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The annual event is this Saturday, February 8th with a concert of steel pans in the church and Sunday, February 9th with guest preacher The Reverend Crystal White at both services.

A festive brunch will follow the 10:30 service in the Nicholas Room!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!!!!

Many thanks to all who offered their time and talent in the preparation and execution of last Sunday’s Annual Meeting.  Kudos to Wendy Benjamin and her awesome Fellowship Committee for organizing a fabulous lunch after the meeting.

February 7, 2020 | Calendar of Events: February 9-15, 2020
This Week
The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
Black Heritage Sunday
Sunday
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I, Sanctuary
9:15 a.m. Adult Forum, Ross Room
9:15 a.m. Men's Ministry, Music Director's Office
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, EOW, Sanctuary
Following the service: Black Heritage Brunch, Nicholas Room
Tuesday
8:30 a.m. Food Pantry Delivery volunteers needed! 7:30 p.m. Tuesdayers Book Group, Chapel
Wednesday
12:15 Holy Eucharist
6:00 p.m. Food Pantry Distribution
7:30 p.m. WomenSpirit, Ross Room
Thursday
7:30 p.m. Canticum Novum Rehearsal, Chancel
Friday
9:00 a.m. Food Pantry Distribution
Saturday
10:00 a.m. Joyful Noise Choir Rehearsal

Please join the Black Heritage Committee and enjoy the February 8, 2020 program!

Saturday evening program will feature STEEL PAN MUSIC with MUSICIAN DOMOJOAT and his band

Bravo Service Honorees: 
Mr. Hansford Kilkenny, Rev. Joanna Hollis, Rev. Pete Cornell, Archdeacon

Program begins at 7:30PM

TICKETS: $20.00 PER PERSON    
YOUNGSTERS UNDER 13 YEARS OF AGE:  
                            NO CHARGE

Ticket Chairpersons: John Egekeze and Arnold Anderson.  

BLACK HERITAGE COMMITTEE MEMBERS are selling tickets: Andrea Cunnell, Jonathan Gloster, Marie Thompson, Towanda Stovall, Tom Struble, Penelope Lattimer, Doreen Sirjue, Marva and Ken VanLoo, Chris Davies, Mel Garber, John Sheridan, Martha Golfphin

For additional information please contact Penelope Lattimer (pelattimer@aol.com or telephone: 732-713-1487)

The program continues on Sunday morning, February 9th with guest preacher Rev. Crystal White
A festive brunch will follow in the Nicholas Room!
Ring in Easter!
The music program is forming a group to play handbells at the 10:30 Easter service on April 12. Everyone is welcome to join the Easter handbell choir. No experience is needed. You do not need to know how to read music. The handbell choir will rehearse on the dates listed below, and we ask that your best to attend each rehearsal. No commitment required beyond Easter. Try it out and see if you enjoy it! Rehearsals will take place in the organ loft.
March 4 - 7-8:30
March 11 - 7-8:30
March 18 - 7-8:30
March 25 - 7-8:30
April 1 - 7-8:30
April 8 - 7-8:30
April 12 (Easter) arrival 9:00 for set-up; 9:30 rehearse with choir/orchestra
To register, or for further information, please contact Stephanie Cronenburg at 
sscronen@hotmail.com or John Sheridan at music@christchurchnewbrunswick.org.

In the month of January the food pantry served
· 137 families (368 persons)
· 165 were under age 18
· 61 were seniors
· 81 of these families reported at least one working adult
· 54 of these families received TANF or Food Stamps
 
Our monthly delivery will arrive this Tuesday, February 11th at 8:30 a.m. Volunteers are always welcome and needed!
Wome of the Woods 2020 Spring Retreat
Saturday, April 25, 2020 — 10:00am to 3:00pm
 
THE HEART:
WELLSPRING OF LIFE

The house Next Door & Labyrinth
Prince of Peace Lugheran Church
177 Princeton-Hightstown Rd.
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
 
"God's love has been poured into our hearts
through the Holy Spirit." Romans 5:5
Symbol of love and source of life, our hearts beat to the
various rhythms of our days. Together we will practice ways to care for this life-giving gift, integrating body, mind, and spirit through movement, prayer, labyrinth, and conversation.
Presenters: Kelly Kenny, yoga and fitness instructor
Laurie Matarazzo and Dale Selover, retreat leaders
www.crossroadsretreat.com
Reverend Crystal R. White
Guest preacher, February 9, 2019

Reverend Crystal R. White is an exemplification of a courageous Black women who heard and answered God’s call to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ. She accepted the summons with great humility and became moved with a fervent desire to fulfill God’s mandate for her life. Her calling became and remained the cornerstone of her heart’s delight.  
Reverend White earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical Studies from Pillar College, Somerset in 2013. In 2016, she received her Master of Divinity from New Brunswick Theological Seminary in Pastoral Leadership and completed 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) at John F. Kennedy Medical Center in Edison, NJ. In 2018, Reverend White was ordained to the Gospel ministry under the auspices of the Middlesex Central Baptist Association at the New Hope Baptist Church, Metuchen, where the Rev. Dr. Ronald Owens is the Senior Pastor. Reverend White is a 2019 graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary with a Master in Theology with an emphasis on Prophetic Preaching. She serves as a volunteer Preacher and Teacher at the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women via Generation X Community Association.
Reverend White continues to use her testimony to lead and impact others to wholeness. She is a humble, quiet, yet powerful servant leader. Reverend White is an international preacher, inspired and engaging teacher, compassionate chaplain, and Spirit-filled worshiper. Reverend White has been married to Elder Andrew White for 31 years and together they have one adult son, James. One thing Reverend White desired of the Lord, that will she seek after; that she may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of her life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in his temple (Psalm 27:4).
“THE WAY TO TRUE LIFE”
Adult Forum Series on the Gospel of John 

We all long for a full, rich, satisfying life. How can we quench our thirst for something deeper, more lasting, more meaningful? Join us for a fresh look at Jesus as revealed to us through the Gospel of John. Here is the opportunity to establish—or renew—your faith in the One who offers true meaning, true belonging and true life. This series is inspired by the church-wide Good Book Club’s invitation to read the Gospel of John during Epiphany ( goodbookclub.org ). Please join us for the sessions below in the Ross Room, 9:15-10:15 am. 
February 16 : chapter 15, “The Secret of the Vine and the Cost of Friendship”
February 23 : chapter 17, “Jesus Prays for Us”
Our acolyte robes need some love!
Our acolyte robes are in need of laundering. I have offered to donate $5 to Laundry Love for each robe that a parishioner will take home to wash. Please take a few after service on Sunday and drop them back before 8:00 a.m. the following Sunday for use in worship. Tell me or leave me a note with the how many you cleaned and I will make the donation.
Robes are in the basement changing room, ask any acolyte, lay reader or me for direction.
Thanks,
Deacon Pete
Join us for a seven-week series on faith! Each session, presented by leading theologians in their own voices, will be on a different topic and will include lots of rich discussion and opportunities for reflection. Come, and let us continue to grow together!

Session Date
Topic and Presenter
Session 1: March 1
God: Faith Is a Quest (Brian McLaren)
 
Session 2: March 8
Religion: Spirituality Is Not Enough (Lillian Daniel)
 
Session 3: March 15
Jesus: The Revolution of Love (Mark Scandrette)
 
Session 4: March 22
Salvation: Abundant Life Now (Shane Hipps)
 
Session 5: March 29
Cross: Where God Is (Nadia Bolz-Weber)
 
Session 6: April 5
Bible: A Book Like No Other (Lauren Winner)
 
Session 7: *April 19*
Church: An Imperfect Family (Bruce Reyes-Chow)
Mark your calendar!

Celebrating Absalom Jones
Trinity Cathedral, Sunday, February 16, 2020
3:00 p.m.

The Pancakes are Coming! 
The Pancakes are Coming!  (So is the bacon!)
 
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner
Tuesday, February 25, 2020 6:00-8:00 pm
 
Join us in the Auditorium for a delicious pancake buffet and toppings bar. And, of course, bacon.
The cost is $5.00 per person. All proceeds will support Laundry Love.
 
For information, please contact Sheila Cooper at 732-821-6333 or
IMPORTANT!
Parking Voucher Policy
The New Brunswick Parking Authority provides parking vouchers as a courtesy , and they do track and limit the supply. Please remember that ushers may only provide one voucher per auto. Vouchers are available for groups that meet regularly by contacting the parish office in advance. Misuse of vouchers may be seen by the Parking Authority as abuse of the system, which may result in having this privilege rescinded.
PLEASE do not request vouchers “in case” you may need one at a later date .
Readings for the next 3 weeks
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Attention: Ministers of the Liturgy
PLEASE REVIEW
The February schedule has been updated. The information currently available can be found here.

Please notify  Terry Ann Schwarz by noon on Wednesdays when you make a substitution in the Sunday schedule. If you would like to become a volunteer for one of the many roles available at each service, please contact Reverend Joanna   rector@christchurchnewbrunswick.org.
Our Usual Info
  Pastoral Care
 
If you are in crisis, having surgery, are in the hospital and are in need of pastoral counseling from a clergy person, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our clergy team:
 
            The Rev. Joanna Hollis -732.307.7244
            Archdeacon Pete Cornell -732.789.4484
            Deacon Cathy Brunson -732.778.7685
 
If you would like to schedule home communion, please contact Rev. Joanna and she will arrange for either herself, one of the other members of the clergy team or a Lay Eucharistic Visitor to bring communion to you.
 
If you would like to be reached out to by one of caring members of the Pastoral Care Team for friendly and prayerful visits or are ill and would like to request help with meals, please contact Deacon Pete Cornell , Chair of Pastoral Care, at 7732-789-4484.
 
Please do not hesitate to contact either Rev. Joanna or Deacon Pete if you know of someone who is in need of care or counseling.

FAQ
DIRECTIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON ANY PAGE OF OUR WEB SITE .
 
FREE PARKING VOUCHERS are available for the Lower Church Street parking deck next to the church grounds. Please see an usher for a voucher and an instruction sheet. Tip: For easy exit from the Church Street Deck, please use the voucher at the right-hand exit gate. 
 
THERE IS A LIVE FEED of the sanctuary in the Nursery (located near the Parish Offices) for those parents or guardians who might choose to take their children there during services.
 
IF YOU NEED A RIDE TO CHURCH for an upcoming worship service or other church activity, please call Terry Ann Schwarz, Business Operations Manager, at the Parish Office 732.545.6262 and let her know which service or other activity for which you would like a ride, as well as your pickup location.
 
WEEKLY PUBLICATION DEADLINES: Please keep in mind that information you would like included in our weekly publications must be submitted in a timely fashion.
For printed Parish Notes, the deadline is Wednesday at 11 a.m.; for the weekly
 e-mail, please submit by Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Thank you for your cooperation.  

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