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      • Frank Hooper
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Our Rector

The Reverend Philip Bohdan Carr-Jones

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Rector’s Profile: BA, Juniata College, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, 1980. M.Div. Episcopal Divinity School, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1984. D. Min. program (in process) Drew University, Madison, NJ.

Ordained Priest, March 30, 1985, Episcopal Diocese of NJ. Curate, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Perth Amboy, NJ, 1984-1987. Rector, Holy Spirit, Lebanon, NJ 1987-present.

Chaired various Diocesan ministries including but not limited to: Liturgy and Music, Vision Making(current), Standing Committee, Diocesan Council, Insurance, Architecture. Faculty, Episcopal Preaching Foundation, 2005-2008. Member of AP Council- Associated Parishes for Liturgy and Mission (associatedparishes.org).

Addressing the epidemic of Autism in NJ, was Executive Director from 2006-2010 of The Uncommon Thread, Stirling, NJ, creating and developing an early intervention center for autistic children. Weekly priest visitor, 2006-present, Community of St. John Baptist, Mendham, NJ.

Philip was born and raised in Metuchen NJ, married (1982) Janmarie Carr of Florham Park, NJ. Janmarie is a high school teacher. They enjoy their three children - all recent college graduates: Casey, Austin & Victoria.

> Click here for Philip Carr-Jones curriculum vitae

Published Articles
 > Reflections on worship and space and the reasons for changing our seating by church season (pdf) published in Open, the Journal of Associated Parishes for Liturgy & Mission, Summer 2009 
> Reflections on worship and use of paper leaflets/books versus new technology (pdf)published in Open, the Journal of Associated Parishes for Liturgy & Mission, Vol. 49 No. 1, Fall 2003
 Favorite pastime: Blues harp
      > Two YouTube videos: Guitar - Ed Jankewicz, Blues harp - Philip Carr-Jones
                   Sugar Mountain                   Trouble In Mind

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Church of the Holy Spirit - 3 Haytown Road - Lebanon, New Jersey  08833
908 236-6301  www.churchholyspirit.org

To become Christ as we serve others, proclaim God’s love, and grow in the Spirit.
ABOUT US
Who We Are
Our Rector
Our Deacon
Our Staff
Our Vestry
Our Photos
Our History
Legacy Giving
Building Use
​
WORSHIP
Visiting CHS​
Sunday Services
Sermons
​Weekdays and Holy Days Services
Music
Baptisms
Weddings
​Memorial Services
FORMATION
​Sunday School
Nursery
Adult Education
Tuesday Morning Bible Study
​"Windows of the Spirit"
SERVING OTHERS
Family
Youth
We Care
Pastoral Care
Country Arch
Culinary Angels
Food Pantry
Prison Ministry
Shawl Ministry
​Good Friday Day of Service