Tomorrow, Saturday, October 5, from

10:30am – 3pm

we will again be hosting a group of students for

Rutgers' Scarlet Day of Service.

Please consider joining us in the work of

maintaining the property.

Paul Ambos, will be placing a new card order on the morning of Monday, October 7. Please place your orders accordingly. If you plan to mail him an order with a check, please advise him by email when you mail it of what your order is so 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.

Bring your pet for a special blessing for the year!

The Blessing of the Animals will be held

Saturday, October 12 at 1:00p.m.

View the pdf by clicking the image below.

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.

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.



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

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.

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 Clergy

Clergy Formation: Book Study with the Bishop, Beginning October 8th 

All diocesan clergy are invited to join Bishop French for a series of in-person gatherings beginning in October! On October 8th, November 12th, and December 10th, we’ll gather at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Spotswood to discuss the book Deliver Us From Evil: Church, Theology, and Deliverance Ministry (https://a.co/d/7290OBF). We’ll meet from 10 am until 11:30 am. In the winter and spring, we’ll have additional 3-month book studies hosted in the central and southern regions of the diocese, so everyone will have a chance to attend. For more information, please get in touch with the Reverend Canon Susanna Cates.

Fall Clergy Day: Tuesday, October 29th

Join Bishop French and your clergy colleagues for our Fall Clergy Day on Tuesday, October 29th. We’ll gather together at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church in Cherry Hill in the morning, enjoy light breakfast refreshments, a presentation, lunch, and worship together. Registration link is coming soon.

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.

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

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

Meeting ID: 836 5967 7391

Passcode: 073305

Prayers requested for:

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

Anglican Cycle of Prayer: The Anglican Church of Papua New Guinea

Diocesan Cycle Prayer: The Revs: Dr. Daniel C. Gunn, Anne McRae Wrede

Christ Church Ministry: Personnel Committee

Birthdays this week: Jonelle Benjamin, Ozanie Caruso, Isha Davies, Pamela Zdanowicz

 Memorial Flowers: are given by Thomas and Carol Martin in memory James H. and Helen L. Martin, by Mrs. Ann Reiter Kendall in loving memory of Dollie Vanderbilt and Frank W. Reiter.