Dear Parishioners, 

We realize that many of you may still be without power and/or water and some of you are dealing with extensive damage due to flooding and/or downed trees. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time for our area. You will see in this email a message from the Bernardsville Office of Emergency Management noting where you can find fresh drinking water and showers. Also, please note that as of Thursday (Sept 1) there is still no power or water in the church building. We do, however, plan to have the 9:30am service and will do so in the parish hall. We certainly hope that everyone has power restored by the weekend, but in the event it is still out, please do plan to come to church as we will pray, sing, and be in fellowship with one another, giving thanks for all that we do have. Please be safe, and hopefully we can soon return to normal. 

Yours in Christ, 

Melissa+

Message from Bernardsville Office of Emergency Management

Due to Hurricane Irene many Bernardsville residences are currently without power and 2/3 of the town's fresh water supply comes from private wells.  Residents can obtain fresh water or showers/bathing facilities at the following locations:

September Newsletter

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Reminder!

Don't forget that the this Sunday is the last 9:30am Summer Sunday Service.  The 8:00am & 10:00am services will resume on Sunday, September 11th

Healing Service 

Will be held on Sunday, September 4th at 10:30am in the Chapel.

Fruit Cup Collection

We have pledged to collect 200 small containers of non-perishable fruit, for at-risk children, for the Social Action Food Packing Projects, which will take place on Sunday, September 11th.  Please bring donations to the box marked "Fruit Cups" located in the narthex before Thursday, September 8th.   

The tenth anniversary of Sept 11th falls on a Sunday this year, and we will mark this occasion and remember those who died on that day during both of our worship services (8am and 10am). If you would like to include the name(s) of a friend or family member to be read during these services, please submit those names to the office by Wednesday, September 7th.

An Evening Service of Reflection and Hope
On Sunday, September 11th at 6:30pm, there will be a community-wide 9/11 observance hosted at the Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church. A speaker will give an account of experiences that day and the changes wrought upon his life. In addition, students will share their vision for the future, in the hope that the community gathered will move from somber reflection and feelings of sorrow to a stance of hope and civic engagement.   

We plan to celebrate Mother Melissa's ministry with us and wish her well with our love and thanks at a special coffee hour following the 10am service.  Please make every effort to attend that day. Click here to read a farewell letter from the wardens.