Worship With Us
8:15 AM
Holy Eucharist Rite I
This service is a quiet reflective service offered in traditional language featuring a sermon and
a celebration of Holy Eucharist.
10:15 AM
Holy Eucharist Rite II
This service is the principal celebration of the Holy Eucharist offered in more contemporary language. This service features music, our choir and a sermon. Children attending this service are welcome to attend our Sunday School and join the service at the offertory.
A church is people as a Temple made without hands that worships in and embodies the Presence of God.
Our Life and Ministries
What is the mission of the church?
The mission of the Church is to restore all people to Unity with God and each other in Christ.
Does the Church pursue its mission?
The Church pursues its mission as it prays and worships, proclaims the Gospel, and promotes justice, peace, and love.
Through whom does the church carry out its mission?
The Church carries out its mission through the ministry of all its members.
The Book of Common Prayer, p. 855
Here’s how we try to live out our vision and pursue the Church’s mission
The Mission or Ministries Groups ‘incarnate’ or embody MINISTRY in the principal areas of
WORSHIP, EDUCATION, EVANGELISM, FELLOWSHIP. STEWARDSHIR OUTREACH, PASTORAL CARE.
WORSHIP MISSION GROUP
By the canons (governing laws) of the Episcopal Church, the Rector has complete overview of the conduct of worship and all that goes on within the church building, including the scheduling, content, liturgical interpretation and musical expression.
To assist the Rector there are various groups that arc organized to see to the myriad details involved in the worship services. These are the groups mentioned below. If you wish to serve in any capacity, please see the Rector or contact those in charge of specific areas in the directory sheet in the folder.
OUR VISION
Church of the Holy Communion is a community in Christ we gather to share our faith
through worship, study, and service to the congregation, the wider community,
and the world. We will commit time, talents and financial resources to further develop our ministries. These include EDUCATION, EVANGELISM, STEWARDSHIP, OUTREACH, PASTORAL CARE and any other ministries to which we are called by the Holy Spirit. We will always strive to maintain an environment that is open, welcoming, nurturing, and caring to all.
Church of the Holy Communion has enjoyed a rich history in Norwood, NJ. Prior to the official formation of Church of the Holy Communion, records reflect that Episcopal services were held in Norwood as early as January 23, 1870 in the Presbyterian Church.
Is a fund create to enable the Church of the Holy Communion maintain and restore it’s unique buildings and grounds. The fund’s goal is to raise $5000.00 a year toward this effort.
Columbarium
for children on the Grow