LATE BREAKING ANNOUNCEMENTS
(More announcements are in the monthly newsletter, available in the narthex)

Here is today’s Sunday school schedule:

2-3 year olds  –  Room B-202

Pre-K & K  –  Room B-203

1st - 5th graders  –  Barnwell Hall

6th - 12th graders  –  Stay in Worship

An acolyte training session will be held on Sunday October 4 and another one will be held on October 11 immediately following the 9:30 worship service. All children in the 3rd, 4th and 5th grades who have not been an acolyte in the past but would like to become one are invited to participate. Please meet in the back of the sanctuary with Pastor Julie on one of those Sundays if you would like to participate.

Second Sunday Seminar: You are invited to a pot-luck lunch on October 11th after the second worship service from 12:00-1:30. Join Caroline and Brantley Dean at their house for lunch and discussion with Drew PhD students. We will read a Hebrew scripture or Apocryphal text together and discuss it over lunch. Bring a dish to share and a bible. If you can’t make it this time, mark your calendars for November 8th.

There will be a “New Member Sunday” on October 18th at the 9:30 service: If you are interested in joining the church or have questions, please speak to Chuck, Julie or contact Carol Angle, Membership Chair, or .

QUEST Spiritual Book Club Meeting: We will be discussing The Heart of Christianity by Marcus Borg on October 13th, at 9:30 am in Lile Hall. Childcare will be provided. All are welcome.

October Youth Events!

* Sunday, Oct. 4th 6:30-8:00:  –  Middle School Meeting

* Sunday, Oct. 11th 6:30-8:30:  –  Large Group

* Sunday Oct. 18th 10:30 AM:  –  Confirmation outing during the second service.

* Sunday, Oct. 18th 6:30-8:00:  –  Middle School Meeting

* Sunday, Oct. 25th 6:30-8:00:  –  Large Group

Addendum to the CHILI COOK OFF flyer from last week: Chili Cook Off on October 17th at 7 PM; see Caroline Dean or email her at to sign up to cook or eat. All adults over 21 are welcome!

Book Group will meet on Thursday, October 22nd, 12:30 pm at Anne Kane's, 234 Woodbine Circle, New Providence. We'll enjoy a light lunch, then discuss Christopher Buckley's book, "Losing Mum and Pup".

Would you like to know more about Christ Church or have had questions you’ve been meaning to ask? The date is Tuesday, October 27th. Meet Chuck and Julie at Café Mavi, 83 Union Place, Summit at 9:00 am. RSVP to Carol Angle or .

Protestant Talk Readings from Rick Morey: As Rick noted during his Sept. 27 presentation "Catholic and Protestant in Perspective," there are a several resources that he can recommend to you for further reading. These include:

Patrick Collinson, The Reformation: A History Random House Modern Library, 2003

Mark Noll, America’s God: From Jonathan Edwards to Abraham Lincoln Oxford, 2002

Mark Noll, The Old Religion in a New World. Eerdmans, 2001

Mark Noll, Protestants in America. Oxford, 2000

David Rhymer, Simple Guide to the Protestant Tradition. Global Books Ltd, 2001

Stephen J. Stein, Alternative American Religions. Oxford, 2000

Interweave Fall Luncheon - Women Around the World: Making Change We Can Believe In: Women have emerged as crucial change agents all over the world: as business entrepreneurs in Africa and Southeast Asia, as political resisters in Iran, as tradition transformers in every spiritual pathway. Enjoy a delicious home-cooked lunch and hear Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV producer and businesswoman Anisa Mehdi speak about her experiences with inspired women around the world.

Anisa is currently spending a year as a Fulbright Scholar in Jordan. She is no stranger to the Christ Church community, having presented at a fascinating Adult Forum two years ago and having participated in a segment of "The Devil's Advocate", interviewed by our own Rev. Rush. Please join us for a lively and enlightening session on Wednesday, October 7th, from 11:30 to 1:30 pm, at Interweave's location at Calvary Church, 31 Woodland Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901. $25. To register, contact Interweave at (908) 277-2120 or .