The Tuesdayers' Next Book: "Freeing Jesus"

How can you still be a Christian? This is the most common question Diana Butler Bass is asked today, and it is also a question that many believers wrestle with. But while many Christians have left their churches, they cannot leave their faith behind. In "Freeing Jesus," Bass challenges the idea that Jesus can only be understood in static, one-dimensional ways and asks us to instead consider a life where Jesus grows with us and helps us through life’s challenges in several capacities: as Friend, Teacher, Savior, Lord, Way, and Presence.

"Freeing Jesus" is an invitation to leave the religious wars behind and rediscover Jesus in all his many manifestations. It renews our hope in faith and worship at a time when we need it most. The Tuesdayers invite you to join our discussion, which will start on September 19. We meet over Zoom on Tuesdays (except the second of the month), 7:00 pm-8:30 pm.

For more information contact Jonathan Clark at im4canoes@yahoo.com.

Blessing of the Animals

St. Francis of Assisi Day!

Bring your pet and join Christ Church and the Franklin Township Animal Shelter for a special blessing!

When: Saturday, September 30 at 1:00pm

Where: Franklin Animal Shelter

475 Demott Lane, Somerset NJ 08824

Cat and dog food donations are greatly appreciated.

Click the flyer below for additional details.

19th Annual George E. Councell Memorial Golf Outing with Pickleball Clinic

Monday, October 9th 

10:00 am — 7:00 pm

The George E. Councell Memorial Golf Outing, the Cathedral’s largest annual fundraiser, is a great day of fun and fellowship. Started in 2004, the event has raised more than $500,000 in support of the Cathedral’s ministries. This year, we are excited to welcome Bishop French as she continues the tradition set by her predecessors, Bishop Councell and Bishop Stokes.

A new addition this year is pickleball. We will host clinics for beginners and intermediates, after which participants may play on Mercer County Park’s new courts. (Pickleball slots are limited and just $60, including fee for play and meals.) Afterward, it’s a joyous reception and hearty repast, not just for the players but all the Cathedral’s friends. There, in addition to presenting awards to the competition’s winners, including the coveted Bishop’s Cup, attendees will enjoy dinner, enter to win fun prizes, and meet our new Bishop!

Update New Brunswick Parking Meter Rules

Beginning in September from 1pm -8pm on Sundays the New Brunswick Parking Meters must be paid.

View more information HERE

Vestry Corner:

Key Topics from the September 2023

Vestry Meeting

1) The Vestry continued its discernment process within the liminal space as we pursue our future music minister.

2 ) Soon, there will be opportunities for small discussion groups that parishioners can participate in (likely in Oct/Nov) to share their perspectives on the music ministry at Christ Church.

 3) The Vestry will be reaching out to our various ministries about program planning, budgeting, and hosting upcoming coffee hours to showcase what they do and how others can join.

Minutes of the August 2023 meeting can be found HERE.

Prayers requested for:

Arnold, Christine, Dale, Danielle, Doreen, Isobel, Jacqueline, Jim, Joy, Karl, Lenora, Larry, Mary, Matthew, Penelope, Sarah, Timothy, and Winston.

Christ Church Ministry: Laundry Love

Anglican Cycle of Prayer: The Church of the Province of the Indian Ocean

Diocesan Cycle Prayer: Members and Ministry of the Human Trafficking Task Force

Birthdays this week: Adrienne Agudosi, Ian Aubee, Wendy Benjamin, Edithmia Davies, Iain Dennis, Veronica Kroon, Julie Lockwood, Emily Pelayo, Violet Thomas, Travis Wardlow, Nicole Warren

Memorial Flowers: are given by Mrs. Curtis McCan in memory of Robert McCan, the Rydel Family in memory of Ernestine & Stephen Cutting, Carole A. Forsythe in memory of Leonard Herrmann, Louise Deschler Ross Guild in memory of the deceased members of the Louise Deschler Ross Guild.

Finance Update August 2023

Forward Day by Day booklets (large and regular print) for August, September and October have arrived. Please contact the office to have a copy mailed to your home.

View the Faith Formation Newsletter for the Diocese of New Jersey!

Finance Committee Invitation

The Finance Committee will be having conversations about increasing our parish income! Meetings are on the 4th Saturday of each month at 10a.m. You may join the meetings using this link HERE.

If you have any questions, please contact Bruce Anderson at aba18s@yahoo.com.