THIS MONTH, for Zion, Rahway's Food Distribution Ministry we are collecting:
Shelf Stable Milk (Parmalat or
non-dairy) & Cereal
and
All Purpose Cleaning Spray
JOIN US FOR
FELLOWSHIP TIME!
– Sweets and Treats
for All Generations! –
Every 1st and 3rd Sunday after worship.
Plan to stay for fellowship directly after church - and get to know one another better! Upcoming Fellowship Dates:
November 15
December 6 (w/cookie exchange!)
December 15
Beverages will be provided. Sign up poster in the Narthex to bring snacks.
HELP WANTED:
CAT CLASS MENTORS - TWO MORE VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!
An important piece of our Catechetical Program is mentoring. 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. If you would be willing to serve as a mentor, please contact Pastor Kat. Mentors attend class the 3rd Sunday every month, and participate
in the lesson, conversation, and activities. No experience or special training is required.
HELP WANTED: SCHOOL BOARD POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Calvary Nursery School and Child Care is a ministry of our congregation, whose mission is to support the growth of
the whole child in developmentally appropriate ways and help children experience and learn about God’s
love. Our board is designed to be comprised of six active members of our congregation. Members are appointed to a three-year term (July-July) and are eligible to serve two consecutive terms. There are currently board seats available. If you are interested in serving in this capacity, speak to board president Erin Muldoon or congregation president Matt Spatz.
WE WANT YOUR HALLOWEEN CANDY
If you've got leftovers - consider donating them to the "Sweets at Sea Collection" happening November 7 to December 17.
Of course, it doesn't have to be Halloween candy. Calvary will be collecting any individually packaged snacks and candy for the Christmas at Sea program for the Seaman's Church Institute located in Port Newark.
A donation box will be in the Narthex.
The Seamen’s Church Institute advocates for the personal, professional, and spiritual well-being of merchant mariners around the world. In an effort to make their time away from home at Christmas a little sweeter, chaplains deliver Christmas gift bags (that include snacks and candy) to mariners throughout the Christmas season.
Calvary Thanksgiving Bounty
THANKSGIVING FOOD COLLECTION
Continuing our support of the food pantries at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (East Orange) and St. Clare’s Resource Center for Children (Newark), we will collect the items listed below from November 8 through November 21. Shop Rite or Acme gift cards are also welcomed. All items must be dropped off in the narthex by SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21st. A Thrivent Action team grant will supplement our donations.
WE NEED:
1 can of fruit
1 can of vegetables
1 can sweet OR white potatoes
1 box of cereal or oatmeal
1 can or jar of coffee OR tea bags
1 long shelf milk
1 can soup
1 can tuna
1 box of pasta or rice
2026 Jersey Cares Coat Drive
Calvary will again this year participate in the Jersey Cares Coat Drive. Last year over 20,000 winter coats were donated in New Jersey and given to those in need of a warm coat. New or “gently used coats” may be dropped off in the designated box in the church narthex. PLEASE DO NOT BRING ANY OTHER CLOTHING …ONLY WINTER COATS.
If you would like to help bring the coats to the drop off locations (all local), please contact the church office.
The drive will run from
November 14, 2026 until
January 4, 2027
HAPPENING AT CALVARY
Thursday, November 5
11am Senior Social
Sunday, November 8
8:45am Choir Rehearsal
9:30pm Worship & Sunday School
6pm Cat Class
Monday, November 9
7:30pm NA Mtg
Tuesday, November 10
7pm PFLAG Mtg
Sunday, November 15
8:45am Choir Rehearsal
9:30pm Worship & Sunday School
10:45am Fellowship
6pm Cat Class w/Mentors
Monday, November 16
7:30pm NA Mtg
Tuesday, November 17
7pm Congregation Council Mtg
Friday, Nov 20 to Sunday, Nov 22
NJ SYNOD Youth Retreat
Sunday, November 22
Christ the King Sunday
8:45am Choir Rehearsal
9:30pm Worship & Sunday School
6pm Cat Class
Monday, November 23
7pm Cranford Community Thanksgiving Service @ Temple Beth-El Mekor Chayim
338 Walnut Ave, Cranford)
7:30pm NA Mtg
Thursday,Nov 26 & Friday, Nov 27
Parish Office Closed
Sunday, November 29
First Sunday in Advent
8:45am Choir Rehearsal
9:30pm Worship & Sunday School
6pm Cat Class
Monday, November 30
7:30pm NA Mtg
