🌿 Growing God’s Holy Family — more than just a monthly update, it’s an invitation to walk deeper into faith, community, and action. Read the full newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/holyfamilynj.org/growing-gods-holy-family-1092025 Mailchimp 💙 Thoughts & Reflections: Caring for Those Who Carry the World Have you ever stopped to think how your favorite tee, your phone, or your morning coffee made its journey across the seas before reaching your hands? Nearly 90% of the world’s goods travel by sea, carried by crews of seafarers — often unseen, often unsung. Mailchimp These men and women spend months away from home, confronting isolation, language barriers, and restrictive port rules. The Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI) steps into that gap, offering spiritual support, advocacy, and practical help (WiFi, phone cards, transportation). Mailchimp Holy Family is rallying to support SCI — here’s how we can help: Donate essential items (warm hats, socks, lotion, razor, playing cards, etc.) Mai

Sunday, October 5, 2025 Reaching In — Reaching Out “Disturb us, Lord, when we are too well pleased with ourselves, when our dreams have come true because we have dreamed too little; when we arrived safely because we sailed too close to the shore… Disturb us, Lord, to dare more boldly, to venture on wider seas…” — attributed to Sir Francis Drake (1577) As autumn deepens, the air grows crisper, the leaves begin to fall, and the spirit of the season stirs within us. In the midst of economic hardship, uncertainty, and division, Christians are called to embody a faith that is dynamic and outward-looking. We are invited first to reach inward — to pray, reflect, to let God stir in our hearts. Then, renewed, we are to reach outward — to act compassionately, generously, and bravely in the world around us. Think of those walking difficult paths — people with no assurance of a next meal, those unemployed or ill, or even those wrestling with doubt or despair. In small and large ways, we are called

This Sunday at Holy Family: Instructed Eucharist On Sunday, September 28th at 9:30 am, Holy Family will celebrate an Instructed Eucharist. Our regular worship service will be narrated with explanations to help us explore the meaning behind Episcopal traditions and practices. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more deeply about why we worship the way we do. All are invited to attend—and friends are always welcome! Looking ahead, October will be full of additional opportunities for both learning and worship. Be sure to check out our weekly news for details: Growing God’s Holy Family, September 28, 2025.

This Sunday, during worship, we will be remembering 911. There are several upcoming events to read about, including an Instructed Eucharist, God Talk, and Messy Church, with more to come.

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Growing God’s Holy Family – eNews for the Week of August 31, 2025 As we turn the corner into a new season, we invite you to explore this week’s edition of Holy Family’s eNews. Inside you’ll find updates on worship, opportunities to serve, and upcoming events that help us grow together in faith and fellowship. This week’s eNews also comes as we approach Labor Day Weekend, a time to pause, reflect, and give thanks for the blessings of rest, community, and the many hands and hearts that labor in love for God’s Kingdom. 💒 What’s inside? Upcoming worship opportunities Fall ministries taking shape Ways to serve and connect with our parish family Reminders and reflections for the week ahead Take a moment to stay connected and engaged—click below to read the full eNews: 👉 Growing God’s Holy Family – August 31, 2025 Together, we continue Growing God’s Holy Family in love, service, and faith.