PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR WEBSITE IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION AND
MAY HAVE SOME DISRUPTED LINKS. PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE FOR NEEDED
INFORMATION.Thank you...Caroline Harris 7/22/2020
Welcome to Messiah. The Church of the Messiah is the Episcopal Church serving
Chester, Chester Township, Long Valley and surrounding areas. We are
part of the Anglican Communion, the Episcopal Church USA, and a parish
in the Diocese of Newark. We offer a faithful, open, inclusive and
welcoming environment, where spiritual enrichment and a deep
relationship with God our Creator, Jesus Christ our Savior, and the Holy
Spirit is ever present. At Messiah, we encourage you to follow your own
path to Christ’s love, whether that means just joining us on Sundays to
worship at one of our services, seeking guidance, education or
encouragement in one of our varied programs, or getting involved in the
many social and community outreach opportunities that we offer. You will
find here a diverse worshiping community, offering Christ’s
all-embracing love to everyone.
"Accept one another, then, for the glory of God, as Christ has accepted you." Romans 15:7
There are plenty of opportunities for Worship, Fellowship, Outreach, and lots of Fun at Messiah all year long! For dates, times, and details about events and
more, please visit our wonderful newsletter, The Messiah Messenger and the Weekly Announcements to
get all the news and events for the month.
While we
are saddened that we are not able to gather together to worship on Sundays,
worship
at Messiah will continue with Morning Prayer at our usual service times.
Please
refer to the announcements for the hymns, which are emailed weekly.
If you
would like a copy of the announcement or sermon and are not on our mailing list, please email
your request to: messiahchester@earthlink.net .
We can
still worship God anywhere and at any time.
Our
Book of Common Prayer offers daily services for morning, noon and evening
Book of Common Prayer: https://www.bcponline.org/
Daily Readings: https://www.lectionarypage.net/ for programs offered each week.
Programs may also be
accessed by free conference call. Please contact Rev. Margaret Otterburn for
details: margaretotterburn@msn.com, or Mobile 973-349-9480.
This
is a challenging time. We walk through unknown waters.
But,
as we read in Psalm 23:
"Though
I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil;
for you are with me; your rod and staff they comfort me."
God
bless you all Rev. Margaret+
Please review the following guidelines before entering Messiah buildings or attending services. LINK
Regularly Scheduled Services: 8:30 a.m. Eucharist in the Sanctuary, masks requiredPlease let Margaret know if you plan to attend.
10:00 a.m. Morning Prayer Service only. Please join us for livestream service on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/messiahchester/
Coffee Hour : Join us for virtual coffee hour. See our FaceBook page above for details
"Pray & Play" -See Announcements in your email for offerings. Pray & Play is a 30-minute worship opportunity for families with very young children. We will sing together (accompanying ourselves with tambourines and other instruments), pray together, help set the table for a simple Mass, and share blessed bread (real bread) and wine (juice, of course). The kids who come love it; and yours will too!
Healing Services: see Announcements for offerings.
Sat: Ste. Elisie's Thrift shop is taking donations. Please drop your items off on the lower level porch. Please call the office for special needs/requests.
Men of Messiah (MOMs) meets 3rd Saturday of the month: see announcements for details.
A Message from Rev. Margaret Otterburn
Welcome to our church web site. I invite you to come and visit us; whether to worship with us, to be part of our reaching out to those in need, to join us for our next fun event, or just to visit our space. I am always available for conversation and for pastoral care. You can email me at: margaretotterburn@msn.com or call me at: 973.349.9480 Blessings, Margaret +
Welcome to our church web site. I invite you to come and visit us; whether to worship with us, to be part of our reaching out to those in need, to join us for our next fun event, or just to visit our space. I am always available for conversation and for pastoral care. You can email me at: margaretotterburn@msn.com or call me at: 973.349.9480 Blessings, Margaret +