Have you completed your online Pledge Certificate for 2025? The link is located in the weekly email. A paper copy can be found on the table in the back of the church.

Thank you to those who have pledged $158,014 to date.

Mervis Johnson

Mark McMahon and Roberto Silva Moreira

Sheila Cooper

H. Arthur Phills

Sarah Braun

The Pullaro Family

Jo Duhr

Wendy Benjamin

Vincent Ryan

Elizabeth and Jonathan Clark

Gordon Arsenoff

Jean Houvener

Hansford Kilkenny

Sandy Smithson

Kenreic and Marva VanLoo

David and Beverly Briggs

Rev. Joanna Hollis

Meegan Adames

Patricia Buckendahl

Mel & Alice Garber

Ronald Stansbury & Margaret Brown-Stansbury

Nancy Walworth and Bob Chant

Paul & Catherine Ambos

Peggy Smith

Our work TOGETHER depends on your support.

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.

Paul Ambos will be placing a new card order on the morning of Monday, November 4. Please place your orders accordingly. If you plan to mail him an order with a check, please (a) mail it by Wednesday, October 30, or, better, (b) advise him by email when you mail it of what your order is so that he can place it on time despite possible Post Office delays. Or, if you place your own order directly on the RaiseRight website or app, Paul will be able to see it there when he orders the monthly batch.

You can avoid writing him a check by using their payment options through your checking account of credit card (checking costs a 29 cent charge per order; credit cards charge a percentage that is usually more).  And if you want physical cards delivered directly to your home, you can do that through the app, although you will be charged for delivery.  If you order for delivery through me, the church covers the delivery charge.



Thank you for your support of this parish program.

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. Registration is required.

Register Today!

 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctrHI133MBwSEeYhDSurWLyAeag1QFJ1KiHdVq_rG-bzCKUQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Snacks to share with the group are welcomed.

Help Others “Ride in Love”!

Join four other parishioners who have already donated $43,500 for the repair/replacement of the Handi-Lift and allow all who enter Christ Church to either Walk or Ride in Love! In addition to the generous donations of these parishioners, our 50/50 Raffles and Jewelry Sale have raised an additional $3,096, bringing the grand total of funds raised for the repair to $46,596. This leaves us a little less than $13,000 to go!

If you would like to join those who will help close this funding gap and reopen Christ Church to all, independent of their physical abilities, please consider making a donation either through a check, Zelle or PayPal. Please designate your donation to “Ride in Love”.

St. Alban's Concert Saturday, October 26 at 4pm

November 6, 2024 at 6:00PM

New Brunswick Performing Arts Center

11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick

This film runs 25 minutes with a 45-60

minute talkback after.

Tickets are free. 

Limit of 4 tickets per guest.

Visit the link for tickets https://secure.nbpac.org/running-to-stand-still

Running To Stand Still – Migrants Search For Hope In The Promised Land seeks to put a human face on the immigration “issue” by telling heartbreaking and inspiring stories about the migrants themselves—courageous and dignified human beings whose lives stand as a powerful rebuke to a narrative that is fraught with hatred, alarmist rhetoric, and dehumanizing stereotypes.

The Christ Church Grief Support Group Corner

Our next session is Tuesday, November 19 at 6pm.

This six-session series is for adults grieving the death of a loved one. The group includes education about grief and loss and provides participants an opportunity to share their experience.

Connecting with others hand-in-hand who are also grieving a loss can help you through this difficult journey. You will be provided with a safe, supportive environment for healing.

Using discussion and storytelling, can help you understand the grieving process and your emotions, as well as give you strategies for coping with guilt, anger and loneliness on special days and holidays. 

It is recommended that participants wait at least two months after a death before attending a group.

There is no cost for attending this group and it is open to the public for registration.

Allow us to connect hand-in-hand with you!

6pm-7pm: October 22; November 19; December 17; January 7 & 21.

Grief Support Group Zoom link:

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

Meeting ID: 882 5122 0962

Passcode: 782916

Sessions will not be recorded

To keep you in harmony, Suzanne McDonald our Music Minister has provided several selections of music for your listening pleasure. There is something for every mood.

I want Jesus to walk with me - Moses Hogan 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwCBdLy8ork&list=RDVwCBdLy8ork&start_radio=1

How can I keep from singing - John Scott 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OddjpdoqdwQ

Instrumental Brandenburg Concerto number 3 - J. S. Bach  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siBdW7sYc50

Claire de Lune - Claude Debussy.  

youtube.com/watch?v=c977QdbTImU

Can't Stop the Feeling - Justin Timberlake

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ru0K8uYEZWw

Happy - Pharrell Williams 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbZSe6N_BXs

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)

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!

Prayers requested for:

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

Anglican Cycle of Prayer: The Scottish Episcopal Church

Diocesan Cycle Prayer: The Revs: Joanne Epply-Schmidt, John F. Salmon, Jr.

Christ Church Ministry: Property Committee

Birthdays this week: Melbourne Garber, Moria Graf, Miranda Guy, Nancy Hartman, Winston Sirjue, Darby Van De Veen

Memorial Flowers—are given by the late Mrs. Ralph Voorhees in memory Carrie Henry and the late Dr. Sidney Sanderson in loving memory of Elsie Dorries Sanderson and Dr. Sidney Sanderson.