To view the schedule of events at Nassau Church, please visit the website calendar: | |
Wednesday, March 5
Ash Wednesday Communion Worship
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12:00 PM - Livestream & In-Person | |
Sunday, March 9
First Sunday in Lent
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REMINDER: Daylight Savings Time begins at 2:00 AM on Sunday, March 9, when we set our clocks ahead an hour. | |
9:15 AM - Worship, Livestream & In-Person
11:00 AM - Worship, In-Person only
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Ash Wednesday Communion
March 5, 2025, 12:00 PM, Sanctuary
Lenten Craft Fair & All-Church Pancake Supper
Wednesday, March 5, 4:00-5:45 PM, Assembly Room
How do you plan to grow in love for Christ this season? The all-ages Lenten Craft Fair is a wonderful way to begin. This Ash Wednesday tradition will be followed by a Pancake Supper beginning at 6:00 PM. All are welcome!
Lenten Devotions begin March 5
The Adult Education Committee has gathered daily Lenten meditations from our faith community to help us contemplate our relationship with God in anticipation of the resurrection of Christ.
Contact Lauren Yeh to get on the email list.
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Use the link below to see a calendar of worship services and related events for the Lenten and Easter season. | |
Give online using the link provided or by using Church Life on your phone. Checks can be mailed to 61 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ 08542, dropped off in the drop box near the base of the ramp by the parking lot or placed in the offering plates on Sunday morning. | |
To donate to a specific fund, use the drop-down menu. | |
2024 Statements of Giving | |
Giving statements for 2024 were emailed or mailed on January 11. If you are looking for your statement for tax preparation, check your email, or it is available in My Nassau by clicking on Giving, then My Giving History, then the blue box that says “PDF Tax Statement”.
You may also contact Linda Gilmore for a duplicate copy.
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Send a Child to a Ball Game (27th Annual) | |
$10 sponsors one child’s attendance
In partnership with Westminster Presbyterian Church (Trenton), help us send students to the Trenton Thunder game on Sunday, June 8th vs. the Frederick Keys. Dave Bush will be collecting donations during Fellowship in March and April or send a check to the church with “Baseball 6/8” in the memo field before June 1.
Contact Dave Bush (215-435-5151)
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Housing Initiatives of Princeton Spring Gathering | |
Sunday, May 4, 4-7 PM
Join Housing Initiatives of Princeton for their annual Spring Gathering at the home of Ramona Romero and Blaise Santianni for delicious nibbles, libations, jazz, and a solutions-focused talk on American housing insecurity. Hear from renowned housing policy economist Dr. Jenny Schuetz, author of Fixer Upper: How to Repair America’s Broken Housing System, and local activists addressing the housing crisis in NJ. There are various levels of financial sponsorship available and single tickets are $90.
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Find out more about Nassau's recently featured mission partners on our website. | |
Adult Education on March 9, 9:30 AM | |
“Seven-Day Creation” with Nate Stucky
Part of the Linked-In Learning Series,
“Called to the Impossible: Life through Death”
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South African Choir in Concert |
Sunday, March 9, 2:30 PM, Sanctuary
Thula Sizwe, a ten-member, male vocal ensemble formed during apartheid, will be our guest choir in worship on Sunday, March 9, and then will present a free, in-person concert in the afternoon in the sanctuary. Come and be blessed by the song, percussion, and dance of this extraordinary group on their last day of their week-long residency in New Jersey!
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Conference Room Art Show:
Works by Nassau's Children and Youth
| Come and enjoy the creative expressions of our children and youth! Ranging from painting to Lego sculpture, you will be astounded by the insights of these young artists. The show will run until March 23. Be sure to stop by after church or the next time you are in the building. | |
Young Adult Empowerment Summit |
Saturday, March 29, 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM, Princeton Theological Seminary
No Charge to Attend
Witherspoon Street Presbyterian Church invites young adults (ages 20–30) to a youth-led summit exploring how evolving cultural norms, digital technology, and new communication patterns impact personal values, beliefs, and faith. Enjoy keynote speakers, interactive workshops, meaningful discussions, and opportunities to connect with peers.
To reserve your spot, please RSVP now. We look forward to empowering and uplifting our young adult community!
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GriefEncounters Bereavement Support Group |
Friday mornings, 10:00-11:30 AM, Conference Room,
March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4 & 11
Grief is one of life’s most profound experiences. Many of us are simply not prepared for the level of sadness, isolation, and vulnerability that often result after losing someone we deeply love. Please join us as we share our journeys of grief, supported by God’s grace, scripture, and one another.
Contact Sara Alyea
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Saturday, April 5, 5:00 PM, Sanctuary
The Adult Choir and the Brooklyn Bluegrass Collective (fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, and acoustic bass) join together to present The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass by Carol Barnett in this service of evening worship. A free-will offering will be collected for the Society of St. Andrew (endhunger.org), and the service will also be livestreamed. Come join us for an extraordinary evening of music and worship.
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Interfaith Stitchers for Peace |
Sunday, April 6, 2:00 - 4:00 PM, Assembly Room
For a dose of hope in these troubled times, consider spending an afternoon with Interfaith Stitchers for Peace. We make beautiful things for our neighbors in need, and most importantly, we make friends with people from multiple faith traditions or no faith traditions.
Contact Juanell Boyd
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Women's Spring Retreat at Camp Johnsonburg & Retreat Center |
April 25-27, 822 Route 519, Johnsonburg, NJ
Plan to enjoy comfortable lodging, delicious meals, time for fellowship around the campfire, activities like hiking, boating, and zip-lining,and, most importantly, the chance to rest, refresh, rejuvenate, and renew.
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Gala Opening for Spring Conference Room
Art Show
| OMSC Artist-in-Residence, KimyiBo, will present her year’s work in a show in our conference room entitled “The Hours of the House-Person,” starting with a gala opening reception on March 28th, 7:30-9:00. All are warmly welcome! | |
For pastoral news on congregational life including births, deaths, marriages, use the button below. | |
Nassau's Weekly Prayer Chain & D365 Devotional | |
D365 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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Save the Dates - Summer Camps | |
Vacation Bible School (VBS)
Mon-Thu, June 30 - July 3, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
For age 3 through rising grade 6, join us for a morning full of crafts, music, Bible stories, and more!
Splash Camp
Mon-Thu, June 30 - July 3, 12:00 - 4:30 PM
For rising grades 6 and up, enjoy afternoons filled with exciting water adventures like pool time, creek exploration, and a dip in the quarry. Sign up for the whole week or individual days.
Chancel Drama Week (CDW)
Mon-Fri, August 10-15, 12:00-4:30 PM & Sunday, August 17, 9:00-11:00 AM
For rising grades 3-12, learn and stage a faith-based musical in one week! Perform in worship on Sunday, August 17. Everyone is cast. Friends are welcome!
Youth and Adult Volunteers we need your help to make each of these events successful.
Stay tuned for more details and registration information coming soon. Spread the word—we can’t wait to see you there!
VBS & CDW Contact Ingrid Ladendorf (Ingrid@nassauchurch.org, x105)
Splash Camp Contact Mark Edwards (Mark@nassauchurch.org, x108)
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Appalachia Service Project (ASP)
Sunday, July 6 - Saturday, July 12
Age 15 - Adult
Warmer. Safer. Drier
Ready to spend a meaningful week serving others? Join Nassau Church’s ASP Mission Trip this July and help bring hope to families in Appalachia. No experience is necessary—just a willing heart and hands ready to serve. Open to participants age 15 - adults. We are hoping to take over 60 participants this year, and we need more adults ready to lead and serve. Talk to Mark if you are interested. Learn more about ASP online: https://asphome.org/
Deposit & required registration forms are available in the literature rack outside the church office and on the Youth Ministry section of our website.
Contact Mark Edwards (Mark@nassauchurch.org, x108)
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Camino de Santiago - Notes for Nassau Pilgrims
July 15-31 (Trip is Full)
- We have chosen a “group” flight, check your email for the details.
- Required forms are now available on the church website.
- Please check your passport's expiration date, it must be valid through at least January 31, 2026.
Contact Mark Edwards (Mark@nassauchurch.org, x108)
or Lauren Yeh (LYeh@nassauchurch.org, x106)
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While the building remains locked on some weekdays, administrative staff are onsite full time and program staff are in the office regularly. Please use the doorbell at the ramp entrance if you need access when the church office is open. If you need to drop something off, the locked drop box at the bottom of the ramp is checked daily.
Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Please visit the staff contact page for emails and phone extensions or leave a voicemail on the general office line 609-924-0103 (dial 0) or send an email to office@nassauchurch.org.
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