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Second Sunday Family Eucharist
Saint George's Episcopal Church, 550 Ridgewood Rd, Maplewood, NJ | Get Directions »
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On the second Sunday of each month, St. George's celebrates a lively Family Eucharist for small children at 9:15 a.m. The music, readings and homily are all child-friendly, and the children learn about one of the central rituals of the church through an instructed Eucharist.
Musical accompaniment is by the Joyful Noise band, featuring Father Poppe on guitar and parishioners playing piano, violin and, occasionally, banjo or drums. The songs are simple and easy for children to learn.
Family Eucharists are usually followed by a festive "Cocoa Hour" downstairs in the Parish Hall, and sometimes a seasonal craft project. All children are welcome, regardless of church membership. There is no Children's Chapel or Sunday School on second Sundays.
Event Details
| Where | Saint George's Episcopal Church 550 Ridgewood Rd, Maplewood, NJ 07040 |
| Next on | |
| Time | 9:15 am–10:00 am |
| Who to bring | Kids, Families |
| Website | http://www.stgeorges-maplewood.org/family-eucharists/index.html |
| Phone | (973) 762-1319, x. 1 |
| parish-office@stgeorges-maplewood.org | |
| Price | $0 |
More About Saint George's Episcopal Church
The motto of the church is "Our Parish is over 100 years old. Our thinking is not." You don't have to go very far back for proof. In 1993, Reverend Barry Stopfel, the first openly gay man to be ordained as a deacon by the Episcopal Church, became St. George's Pastor (he left in 1999, following a court case and national media attention).
And while it's not as historically seismic, the church's fundraising methods show the continued interest in innovation. One such innovation is the "Flamingo Flocking" efforts put on by the Dragons youth group. As part of this method, the yards of the church members are filled with pink flamingos, and members have to make charitable donations to remove them.
The same progressive spirit carries over to the church itself. It offers same-sex unions and the LGBTI Fellowship Group Amicus/Amica. Also, pre-service meditation sessions are offered in addition to traditional fare like Bible study groups.
Other events here
- Healing Prayer Service Weekly on Wednesdays, 7:30 pm–8:00 pm
- Joan Garry Talk at St. George's Church Sun, Jun 3, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
