Weekly News

Sunday Worship Service

Vincent United Methodist Church will gather for worship this Sunday morning, July 28, at 10:00 a.m. on Seventh Sunday after Pentecost. There will be special music by Gene Carlson. Church member Lou Clarke will share a children’s sermon and continue the church’s summer sermon series with the message “Catch Your Breath in Times of Exhaustion.” Every Sunday, nursery care and Church School for the children is available during the worship hour and a time of fellowship and refreshments follows the service in the Chapel. The Sanctuary and Chapel are air-conditioned.

“Back to School” Supply Drive

Vincent Church is collecting school supplies for children in need in Paterson. Items like pens, pencils, notebooks, folders, rulers, calculators, scissors, etc. can be dropped off at the Church Office from Tuesday to Fridays from 10-1 through August 11.

“Pray and Color” Group

“Pray and Color” is a creative spiritual prayer group being led by Becky Olivo on Wednesday mornings from 9:15-10:15. The study includes a time for sharing concerns amidst creative, spiritual and meditative coloring and prayer. All are welcome.

Community School in Nutley

The Community School in Nutley is a non-profit, state certified early childhood education program that operates three centers in Nutley. It is sponsored and supported by five Nutley churches. A full day Early Childhood Center is housed at Vincent United Methodist Church at 100 Vincent Place (973-661-0789). A half-day Preschool Program is held at St. Paul’s Congregational Church at 10 St. Paul’s Place (973-661-0788). A full day Infant/Toddler Center is located at Grace Episcopal Church at 200 Highfield Lane (973-667-5446). For 50 years, the Community School has been giving children a strong academic foundation in a safe and caring environment and has received a 4 star rating from Grow NJ Kids. For more information, call or visit www.communityschoolnutleynj.com

Community Care Kitchen

A free hot dinner meal is served at 12 noon at Vincent United Methodist Church (100 Vincent Place in Nutley) on the second, third, fourth and last Saturday of each month. Prepared and served by people from Vincent Church, Grace Episcopal Church, St. Mary’s Church, Holy Family Church, Franklin Reformed Church, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Montclair Community Church, the Nutley community and friends, the meal might be chicken or beef or pasta with delicious sides and vegetables. Everyone is welcome to come to the Community Care Kitchen including families and seniors. In these tough times, there is a growing need and the churches are partnering with others in our community to make a difference in the world. Anyone who would like to help or make a contribution can contact the Vincent Church Office for more information.

Vincent United Methodist Church is located at 100 Vincent Place (across from the library). It is handicapped accessible from the north parking lot. For more information, contact the Church Office at 973-667-5440 or visit the church website at www.vincentumc.org or on Facebook. All are welcome.