This Sunday:
Summer Playground Church School (age 2–rising 3rd grade) – 10:15 a.m.
Next Sunday, September 12:
We return to two worship services at 9:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Adult Education at 9:30 a.m. in the Assembly Room.
Church School for all ages at 9:30 a.m.
Worship Explorers (ages 3-10) during the 11:00 a.m. service.
In-person Adult Education for Sunday, September 12 and 19
Azusa Reimagined: What This Revival Teaches Us Today
Keri Day is an Associate Professor of Constructive Theology and African American Religion at Princeton Theological Seminary. She has been recognized by ABC News as one of six black women at the center of gravity in theological education in America.
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Give online using the link provided or by using Church Life on your phone. Mail delivery at 61 Nassau Street has resumed and all checks can be mailed there.
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Music Ministry Welcomes a New Staff Member |
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Nassau welcomes Kelsey Hendler, our new Soprano Section Leader and Soloist. Kelsey has served as the soprano section leader and soloist at St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Bryn Mawr, PA and was a member of the Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia. She currently sings with the Essence of Joy Alumni Singers, an organization of Penn State Alumni. Kelsey earned her Bachelor's Degree of Music Education from Penn State University, where she was active as a soloist and wrote her honors thesis on vocal pedagogy. She earned her Master of Music in Choral Conducting from Michigan State University, and currently works as a high school choir director and middle school general music teacher for the School District of Haverford Township. Kelsey will be working with our other section leaders in the Adult Choir in Wednesday evening rehearsals and Sunday services starting in September. Be sure to reach out and say hello! |
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And Speaking of Adult Choir... |
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We are happy to announce the return of in-person rehearsals for Adult Choir starting September 8, Our Wednesday evening rehearsals are from 7:30-9:00, and are open to college-age and older. Vaccination and masking are required and the choir will be split between the 9:15 and 11:00 services. Please contact Director of Music, Noel Werner, to find out how you can become a part of our wonderful Adult Choir!
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In-person Choirs for Children and Youth Begin! |
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*Note, masks are required for all choirs
Joyful Noise (PreK/K) will meet on Sunday mornings, 10:15-10:40 a.m., beginning September 19.
Carol Choir (grades 1 & 2) will meet on Wednesday afternoons, 4:15-5:00 p.m., beginning September 22.
Choir 3·4·5 (grades 3,4 & 5) will meet on Wednesday afternoons, 5:15-6:00 p.m., beginning September 22.
Chorale (grades 6,7 & 8) and Cantorei (grades 9-12) will begin on Sunday, September 19.
- 5:00 - 6:00 p.m., Cantorei will meet (during middle school fellowship)
- 6:00 p.m. - dinner in outdoor tent
- 6:40 -7:30 p.m., Chorale will meet (during high school fellowship)
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For pastoral news on congregational life including births, deaths, marriages, use the button below. |
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Nassau's Weekly Prayer Chain & D365 Devotional |
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Day365 is a Presbyterian Church (USA) website and app offering a daily devotional experience written on a single theme for one week. Through scripture, prayer, and blessing you will read honest struggles and questions, all in the context of faith. You're invited to let the writer’s words serve as background for your own conversation with God.
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors |
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As we join our prayers for the individuals and families impacted by the violence in Afghanistan, Nassau is in conversation to help resettle a family through Church World Service. We are grateful for Princeton Seminary's willingness to partner again regarding housing. Gifts to the "Refugee Fund" are welcome at this time, and more information will be forthcoming on how the congregation can be of assistance in the coming weeks and months.
This week, The Muslim Center of Greater Princeton is collecting supplies for Afghan refugees arriving at Fort Dix. Details of what is needed and where to drop supplies can be found here.
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Assistance for Friends For Health in Haiti (FFHH) |
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On August 14 at 7:28 a.m., a 7.2 magnitude earthquake occurred in Haiti. Our ministry partners at the Gatineau Clinic in the mountains outside Jérémie need our help. Katie Wolf M.D, Medical Director, from the Kingston Presbyterian Church and her staff are safe and are busy assessing damage and needs of the surrounding communities. FFHH is sharing daily news from the region and has set up an earthquake relief fund. For more information and to give, use the button below. |
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Presbyterian Disaster Assistance for Haiti |
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Presbyterian Disaster Assistance has had long-standing decades-long partnerships in Haiti. Working closely with Presbyterian World Mission, our traditional partners on the ground and ACT Alliance, PDA is responding to emergency needs such as WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene), emergency power generators, shelter, food, first aid and more. We remain committed to the long-term recovery. To give online go to https://pda.pcusa.org/situation/haiti/. To give through Nassau write a check to Nassau Presbyterian Church and note “Haiti” in the memo line.
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The Nassau Witherspoon Partnership Team invites members of our congregations to pick one of the following two books to read over the summer. Then, join for a conversation with members from both churches in the fall. More details and links on our website.
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Opportunities for Community Support |
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Details include Arm in Arm volunteer sign up link. |
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Update on the Church Office |
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The Forward in Faith Together working group has recommended that staff begin to return to their offices on a regular basis and as they are able. Staff will be available to meet at the church office by appointment over the summer. Our church office will more fully open in September as we launch the fall program year, welcome back our office volunteers, and hit the ground running.
To make an appointment, please be in touch with staff or leave a message on the church voicemail at 609-924-0103 x.0.
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Reaching the Nassau Staff |
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Use the button below to find out how to be in touch with the church staff. |
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Please help us update our data base. |
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