October 22, 2023

Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God.

We welcome The Rev. Gary Woodruff as our guest preacher today.

Forum, TODAY: Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City, at 9:00 AM.

We need food donations for our fellowship time: Store-bought or homemade–baked goods/bagels, fruit/veggies, and cheese & crackers are just some ideas. See the weekly email to sign up.

Children’s Choir TODAY at 9:30 AM and Faith Formation at 10:00 AM. All children are welcome. Contact Christopher Harlow-Jennings or Deacon Walker for more information.

Luther Ringers, TODAY 11:45: Handbells is open to middle/high school youth and adults.

Market Street Mission Coat Drive: Please donate new and gently used coats, scarves and gloves by leaving them in the marked bin in the Church Narthex by TODAY.

Dunkin’ or Starbucks Gift Cards are needed for college care packages due TODAY.

St. Luke’s, Gladstone hosting Bonhoeffer Retreat at Cross Roads Camp and Retreat Center on October 27–28 and focus on the amazing life and writings of Bonhoeffer. Single rooms for the overnight option are $300 including meals. The commuter option is just $65 (dinner Friday night can be added). For more information see the weekly email or call St. Luke’s at (908) 234-0002.

All Saints Day: Names of loved ones or friends who have died in the past year can be submitted to the church office by October 29 to be included in the November 5 bulletin.

Forum October 29 at 9:00 AM with member Katie Sharpe, behavioral therapist on the Opioid Crisis.

Reformation Sunday, October 29: Wear red!

Reformation Choral Vespers, October 29 at 4:00 PM. Join us for contemplative reflection and moving singing by the St. John’s Choir on this festival day. 

The Rev. Heidi Neumark, November 5, will be our guest preacher for All Saints Sunday and will lead a forum at 9:00 AM about her work with LGBTQIA+ youth at Trinity Place Shelter.

Multiple Burial Plots at Restland Cemetery in East Hanover have been donated to St. John’s. Please contact the church office if you are interested in purchasing a plot/plots.