Church of the Holy Spirit

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3 Haytown Road - Lebanon, New Jersey 08833

Celebrating over 50 Years of Ministry in Hunterdon County

CHS News

Sundays: In Person and online
Services are continuing as planned, in person and online. Going forward,with the guidelines of the CDC and Diocese of NJ we will observe the following adaptations to our policy: 10 am: masking is optional , 8 am: masking is optional and Masks will be worn by altar party when consecrating and distributing Holy Communion. Members of the congregation are expected to remain at discrete distances when gathering in the sanctuary and when coming forward for Communion. Children's Formation (Sunday School) is in person starting at 9:50 in the St. Julian Room. All young people pre-school through grade 8 are welcome!
See the final report from the diocesan Reentering, Reopening, Reimagining (RRR) Task Force.

Find our CHS Worship Facebook Live links here >

The Diocese of New Jersey's Search for the 13th Bishop
The search is underway with the selection of candidates for the Electing Convention to be held January 28, 2023. You may view the slate of candidates and their biographical information by using this link.

Christmas Worship Services

December 24 at 4 pm How to Get to Bethlehem Town (Hybrid)
December 24 at 7 pm (Hybrid) - The 7 pm service will begin with a carol sing at 6:30 pm
December 25 at 10 am (Live and Low-tech Zoom) - Wearing PJs to mass is strongly encouraged!

Watch for the Zoom links!.

CHS Events

Tuesday Morning Bible Study
Continues via ZOOM meetings! Details here>

December 6 - February 7 - Advent-Epiphany Book Study on ZOOM
Fr. Phil will be leading a book study on The Road of Life: Reflections on Searching and Longing by David Adams. More information >

December 11 - Book Group
The Guernsey Literary & potato Peel Pie Society - find out more >

December 11 - The Giving Branch 2022 Deadline!
Like last year, in lieu of wrapped gifts, $25 gift cards will be provided for our friends in various places. In order to provide these gift cards, we are asking for monetary donations only. Find out more - make a donation online >

December 15 - Deadline for Christmas Flowers & Greens Donations
Find out more - donate online >

December 18 - Greening of the Sanctuary
After the 10 am service - Find out more >

December 21 - Blue Christmas Prayer Service
Find out more >

December 24 - How to get to Bethlehem Town
4 pm, Christmas Pagaent (also seeking adult helpers) >

January 15, 2023 - Piano Concert
3:00 p.m., reception to follow - find out more >

January 22, 2023 - CHS Annual Meeting
Election of Vestry and more >

In Our Community

Shoe Drive for Stewartsville Middle School Performing Arts Club!
Do you have shoes in your closet that you never wear? 400 more pairs needed! Update >

Aid for Ukraine
Three options to get help to those who need it >

CHS Ministry Notes

Drivers urgently needed
Help for those who need occasional transportation to appointments - find out more and volunteer >

Smile to support CHS
Find out more >

Don't Fall for Whaling!
more information on internet scams >
Please ignore any texts from Father Phil or our other clergy asking for money, gift cards, or anything else! This is a scam. Church of the Holy Spirit would never ask for these kind of donations.

Honest to God
An Ongoing Opportunity
Click here to explore this special activity to reflect, name and identify the personal experiences of what happened across this time of upheaval and worldwide pandemic >

WE CARE - Restored! After almost 3 years of limited ability, WE CARE is getting ready to regroup.
Please see the sign up sheet in the Narthex. Enter your name, phone number, and email address. State your preference of meal prep or driving. There are many facets to WE CARE and volunteers are also needed to write a little note of encouragement or pay a short visit. Any questions please talk with Susan Kane or Liz Cannizzaro.