2023 Pledge Update: We have received 67 pledges for a total of $369,620 toward our goal of $480,000, and World Hunger pledges are $14,500. Please submit your 2023 pledge today!
Advent Faith Formation, TODAY at 9:00 AM. It will include singing carols, a short lesson, seasonal crafts, and snacks. All ages are welcome to join in the fun!
Children’s Choir rehearsal TODAY, 9:30 to 10:00 AM in the Choir Room.
Advent Devotionals, “Naming Jesus,” World Hunger devotions, and Advent calendars can be picked up in the narthex.
Lessons & Carols, December 4 at the 10:30 Service. This year’s service features music from all of our ensembles—the Recorder Choir, Children’s Choir, Handbells and Saint John’s Adult Choir. We will also sing many wonderful hymns and chorales of the season as well.
Advent Sale running TODAY through December 18 in the chapel.
The Mitten Tree: We are collecting hats, mittens, scarves, and winter apparel for St. Stephan’s-Grace, Newark. Bring in new/gently-used items to help our neighbors in need.
LSM Christmas Gifts We are again partnering with LSMNJ to support children and seniors in affordable housing. Purchase gift cards (Walmart, Target or grocery stores) and bring to church by December 11. Suggested amount is $50, or you may purchase gifts from LSMNJ’s Christmas Gift List. Please take a notecard from the bulletin board in the narthex with gift information and print your name on the corresponding gift list. Bring unwrapped gifts to church by December 11. For any additional questions, contact Helen Dachowicz.
Christmas decorations: Recommended donations of $25-$100 are appreciated, but we will receive donations of any amount. To be included in the Christmas worship bulletins, dedications must be received in the church office by December 11. Sign up in the rear entryway.
Christmas Bridges Donations: On Sunday, December 18 at 9:00 AM we will have a fun intergenerational event packing 200 sustainable lunches. Sign up in the narthex or online to donate items, which must be delivered to church by 8:00 AM, December 18.
Intergenerational Christmas Choir will sing at the 5:00 PM Christmas Eve Service. Open to all children (4+), youth, and adults. The choir will rehearse on Christmas Eve at 4:00 PM. We will learn the carol at Faith Formation on Sundays at 9:00 AM.