Welcome to Messiah!

The Church of the Messiah is the Episcopal Church serving Chester, Chester Township, Long Valley and surrounding areas. This church is a part of the Anglican Communion, the Episcopal Church USA, and is a parish in the Diocese of Newark. The congregation seeks to offer a faithful, open 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. All are welcome to join us for services, classes, and community events.

New to Messiah? We’re glad you’re here! Learn more about us here.

Get ready for LENT

Ash Wednesday services at 7 AM, 12 noon, 7 PM

and at 5:30 for KIDS on Wednesday February 17

Join us for a Mardi Gras Pancake Supper party

on Shrove Tuesday February 16 at 6:30

Forum: END OF LIFE Issues: took place on

Saturday Jan.16.

It offered information on funerals and funeral

planning which can also be obtained by

contacting the church.

All as its fin at Messiah on Saturday Jan 1t 6 PM Every Sunday: 9 - 9:30 AM "Pray and Play"

Participatory service with story, songs, prayer time and Holy Communion for young children and their families.

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The Senior Community Center

is open every Thursday: 1- 4 PM

Come for conversation and fun.

There are activities such as dancing,

Tai Chi, low impact aerobics, and Yoga, as well as opportunities for crafts, bingo, bunco, knitting, cookery and gardening sessions.

The Rev. Margaret Otterburn, Rector Sunday Worship 8:00 AM Holy Eucharist 9:00 AM participatory service for young children 9:00 - 9:45 AM Adult forum (program year) 10:00 AM Holy Eucharist with choir, Sunday school, child care. Coffee hour follows all the worship services.

Millennium Development Goals The Diocese of Newark Episcopal Church Homepage SRC (The Senior Resource Center of the Church of the Messiah)