Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, and spirit. We pray for the peace of the world, for the welfare of the Holy Church of God, and for the unity of all peoples. We pray for those who have asked for our prayers, especially:
The Hartley Family, Jan, Joe, Linda, Nancy, The Fitzpatrick Family, Michael, Steven, Anne, Nan, The Gaspari Family, Theresa, Alex, “Khorks” Family & Friends, Jane, Judy, Markus, Alice Elizabeth, Antonia, Fred, The Herbert Family, Hildegard, John, Pat, Paula.
1)Monetary donations and Shoprite gift cards using the food pantry’s website: https://www.opencupboardfoodpantry.org/how-to-donate/
2)Donate on this page by clicking on the button below and your donation will be forwarded to the Open Cupboard.
WORSHIP AND CHRISTIAN FORMATION Our Sunday services this month will be at 10am. Remember to wear your RED on Pentecost Sunday, May 24th. The fifth Sunday, May 31st, we will have a combined service at St. Thomas’ with Calvary followed by a spectacular coffee hour. The coffee hour sign-up sheet is on the refrigerator. The summer services will begin at 9am on July 5th. There are outdoor services planned for the second Sunday of June, July, August, and September. More reminders of this throughout the weeks.
OUTREACH
FAITH IN ACTION St. Thomas is once again participating in the Flemington Area Faith In Action event on Sunday, May 3rd. For over 5 years, many faith communities in the Flemington area have come together for a time of fellowship and community service projects. This is an opportunity to meet people of other faiths and celebrate one of the things we have in common—service to others. All ages welcome! We will gather on May 3, 12:30–3:15 pm, at the Flemington Jewish Community Center (5 Sergeantsville Road, Flemington) with the following schedule:
- 12:30 pm: Meet in the FJCC lobby, and then we will move into the sanctuary for the event kick-off.
- 12:45-1:15 pm: Move into Social Hall to learn about each other’s communities. Snacks provided.
- At 1:15 pm, everyone will break into different service project groups and go spread the love!
- Some service projects are on-site and others are off-site.
- Service projects will last about 1-2 hours, give or take (1:15 – approximately 3:15 pm). Note: off-site project volunteers can leave once their project is completed; no need to come back.
Calvary will again be hosting the no sew blanket making for Project Linus and all are welcome to join or to sign up for one of the other various projects both on- and off-site.
CRAFTING WITH A PURPOSE We continue to collect plastic bags (newspaper and grocery store produce bags) for our weaved sleeping mats for the homeless. It may take a long while to weave these mats as plastic bags are needed and we ask for your continued help. There is a container in the hall to collect these plastic bags.
ESTATE PLANNING WORKSHOP being hosted at Calvary Calvary has rescheduled the estate planning speaker, Ryann Siclari (Ryann M. Siclari | Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C.), for May 16th at 10:00am. She will be talk about including the Church in wills, and answer general estate planning questions. All are welcome. Kindly sign up in the gallery.
PARISH LIFE AND EVANGELISM Our small but mighty church is always looking for opportunities to spread the Word. There are two events currently planned. We hope you can help or attend either of these opportunities.
TOUR & HISTORY OF ST. THOMAS’ CHURCH, AN 18TH CENTURY NATIONAL TREASURE, 3 pm Sunday, May 17, 2026 - Join us for this very special afternoon of history, architecture and fellowship. One of only two churches in Hunterdon during the American Revolution, Saint Thomas’ Episcopal Church was put on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977 both for its history and for its simple but beautiful architecture. Roger Prince will be our presenter. Prior to the talk, St. Thomas Church members will be available to talk to our visitors and following the talk, St. Thomas Church members will be hosting a special reception. Do put it on your calendar!
FINN FEST, Saturday, June 13 from 2-6pm. We will once again have a table at Finn Road Park in Union Township. We will offer a fun activity for the children and promote our church as well as the 3rd annual Vigil for Peace and the October Fall festival. More information will be available as the date gets closer.
CHURCH SCHOOL NEWS May is our last month of classes ending with our annual Service Sunday on June 7th. If anyone from the congregation has a hands-on project that our children can assist, please let us know. We would love to add a new project to our Service Sunday.
FAMILY PROMISE We are looking forward to the reopening of the Promise Center to families and some new volunteer opportunities (more information coming soon, please prayerfully consider where you can help): · Promise Center Advocate - Upcoming weekday evenings (5–11 PM), Weekends (7 AM–11PM) Shifts are 3-4 hours, providing a caring presence. Training provided. · Office Support - Answer phones, organize donations, and assist with administrative tasks. · Promise Center Meals - Prepare/purchase and deliver hot dinners 7 days per week. (St. Thomas is currently participating) · Promise Center Enrichment - Lead activities such as arts & crafts, picnics, and family events. · Fundraising & Resource Development - Plan a fundraiser to help support program operations and services. Join our fundraising committee! Share Other Resources. · Outreach & Engagement Lunchroom Meals - Provide hot lunches every other week at The Day Center to neighbors living unsheltered in our community
Items to be placed in the white hamper at the front entrance near the coat closet - Supply Closet needs: paper towels, toilet paper, laundry detergent, mouthwash, hand sanitizer, hand soap, lip balm and wash cloths. Quarters can be placed in the “Quarter Tube” in the church hall. The quarters will be distributed to their unhoused clients for use at local laundromats.
LOOKING AHEAD FELLOWSHIP
Tour and History of St. Thomas’ Church, an 18th Century National Treasure 3 pm Sunday, May 17, 2026. Yes, this is in two places! We would really like to see you at this very special event!
BUNCO – Saturday, June 6th at 7pm. Let’s kick off our summer with a Bunco night at St. Thomas! Mark your calendars now!
BINGO – Wednesday, June 17th at 7pm. At Readington Brewery. More information to come next month.