Christ Church in the City of New Brunswick
Worshiping God, Serving God's People

October 30, 2026 | Events for the week of November 1, 2026

Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 9:30am-3:00pm, Friday 9:30am - 1:00pm

🍂 FALL BACK THIS SUNDAY! ⏰


Don't forget!

Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday, November 1st!


🍁 Remember to TURN YOUR CLOCKS BACK ONE HOUR before going to bed Saturday night.


 

All Saint's Day:


Worship Services This Week

JOIN US IN PERSON OR ON ZOOM!


9:30AM- Rite II

Liturgical Ministers Needed!

See links below for sign-ups!


For those joining on Zoom


Click HERE to join the 9:30AM Service


Click HERE to watch the 9:30AM service live on YouTube, or HERE for Facebook, or watch anytime.


Find Sunday's worship service materials below:


  • 9:30AM Rite II 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!!

November: Here

PARISH EVENTS THIS WEEK


SUNDAY

8:30AM Choir Warm Up, Sanctuary

9:30AM Holy Eucharist, Sanctuary

5:00PM Graveyard Tour, Christ Church Memorial Gardens

6:30PM Chili Cookoff, Nicholas Room


WEDNESDAY

12:00PM Noonday Prayer, Zoom

7:30pm WomenSpirit, Zoom

Let the Chili Showdown Begin! THE CHILI COOKOFF IS ON SUNDAY!


Chili Cookoff 6:30pm

The winner will be announced at 7:00 pm.



Each person gets one ballot. The winner is named People’s Choice.


After the churchyard tour, join us for a little friendly competition and a whole lot of flavor!


Come enjoy a tasty adventure as we sample a variety of delicious chili recipes and put your taste buds to the test. You'll have the chance to rank your favorites and help decide who will take home the coveted 1st Place Prize!


Who has the best chili? Which recipe will steal the show? Who will earn the ultimate bragging rights?



6:30 PM — Dinner Served

Bring your appetite, your enthusiasm, and your voting skills! We can't wait to see which chili comes out on top!

Categories:

Best tasting, most creative, the tongue burner

 

Rules for chefs:

1 - The chefs will be responsible for cooking the chili at home and bringing it in a crockpot or similar bowl to keep warm during the event.

2 - Tell us about your chili: Each pot must have a recipe list (allergy warning)

Meat, vegetarian, super spicy

Protein: meat, meatless?

Add-ins: Pinto beans, tomatoes, carrots, onions?

Spices: Chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper?

Toppings: Cheddar cheese, sour cream, avocado, parsley?

Fixin’s and sides: Corn chips, tortilla chips, cornbread, lime, hot sauce, sriracha, red pepper flakes, garlic bread, rice, baked potato, soft pretzels?

3 - Each pot will be assigned a number

4 - Please bring your chili to the church by 5:00 pm.

Paul Ambos will be placing a new card order on the morning of Monday, November 2. Please place your orders accordingly.

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.
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!

Prayers requested for:

Alena, Betsy, Carlos Jr., David, Emily, Grace, Hector, Jane, Jeannine, Jonathan, Michael, Milton, Pat, Patricia, Robin, Ron, Rosanne, Rozie, Sarah, Sunn, Timothy, Tina, Vincent,

 Anglican Cycle of Prayer: The Church of Central America

Diocesan Cycle Prayer: All Saints’ Church in Bay Head, Lakewood, Navesink, Princeton, and Scoth Plains, The Revs: Canon Jonathan Deacon, Canon John T. Morrow, Frank C. Strasburger

Christ Church Ministry: Stewardship Committee

Birthdays this week: Mekhi Abbott, Cierra Brown, Cameron Dennis, Jerrod Elson, Gabrielle Forbes, Clover Long

Flower Memorial—are given by the late Elizabeth Durham in memory of Leila and Leslie Gladwell, Mrs. Randolph M. Beebe in memory of Carlos B. Needham, Jr., Carlos B. Needham, Sr., and Mary and Ellen Neeham, Marion B. DeVoe Altar Guild in memory of the deceased members of the Marion B. DeVoe Altar Guild

 Complete your Christ Church 2027 Pledge Certificate Today!

Thank you to those who have pledged $87,911 to date.

 

Meegan & Samuel Adames

John Ager & Anne Dillon

Yvette Bailey

Karen Bemis & Douglas Bonar

Wendy Benjamin

Margaret Brown-Stansbury & Ronald Stansbury

Patricia Buckendahl

Sheila Cooper

Joyce Duhr

Jean Houvener

Mervis Johnson

B. Pat Lowe

Debra Lowe

Fernanda Perrone

Gloria Peroune

H. Arthur Phills

Barry V. Qualls

Peggy Smith

Sandra Smithson

Towanda Stovall

Tom Struble

Jean H. Zimmerman

 

Click the button below to access the online pledge certificate. A paper copy can be found on the table in the back of the church.

All Saints day will be held on

Sunday, November 1.

*Answer the Call:

Serve Our Church!**

 

Thank you to those of you who joined us on October 4, to learn about more serving as a Lay Eucharistic Minister, Lector, Intercessor, or Usher. 

 

As a follow up, on November 1, immediately following the service, we will provide hands on training for each role as the sign up sheets to serve in November and December are now available. 

 

We look forward to seeing you then. 

ALL SAINTS DAY GRAVEYARD TOUR AND CHILI COOKOFF


On November 1st, step into the quiet mysteries of the churchyard for a special All Saints Day gathering. We will wander among the graves, remember the souls who came before us, and offer prayers for the departed.


5:00 PM — Graveyard Tour & Prayers for the Departed

6:30 PM — Dinner Served



Gather with us for an evening of solemn remembrance, flickering candlelight, and fellowship as we honor the faithful departed.

Count Down to Christmas with Our See’s Candy Advent Calendar Raffle!



The holiday season is just around the corner, and we have a little extra excitement to make the countdown to Christmas even sweeter!

 

Join our raffle for a chance to win a See’s Candy Advent Calendar and add a little magic to your holiday season.

 

Each day brings us one step closer to Christmas, and you won't want to miss the fun!

 

 Get your raffle tickets today! Tickets are $5 each.


Tickets can be purchased via Zelle using the QR code, or via check.


Be sure to specify Raffle in the

memo line.


If you have purchased a raffle ticket and will not be able to pick up a physical ticket at the church, please sign up using the button below


Best of luck to everyone!

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 months of November can be found below:


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

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

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 You can donate to Laundry Love through the DONATE tab on our web site HERE.
 
 


Sunday 9:30am 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://us06web.zoom.us/j/84401351307?pwd=27RS59dIDkjCI1b1JYQkbNRGK0PyOa.1

By phone: Call +1-646-931-3860, Meeting ID: 84401351307# Passcode: 180249# US and enter the following code 844 0135 1307

 

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