St. Matthew’s Episcopal — The church is at 300 S. Main St., Pennington, across from Toll Gate Grammar School. Sunday worship schedule is at 8 a.m. for Holy Eucharist Rite I and at 10 a.m. for Choral Holy Eucharist Rite II.
The Sunday morning children’s program for ages 4 years through 8th grade, meets during the 10 a.m. service. Nursery care is also provided for children under 4.
All are welcome to the following holiday services: Advent Lessons and Carols, Dec. 11, 10 a.m.; Children’s Play and Eucharist, Dec. 24, 3 p.m.; Christmas Eve Music Prelude, Dec. 24, 9:30 p.m.; Eucharist, Dec. 24, 10 p.m.; and “Come as You Are“ Christmas Day Service, Dec. 25, 10 a.m.
The Rev. Barbara King Briggs is the rector. Questions? Call 609-737-0985 or visit www.stmatthewspennington.org.
First Baptist, Pennington — Sunday services begin at 11 a.m.
The Rev. Malik McKinley Sr. is interim pastor. The church is at the corner of Crawley Avenue and Academy Street in Pennington. For information, call 609-303-0129.
Pennington United Methodist — Sunday services at the church start at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Daniel Casselberry is pastor.
Nursery care provided for infants and children younger than age 4. Sunday school for adults and children age 5 and older starts at 9 a.m.
The church will host a non-sectarian Blue Christmas Service on Sunday, Dec. 18, at 7:30 p.m. This service of remembrance is for those of all faiths, and for those who find the holiday season difficult due to stress, personal loss, grief, mourning or loneliness. It is an opportunity for quiet contemplation and reflection away from the commercial hustle and bustle, and to honor and remember the loved ones in our lives in a compassionate and uplifting way.
Christmas Eve candlelight service of lessons and carols will be held on Saturday, Dec. 24 at 7 p.m.
The church offers a variety of services designed to help those with special needs. It is wheelchair accessible via an elevator. Individual wireless hearing aids are available, as is handicapped parking. The church 60 S. Main St. has off-street parking.
For information, call the church office at 609-737-1374 or visit www.pumcnj.com.
St. James R. C. Church — The church is at 115 E. Delaware Ave., Pennington. The chapel is on Eglantine Avenue. Masses are held Saturdays at 5 p.m. and Sundays at 8, 9:45 and 11:30 a.m. Daily Mass is held in the chapel at 9 a.m. Monday through Saturday. The sacrament of reconciliation is held Saturdays from 11 a.m. to noon.
The Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Walsh is pastor. Deacon Moore Hank, pastoral associate can be reached at 609-737-0122. The fax is 609-737-6912. Nancy Lucash in the office of religious education/adult faith formation/RCIA can be reached at 609-737-2717.
Visit stjamespennington.org for more information.
Hopewell United Methodist — The morning worship begins at 10 a.m. on Dec. 18. The message will be given by Rev. Kaitlyn Hillis who is doing a series for Advent, called “Looking East.” A nursery is provided for infants and toddlers at that time.
The Adult Sunday Small Group meets at 9 a.m. The study, “The Change that Changes Everything,” is led by Lay Speaker Rich Miller.
Children’s Sunday school meets during the worship service. They are studying the stories of Advent.
During the morning service on Sunday, Dec. 18, the choir will be performing their Christmas program called “Were You There?” All are invited to the Christmas Eve Candlelight Service “Looking for the Light“ on Dec. 24 at 9 p.m. Join us as we look together for the coming of the Light into the world.
The church at 20 Blackwell Ave. offers a blend of contemporary and traditional worship styles. It is handicap accessible. For information, contact Pastor Hillis at 609-466-0471 or visit www.hopewellmethodist.org.
Hopewell Presbyterian — Worship starts at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday.
Childcare is provided during the worship service. The church is handicapped accessible with an elevator to all three levels.
Join us on December 18, the Fourth Sunday in Advent, for Worship at 10:30 a.m. Our Interim Pastor, George Betz will be preaching a sermon titled “Christmas is for Children . . . Only Children!”
Our Annual Christmas Pageant will be held at 9:30 a.m.
Call the church office at 609-466-0758 or visit www.hopewellpresbyterian.org. The church is at the intersection of West Broad and Louellen streets.
Second Calvary Baptist — The regular Sunday schedule is Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 a.m.; Sunday morning worship is at 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Bible study and prayer is at 7 p.m. The pastor is the Rev. Michael Diggs Sr. The church at Columbia and Maple avenues can be reached by phone at 609-466-0862. The fax number is 609-466-4229.
Calvary Baptist — Sunday worship and Sunday school meets at 10 a.m. Nursery is offered during worship. The Rev. Dennis O’Neill is pastor. Philip Orr is the minister of music. The church is at 3 E. Broad St., Hopewell Borough, near the corner of East Broad Street and North Greenwood Avenue. A chair lift is available to the sanctuary. Call 609-466-1880 for more information or visit www.calvarybaptisthopewell.org.
St. Alphonsus R. C. Church — Mass is celebrated Saturdays at 4 p.m. and Sundays at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Daily Mass is held at 7 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Walsh is pastor. Donna Millar is the coordinator of religious education and faith formation. The church is located at the corner of Princeton Avenue and East Prospect Street in Hopewell Borough. Questions? Call 609-466-0332.
For information, visit http://stalphonsushopewell.org.
Pennington Presbyterian — Rev. Nancy Mikoski is the pastor.
Child care is available during the service.
Sunday school for adults, young people and children starts at 9 a.m.
Call the church office at 609-737-1221 or visit www.pennpres.org or wee.Facebook.com/pennpres.
First Presbyterian of Titusville — The church welcomes everyone in Christian fellowship on Sundays. At 9:30 a.m., Kids Connection classes have kids gathering in the Youth Room, located in the Bannerman Building.
Morning worship is at 9:30 a.m. in the sanctuary with the Rev. Kenneth Good preaching. Immediately following worship there is a time of fellowship and refreshments in the Heritage Room. At 11 a.m. the Adult Education class will continue their study of Zechariah.
Titusville Presbyterian is collecting non-perishable food and personal hygiene products for its ministry partners at the West Trenton Community Center, located at 510 Stuyvesant Avenue in Trenton. Food and personal hygiene products may be left inside the church’s narthex (front vestibule) just inside the front doors at any time.
Join us at 6 p.m. on Sunday, December 18 as we sing Christmas Carols through the village of Titusville. We will gather in the Fireplace Room and after caroling, we will share a time of fellowship, hot chocolate and cookies.
Our Christmas Eve candlelight worship service will be held at 6 p.m. All are welcome.
All events are free, unless otherwise noted, and open to the public.
The church is at 48 River Drive along the banks of the Delaware River. More info is at www.titusvillechurch.org, facebook.com/titusvillechurch or by calling 609-737-1385.
Titusville United Methodist — Sunday worship begins at 10 a.m. Sunday School is held for preschool children through fifth grade during worship; nursery is available for younger children. The Rev. John Morrison is pastor. Questions? Call 609-737-2622 or visit www.gbgm-umc.org/titusvillenj. The church is at the intersection of Church Road and River Road (Route 29) in Titusville.
St. George R. C. Church — The Church of Saint George, 1370 River Road (Route 29) Titusville, holds Masses on Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. and Sundays at 9 and 11 a.m.
The Church of Saint George on the New Jersey side of Washington’s Crossing invites you to join in celebrating Midnight Mass on Christmas in the Church at 1370 River Road, just north of the actual crossing sight. Christmas Carols will be sung before Mass and music will be provided by the St. George Choir.
If you are looking for something different for you and your family this Christmas Eve, this may be just the thing. All are welcome.
Other Christmas Masses at Saint George’s will be at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Christmas Eve and at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Christmas Day. All are welcome.
Daily Mass is Tuesday through Friday at 7:30 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation is Saturdays from 4:30 to 5:10 p.m. the Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Walsh is pastor. Sr. Dorothy Jancola is the pastoral associate. The religious education office phone is 609-730-1703. Parish phone is 609-737-2015.
Abiding Presence Lutheran — Regular worship services are held at 5:30 p.m. Saturdays and 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. on Sundays. Nursery care is provided during the Sunday worship service and Sunday school.
The church is at 2220 Pennington Road, just south of I-95 at the corner of Rockleigh Drive and Pennington Road. For information, contact Pastor Becky Resch at 609-882-7759.
St. Peter Lutheran — Worship services are held Sundays at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Contemporary worship is the third Sunday of each month at the 8 a.m. service only. The church is at the corner of routes 518 and 579 in Hopewell Township. The Rev. Stephen Gewecke is pastor. For more information about the church, call 609-466-0939, or visit www.stpeternj.org.
Ascension Lutheran — The church is at 900 Washington Crossing Road, Newtown, Pa. Sundays, worship starts at 10 a.m. Fellowship starts at 11 a.m. Nursery care for infant through kindergarten is available. Women of Ascension and/or the Prayer Shawl Ministry meet every other Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. For information, call 215-497-0447 or visit www.ascensionweb.org.
Princeton Community — The regular service is at 10 a.m. Nursery care and classes for children through the fifth grade are provided. There are weekly programs for teens. Princeton Community Church is at 2300 Pennington Road, Pennington. Visit online at www.princetonchurch.com. Questions? Call 609-730-1114.
First Assembly of God — The regular service schedule is Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday morning worship, 10:30 a.m.; Tuesday morning prayer meeting, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday family night, 7 p.m.
Special needs accommodations are available. Child care and children’s church are held Sundays for infants through fifth grade beginning at 9:30 a.m. and Wednesday evenings for all ages. The church is at 87 Route 31, Pennington. Questions? Call 609-737-2282.
Central Baptist — The church is at 2015 Pennington Road (Route 31), Ewing. Call 609-882-0337 for information.
Har Sinai Temple — This is a Reform temple at 2421 Pennington Road at Denow Road West in Hopewell Township. Friday Shabbat services begin at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 609-730-8100 or visit www.harsinai.org.
Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing — The Rev. Kimberly Wildszewski, of Lambertville, is settled minister of the church at 268 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville. Services are at 9:15 and 11 a.m. Sunday children’s religious education and child care are available. Adult enrichment classes are open to guests. For info, call 609-737-0515 or visit www.uucwc.org.
His Harvest of Souls Ministries — The nondenominational church holds worship services the first and third Sundays at 3 p.m. and the second and fourth Thursdays at 6 p.m. The church is at the Harbourton Community Church in Harbourton village, 1516 Harbourton-Rocktown Road, Hopewell Township. For further information, call 609-883-2937.
Community Bible Study — A nondenominational Bible study for women and children. The group meets weekly on Wednesday mornings at Central Baptist Church in Ewing. To register or visit, call or email Shirley McDonough at 609-771-8819 or [email protected].
With few exceptions, only religious institutions located in or serving Hopewell Valley will be included in this column. Email updated information to [email protected] so it arrives by 9 a.m. Monday.
