Backpack project

 Through August 18 we are collecting backpacks filled with basic school supplies for children with a parent impacted by the prison system. 

Prison Ministry Backpack Project Through August 18, 2022 Prison Ministry is collecting backpacks and school supplies, and Walmart or Target gifts cards, for children whose families are impacted by the prison system. Consider teaming up with someone on this project. to Pack in a backpack 2-3 Folders 1  Pack of 12 Crayons or markers 1 Eraser 1 pencil sharpener 1 ruler 1 pair of scissors – child-proof or regular 1 small bottle of glue or a couple of glue stick 1 binder 1 regular pack of binder paper 3 spiral notebooks               (we add the pencils and pens) No food and no cash. Any gift cards donated should be separate from the backpack. Bring your donation to St. James Church on Sundays or drop it off in the wooden box on Valley Road next to the Chapel entrance. Thank you for your support!

Bishop Hughes-Pastoral Letter

The Bishop has written a Pastoral Letter - After the School shooting in Uvalde, Texas. (Link)

Bible Study - We resume our study in the Fall.

Our study will take a summer break June 22 until  mid September.

Nutley Family Service Bureau is here to Help!

Nutley Family Service Bureau has food, clothing, case management services and counseling available for the community.

The community can call 973-542-8276 ext 200.

 

Additionally, please share that NFSB has a new Case Management program. This is a free advocacy service offered to families and individuals in need of assistance applying and recertifying for benefits and connecting to resources.

Wednesdays - Yoga class with Rev. Pamela

Yoga – Relaxation – Meditation - Wednesdays at 4:30 pm. Rev. Pamela teaches a 45-minute multi-level class on Zoom. Access is via our zoom information or use the link from the church's web site.

Donations to the Church/Pledging

To offer Donations and/or Pledges On-Line - Grace Church uses the Vanco Company to assist you with your on-line donations and/or pledges. To access Vanco on the Church’s website, click on the Donate Online button, & follow the instructions listed. The URL is http://www.gracenutley.org/welcome. To offer Flower Memorials or Thanksgivings, please contact Nellie Reynolds. Flower Memorials and th

2022 Altar Flower Thanksgivings and Memorials

 The New 2022 Flower Chart is hanging in the Narthex. Anyone wishing to sign up early for preferred flower memorial or thanksgiving dates may do so. Make a check payable for $ 50 or more to Grace Church Flower Guild.

Food Pantry at St. Agnes in Little Falls

 Donations of dry and canned goods are appreciated. You can bring leave donation in the  vestibule outside the Sunday School building at any time.

Pledging - on-line opportunity

 Grace Church now uses the Vanco company to assist with your on-line donation or pledge. Go to the church's main page to find the "Donate" button. Click here to go to the web page.

You can also submit your pledge directly to the church office from the web site's main page.  Click here to go to the web page.

AmazonSmile & Grace Church - Especially as you do your holiday shopping!

When you make a purchase from Amazon, it makes a REAL difference to the church to purchase through AmazonSmile. The AmazonSmile foundation will donate one-half of a percent of eligible sales to Grace Church. When ordering, go to Amazon's AmazonSmile. Enter "grace nutley" in the search box. Then select Grace Church in Nutley as your charity. It's as easy as that! As of last November $664.23 went to Grace Church in Nutley at no cost to any shopper.

Would you like to serve as a reader at services?

 We are looking for parishioners who want to participate in this important ministry of reading the Lessons, the Prayers of the People, etc. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact the Parish Office.

Discover the joy of being a Hospice Volunteer

If you have a warm heart and a listening ear, and the gift of compassion, you can make the difference in the life of a hospice patient or family member. Barnabas Hospital is offering training for all individuals interested in volunteering. The training is held on  April 15, 22, and 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Barnabas hospice, 80 main Street, W.O. You must attend all three sessions.

Help bring joy to our homebound or someone celebrating a special occasion!

We deliver bouquets of flowers form the altar arrangements following the second service to parishioners to let them know we hold them in prayer. It's takes only a few minutes to bring flowers to a person's doorstep, brightening their entire day. We work with a rota, so you can let us know when you are available to assist. 

Call the church office to volunteer.

Can Sunday - First Sunday of the Month

Supplying our local pantry - the Nutley Family Service Bureau

Please bring non-perishable food to the Nutley Family Service Bureau pantry (rear of 155 Chestnut Street) at any time of the day. There are bins in the back to receive your donation. Pet food is needed, too.

Daniel's Dream Dog Rescue

Daniel's Dream is in need of pet food and clean, gently used blankets. Please call the church office for more information.

Soup Kitchen Initiative - we hope to resume in the fall

We welcome all volunteers who can participate in the Vincent Methodist Soup Kitchen ministry, 3rd Sat of the month. You can volunteer for the full four hours or volunteer for the first or second half. The program runs from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Call the church office for information (973-235-1177)

Alleluia Fund - for Outreach

Our Diocese celebrates and shares God's abundance through the Alleluia Fund. It distributes funds to programs providing practical, hands-on support to those most vulnerable in our diocese and internationally, and sponsored by our communities of faith or their members. Learn more here or to donate online. Checks can be made payable to Diocese of Newark with Alleluia Fund noted in the memo line. Mail checks to the Alleluia Fund, c/o Diocese of Newark, 31 Mulberry Street, Newark, NJ 07102.

Support the Animal Shelter

The Bloomfield Animal Shelter is in dire need of Pedigree canned dog foos (ground chicken with rice preferred) and Fancy Feast kitten food.  KMR kitten formula is also very much in need for abandoned kittens arriving daily at the shelter.  Towels, lightweight blankets are also needed.  Dog walkers and cat volunteers are also welcome.  All help is appreciated!