Sunday, October 27th, 1 pm - 3 pm
Please join us for a fun Family Event
Rain or Shine
Donation: Children 5.00 dollars and Adults free!
.Over 15 trunks, Snacks and Crafts
Refreshments, Music & Crafts
A fundraiser for our church budget. Enjoy a hot bowl of homemade soup on a cool autumn day. It can be enjoyed day of pick up or frozen for a later time.
Pick up day is Sunday, October 20th after church. Come to the kitchen door.
To Reserve your soup sign up after church or email Vincentumc@verizon.net
On September 29, we will celebrate United Women in Faith Sunday. We will install the UWF Officers for the coming year and dedicate them to another year of ministry among us. We are arranging a guest speaker for the occasion. Join us we celebrate the dedication and ministry of our United Methodist Women.
ll are welcome to a “Back to Church” Picnic after worship on September 22. After church, everyone is invited to Fellowship Hall for a celebratory picnic luncheon. A delicious picnic lunch will be provided (details to follow) with drinks and desserts. There will be some snacks to start and the meal around 11:45 and then dessert. This allows time for us to visit and catch up after the summer. In order to plan properly, we’d appreciate if you could let us know if you/family will be attending by signing up on the sheet in the back of the church or contacting the Church Office (vincentumc@verizon.net or 973-667-5440). If you’d like to bring a snack or side or dessert to share, let us know that too. We hope you can join us.
On Sunday, September 22, we will be rallying back together after our summer wanderings to begin a new church year together. We will dedicate our Church School Staff, share in a Blessing of the Backpacks, and have a Rally Day Party for the children. Also, the Chancel Choir will be back to sing for us each week and the RISE Team will share about their mission trip. Join us as we kick off a new year of ministry together!
On Rally Day September 22, we will share in a Blessing of the Backpacks. Children and youth are invited to bring their school backpacks to church and during the service the congregation will share in blessing of the children and their backpacks for the coming school year!
All are welcome to a “Back to Church” Picnic after worship on September 15. After church, everyone is invited to Fellowship Hall for a celebratory picnic luncheon. A delicious picnic lunch will be provided (details to follow) with drinks and desserts. There will be some snacks to start and the meal around 11:45 and then dessert. This allows time for us to visit and catch up after the summer. In order to plan properly, we’d appreciate if you could let us know if you/family will be attending by signing up on the sheet in the back of the church or contacting the Church Office (vincentumc@verizon.net or 973-667-5440). If you’d like to bring a snack or side or dessert to share, let us know that too. We hope you can join us.
On September 15, we will share in presenting Bibles to our third grade and new children. The children will receive a letter inviting them to attend with their families. Any children who have not received a Bible and would like to are asked to contact the Church Office to be included. Join us as we share in this life moment with our young children.
Nutley will hold a short remembrance ceremony for victims of September 11 at 10:00 a.m. that day at the 9/11 monument site that is located in front of the Nutley Township Hall. Among those lost that day were three Nutley residents: Lt. Robert Cirri, Frank LaLama, and Dorota Kopiscko. In addition, residents are asked to display a lighted candle on their front porch or an electric candle in a window between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., and to display an American flag in front of their homes.
On Sunday, September 8, we will be rallying back together after our summer wanderings to begin a new church year together. We will dedicate our Church School Staff, share in a Blessing of the Backpacks, and have a Rally Day Party for the children. Also, the Chancel Choir will be back to sing for us each week and the RISE Team will share about their mission trip. Join us as we kick-off a new year of ministry together!
On Rally Day September 8, we will share in a Blessing of the Backpacks. Children and youth are invited to bring their school backpacks to church and during the service the congregation will share in blessing of the children and their backpacks for the coming school year!
Vincent Church is having a Back-to-School Supply Drive from July 21 through August 21. The supplies can be brought to church on Sunday mornings and left in the collection box in the Church Narthex or placed in the grey bin by the church front door anytime. They will be used to help children in need be prepared for the start of the school year.
Bishop John R. Schol has appointed Rev. Dr. Samuel Park as the next pastor of our congregation following Rev. LeDuc’s retirement on June 30. Rev. Park will begin his new responsibilities on July 1st of this year. As a United Methodist Church, we are a part of an appointment system. Our Staff Parish Relations Committee met with the district superintendent to identify our congregation’s needs and the needed skills in a pastor. Pastor Sam was born and raised in NYC. He felt God tug at his heart to be in pastoral ministry at a mission trip in Mexico. He received an M.Div from Drew and D.Min from Wesley while serving churches in NY, MD, NJ, and most recently at Delran UMC. He has a heart for preaching, teaching, the local church, and missions, and he loves to see disciples of Jesus making disciples of Jesus. He and his wife Grace are blessed with two wonderful children. Our new pastor will work with us and the conference so that we continue to make disciples of Jesus Christ. Bishop Schol and the leaders of the Greater New Jersey Conference will work with us to continue to grow as a vital congregation.
Rev. David LeDuc will be retiring as of June 30 after 39 years of full-time pastoral ministry for Christ through the United Methodist Church. On June 2 at 2:00, Vincent Church will host a Celebration of Ministry for him. There will be a service in the sanctuary followed by food and fellowship. Then, Sunday, June 9, at 10:00 a.m. will be Rev. LeDuc’s last service and sermon. Rev. Dave and his family are scheduled to move out of the parsonage the following week. While he will continue to be available to us through June 30 for pastoral needs, the following three Sunday services will be covered by our church leaders. Let us keep Rev. Dave and his family and our church family in prayer during this time of pastoral transition.
Special Music
Recognition of Our Graduates
Sermon by Louie Clarke
“Everybody Tell Somebody:
The Good News Is for Everyone”
On Sunday, June 23, we will have special time in our service to recognize and commend and pray for our graduates from middle school, high school, college, and graduate school. Join us as we congratulate our graduates!
The annual United Women in Faith End of the Year "Picnic on the Patio" will be held on June 19 at 6pm in the Patio across from the Fellowship Hall kitchen. This is open to all. Marge Baumann will provide the entertainment. Please RSVP by 6/16 to Gaylene Maichuk 973-667-3346 (gmaichuk@aol.com) so that we know how many people will be coming. A free will offering will be collected.
Help us honor Rev. David Scott LeDuc for his 39 years of pastoral ministry for Christ through the United Methodist Church. Sunday, June 2 - 2:00 pm; Service & Program in the Sanctuary, followed by Food and Fellowship, Vincent Church, 100 Vincent Place, Nutley, NJ. Service and Program will be live streamed on the church’s Facebook page. Gifts in honor of Rev. LeDuc can be sent to the church by check (made to “VUMC” noting “Rev. LeDuc Gift”) or made at www.Vincentumc.org at “Giving.” Gifts will be donated by his request to VUMC Care Ministries and Tanzania UMC Ministries. Reflections, notes, or pictures for a Gratitude Album (no larger than 8.5” x 11”) can be emailed to the church at vincentumc@verizon.net or mailed to Vincent UMC, 100 Vincent Place, Nutley, NJ 07110. Please RSVP for Service and/or Light Luncheon by May 26 to: Vincentumc@verizon.net or (973)667-5440.
On Memorial Day Sunday, we will take an opportunity to remember those who have died in the service of our country. Anyone who has a family member or close friend who gave the ultimate sacrifice in our Armed Services is invited to submit their name and some brief information by contacting the Church Office.
Our Greater New Jersey Annual Conference will be held at Wildwood Convention Center from May 19-21. People are welcome to attend as observers to the conference and participate in the worship services either in person or online. Much of the conference and services will be available online through the Conference website at www.gnjumc.org. Rev. LeDuc and Gene Carlson, our Lay Delegate, will be attending. Please pray that God will guide and bless the delegates at the conference.
Our Vincent United Methodist Church is celebrating its 195th anniversary this month! We started as a Sunday School on Passaic Avenue in 1829 and have grown to become a faithful mission and ministry center for Jesus Christ. We will have a special service that Sunday including the recognition of 50-year members, the dedication of Memorial Gifts, and a message by Rev. LeDuc “A Vincent Church Legacy.” Please plan to join us personally or virtually for this historic day in the life of our congregation!
Recognition of Our 50-Year Members
Dedication of Memorial Gifts
Chancel Choir Singing
Sermon by Rev. LeDuc
“A Vincent Church Legacy”
Vincent Church will hold a Special Charge Conference on Thursday, May 16 at 8:45 p.m. for the purposes of voting on Luke Raughley as a Candidate for Ministry from Vincent Church, electing Luke Raughley as Staff-Parish Relations Chair, and electing Louise Cimaszewski as a member of the Board of Trustees (Class of 2026). Only members of the Church Council are voting members of the Charge Conference. Rev. LeDuc has been authorized by District Superintendent William Williams to preside. If anyone has a question, please contact Rev. LeDuc.
Vincent Church will be having a Take-out Ham Dinner on Tuesday, May 14, including ham, macaroni and cheese, vegetables, and dessert. Dinners can be picked up at the church from 4:30-6:30. To place an order, fill out and submit a form or contact Gaylene Maichuk at 973-667-5440 or gmaichuk@aol.com.
Mother’s Day Sunday – May 12
Mother’s Day is May 12 when we give thanks for mothers and all the women who have shared their love with us. We will share a time of recognition and appreciation in our service of all the women in Jesus’ name.
Confirmation Sunday – May 12
Confirmation Sunday will be May 12. Alexa Bitten, Evan Blanchard, Lee Devine, Cameron Feld, Andrew Hunter, Ben Raughley, and Emma Raughley will be presenting themselves to make their profession of faith in Jesus Christ and to be baptized and/or confirmed as members of our church. Please pray for them as they approach this important day, and join us as we affirm them together!
Recognition of Women
Chancel Choir Singing
Wesley Ringers Playing
Sunday School Promotion
Homily by Rev. LeDuc
“A Mother’s Prayer”
Service of Confirmation
Chancel Choir Singing
Sacrament of Christian Baptism
Homily by Rev. LeDuc
“Come and Have Breakfast!”
Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
5K Fun Run Traffic Plan – May 5
The Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual 5K Fun Run on Sunday morning, May 5. The race goes out of the Oval at 9:15 and circles east around town and back, which can cause some challenges for those coming to church early. Through communication with the Nutley Police Department, if you are arriving from 9:00-9:20 please come to Vincent Place via Franklin Avenue and William Street. After 9:20, please come to Vincent Place using Passaic Avenue to Chestnut Street. If needed, simply indicate to any police officers or guards that you are going to Vincent Church. This is one of the challenges, far outweighed by the blessings, of being “The Church in the Heart of Nutley.”
