure on the D&R Canal on Saturday, September 14^th, and our intrepid explorers had a wonderful time! The Reverend Stephanie Shockley and her husband Dan led us on a beautiful trip down and back, with lots of wildlife and natural beauty to appreciate. We finished up with a delightful outdoor lunch and a conversation about our God-given resources. Many thanks to our Youth Missioner, Clare Gutwein, for organizing the event. Our next regional youth event is coming soon.

Questions about these and other formational resources, please reach out to Rev Canon Susanna Cates.

Prayers requested for:

Barb, Brianna, Dennis, Edith, Florence, Georgia, Hansford, Jeannine, Karl, Pat, Robert, Tisha, Vivian, Yvonne

Anglican Cycle of Prayer: The Episcopal Church of the Philippines

Diocesan Cycle Prayer: Members and Ministry of the Committee on Validation of the Minutes

Christ Church Ministry: Prayer Ministry

Birthdays this week: Theodore Durling, Cheryl Lamptey, Audrey Orford

Memorial Flowers: are given by Mrs. Leroy Oughton in memory of Anna Layton and Mary Lauretta Blake, Charles N. Eckert in loving memory of V. June Eckert, Mrs. Miriam Irwin in loving memory of Maude Tindell, the DeVoe Family in loving memory of Fred DeVoe

To help support those in the Middle East. Visit the link to donate HERE.

News and Events from Diocesan Offices & Committees

Click HERE for Diocesan News and to subscribe to the Diocesan weekly newsletter, Good News in the Garden State

Opportunities to share your time, talent, and treasure

Secure donations for Laundry Love, RaiseRight, as well as General Donations or Pledge contributions can be made on our website by clicking HERE. You can also donate through the bill pay app at your bank, or by using Zelle. Zelle payments may be sent through your bank and directly deposited to the church via email to admin@christchurchnewbrunswick.org
You can still purchase your RaiseRight cards to support the church! You can pay through Zelle or PayPal and designate that payment to RaiseRight, Payments received will be reported to Paul Ambos. Please contact Paul by phone (732) 572-2067 or email HERE to place your order.
LAUNDRY LOVE is back to doing Laundry Love in-person at the Handy Street Laundromat, 314 Handy Street, New Brunswick, on the second Monday of every month from 5:00p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Parish volunteers to assist are always welcome. Email Catherine Ambos, msambos@gmail.com to volunteer. You can donate to Laundry Love through the DONATE tab on our web site HERE .

Want to make a Zoom appointment with Rev. Joanna? Use the link HERE

For in person appointments, call or email Rev. Joanna!

Sunday 10:30am Service

Zoom link for computer of Zoom app: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84463108449

By phone: Call 1-929-205-6099 and enter Meeting ID 844 6310 8449

YouTube link-virtual services and in-person services can be viewed here

https://www.youtube.com/c/ChristChurchNewBrunswickNJ

Facebook link

https://www.facebook.com/ChristChurchNB

Wednesday Noonday Prayer

Zoom link for computer or Zoom app: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86422667074?pwd=TTdWNkM1c0djRmxmekxXTWhqRFU5Zz09

By phone: Call +1-309-205-3325, Meeting ID: 86422667074# Passcode: 242833# US and enter the following code 864 2266 7074

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