Quick Notes Update for September 13, 2021
Note our new email for the Synod Office:
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WAS YOUR CHURCH AFFECTED BY TROPICAL STORM IDA?
You can apply for a loan from the Synod Foundation at a special interest rate of 1%
Churches have used our airtable form and gallery to report damage. Our prayers are with them in this time of stress.
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The 29th Annual Reformed Church Home Golf Classic is back!
New All-Inclusive Pricing and Online Registration are COVID friendly and Convenient
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It’s not too early to start thinking about your fall plans – make your reservations early as we expect to sell out this year’s outing! Won’t you join us for a day of beautiful weather, fellowship, laughter, contests, great golf, outdoor dining and of course all for a great cause? Come out to support the residents of Reformed Church Home on Monday, September 20, 2021 at the beautiful Battleground Country Club in Manalapan, NJ. Our new all-inclusive pricing and online option will make registration easy and convenient. No need to pay separately for contests, mulligans, super tickets, etc. – our new $350/golfer pricing includes everything you need to have a fantastic day on the course without ever having to reach into your pocket. Greens fees, golf carts, mulligans, all on-course contests, hot dog cart and on-course beverage and snacks are all included in this year’s comprehensive fee.
We’ll forego our usual and popular ticket auction this year for a Super Raffle of CASH prizes and a few donated items. Even if you cannot attend the outing, you can support RCH by participating in the Super Raffle, but remember you have to be in it to win it! Make sure you buy your tickets in advance as you won’t want to miss this fantastic opportunity! Super Raffle Tickets are $25 each or $100 for 5 tickets. Cash prizes will include: 1 winner of $1,000 plus 2 winners of $500 each plus 4 winners of $250 each. And there will be more fabulous donated items to win as well.
For more information, please contact Paula LeBlanc, Director of Development at pleblanc@rchnj.org or call 732-607-9230, ext 108.
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Understanding Theological Education Colloquies
Begin a New Year by Looking Back
In order to understand fully what we are doing and where we are going, we need to understand where we have been. A significant portion of the history of theological education in the RCA is wrapped up in the history of the denomination’s two seminaries: New Brunswick and Western. And so our first two Understanding Theological Education in the RCA colloquies, continuing last year’s successful series, will focus on those histories.
On Wednesday, September 29, 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm, we will learn about the history of NBTS and its role in RCA theological education from John W. Coakley, L. Russell Feakes Memorial Professor of Church History, emeritus, at NBTS and General Synod Professor emeritus of the Reformed Church in America. A widely published author of medieval and American Christianity, John, who holds degrees from Wesleyan, Rutgers, and Harvard Universities, is the author of thirty-one articles or essays and twenty-seven book reviews, and the editor or author of six books, including New Brunswick Theological Seminary: An Illustrated History, 1784-2014 (Eerdmans, 2014). After a response by Dennis Voskuil, we will open up for questions and discussion by the entire group.
The second part will come on Wednesday, November 3, 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm, as we look at the history of Western Theological Seminary and theological education in the midwestern RCA, presented by Dennis Voskuil, president emeritus of Western Seminary and a Senior Research Fellow at the Van Raalte Institute of Hope College in Holland, Michigan. Dennis began his ministry pastoring several congregations in Michigan and Massachusetts, then served as professor of religion at Hope from 1977 to 1994, when he became president of Western. Retiring from the presidency in 2008, he returned to teaching church history full-time, then as an adjunct at WTS from 2014 to 2017, when he began two years of service as interim president of Hope College. His presentation to us will be followed by a response from John Coakley, and then a time of questions and discussion for everyone.
Both of these colloquies will take place on Zoom. There will be no cost for attending the programs, but all participants do need to register.
FOR THE NOVEMBER 3RD PROGRAM,
James Hart Brumm, Director
The Reformed Church Center and The Theological Writing Center
General Editor, Beardslee Press
New Brunswick Theological Seminary
35 Seminary Place New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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The Six Mile Run Reformed Church in Franklin Park, NJ is seeking a full-time pastor to lead our small but dedicated congregation. One who is willing to partner with us as we celebrate the Lord through fellowship, worship, leadership development, outreach and serving our community.
Six Mile Run Reformed Church is a progressive, open and affirming, intergenerational congregation with deep historical roots in Franklin Park, New Jersey as well as in the Reformed Church in America. Our location in Central New Jersey, situated between New Brunswick and Princeton, is rich with opportunities for employment, healthcare, education, recreation, history and culture, as well as spiritual growth.
The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, innovative, approachable and adaptable with the gift of preaching God’s word and administration. The ability to work in teams is essential. Expectations include, leading worship, preparing worship for live, as well as virtual services in cooperation and collaboration with ministry team, pastoral care, spiritual and leadership development and community outreach.
Six Mile Run Church is a diverse family of God, an inclusive community for all, united in faith, hope and love. To learn more about us, who we are, and what we desire for our future read our Self-Study by visiting our website at https://www.sixmilerun.org/ and click on “View the Study Here.” To read “Our Church Profile” go to https://www.rca.org/pastor-search-support/.
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Job: Pastor
Stanton Reformed Church,
Hunterdon County, NJ
Here at Stanton Reformed, Hospitality is our Heart. In 2019 we adopted an ambitious Welcome Statement in an effort to create an expression of our mission of hospitality that we could live and grow into. We put that Statement prominently on the front page of our website and created an All Are Welcome working group to push us and challenge us as we grow our understanding and gifts of hospitality.
Our excellent music program sets the stage and creates the atmosphere for our worship and warm community life. We value traditional worship with a blend of chancel choir, bell choir, instrumental music by our members as well as outside ensembles.
We are thrilled to have a solid group of families with young children who want to raise their children in faith. Our next pastor will guide us into the next season of spiritual growth, for individuals, families and children of all ages.
We look forward to partnering with our new Pastor as we learn and live into our new mission statement: We see God's light in every person. Through faith, worship, fellowship, and hospitality, Christ calls us to affirm, accept, and embrace all who enter our doors.
Applicants with 5+ years in ordained ministry may anticipate $53-60K cash salary plus parsonage, 4 weeks of vacation, 1 week of study leave, and appropriate reimbursable expenses.
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Need inspiration in these challenging times? Check out our new podcast, Lavish Hope, stories of resilience and overcoming. Available on Spotify, Apple and Google players.
Find out about Women's Transformation & Leadership and sign up for our quarterly enewsletter at www.rca.org/women.
Join our community on Facebook ("RCA Women" closed group and "She is Called" page)
She is Called/Ella es Llamada
Women of the Bible Study,
Volume 1 - print editions
in English and Spanish
now available!
"Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, as indeed you are doing." 1 Thessalonians 5:11
"Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, as indeed you are doing." 1Thessalonians 5:11
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WATCH THE RECORDING FROM THE JUNETEENTH JUBILEE HELD JUNE 19TH, SPONSORED BY THE DIVERSITY JUSTICE AND MERCY COMMITTEE OF THE CLASSIS OF NEW BRUNSWICK
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NRC is looking to hire a new part-time interim administrator (see the attached job description). We foresee this job requiring 20 hours/week some of which will be on Sunday mornings. We can pay $15-$20/hr based on experience. If interested please contact Rev. Chris Kile at pastor@neshanicreformedchurch.org or 215-933-8805.
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REGIONAL SYNOD OFFICE MOVES BACK TO NEW BRUNSWICK THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY SPACE
35 Seminary Place
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
848-237-1794
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MORE ONLINE LEARNING COHORTS |
The Churches Learning Change Big East community is pleased to announce 10 months of innovative resourcing designed to respond to the current pandemic reality and assist congregations and leaders in seeking flourishing as we move toward a new normal. ALL are invited to participate!
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Are you using a VR headset and exploring how virtual reality might be used in ministry? Let's have a conversation! |
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MURAL and other online whiteboards provide a way to add more interaction to zoom meetings. Let me know if you want to explore this further. |
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GATHER TOWN is a fun way to add some social involvment to your online options. |
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DO YOU HAVE AN EXAMPLE OF ADAPTING AND INNOVATING TO SHARE FOR INSPIRATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT? SEND IT TO US! |
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NJ CONGREGATIONAL CENTER FOR CANCER CARE |
We have created an online gathering of all of the newsletters of the program. Find help for those facing cancer.
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CHURCH BASED MENTAL HEALTH NEWSLETTERS ARCHIVE |
We've created an online gathering of all of the newsletters the program has sent out during COVID. Very helpful insights to pass along to your congregations! |
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