November 23 ,  2018

Abundant Grace, Abundant Gratitude
Sing We All Noël
Communities of Light
abundantAbundant Grace, Abundant Gratitude
Stewardship 2019

On Sunday, we will present our financial commitments to Nassau Church for 2019 in worship. As you contemplate your commitment, please consider this reflection from Rev. Davis shared in worship recently. We hope you can join us in worship on Sunday; you may also check  our website for other ways to submit your pledge.
NoelSing We All Noël
All Church Christmas Lunch and Carol-Sing
Sunday December 2, 12:15-1:15 pm Assembly Room, Suggested donation: $8/adult ($25 max/family)
We welcome the Christ child into our hearts once again. Come gather around the piano with Noel Werner and sing all your old favorite carols. Good food, good company - a joyful start to the season.
LightCommunities of Light
Luminary Lighting
The Deacons invite you to join the annual Communities of Light Luminary Lighting with Womanspace on Monday, December 3 at 5:30 PM. The purpose is to increase local awareness of domestic violence and sexual abuse and to show support. With the glow of luminaries, we give hope to victims suffering from domestic violence. Join us in the Narthex at 4:30 PM to prep 250 luminaries. More information is offered at www.womanspace.org.
RemembranceAdvent Service of Remembrance
December 9
Advent and Christmas can be challenging for those who are grieving and for whom the season is tender. Join us for scripture, song, and prayer in a Service of Remembrance on Sunday December 9 at 2:00 PM in Niles Chapel. We gather to acknowledge our sadness and grief, we seek God's healing and restoration, and we offer one another the gift of fellowship.

Adult Education in November

This week in adult education:
A Multiplicity of Injustices
9:30 AM, Assembly Room, Adriana Abizadeh & Carolyn Biondi, Karen Hernandez-Granzen, moderator
Current insights and advocacy from our partners working in Trenton: Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund (LALDEF), Arm in Arm, and Westminster Presbyterian Church.
 
See the  November Adult Education post  and the Adult Education page for the full listing of past and upcoming classes . 
ChoirAlumni Choir
Join us on Christmas Eve
Attention Youth Choir Alumni:  Please join us for our Christmas Eve, 7 PM service!  All are welcome. Read an  invitation letter from Ingrid. Sign up here.
JazzJazz Vespers Service
Evening Advent Service
On December 1 at 5:00 PM, Nassau Church will be holding an evening Advent service led by renowned jazz bassist and composer, Ike Sturm and his ensemble. Familiar carols and newly-composed and improvised pieces will be woven through prayer and scripture for a truly remarkable beginning to the Advent season. The  Ike  Sturm  Ensemble is a family of friends and musicians playing original, contemplative music and creatively leading congregational song at Saint Peter's Church (the "Jazz Church") in New York City and around the world.  Featuring world renowned soloists Melissa Stylianou (voice), Godwin Louis (saxophone), Chris Dingman (vibraphone) and  Ike   Sturm (bass/compositions). A free-will offering benefiting Arm in Arm will be collected, and the service will be followed by a reception. Learn more about the Ike Sturm ensemble at www.ikesturm.com , and be sure to bring your family and friends!
MemorialMemorial Pointsettias
December 2-16, 
You are invited to give a poinsettia in memory or in honor of a loved one. A full listing of poinsettias will be printed in the worship bulletin on December 23 and deacons will deliver the plants to those who need support and care. The suggested donation is $20. Make checks payable to Nassau Presbyterian Church. For your convenience, order cards are available in the main office.
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