I gather in all the goodness and light, in gratitude.
I attend to the shadows and what they say to me, seeking healing, courage, forgiveness.
from: sacredspace.ie
Dearest Father in Heaven,
Bless this child and bless this day
Of new beginnings.
Smile upon this child
And surround this child, Lord,
With the soft mantle of your love.
Teach this child to follow in your footsteps,
And to live life in the ways of
Love, faith, hope and charity.
–an Irish Blessing
CONGRATULATIONS (Wow, lots of babies)
TO THE BARTA Family on the birth of Connor, born August 26.
TO THE HODGES Family on the birth of Autumn, born August 25.
TO THE WARFIELD Family on the birth of Carter, born August 6.
LECTIONARY READING FOR THIS WEEK CAN BE READ AT: http://tinyurl.com/23fzvc5
THE OUTREACH MINISTRY OFFERING for September (OMO) will go to the
Neighbors In Need offering. Read more at: http://tinyurl.com/27fuatp
FLOODING IN PAKISTAN: Read what two of our denominations are doing to help flood victims in Pakistan. http://www.ucc.org/disaster/pakistan/
http://www.facebook.com/InternationalMinistries
SEPTEMBER COMMUNION will be celebrated on the second Sunday in September, September 12.
SUNDAY SCHOOL AND SECOND HOUR (Adult Education) will begin on September 19.
SUNDAY SCHOOL: Sunday School starts on September 19th! Did you know there are only fourteen Sundays between then and Christmas? The Sunday School is in need of volunteers to help out during each of those fourteen Sundays. Each volunteer would need to commit to just two weeks of teaching. We have new curriculum that is very user friendly and requires minimal preparation. There are 2 classes- a younger class for children age 6 and under with 2 to 5 children attending each week, and an older class with 2 to 4 children each week. Come join us as we minister to the youngest in our midst. Please contact Kate Simon (katie.r.simon@gmail.com 609-218-0277) or Pastor Jeff.
NEW FENCE: Thanks to Collin (and helpers) for building a new fence around the playground area. This was Collin's Eagle Scout project.
CHARLES AND CAROL will be spending September in Colorado where Charles will serve as Artist in Residence at First Congregational Church of Boulder. http://www.firstcong.net/
CHILD SPONSOR: CC helps support a student who lives in Togo through a support organization called Plan-USA.
Here is a recent photo we received from our student, Magnoudewa, with her mother and brother.
UPCOMING BOOK CLUB DATES:
"The Elegance of the Hedgehog" by Muriel Barbery.
The book club will meet on Sept 18, 7:00 pm at Sally Handy-Zarnstorff's home.
"The Roman Empire and the New Testament" by Warren Carter.
We will meet on Oct 23, 7:00 pm at the Sundeen's.
A DAILY REFLECTION:
In God's loving presence I unwind the past day,
starting from now and looking back, moment by moment.
I gather in all the goodness and light, in gratitude.
I attend to the shadows and what they say to me, seeking healing, courage, forgiveness.
from: sacredspace.ie
FOR THIS SEASON:
May the rains sweep gentle across your fields,
May the sun warm the land,
May every good seed you have planted bear fruit,
And late summer find you standing in fields of plenty.
SEE WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE ABC: http://www.abc-usa.org/
SEE WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE UCC: http://ucc.org/
SEE WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE AB: http://www.allianceofbaptists.org/
Blessings,
Jeff
Rev. Jeffrey W. Mays, Pastor
Christ Congregation
50 Walnut Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
609.921.6253
www.ccprinceton.org
CHRIST CONGREGATIONAugust 29, 2010The Fourteenth Sunday After PentecostOur Church is Located at 50 Walnut Lane • Princeton, NJ 08540609.921.6253Sunday Worship: 10:00+++View photos of church life at http://bit.ly/42Bwdp
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FIFTH SUNDAY HYMN SING: As is now our custom at CC, we try to have an alternative worship format on fifth Sundays. On August 29, we're having a hymn sing --- so come prepared to sing some of your favorite oldies. Scroll down and you’ll find a list of songs and hymns. Think about your favorites. On Sunday, during worship, you’ll have an opportunity to request one (or more) of your favorites — and, we’d like you to tell us why the song has special meaning for you.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE HODGES Family on the birth of Autumn, born August 25.
OUTREACH MINISTRY OFFERING: The OMO for July and August will go to the establishment of a Social Action discretionary fund. The past few years, natural disasters, sudden human-caused catastrophes, and a number of more localized emergencies have occurred and demanded our attention. The Social Action Committee would like to build a fund that allows Christ Congregation to respond to these occurrences. Of course, the BP oil spill is on our minds this year, and we will likely look into partnering with organizations we have worked with in the past to help address the needs as they continue to arise.
FLOODING IN PAKISTAN: Read what two of our denominations are doing to help flood victims in Pakistan. http://www.ucc.org/disaster/pakistan/
http://www.facebook.com/InternationalMinistries
SEPTEMBER COMMUNION will be celebrated on the second Sunday in September, September 12.
SUNDAY SCHOOL AND SECOND HOUR (Adult Education) will begin on September 19.
NEW FENCE: Thanks to Collin (and helpers) for building a new fence around the playground area. This was Collin's Eagle Scout project.
CHARLES AND CAROL will be spending September in Colorado where Charles will serve as Artist in Residence at First Congregational Church of Boulder. http://www.firstcong.net/
CONGRATULATIONS to Brian and Misty Warfield (and big brother Noah) on the birth of their son Carter, born August 6th, 2010. He weighs 7lbs 12oz and is 20.5 inches long. Brian will be working at CC during the coming academic year as our seminarian.
CHILD SPONSOR: CC helps support a student who lives in Togo through a support organization called Plan-USA.
Here is a recent photo we received from our student, Magnoudewa, with her mother and brother.
UPCOMING BOOK CLUB DATES:
"The Elegance of the Hedgehog" by Muriel Barbery.
The book club will meet on Sept 18, 7:00 pm at Sally Handy-Zarnstorff's home.
"The Roman Empire and the New Testament" by Warren Carter.
We will meet on Oct 23, 7:00 pm at the Sundeen's.
A DAILY REFLECTION:
In God's loving presence I unwind the past day,
starting from now and looking back, moment by moment.
I gather in all the goodness and light, in gratitude.
I attend to the shadows and what they say to me, seeking healing, courage, forgiveness.
from: sacredspace.ie
SEE WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE ABC: http://www.abc-usa.org/
SEE WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE UCC: http://ucc.org/
SEE WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE AB: http://www.allianceofbaptists.org/
Blessings,
Jeff
Rev. Jeffrey W. Mays, Pastor
Christ Congregation
50 Walnut Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
609.921.6253
www.ccprinceton.org
CHRIST CONGREGATION
August 22, 2010
The Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost
Our Church is Located at 50 Walnut Lane • Princeton, NJ 08540
609.921.6253
Sunday Worship: 10:00
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View photos of church life at http://bit.ly/42Bwdp
The Storm on the Sea of Galilee (1633) by Rembrandt van Rijn
OUTREACH MINISTRY OFFERING: The OMO for July and August will go to the establishment of a Social Action discretionary fund. The past few years, natural disasters, sudden human-caused catastrophes, and a number of more localized emergencies have occurred and demanded our attention. The Social Action Committee would like to build a fund that allows Christ Congregation to respond to these occurrences. Of course, the BP oil spill is on our minds this year, and we will likely look into partnering with organizations we have worked with in the past to help address the needs as they continue to arise.
BOARD OF DEACONS: "We have received multiple requests this month from individuals in need of assistance. We would like to be able to offer help, but the needs currently outstrip our ability to fund them. If you would like to contribute, please see Pastor Jeff or one of the deacons. Thank you."
CAR WASH Sunday, August 22 from 1 to 5 PM. Eagle Scout candidate Colin Wiemer and supporters will wash cars in the church parking lots to raise money for Colin's Eagle Scout project --- installing a new fence for the church playground. Please support this project if you can. Here's a photo of the old fence being dismantled.
CONGRATULATIONS to Alex Foo, now (officially) an Eagle Scout!
FIFTH SUNDAY HYMN SING: As is now CC custom, we try to have an alternative worship format on fifth Sundays. On August 29, we plan to have a hymn sing --- so come prepared to sing some of your favorite oldies.
CHARLES AND CAROL will be spending September in Colorado where Charles will serve as Artist in Residence at First Congregational Church of Boulder. http://www.firstcong.net/
SEPTEMBER COMMUNION will be celebrated on the second Sunday in September, September 12.
CONGRATULATIONS to Brian and Misty Warfield (and big brother Noah) on the birth of their son Carter, born August 6th, 2010. He weighs 7lbs 12oz and is 20.5 inches long. Brian will be working at CC during the coming academic year as our seminarian.
CHILD SPONSOR: CC helps support a student who lives in Togo through a support organization called Plan-USA.
Here is a recent photo we received from our student, Magnoudewa, with her mother and brother.
UPCOMING BOOK CLUB DATES:
"The Elegance of the Hedgehog" by Muriel Barbery.
The book club will meet on Sept 18, 7:00 pm at Sally Handy-Zarnstorff's home.
"The Roman Empire and the New Testament" by Warren Carter.
We will meet on Oct 23, 7:00 pm at the Sundeen's.
A DAILY REFLECTION:
In God's loving presence I unwind the past day,
starting from now and looking back, moment by moment.
I gather in all the goodness and light, in gratitude.
I attend to the shadows and what they say to me, seeking healing, courage, forgiveness.
from: sacredspace.ie
CHRIST CONGREGATIONAugust 15, 2010The Twelfth Sunday After PentecostOur Church is Located at 50 Walnut Lane • Princeton, NJ 08540609.921.6253Sunday Worship: 10:00+++View photos of church life at http://bit.ly/42Bwdp
MISSING SIGN UP SHEET: The Coffee Hour sign up sheet has disappeared. If you know who signed up for this Sunday, please let Pastor Jeff know...pronto. Thanks.
OUTREACH MINISTRY OFFERING: The OMO for July and August will go to the establishment of a Social Action discretionary fund. The past few years, natural disasters, sudden human-caused catastrophes, and a number of more localized emergencies have occurred and demanded our attention. The Social Action Committee would like to build a fund that allows Christ Congregation to respond to these occurrences. Of course, the BP oil spill is on our minds this year, and we will likely look into partnering with organizations we have worked with in the past to help address the needs as they continue to arise (for example, the Back Bay Mission project we supported some years back in the aftermath of Katrina).
From the Board of Deacons: "We have received multiple requests this month from individuals in need of assistance. We would like to be able to offer help, but the needs currently outstrip our ability to fund them. If you would like to contribute, please see Pastor Jeff or one of the deacons. Thank you."
GODSPEED: Last Sunday we were able to give thanks for our friend George (and Betty Lou too) as they prepare to move to New Mexico. We will miss them, but wish them well in this new chapter of their lives. Blessings, George and Betty Lou! Here's George with a card signed by the CC gang last Sunday.
CHARLES AND CAROL will be heading for Colorado where Charles will serve as Artist in Residence at First Congregational Church of Boulder. CONGRATULATIONS to Brian and Misty Warfield (and big brother Noah) on the birth of their son Carter, born August 6th, 2010. He weighs 7lbs 12oz and is 20.5 inches long. Brian will be working at CC during the coming academic year as our seminarian.
Lynn Harper has an article in the The Huffington Post, "The Spiritual Implications of Dementia" http://tinyurl.com/23l6su8
Jen and Julie just returned from their wedding in Mexico. Photos can be viewed here: http://jenjulie.shutterfly.com/sharedphotos
CHILD SPONSOR: CC helps support a student who lives in Togo through a support organization called Plan-USA.
Here is a recent photo we received from our student, Magnoudewa, with her mother and brother.
UPCOMING BOOK CLUB DATES:"The Elegance of the Hedgehog" by Muriel Barbery.The book club will meet on Sept 18, 7:00 pm at Sally Handy-Zarnstorff's home."The Roman Empire and the New Testament" by Warren Carter.We will meet on Oct 23, 7:00 pm at the Sundeen's.A DAILY REFLECTION:In God's loving presence I unwind the past day,starting from now and looking back, moment by moment.I gather in all the goodness and light, in gratitude.I attend to the shadows and what they say to me, seeking healing, courage, forgiveness.from: sacredspace.ie
CHRIST CONGREGATIONJuly 18, 2010The Eighth Sunday After PentecostOur Church is Located at 50 Walnut Lane • Princeton, NJ 08540609.921.6253Sunday Worship: 10:00+++View photos of church life at http://bit.ly/42Bwdp
Happy 25th Anniversary, Steve and Beth!
Our July 11 worship included liturgical dance performed by Maria Potts.
LECTIONARY TEXTS: can be read at: http://tinyurl.com/2fqbfvu
OUTREACH MINISTRY OFFERING: The OMO for July and August will go to the establishment of a Social Action discretionary fund. The past few years, natural disasters, sudden human-caused catastrophes, and a number of more localized emergencies have occurred and demanded our attention. The Social Action Committee would like to build a fund that allows Christ Congregation to respond to these occurrences. Of course, the BP oil spill is on our minds this year, and we will likely look into partnering with organizations we have worked with in the past to help address the needs as they continue to arise (for example, the Back Bay Mission project we supported some years back in the aftermath of Katrina).
Lynn Harper has an article in the The Huffington Post, "The Spiritual Implications of Dementia" http://tinyurl.com/23l6su8
From the Board of Deacons: "We have received multiple requests this month from individuals in need of assistance. We would like to be able to offer help, but the needs currently outstrip our ability to fund them. If you would like to contribute, please see Pastor Jeff or one of the deacons. Thank you."
Jen and Julie just returned from their wedding in Mexico. Photos can be viewed here: http://jenjulie.shutterfly.com/sharedphotos
CHILD SPONSOR: CC helps support a student who lives in Togo through a support organization called Plan-USA.
Here is a recent photo we received from our student, Magnoudewa, with her mother and brother.
On July 25, the Rev. Ted Hardgrove will be our worship leader.
On August 1, the Rev. Lynn Harper will be our worship leader.
UPCOMING BOOK CLUB DATES:
"The Elegance of the Hedgehog" by Muriel Barbery.
The book club will meet on Sept 18, 7:00 pm at Sally Handy-Zarnstorff's home.
"The Roman Empire and the New Testament" by Warren Carter.
We will meet on Oct 23, 7:00 pm at the Sundeen's.
A DAILY REFLECTION:
In God's loving presence I unwind the past day,
starting from now and looking back, moment by moment.
I gather in all the goodness and light, in gratitude.
I attend to the shadows and what they say to me, seeking healing, courage, forgiveness.
from: sacredspace.ie
SEE WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE ABC: http://www.abc-usa.org/
SEE WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE UCC: http://ucc.org/
SEE WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE AB: http://www.allianceofbaptists.org/
Blessings,
Jeff
Rev. Jeffrey W. Mays, Pastor
Christ Congregation
50 Walnut Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
609.921.6253
CHRIST CONGREGATIONJuly 11, 2010The Seventh Sunday After PentecostOur Church is Located at 50 Walnut Lane • Princeton, NJ 08540609.921.6253Sunday Worship: 10:00+++View photos of church life at http://bit.ly/42Bwdp
Vincent van Gogh. The Good Samaritan (After Delacroix). Auvers-sur-Oise. May 1890. Oil on canvas. Rijksmuseum Kröller-Müller, Otterlo, Netherlands.
LECTIONARY TEXTS: can be read at: http://tinyurl.com/2cyfg3b ROWLEY ANNIVERSARY: Following worship on Sunday, we’ll have an opportunity to celebrate Steve and Beth’s 25th wedding anniversary with cake and other refreshments. Please join us.
OUTREACH MINISTRY OFFERING: The OMO for July and August will go to the establishment of a Social Action discretionary fund. The past few years, natural disasters, sudden human-caused catastrophes, and a number of more localized emergencies have occurred and demanded our attention. The Social Action Committee would like to build a fund that allows Christ Congregation to respond to these occurrences. Of course, the BP oil spill is on our minds this year, and we will likely look into partnering with organizations we have worked with in the past to help address the needs as they continue to arise (for example, the Back Bay Mission project we supported some years back in the aftermath of Katrina). FROM JUDY: The camp where I work, and Julia attends, is looking for a bone marrow match for a four year old — her name is Charlotte. There are no matches for her within her family nor on the National Registry, probably because she is part Armenian. If you would like to become a bone marrow donor, the process involves only a consent form and a cheek swab test, and then volunteers are added to the national registry, not just for Charlotte. The camp will also be holding a walk-a-thon to raise money since it costs about $90 per donor to process and maintain the National Bone Marrow Donor Program Registry. If you are willing to be tested, please call 215-752-1987 to set up an appointment. If you would like to contribute money, please email judy.hodges@yahoo.com.
CHILD SPONSOR: CC helps support a student who lives in Togo through a support organization called Plan-USA. Here is a recent photo we received from our student, Magnoudewa, with her mother and brother.
LOST AND FOUND: A digital camera was found at the church, see Pastor Jeff for more info.
UPCOMING BOOK CLUB DATES:
"The Elegance of the Hedgehog" by Muriel Barbery.
The book club will meet on Sept 18, 7:00 pm at Sally Zarnstorff's home.
"The Roman Empire and the New Testament" by Warren Carter.
We will meet on Oct 23, 7:00 pm at the Sundeen's.
A DAILY REFLECTION:
In God's loving presence I unwind the past day,
starting from now and looking back, moment by moment.
I gather in all the goodness and light, in gratitude.
I attend to the shadows and what they say to me, seeking healing, courage, forgiveness.
from: sacredspace.ie
SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE ABC: http://www.abc-usa.org/
SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE UCC: http://ucc.org/
SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE AB: http://www.allianceofbaptists.org/
Blessings,
Jeff
Rev. Jeffrey W. Mays, Pastor
Christ Congregation
50 Walnut Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
609.921.6253
CHRIST CONGREGATIONJuly 4, 2010The Sixth Sunday After PentecostOur Church is Located at 50 Walnut Lane • Princeton, NJ 08540609.921.6253Sunday Worship: 10:00View photos of church life at http://bit.ly/42Bwdp +++
Congratulations to our graduates Brad, Bethany and Alex (David too).
The Lord’s Supper will be celebrated.
LECTIONARY TEXTS: can be read at: http://tinyurl.com/29ft55b
THANKS TO ALL who helped with last week’s Youth Sunday, Sunday school teacher recognition and offered blessings to the Arp family as they prepared to move to Texas.
CC CHURCH FAMILY is invited to celebrate Brad Forbes’ graduation from The College of New Jersey on July 4 at 4:00 PM. 3 Van Zandt Rd in Skillman.
IN THE NEWS:
Charles McCollough, Visiting Artist at New Brunswick Theological Seminary 2009-2010, created a three panel sculpture based on Elijah’s Mantle to commemorate the seminary’s 225th anniversary. Read more at: http://tinyurl.com/27m7ma6
LOST AND FOUND: A digital camera was found at the church, see Pastor Jeff for more info.
UPCOMING BOOK CLUB DATES:
"The Elegance of the Hedgehog" by Muriel Barbery.
The book club will meet on Sept 18, 7:00 pm at Sally Zarnstorff's home.
"The Roman Empire and the New Testament" by Warren Carter.
We will meet on Oct 23, 7:00 pm at the Sundeen's.
A DAILY REFLECTION:
In God's loving presence I unwind the past day,
starting from now and looking back, moment by moment.
I gather in all the goodness and light, in gratitude.
I attend to the shadows and what they say to me, seeking healing, courage, forgiveness.
from: sacredspace.ie
SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE ABC: http://www.abc-usa.org/
SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE UCC: http://ucc.org/
SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE AB: http://www.allianceofbaptists.org/
A new UCC ad can be viewed here: http://www.vimeo.com/10977915
Blessings,
Jeff
Rev. Jeffrey W. Mays, Pastor
Christ Congregation
50 Walnut Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
609.921.6253
CHRIST CONGREGATION
June 27, 2010
The Fifth Sunday After Pentecost
Our Church is Located at 50 Walnut Lane • Princeton, NJ 08540
609.921.6253
Sunday Worship: 10:00
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Christ Blessing the Children
William Morris
stained glass, c. 1875
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OUTREACH MINISTRY OFFERING (OMO) FOR JUNE:
This month’s OMO will go to the Princeton-Trenton Crisis Ministry.
We (Crisis Ministry) assist more than 1,300 Trenton area households and more than 200 Princeton area households with food each month. In addition, each month about 120 people who are homebound receive a home delivery of food from volunteer church groups. These teams of caring volunteers deliver the food to disabled or elderly people who receive a smile and a friendly visit with their delivery. Read more at: http://bit.ly/blP41P
IN THE NEWS:
Charles McCollough, Visiting Artist at New Brunswick Theological Seminary 2009-2010, created a three panel sculpture based on Elijah’s Mantle to commemorate the seminary’s 225th anniversary. Read more at: http://tinyurl.com/27m7ma6
YOUTH SUNDAY:
Lots happening on June 27. First of all it’s Youth Sunday and our youth will greet and read scripture and sing. Then we’ll recognize our wonderful Sunday school teachers and give thanks for their ministry to our youth. It’s also a day to recognize our graduates — this year from high school and college: Alex, Bethany, Brad and David. Then, sadly, we’ll say Godspeed to our wonderful friends – the Arp family. Please plan to attend.
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING: June 27, following worship.
LOST AND FOUND: A digital camera was found at the church, see Pastor Jeff for more info.
UPCOMING BOOK CLUB DATES:
"The Elegance of the Hedgehog" by Muriel Barbery.
The book club will meet on Sept 18, 7:00 pm at Sally Zarnstorff's home.
"The Roman Empire and the New Testament" by Warren Carter.
We will meet on Oct 23, 7:00 pm at the Sundeen's.
A DAILY REFLECTION:
In God's loving presence I unwind the past day,
starting from now and looking back, moment by moment.
I gather in all the goodness and light, in gratitude.
I attend to the shadows and what they say to me, seeking healing, courage, forgiveness.
from: sacredspace.ie
SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE ABC: http://www.abc-usa.org/
SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE UCC: http://ucc.org/
SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE AB: http://www.allianceofbaptists.org/
A new UCC ad can be viewed here: http://www.vimeo.com/10977915
Blessings,
Jeff
Rev. Jeffrey W. Mays, Pastor
Christ Congregation
50 Walnut Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
609.921.6253
CHRIST CONGREGATION
June 20, 2010
The Fourth Sunday After Pentecost
Our Church is Located at 50 Walnut Lane • Princeton, NJ 08540
609.921.6253
Sunday Worship: 10:00
View photos of church life at http://bit.ly/42Bwdp
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LECTIONARY TEXTS for this Sunday can be read at:
http://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/texts.php?id=267
OUTREACH MINISTRY OFFERING (OMO) FOR JUNE:
This month’s OMO will go to the Princeton-Trenton Crisis Ministry.
We (Crisis Ministry) assist more than 1,300 Trenton area households and more than 200 Princeton area households with food each month. In addition, each month about 120 people who are homebound receive a home delivery of food from volunteer church groups. These teams of caring volunteers deliver the food to disabled or elderly people who receive a smile and a friendly visit with their delivery. Read more at: http://bit.ly/blP41P
IN THE NEWS:
Chris Foo made the dean’s list ----read more at:
http://bit.ly/bUtiYQ
YOUTH SUNDAY:
Lots happening on June 27. First of all it’s Youth Sunday and our youth will greet and read scripture and sing. Then we’ll recognize our wonderful Sunday school teachers and give thanks for their ministry to our youth. It’s also a day to recognize our graduates — this year from high school and college: Alex, Bethany, Brad and David. Then, sadly, we’ll say Godspeed to our wonderful friends – the Arp family. Please plan to attend.
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING: June 27, following worship.
UPCOMING BOOK CLUB DATES:
"The Elegance of the Hedgehog" by Muriel Barbery.
The book club will meet on Sept 18, 7:00 pm at Sally Zarnstorff's home.
"The Roman Empire and the New Testament" by Warren Carter.
We will meet on Oct 23, 7:00 pm at the Sundeen's.
A DAILY REFLECTION:
In God's loving presence I unwind the past day,
starting from now and looking back, moment by moment.
I gather in all the goodness and light, in gratitude.
I attend to the shadows and what they say to me, seeking healing, courage, forgiveness.
from: sacredspace.ie
SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE ABC: http://www.abc-usa.org/
SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE UCC: http://ucc.org/
SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE AB: http://www.allianceofbaptists.org/
A new UCC ad can be viewed here: http://www.vimeo.com/10977915
Blessings,
Jeff
Rev. Jeffrey W. Mays, Pastor
Christ Congregation
50 Walnut Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
609.921.6253
www.ccprinceton.org
http://sites.google.com/site/christcongprinceton/home
CHRIST CONGREGATION
June 13, 2010
The Third Sunday After Pentecost
Our Church is Located at 50 Walnut Lane • Princeton, NJ 08540
609.921.6253
Sunday Worship: 10:00
View photos of church life at http://bit.ly/42Bwdp
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Early Children’s Bible Illustration, anonymous
LECTIONARY TEXTS for this Sunday can be read at: http://bit.ly/9HyWge
OUTREACH MINISTRY OFFERING (OMO) FOR JUNE:
This month’s OMO will go to the Princeton-Trenton Crisis Ministry.
We (Crisis Ministry) assist more than 1,300 Trenton area households and more than 200 Princeton area households with food each month. In addition, each month about 120 people who are homebound receive a home delivery of food from volunteer church groups. These teams of caring volunteers deliver the food to disabled or elderly people who receive a smile and a friendly visit with their delivery. Read more at: http://bit.ly/blP41P
YOUTH SUNDAY:
Lots happening on June 27. First of all it’s Youth Sunday and our youth will greet and read scripture and sing. Then we’ll recognize our wonderful Sunday school teachers and give thanks for their ministry to our youth. It’s also a day to recognize our graduates — this year from high school and college: Alex, Bethany, Brad and David. Then, sadly, we’ll say Godspeed to our wonderful friends – the Arp family. Please plan to attend.
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING: June 27, following worship.
A DAILY REFLECTION:
In God's loving presence I unwind the past day,
starting from now and looking back, moment by moment.
I gather in all the goodness and light, in gratitude.
I attend to the shadows and what they say to me, seeking healing, courage, forgiveness.
from: sacredspace.ie
SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE ABC: http://www.abc-usa.org/
SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE UCC: http://ucc.org/
SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE AB: http://www.allianceofbaptists.org/
A new UCC ad can be viewed here: http://www.vimeo.com/10977915
Blessings,
Jeff.
Rev. Jeffrey W. Mays, Pastor
Christ Congregation
50 Walnut Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
609.921.6253
www.ccprinceton.org
http://sites.google.com/site/christcongprinceton/home
CHRIST CONGREGATION
June 6, 2010
The Second Sunday After Pentecost
Our Church is Located at 50 Walnut Lane • Princeton, NJ 08540
609.921.6253
Sunday Worship: 10:00
View photos of church life at http://bit.ly/42Bwdp
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The Lord’s Supper will be celebrated.
BOOK CLUB: We will be meeting at the McCollough's home on June 4th at 7:30 to discuss "The Memory Keeper's Daughter"
by Kim Edwards.
Footprints Walk-a-Thon: Saturday, June 5 to benefit The Crisis Ministry.
A Flier is posted in the fireplace room. For more info: www.thecrisisministry.org
A Daily Reflection:
In God's loving presence I unwind the past day, starting from now
and looking back, moment by moment.
I gather in all the goodness and light, in gratitude.
I attend to the shadows and what they say to me, seeking healing, courage, forgiveness.
from: sacredspace.ie
MISSION WORK: Our NextGen friends are helping to build a village school in Junquillo, Honduras. School supplies or donations for this project will be gratefully received. More information to follow.
CALENDAR CHANGES: At the last Council meeting, dates were changed to the following:
Church Council will meet on June 9.
The next meeting of the congregation will take place on June 27, following worship.
A new UCC ad can be viewed here: http://www.vimeo.com/10977915
Blessings,
Jeff
Rev. Jeffrey W. Mays, Pastor
Christ Congregation
50 Walnut Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
609.921.6253
www.ccprinceton.org
http://sites.google.com/site/christcongprinceton/home
CHRIST CONGREGATIONMay 30, 2010The Sunday After PentecostOur Church is Located at 50 Walnut Lane • Princeton, NJ 08540609.921.6253Sunday Worship: 10:00View photos of church life at http://bit.ly/42Bwdp
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On May 23, the Verse Speaking Choir of Witherspoon Street Presbyterian Church
worshiped with us — and we’re very grateful!
Lectionary texts for this Sunday can be read at: http://bit.ly/cfTvqz
THE OUTREACH MISSION OFFERING for May will go the Alliance of Baptists Bridges of Hope offering. Read more at: http://bit.ly/aoIva5
BOOK CLUB: We will be meeting at the McCollough's home on June 4th at 7:30 to discuss our next book, "The Memory Keeper's Daughter" by Kim Edwards.
Footprints Walk-a-Thon: Saturday, June 5 to benefit The Crisis Ministry.
A Flier is posted in the fireplace room. For more info: www.thecrisisministry.org
MISSION WORK: Our NextGen friends are helping to build a village school in Junquillo, Honduras. School supplies or donations for this project will be gratefully received. More information to follow.
CALENDAR CHANGES: At the last Council meeting, dates were changed to the following:
Church Council will meet on June 9.
The next meeting of the congregation will take place on June 27, following worship.
A new UCC ad can be viewed here: http://www.vimeo.com/10977915
Blessings,
Jeff
Rev. Jeffrey W. Mays, Pastor
Christ Congregation
50 Walnut Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
609.921.6253
www.ccprinceton.org
http://sites.google.com/site/christcongprinceton/home
CHRIST CONGREGATION
May 23, 2010
Pentecost Sunday
Our Church is Located at 50 Walnut Lane • Princeton, NJ 08540
609.921.6253
Sunday Worship: 10:00
View photos of church life at http://bit.ly/42Bwdp
Giotto. The Pentecost. 1304-1306. Fresco. Capella degli Scrovegni, Padua, Italy. +++
THE OUTREACH MISSION OFFERING for May will go the Alliance of Baptists Bridges of Hope offering.
Prayer Request: Judy Hodges' mother and father are in the hospital. Her dad fractured his femur. Her mom may have liver cancer. Judy is with them. Judy wants to inform the church family and has asked for our prayers. -Jeff
FILM NIGHT: Come to the church and watch the film AVATAR on Saturday, May 22, 7 PM. Donations to benefit the church roof fund. Bring some food to share--- wear blue. This is a Hodges Production.
The Westminster Community Orchestra will present an evening of film music, May 22, 8 PM, Richardson Auditorium on the Princeton University campus. See Keeley for tickets and information. A flier is posted in the fireplace room.
MAY 23 WORSHIP (Pentecost): Guests from The People's Verse Speaking Choir will help lead worship at CC on May 23. The People’s Verse Speaking Choir is a community group, open to all, and founded in 1986 at the Witherspoon Street Presbyterian Church in Princeton. The Choir reads each third Sunday at the morning service, presenting selections of religious, social, and contemporary import. At its inception, the Choir's stated mission was "to study and sustain the history of African and African-American literature in the community and in the nation."
BOOK CLUB: We will be meeting at the McCollough's home on June 4th at 7:30 to discuss our next book, "The Memory Keeper's Daughter" by Kim Edwards.
Footprints Walk-a-Thon: Saturday, June 5 to benefit The Crisis Ministry.
A Flier is posted in the fireplace room. For more info: www.thecrisisministry.org
MISSION WORK: Our NextGen friends are helping to build a village school in Junquillo, Honduras. School supplies or donations for this project will be gratefully received. More information to follow.
CALENDAR CHANGES: At the last Council meeting, dates were changed to the following:
Church Council will meet on June 9.
The next meeting of the congregation will take place on June 27, following worship.
A new UCC ad can be viewed here: http://www.vimeo.com/10977915
Blessings,
JeffRev. Jeffrey W. Mays, PastorChrist Congregation50 Walnut LanePrinceton, NJ 08540609.921.6253www.ccprinceton.org http://sites.google.com/site/christcongprinceton/home
CHRIST CONGREGATIONMay 16, 2010 Our Church is Located at 50 Walnut Lane • Princeton, NJ 08540 609.921.6253 Sunday Worship: 10:00 View photos of church life at http://bit.ly/42Bwdp
The new Creation Banner
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Last Sunday’s Creation Story presentation went very well — an excellent production with a large cast of active players. Thanks to our youth and to the teachers who made this possible and reminded us “And God saw that it was good.”
THE OUTREACH MISSION OFFERING for May will go the Alliance of Baptists Bridges of Hope offering. Read more at: http://bit.ly/aoIva5
Congratulations to Pat Ostberg who received the Valiant Woman Award at the May 7 meeting of Church Women United.
MEMORIAL SERVICE: May 15, 10:30 a.m. Memorial service for Beverly McNally at Christ Congregation.
COLLEGE GRADUATION PARTY: Bethany Hoffman will soon graduate from TCNJ. Congratulations Bethany! On May 15, from 2 to 6 PM, there will be refreshments and games at Christ Congregation to celebrate Bethany’s graduation. All CC friends are welcome. Please RSVP to Jeff Hoffman: jeffhoffman (at) yahoo.com
FILM NIGHT: Come to the church and watch the film AVATAR on Saturday, May 22, 7 PM. Donations to benefit the church roof fund. Bring some food to share--- wear blue. This is a Hodges Production.
The Westminster Community Orchestra will present an evening of film music, May 22, 8 PM, Richardson Auditorium on the Princeton University campus. See Keeley for tickets and information. A flier is posted in the fireplace room.
MAY 23 WORSHIP (Pentecost): Guests from The People's Verse Speaking Choir will help lead worship at CC on May 23. The People’s Verse Speaking Choir is a community group, open to all, and founded in 1986 at the Witherspoon Street Presbyterian Church in Princeton. The Choir reads each third Sunday at the morning service, presenting selections of religious, social, and contemporary import. At its inception, the Choir's stated mission was "to study and sustain the history of African and African-American literature in the community and in the nation."
PENTECOST READERS: Anyone who would like to read the Acts 2: 1-4 passage in a language other than English at our Pentecost service on May 23, please see Pastor Jeff.
BOOK CLUB: We will be meeting at the McCollough's home on June 4th at 7:30 to discuss our next book, "The Memory Keeper's Daughter" by Kim Edwards.
Footprints Walk-a-Thon: Saturday, June 5 to benefit The Crisis Ministry.
A Flier is posted in the fireplace room. For more info: www.thecrisisministry.org
MISSION WORK: Our NextGen friends are helping to build a village school in Junquillo, Honduras. School supplies or donations for this project will be gratefully received. More information to follow.
CALENDAR CHANGES: At the last Council meeting, dates were changed to the following:
Church Council will meet on June 9.
The next meeting of the congregation will take place on June 27, following worship.
A new UCC ad can be viewed here: http://www.vimeo.com/10977915
CONGRATULATIONS to Alex Foo who will be attending Bentley University in Waltham, MA in the fall.
Blessings,
Jeff
Rev. Jeffrey W. Mays, Pastor
Christ Congregation
50 Walnut Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
609.921.6253
www.ccprinceton.org ;
http://sites.google.com/site/christcongprinceton/home
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CHRIST CONGREGATION
May 2, 2010
Our Church is Located at 50 Walnut Lane • Princeton, NJ 08540
609.921.6253
Sunday Worship: 10:00
View photos of church life at http://bit.ly/42Bwdp
Rummage Sale, May 1st from 9 to 1.
Sorting and set up will take place on Friday, April 30 (Ryan sent out a schedule for a 9 to 12 gathering and then a 5 to 8 (or later) evening gathering. Contact Ryan for more info: rharper@princeton.edu
Profits will go to our roof repair fund.
Thanks for all your help!
Jeff
Lectionary texts for this Sunday can be read at: http://bit.ly/d9HVdr
The Lord’s Supper will be celebrated.
On May 2 we will have a Second Hour to hear about the Hawaiian Sovereignty Movement as friends from Hawaii will be visiting Princeton.
Committees that normally meet on the first Sunday will meet on May 9.
Princeton Church Women United's May Friendship Day service and lunch, May 7, 12:00 noon, at All Saints' Episcopal Church, All Saints Road, Princeton. The Rev. Dr. Deborah L. Brooks, pastor of the Mt. Pisgah African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church will be the featured speaker. Pat Ostberg will be honored with the Valiant Woman Award. All are welcome. For information, call (609) 924-7530.
On May 9, we will have an extended youth sermon as our youngsters enact the Creation Story and present a new creation banner to the church.
May 15, 10:30 a.m. Memorial service for Beverly McNally at Christ Congregation.
Calendar changes: At the last Council meeting, dates were changed to the following:
Church Council will meet on June 9.
The next meeting of the congregation will take place on June 27, following worship.
A new UCC ad can be viewed here: http://www.vimeo.com/10977915
Blessings,
Jeff
Rev. Jeffrey W. Mays, Pastor
Christ Congregation
50 Walnut Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
609.921.6253
www.ccprinceton.org ;
http://sites.google.com/site/christcongprinceton/home ;
CHRIST CONGREGATION
Our Church is Located at 50 Walnut Lane • Princeton, NJ 08540
609.921.6253
Sunday Worship: 10:00
View photos of church life at http://bit.ly/42Bwdp
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La pêche miraculeuse by Corinne Vonaesch
The Outreach Ministry Offering for April will go to One Great Hour of Sharing.
Read more at: http://www.ucc.org/oghs/
The Book Club will meet at 7pm on April 23 at the Sundeen's to discuss "The Art of Racing in the Rain"
by Garth Stein.
Rummage Sale, May 1st from 9 to 1.
Items can be brought to the church beginning Sunday, April 25 and placed in the classroom next to the kitchen. We must keep the sanctuary clear on Sunday as our NextGen friends worship on Sunday afternoon-evening (fireplace room and TV room are also used for worship programs). On Monday, items can be placed in the chancel area (blue carpet area) of the sanctuary, but the general sanctuary area must be kept clear as Westminster Choir College will have rehearsals in the sanctuary on Tuesday and Thursday.
Beginning Monday, items may also be placed in the fireplace room and TV room.
Sorting and set up will take place on Friday, April 30 (Ryan sent out a schedule for a 9 to 12 gathering and then a 5 to 8 (or later) evening gathering. Contact Ryan for more info: rharper@princeton.edu
Profits will go to our roof repair fund.
Thanks for all your help!
Jeff
On May 2 we will have a Second Hour to hear about the Hawaiian Sovereignty Movement as friends from Hawaii will be visiting Princeton. Committees that normally meet on the first Sunday will meet on May 9.
On May 9, we will have an extended youth sermon as our youngsters enact the Creation Story
and present a new creation banner to the church.
May 15, 10:30 a.m. Memorial service for Beverly McNally at Christ Congregation.
Calendar changes: At the last Council meeting, dates were changed to the following:
Church Council will meet on June 9.
The next meeting of the congregation will take place on June 27, following worship.
Blessings,
Jeff
Rev. Jeffrey W. Mays, Pastor
Christ Congregation
50 Walnut Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
609.921.6253
www.ccprinceton.org
http://sites.google.com/site/christcongprinceton/home
CHRIST CONGREGATION
Our Church is Located at 50 Walnut Lane • Princeton, NJ 08540
609.921.6253
Sunday Worship: 10:00
View photos of church life at http://bit.ly/42Bwdp
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A painting by Duccio of “Appearance on the Mountain in Galilee” 1308-1311Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, Siena.
This Sunday, seminarian Anthony Livolsi will be our guest preacher.
Read this week’s lectionary texts at: http://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/texts.php?id=135
The Outreach Ministry Offering for April will go to One Great Hour of Sharing. Read more at:
http://www.ucc.org/oghs/
In Second Hour (adult education) Ryan and Lynn Harper will speak about their recent travels in the Middle East. As preparation for the discussion, please read Ryan’s blog at this address: http://www.ryanharper.net/blog/
titled "Security and Danger.” We hope the blog will be a springboard for discussion on issues of faith and fear.
New Monday Night Study Group based on a Sojourners study guide entitled "Who Is My Neighbor: Economics As If Values Matter." We'll meet at 7 at the home of Jason and Keeley Bruner.
Capital Association Annual Meeting, Sunday, April 18, 4 PM. Chesterfield Baptist Church.
The Book Club will meet at 7pm on April 23 at the Sundeen's to discuss "The Art of Racing in the Rain" by Garth Stein.
Rummage Sale, May 1. Please sign up on the sheet posted at the church or with Ryan Harper
at rharper@princeton.edu We will need 12 saints to help on Friday and at least 10 more to help on Saturday. Otherwise, we’ll postpone until a later date.
May 15, 10:30 a.m. Memorial service for Beverly McNally at Christ Congregation.
Blessings,
Jeff
Rev. Jeffrey W. Mays, Pastor
Christ Congregation
50 Walnut Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
609.921.6253
www.ccprinceton.org
http://sites.google.com/site/christcongprinceton/home
CHRIST CONGREGATION
Our Church is Located at 50 Walnut Lane • Princeton, NJ 08540
609.921.6253
Sunday Worship: 10:00
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Georges Rouault's Crucifixion
Good Friday Tenebrae Worship, 7:30 PM. A service of music, prayer, scripture and the gradual extinguishing of candle light. If you like to read a scripture passage, please contact Pastor Jeff. Read more about Tenebrae at: http://bit.ly/11tTEb
The Outreach Ministry Offering for April will go to One great Hour of Sharing.
Henry Ossawa Tanner, 1906
Two Disciples at the Tomb
Easter worship: 10:00.
An Easter Brunch will follow Easter worship and then we’ll have an Easter egg hunt for the kids too. All are welcome. We need breakfast casseroles. Bread, muffins, bagels, etc. Fruit. Beverages.
New Study Group to form: Monday, April 12. We are planning to do a Sojourners study entitled "Who Is My Neighbor: Economics As If Values Matter." We'll meet at 7 at the home of Jason and Keeley Bruner.
April 13, 8 PM. An evening to benefit Centurion Ministries (fighting to free the wrongfully convicted) with author John Grisham. More information is posted at the church.
Capital Association Annual Meeting, Sunday, April 18, 4 PM. Chesterfield Baptist Church.
The Book Club will meet at 7pm on April 23 at the Sundeen's to discuss "The Art of Racing in the Rain" by Garth Stein.
Rummage Sale, May 1.
Blessings,
Jeff
Rev. Jeffrey W. Mays, Pastor
Christ Congregation
50 Walnut Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
609.921.6253
www.ccprinceton.org
http://sites.google.com/site/christcongprinceton/home
March 28, 2010
Palm Sunday
CHRIST CONGREGATION
Our Church is Located at 50 Walnut Lane • Princeton, NJ 08540
609.921.6253
Sunday Worship: 10:00
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Fra Angelico (1387-1455), The Entry into Jerusalem
St Mark, Florence +++
Lectionary readings for this Sunday can be found at: http://bit.ly/dhsP2v
The Outreach Ministry Offering for March will go to the America for Christ offering. Read more about this important ministry at: http://www2.nationalministries.org/afc/
Easter Flowers can be ordered before April 1. Order forms are available at the church. This year's prices: Lily, $8; Martha Washington Geranium, $9; Six bloom Tulip, $7; Eight bloom Tulip, $10; Daffodil, $6. Please give your order to Pat Barta.
Easter Brunch: A sign up sheet is posted at the church for our Easter Brunch. We need breakfast casseroles. Bread, muffins, bagels, etc. Fruit. Beverages. We are also planning an Easter egg coloring gathering.
The Book Club will meet on March 26 (Friday) at 7 PM at the home of Sally Handy-Zarnstorff to discuss The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls.
Good Friday Tenebrae Worship, 7:30 PM. A service of music, prayer, scripture and the gradual extinguishing of candle light. If you like to read a scripture passage, please see Pastor Jeff. Read more about Tenebrae at: http://bit.ly/11tTEb
New Study Group to form: Monday, April 12. We are planning to do a Sojourners study entitled "Who Is My Neighbor: Economics As If Values Matter." We'll meet at 7 at the home of Jason and Keeley Bruner.
April 13, 8 PM. An evening to benefit Centurion Ministries (fighting to free the wrongfully convicted) with author John Grisham. More information is posted at the church.
Capital Association Annual Meeting, Sunday, April 18, 4 PM. Chesterfield Baptist Church.
Rummage Sale, May 1.
Blessings,
Jeff
March 21, 2010
The Fifth Sunday in Lent
CHRIST CONGREGATION
Our Church is Located at 50 Walnut Lane • Princeton, NJ 08540
609.921.6253
Sunday Worship: 10:00
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Lectionary readings for this Sunday can be found at: http://bit.ly/cVu8rM
The Outreach Ministry Offering for March will go to the America for Christ offering. Read more about this important ministry at: http://www2.nationalministries.org/afc/ Easter Flowers can be ordered before April 1. Order forms are available at the church. This year's prices: Lily, $8; Martha Washington Geranium, $9; Six bloom Tulip, $7; Eight bloom Tulip, $10; Daffodil, $6. Please give your order to Pat Barta.
Congratulations to Adam Hearlson who was received in-care on March 9 by the Pre- Ordination Commission of the New Jersey Association, United Church of Christ. This is the beginning of Adam's preparation for ordained ministry.
Work Day: Saturday, March 20, 9 to noon.
Please join Christ Congregation & NextGen Church on March 20 for "Impact Your World Youth Nite" at 5pm (suggested ages,10 and up. And, yes, adults welcome too).This event will include dinner, worship, talent show, crafts & much more. The theme is to help the people of Haiti by sending them necessary items. We believe this will be a great community event and it will help bring us together for a great cause. Please help spread the word and invite your friends & neighbors. Once you mark March 20th on your calendar, please email Helene hlis07@hotmail.com to let her know you plan to attend. You may also contact Helene with any questions. There will be a box marked for the needed items in the Fireplace Room.
Needed items: hand towels (16 x 28), wash cloths, wide tooth combs, nail clippers, bars of soap, band aids, etc.
Easter Brunch: A sign up sheet will be posted at the church for our Easter Brunch. Please be thinking of menu items you might like to bring. All are welcome.
The Book Club will meet on March 27 (Saturday) at 7 PM at the home of Sally Handy-Zarnstorff to discuss The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls.
Good Friday Tenebrae Worship, 7:30 PM. A service of music, prayer, scripture and the gradual extinguishing of candle light. Read more about Tenebrae at: http://bit.ly/11tTEb
New Study Group to form: Monday, April 12. We are planning to do a Sojourners study entitled "Who Is My Neighbor: Economics As If Values Matter." We'll meet at 7 at the home of Jason and Keeley Bruner.
April 13, 8 PM. An evening to benefit Centurion Ministries (fighting to free the wrongfully convicted) with author John Grisham. More information is posted at the church.
Capital Association Annual Meeting, Sunday, April 18, 4 PM. Chesterfield Baptist Church.
Rummage Sale, May 1.
Blessings,
Jeff
March 14, 2010
The Fourth Sunday in Lent
CHRIST CONGREGATION
Our Church is Located at 50 Walnut Lane • Princeton, NJ 08540
609.921.6253
Sunday Worship: 10:00
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The Return of the Prodigal Son
Rembrandt van Rijn
c. 1662, The Hermitage, St. Petersburg
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Daylight Saving Time begins!
Easter Flowers can be ordered before April 1. Order forms are available at the church. This year's prices: Lily, $8; Martha Washington Geranium, $9; Six bloom Tulip, $7; Eight bloom Tulip, $10; Daffodil, $6. Please give your order to Pat Barta.
In Second Hour on March 14, we'll have a presentation on church endowments. Please join us. Also, please come prepared to share your ideas about and experience with church endowment funds. We'll watch a DVD overview about endowments and then share ideas.
Congratulations to Adam Hearlson who was received in-care on March 9 by the Pre- Ordination Commission of the New Jersey Association, United Church of Christ. This is the beginning of Adam's preparation for ordained ministry.
Sunday, March 14, 3 PM. The Westminster Community Orchestra will perform (our own Keeley is part of this group). Information is posted at the church.
Work Day: Saturday, March 20, 9 to noon.
Please join Christ Congregation & NextGen Church on March 20 for "Impact Your World Youth Nite" at 5pm (suggested ages,10 and up. And, yes, adults welcome too).This event will include dinner, worship, talent show, crafts & much more. The theme is to help the people of Haiti by sending them necessary items. We believe this will be a great community event and it will help bring us together for a great cause. Please help spread the word and invite your friends & neighbors. Once you mark March 20th on your calendar, please email Helene hlis07@hotmail.com to let her know you plan to attend. You may also contact Helene with any questions. There will be a box marked for the needed items in the Fireplace Room.
Needed items: hand towels (16 x 28), wash cloths, wide tooth combs, nail clippers, bars of soap, band aids, etc.
The Book Club will meet on March 27 (Saturday) at 7 PM at the home of Sally Handy-Zarnstorff to discuss The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls.
New Study Group to form: Monday, April 12. We are planning to do a Sojourners study entitled "Who Is My Neighbor: Economics As If Values Matter." We'll meet at 7 at the home of Jason and Keeley Bruner.
April 13, 8 PM. An evening to benefit Centurion Ministries (fighting to free the wrongfully convicted) with author John Grisham. More information is posted at the church.
Capital Association Annual Meeting, Sunday, April 18, 4 PM. Chesterfield Baptist Church.
Rummage Sale, May 1.
Blessings,
Jeff
The Rev. Jeffrey W. Mays
Pastor
Christ Congregation
50 Walnut Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
March 7, 2010
The Third Sunday in Lent
CHRIST CONGREGATION
Our Church is Located at 50 Walnut Lane • Princeton, NJ 08540
609.921.6253
Sunday Worship: 10:00
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World Day of Prayer sponsored by Church Women United. Friday, March 5, 12:00 at Christ Congregation. This year's service was written by women in Cameroon and features lots of wonderful music. Bring a bag lunch and stay for lunch and discussion.
This Sunday, The Lord's Supper will be celebrated
The Rev. (LTC) Peter Bauer will be our guest preacher and will be a co celebrant at the Lord's Supper. Peter is a former field education intern who worked at CC during the time when Ken Dannenhauer was pastor.
The Outreach Ministry Offering for March will go to One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS). Read more about this ministry at: http://www.ucc.org/oghs/ We are also collecting funds to help with Haiti Earthquake Relief. So far, CC has collected $1,750.00! Thank you!
Easter Flowers can be ordered before April 1. Order forms are available at the church. This year's prices: Lily, $8; Martha Washington Geranium, $9; Six bloom Tulip, $7; Eight bloom Tulip, $10; Daffodil, $6. Please give your order to Pat Barta.
CC in the news: the ABC-NJ web site has Bill Gaventa's article about our surprise Penny Parade last week, honoring our 50th anniversary celebrants. Scroll down midway to read the article and see the photo of Bev and Tom promoting the ABC Penny Project. http://abcnj.net/whats-new-mainmenu-382
Sunday, March 14, 3 PM. The Westminster Community Orchestra will perform (our own Keeley is part of this group). Information is posted at the church.
Work Day: Saturday, March 20, 9 to noon.
Please join Christ Congregation & NextGen Church on March 20 for "Impact Your World Youth Nite" at 5pm (suggested ages,10 and up. And, yes, adults welcome too).This event will include dinner, worship, talent show, crafts & much more. The theme is to help the people of Haiti by sending them necessary items. We believe this will be a great community event and it will help bring us together for a great cause. Please help spread the word and invite your friends & neighbors. Once you mark March 20th on your calendar, please email Helene hlis07@hotmail.com to let her know you plan to attend. You may also contact Helene with any questions. There will be a box marked for the needed items in the Fireplace Room. Needed items: hand towels (16 x 28), wash cloths, wide tooth combs, nail clippers, bars of soap, band aids, etc.
The Book Club will meet on March 27 (Saturday) at 7 PM at the home of Sally Handy-Zarnstorff to discuss The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls.
New Study Group to form: Monday, April 12. We are planning to do a Sojourners study entitled "Who Is My Neighbor: Economics As If Values Matter." We'll meet at 7 at the home of Jason and Keeley Bruner.
April 13, 8 PM. An evening to benefit Centurion Ministries (fighting to free the wrongfully convicted) with author John Grisham. More information is posted at the church.
Capital Association Annual Meeting, Sunday, April 18, 4 PM. Chesterfield Baptist Church.
Rummage Sale, May 1. Mark your calendars.
Blessings,
Jeff
February 28, 2010
The Second Sunday in Lent
CHRIST CONGREGATION
Our Church is Located at 50 Walnut Lane • Princeton, NJ 08540
609.921.6253
Sunday Worship: 10:00
View photos of church life at Christ Congregation
http://bit.ly/42Bwdp
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"How often have I desired to gather your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing! "Mosaic on the altar of Dominus Flevit Church , Jerusalem.
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Lectionary texts for this Sunday can be read at http://bit.ly/aK91mV
The Outreach Ministry Offering for February will go to the Eagle Butte Learning Center in South Dakota. Read more about this ministry at: http://bit.ly/a6y0yS
Also, see this site about Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Storm Relief http://bit.ly/bRFgTQ
We are also collecting funds to help with Haiti Earthquake Relief. See how are denominations are responding to the earthquake in Haiti through Church World Service (CWS) and One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) resources, and how we can assist: http://www.abc-usa.org/ ; http://www.ucc.org/ ; So far, CC has collected $1,750.00! Thank you!
In Second Hour, we will continue our discussion based on the Living The Questions DVD series.
World Day of Prayer sponsored by Church Women United. Friday, March 5, 12:00 at Christ Congregation. This year's service was written by women in Cameroon and features lots of wonderful music. Bring a bag lunch and stay for lunch and discussion.
CC in the news: See two of our youngsters in the ABC-NJ news: http://bit.ly/dB5FwF
The Book Club will be meeting on Saturday, Feb 27th, 7 PM at the home of Joe & Carol Sundeen. Please email Helene with any questions hlis07@hotmail.com Reading "The Lost Symbol" by Dan Brown.
Work Day: Saturday, March 20, 9 to noon.
Please join Christ Congregation & NextGen Church on March 20 for "Impact Your World Youth Nite" at 5pm (suggested ages,10 and up. And, yes, adults welcome too).This event will include dinner, worship, talent show, crafts & much more. The theme is to help the people of Haiti by sending them necessary items. (A list of needed items is available at the church and will be posted on the web page.)We believe this will be a great community event and it will help bring us together for a great cause. Please help spread the word and invite your friends & neighbors. Once you mark March 20th on your calendar, please email Helene hlis07@hotmail.com to let her know you plan to attend. You may also contact Helene with any questions. There will be a box marked for the needed items in the Fireplace Room.
Easter Flowers can be ordered before April 1. order forms are available at the church. This year's prices: Lily, $8; Martha Washington Geranium, $9; Six bloom Tulip, $7; Eight bloom Tulip, $10; Daffodil, $6. Please give your order to Pat Barta.
New Study Group to form: Monday April 12. We are planning to do a Sojourners study entitled "Who Is My Neighbor: Economics As If Values Matter." We'll meet at 7 at the home of Jason and Keeley Bruner.
Capital Association Annual Meeting, Sunday, April 18, 4 PM. Chesterfield Baptist Church.
Rummage Sale, May 1. Mark your calendars.
Blessings,
Jeff
The Rev. Jeffrey W. Mays
Pastor
Christ Congregation
50 Walnut Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
http://sites.google.com/site/christcongprinceton/home
609-921-6253
www.ccprinceton.org
February 21, 2010 CHRIST CONGREGATION Our Church is Located at 50 Walnut Lane • Princeton, NJ 08540 609.921.6253 Sunday Worship: 10:00 +++ View photos of church life at Christ Congregation http://bit.ly/42Bwdp+++
This Sunday we will celebrate Black History Month with special music and readings. The Outreach Ministry Offering for February will go to the Eagle Butte Learning Center in South Dakota. Read more about this ministry at: http://bit.ly/a6y0ySAlso, see this site about Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Storm Relief http://bit.ly/bRFgTQ We are also collecting funds to help with Haiti Earthquake Relief. See how are denominations are responding to the earthquake in Haiti through Church World Service (CWS) and One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) resources, and how we can assist: http://www.abc-usa.org/ http://www.ucc.org/
Congratulations to Joe and Carol on the birth of their grandson, Oliver.
World Day of Prayer sponsored by Church Women United. Friday, March 5, 12:00 at Christ Congregation. This year's service was written by women in Cameroon and features lots of wonderful music. Bring a bag lunch and stay for lunch and discussion afterwards. For more information: Pat Ostberg 924-7530
Professor Densil Morgan, who worshiped with us while studying at the Center of Theological Inquiry, sent us two of his books including The Humble God, A Basic-Course in Christian Doctrine. The books are available in the church office.
The Book Club will be meeting on Saturday, Feb 27th, 7 PM at the home of Joe & Carol Sundeen. Please email Helene with any questions hlis07@hotmail.com Reading "The Lost Symbol" by Dan Brown.
Capital Association Annual Meeting, Sunday, April 18, 4 PM.
Chesterfield Baptist Church.
Rummage Sale, May 1. Mark your calendars.
Blessings,
Jeff
February 14, 2010 CHRIST CONGREGATION Our Church is Located at 50 Walnut Lane • Princeton, NJ 08540 609.921.6253 Sunday Worship: 10:00 +++ View photos of church life at Christ Congregation
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The Outreach Ministry Offering for February will go to the Eagle Butte Learning Center in South Dakota. Read more about this ministry at: http://bit.ly/a6y0ySAlso, see this site about Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Storm Relief http://bit.ly/bRFgTQ We are also collecting funds to help with Haiti Earthquake Relief. See how are denominations are responding to the earthquake in Haiti through Church World Service (CWS) and One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) resources, and how we can assist: http://www.abc-usa.org/ http://www.ucc.org/
Meet our new seminarian: This Sunday, Anthony Livolsi will begin his field education work with us at CC.
Anthony writes:
Warmest greetings to all of you at Christ Congregation!
My name is Anthony Livolsi and I have the good fortune to serve alongside you all in ministry as a seminarian-in-residence. I am — and this assumes my math is correct! — exactly halfway through the M.Div program at Princeton Seminary and loving every minute of it. Born in Jersey but bred in Phoenix, being back East feels like a homecoming of sorts; I'll take the romance of a snowstorm over dusty, desert monsoons any day! When I'm not reading for class, you can likely find me… reading for leisure. (Sickening, I know.) I also enjoy distance running, people-watching at Small World Coffee, and most baked goods.
I look forward to meeting you all personally in the days ahead!
Anthony
Professor Densil Morgan, who worshiped with us while studying at the Center of Theological Inquiry, sent us two of his books including The Humble God, A Basic-Course in Christian Doctrine. The books are available in the church office.
NJ Association WINTER GATHERING, Feb. 20, 2010.
Community Church of Cedar Grove 65 Bowden Road
The Book Club will be meeting on Saturday, Feb 27th, 7 PM at the home of Joe & Carol Sundeen. Please email Helene with any questions hlis07@hotmail.com Reading "The Lost Symbol" by Dan Brown.
Capital Association Annual Meeting, Sunday, April 18, 4 PM.
Chesterfield Baptist Church.
Rummage Sale, May 1. Mark your calendars.
Blessings,
Jeff
February 7, 2010 CHRIST CONGREGATION Our Church is Located at 50 Walnut Lane • Princeton, NJ 08540 609.921.6253 Sunday Worship: 10:00 +++ View photos of church life at Christ Congregation
http://bit.ly/42Bwdp+++
Raphael, Miracle of the Fishes
RAFFAELLO Sanzio, 1515
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The Lord's Supper will be celebrated.
The Outreach Ministry Offering for February will go to the Eagle Butte Learning Center in South Dakota.
We are also collecting funds to help with Haiti Earthquake Relief. See how are denominations are responding to the earthquake in Haiti through Church World Service (CWS) and One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) resources, and how we can assist: http://www.abc-usa.org/ http://www.ucc.org/
CC in the news:
Our Deacons would like to recognize people celebrating either their 25th or 50th anniversary of marriage or partnership by having a cake or flowers for the event. If you have celebrated or will be celebrating a 25th or 50th --- please see Pat Barta.
Professor Densil Morgan, who worshiped with us while studying at the Center of Theological Inquiry, sent us two of his books including The Humble God, A Basic-Course in Christian Doctrine. The books are available in the church office.
We are collecting non perishable food items for the Crisis Ministry of Princeton- Trenton. Please bring canned goods, etc. to add to the food collection.
NJ Association WINTER GATHERING, Feb. 20, 2010.
Community Church of Cedar Grove 65 Bowden Road
CAPITAL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING, SUNDAY, APRIL 18, 2010, 4 PM.
CHESTERFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH
The Book Club will be meeting on Saturday, Feb 27th, 7pm at the home of Joe & Carol Sundeen. Please email Helene with any questions hlis07@hotmail.com The club will be reading "The Lost Symbol" by Dan Brown. Rummage Sale, May 1. Mark your calendars.
Blessings,
Jeff
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