November 15. 2026

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Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in memory of Harold Rannestad by Joyce Rannestad and Eva Deffenbaugh.

Today, we welcome as Guest Preacher The Rev. Dan Beirne, Director for Mobilization & Faith Relations for Global Refuge, formerly Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services.

St. Stephan’s-Grace Community Partnership Sunday, TODAY at 3:00 PM, 7 Wilson Avenue, Newark. Refreshments will follow the service. Street parking, carpooling encouraged. 

Children’s Choir (Grades 2–5) and Ye Little Saints & Singers (Pre-K–Grade 1) TODAY at 9:30AM and Children’s Faith Formation (PreK–Grade 6) at 10:00 AM. All are welcome.

Who’s My Neighbor: November 20, 7:00 PM (Livingston, West Orange), November 21, 7:00 PM (Madison, Morristown).

GRACE Hot Drink Collection of coffee, tea, and hot cocoa are due November 22.

Church Thanksgiving, November 22. Please sing up in the weekly email or the rear entryway.

Summit Interfaith Council Thanksgiving Service held at St. Teresa of Avila Church (306 Morris Ave., Summit), November 23 at 6:30 PM with fellowship following the service. There will be a collection of non-perishable goods for the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry.

Christmas Market, December 5, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, supporting GRACE. We need donations of Christmas crafts, baked goods and volunteers to help cook/bake, set-up, clean-up, and work the event. See the weekly email to sign up.

LSMNJ Christmas Gifts, due December 6: You can pick up a card for a children’s gift in the narthex, or suggestions for Senior gifts, also in the narthex.

Mitten Tree: Hats, mittens, coats, and scarves for St. Stephan’s-Grace, due December 13.

Family Promise Gift Cards: Donations are due December 13. We are collecting ShopRite, Uber, or gas cards, as well as laundry detergent, feminine hygiene products, and Dove soap.

Bridges Christmas Collection: We are collecting sustainable lunch supplies to give to homeless individuals. December 13 at 9:00 AM we will pack 200 lunches. To donate items or to go on the run, sign up in the narthex or the weekly email. All items must be delivered to church no later than 8:00 AM on December 13. The Bridges Run will take place on December 19.

Ministry Highlight: Church Library: has an excellent selection of materials on many subjects for all age groups, which may be borrowed at any time. Our church librarians catalogue, shelve, and organize our materials. If you are interested in joining this important ministry or have any questions, please reach out to Joy Petzinger.

Snacks Needed for Sunday Morning Fellowship Time, Sundays from 9:00–11:00 AM.