Mark your calendars!   

St. Nick is coming to Church of the Holy Spirit on Sunday, December 7th, and we’re celebrating with a Gingerbread-themed morning of holiday cheer!

We’ll gather for one worship service at 9:00 AM, followed by a festive “Breakfast with St. Nick” in Dove Hall beginning around 10:30 AM and wrapping up by noon.

This will be a potluck-style breakfast, so feel free to bring a favorite dish to share.

We will have holiday crafts, games, and family photos with St. Nick, courtesy of Dabour Photography.   Feel free to invite friends and family to join in the festivities!  It’s a joyful morning you won’t want to miss,  we hope to see you there! 

Questions? Contact Dale Dabour 

This week’s focus is “Being Grateful.”  
The storybook:  Grateful, by John Bucchino, Illustrated by Anna-Liisa Hakkarainen.   
Read by: Jasmine M..
Moderated by:  Janet M..   
Zoom Host:  Dave M.
When: Saturday, November 15th,  4:00-4:30 PM.   
Faith Questions:   

1. What do you have in your life to be thankful and grateful for? 
2. In the story, we read about a hand to guide us.  Is this God’s hand?   
3. It’s hard to be thankful all the time.  What helps you stay grateful/thankful when you have bad or sad days?  

​For Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86053147811?pwd=gULhz92qbjvqnGXZN8d5SMOCxsZDSP.1
Meeting ID: 860 5314 7811
Passcode: 216185

Questions?  Please contact Eva at  [email protected]  or  908-420-3613

All children of God (of every age) are welcome to reflect upon the Be Still themes for each of the 5 weeks of our stewardship campaign. Each week gathering on Saturday afternoon on zoom (send a DM for the link if you aren’t on our email list) let us take time to listen to an illustrated storybook which centers on the theme for the week. First the book will be read by a parishioner, then we will take the opportunity to listen to how the youngest members of the community think, feel, reflect upon that theme, finally if there is time all folks on the call will be encouraged to share their experience.  (watch this page for the Zoom link!)

Share the link to the Facebook Event with your friends! 

You're invited to join the Holy Spirit Sangha for Mindfulness Meditation in the Plum Village Tradition (PlumVillage.org) of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh.

We practice slowing down, listening, and re-connecting our minds and bodies. If you'd like to sit on a cushion and mat (or folded towel or yoga mat), please bring one from home.  Chairs will also be available if that's more comfortable.
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We plan to meet on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month at 6:30-7:15 PM in the church sanctuary.  If you have questions, you may ask Chris Wyglendowski in person or email at [email protected]. 

We will not be meeting on March 24, 2025!​

ECS-NJ is a diocesan initiative that focuses on proactively addressing human needs and relentlessly working against both social and racial injustice.  CHS is one of the founding members/supporters of ECF.
 
Get engaged and make a difference! If you or someone you know has a skill or talent and a few hours a month to give, we need you! For more information, contact us: [email protected].
 
We would like to express our deepest gratitude. We are blessed with the congregations, individuals, and organizations, without whose kind generosity, none of this would ever have been possible. We are committed to working to achieve a more just and equitable world. Together, we’re able to do so much more. Let’s ignite an epidemic of compassion, donate today at www.dioceseofnj.org/donate-to-ecs.

In April, Episcopal Community Services of the Diocese of New Jersey (ECS–NJ) issued $111K in ECS–NJ Grants to fund Nine projects in seven counties in New Jersey.
The ECS–NJ grants are designed to expand existing compassion and justice ministries of congregations or make new ones possible. Projects address one or more of the following:

• To meet human need in underserved and marginalized communities, especially communities of color.
• To engage, collaborate and partner with other organizations, including faith-based, secular, community, governmental, etc.
• To encourage advocacy for issues relating to social justice, including spearheading new advocacy efforts.

CHRIST CHURCH, TOMS RIVER
Community Outreach to the Homeless
Project focus: Housing Insecurity
Grant amount: $15,000

ST. MARK’S, PLAINFIELD
The Out of the Box Club: A Math & Science Club to Develop STEM Skills Using Experiential Learning
Grant amount: $8,000
Project focus: Education

ST. PETER’S, FREEHOLD
Community Housing Clearinghouse
Grant amount: $15,000
Project focus: Housing Insecurity

ST. PAUL’S CAMDEN
Feed My Sheep
Grant amount: $15,000
Project focus: Food Insecurity

ST. MARY’S STONE HARBOR
Branches After School Instruction and Inspirational Care (aka BASIICS)
Grant amount: $10,000
Project focus: Youth After School Program

ST. JAMES, BRADLEY BEACH
Fresh is Best
Grant amount: $8,000
Project focus: Food Insecurity

HOLY TRINITY, SOUTH RIVER
Casa Amistad (Friendship House)
Grant amount: $15,000
Project focus: Hispanic Ministry

TRINITY, ASBURY PARK
Trinity Radical Well-being Program
Grant amount: $15,000
Project focus: Wrap-around services for people at risk in the community

TRINITY CATHEDRAL, TRENTON
ServSafe and Life Skills for Ex-Offenders
Grant amount: $10,000
Project focus: Ex-Offender Rehabilitation and Mentoring

​ K&C is continuing!   
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Mondays.