BEEFSTEAK DINNER With Live Entertainment!, November 17, 6-10 p.m.

CATERED BY THE NIGHTINGALE’S The Original Beefsteak Caterer. $45.00 per person

Proceeds go to our Outreach Programs. For tickets, call or email the church office: 973-235-1177; gracenutley@optonline.net

NUTLEY CROP WALK Sunday, October 15

Meet at Vincent Methodist Church (100 Vincent Place). The churches in Nutley will again sponsor a Nutley CROP Walk for local and global hunger relief. You may make a donation, or get sponsors for a donation of any amount: https://events.crophungerwalk.org/2023

Registration will begin at 12:30pm with the Walk beginning at 1:00pm, opening with a welcome and an interfaith prayer.

Book Club - Trust the Signs

Utilizing Signs to Affirm your Faith Keeping in God’s faith can be challenging. As humans, we want to see immediate outcomes whereas faith necessitates trust and patience. However, by following the signs that God sends us, our faith journey becomes more tangible. Join Luisa Frey – parishioner and author of the book “Trust the Signs” – on a three-night interactive workshop and book discussion on how to tap into your personal signs for guidance.

You can purchase the book at the workshop or order ahead on Amazon.com. If interested, contact the church office at: 973-235-1177; gracenutley@optonline.net.

COME CELEBRATE OUR 150TH!!!

Saturday, October 14^th 12-4pm

Please join us for a tented outdoor event with food, fun and community.
Open to All – invite your friends and neighbors!
Activities for children include an 18 ft. Inflatable Slide; Touch-a-Truck provided by the Nutley Fire Department
 
We invite our parishioners to bring a dessert.
 
Kindly RSVP to the office: gracenutley@optonline.net or 973-235-1177 to help us with a head count.

HOMECOMING SUNDAY— OCTOBER 1ST!

 Join us for Homecoming Sunday next week! Worship services resume at 8am and 10am. An Outdoor Barbecue follows the 10am service.

Transition Update

Throughout the summer and into the fall, supply clergy have been scheduled. The Diocese is working on an interim priest for us.  Please call the office for a priest for pastoral needs.

The Sebek Tenors, Sept. 30

Our very own Sebek Tenors will be performing on Saturday, September 30, 7pm at Montclair Community Church to benefit the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund. To purchase tickets, visit the ticket website: https://tcjayfund.ticketspice.com/singing-extravaganza, or see the fliers with the QR code in the Narthex and Parish Hall.

Bible Study resumes October 5

Our midweek Bible study will resume Thursday, Oct. 5, 7 - 8 p.m in person and on Zoom. All are welcome to be part of the studies.

1900 Socks - Prison Ministry

 Thank you so much for your donation of socks to Prison Ministry’s sock drive. In each of the 1900 pairs of socks that will be distributed to the men in Essex County Jail, is an invitation for the children of the incarcerated to join our PATCH (Parents and their Children) mentoring program. This small gift reminds the men that they, and their families, are not forgotten.

St. Agnes Episcopal Church (Little Falls)

St. Agnes Church's pantry is in need of toothpaste, canned meats, laundry detergent, toilet paper, bar soap and coffee. Donations can be brought to St. Agnes or the the church.

Community care Kitchen - All welcome to come for a takeout meal(s)

Everyone is welcome to come by the Community Care Kitchen and pick up a meal-to-go including families and seniors.  Please bring a large bag or two to carry the food.  In these tough times, there is a growing need and the churches are partnering with others in our community to make a difference in the world.  

Upcoming dates are December 17 and 31, January 14, 21 and 28, February 11, 18 and 25.  Anyone who would like to make a contribution can contact the Vincent Church Office or visit the VincentUMC.org website.Call the church office for information (973-235-1177) 

Community Care Kitchen - help needed

The Community Care Kitchen serves hot take-out meals three Saturdays per month at Vincent United Methodist Church (100 Vincent Place in Nutley) on the third and last Saturday of each month from 11:30-12:30 (and second Saturdays in 2023). Volunteers are needed to prepare and serve the take-out meals. Call the church office for more information (973-235-1177)

Pledging and Donating - on-line

 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.

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.

2023 Altar Flower Thanksgivings and Memorials

 The 2023 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. 

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.

Support the Animal Shelter

Donations of pet food is appreciated in support of local animal shelters/programs. Donations may be left in the church narthex. All help is appreciated!