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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 on our site.


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What's Happening at Messiah

 

"Pray & Play" every Sunday at 9am

A participatory service, especially for children under 6 and their families.

Park and enter at the lower level.

"St Elsie's Closet" Our Thrift Shop is open on Saturdays from 10 AM - 2 PM.  Bargains for all. August 28 & September 4 are "bag days" $2 a bag

See News and Events for details.

4th annual Tricky Tray

Saturday September 25: doors open 6pm

Great prizes, over 100 baskets and many certificates, hot food available too.

Vacation Bible School: August 9 - 13

See News and Events for links to great pictures of the week. 

Sunday school program begins 10 am September 12

Call or email to register for children. 

SRC - Senior Community Center
Tuesdays & Thursdays 1 - 4 PM

Dancing, Yoga, stretch, Zumba, Bunco

Call 908-879-2202 for more information

All activities are free to seniors.

Go to the SRC link for details.

For golfers, come to the September 27 Golf Tournament: See "News & Events" for more details.

 

 

 

Worship Schedule

The Rev. Margaret Otterburn, Rector

Sunday Worship Schedule

8:00 AM Holy Eucharist

9:00 AM "Pray and Play"

9:00 - 9:45 AM Adult Forum (program year)

Begins September 12

10:00 AM Holy Eucharist
Includes choir, Sunday School,
& child care (bell choir monthly)

Coffee hour follows all
worship services

7:00 PM Taize (always on the last Sunday of the month)

 

Info Links

Millennium Development Goals

The Diocese of Newark

Episcopal Church Homepage

SRC Senior Resource Center 
of The Church of the Messiah

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