THIS MONTH, for Zion, Rahway's Food Distribution Ministry we are collecting:
Beans & Rice (canned or dried beans; all types of rice) and
Adult Disposable Underwear.
JOIN US FOR
FRIENDS AND FAMILY FELLOWSHIP!
Every 1st and 3rd Sunday after worship.
October 18
November 1
Beverages will be provided. Sign up poster in the Narthex to bring snacks.
A great week starts with a great Sunday! Hope to see you!
LOOKING AHEAD:
SENIOR SOCIAL
The next Senior Social will be Thursday,
November 5 at 11am. Save the date!
LOOKING AHEAD:
NJ SYNOD YOUTH RETREAT
November 20-22, 2026
(Grades 6 through 12)
Attending at least one youth retreat each year is a requirement of
Catechetical Class, but strongly encouraged for all our congregation’s youth! More information and registration: https://www.njsynod.org/youth-events
(look for "retreat registration" in blue). When you register, indicate Meg Spatz as the chaperone.
YOUTH SUNDAY WORSHIP
October 18, 2026
If you are interested in helping to plan and lead worship for this Sunday, please let Pastor Kat know!
REFORMATION SUNDAY
October 25, 2026
Wear red to worship to
commemorate the day!
On Reformation Day we remember that, as we are rooted in the past and growing into the future, the church must always be reformed in order to live out
the love of Christ in an ever-changing world. Join us for this day of remembrance and celebration!
HELP WANTED:
CAT CLASS MENTORS
An important piece of our Catechetical Program is the mentoring component. Each student should be paired with an adult from the congregation who can serve as another person in their lives who encourages their faith development and participation in the life of the congregation. We do not have enough mentors for the new class of students. If you would be willing to serve as a mentor, please contact Pastor Kat.
Mentors attend class with the students on the third Sunday of every month, where they participate in the
lesson, conversation, and activities or games. No experience or special training is required, only a background check in keeping with safety policies
around youth and children! As fellow members of the Body of Christ, you are already equipped for this opportunity for service and relationship building!
HAPPENING AT CALVARY
Tuesday, October 6
7pm PFLAG Mtg
Thursday, October 8
12:30pm Prayer Shawl Ministry
Sunday, October 11
8:45am Choir Rehearsal
9:30am Worship
(w/Sunday School during worship)
6pm Cat Class
Monday, October 12
7:30pm NA Mtg
Tuesday, October 13
7:30pm Congregational Council Mtg
Sunday, October 18
YOUTH SUNDAY WORSHIP
8:45am Choir Rehearsal
9:30am Worship
(w/Sunday School during worship)
10:45am Fellowship
6pm Cat Class w/Mentors
Monday, October 19
7:30pm NA Mtg
Sunday, October 25
REFORMATION SUNDAY- wear red!
8:45am Choir Rehearsal
9:30am Worship
(w/Sunday School during worship)
10:45am Fellowship
6pm Cat Class
Monday, October 26
7:30pm NA Mtg
Tuesday, October 27
7pm Union County Day of Prayer-Dignity for Every Neighbor
(Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation,
4 Waldron Avenue, Summit, NJ)
OUR NEW WORSHIP AND SUNDAY SCHOOL SCHEDULE
8:45am Choir Rehearsal
9:30am Worship w/Holy Communion
**Sunday School children will leave during the Gathering Song and return in time for Holy Communion**
10:45am Fellowship on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of every month
Sunday School Information:
• Open to all children up to 6th grade.
• Children 3 and under, please bring an adult with you.
• Lessons will be based on the readings used in Sunday.
• Same FaithSource curriculum as last year.
• Families will begin worship together, children will be dismissed during the Gathering Song, and will return in time for Communion.
