The Church of the Atonement

09/07/2026

In the midst of shopping, cookouts, and weekend trips, remember the meaning of Labor Day when we as a nation pray for all of our workers, and those seeking work sufficient to sustain themselves and their families.

09/06/2026

The First Sunday in Creation Season Sept. 6, 2026

09/05/2026

Tomorrow we begin the Creation Season at Atonement, and continue each Sunday through Oct 3 & 4 when we have our “Welcome Weekend” honoring St Francis of Assisi. Join us as we celebrate God’s ongoing creation in Christ and our role as caretakers.

09/04/2026

Yesterday, the Rev Dr Kirsten Guidero, Director of Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations for The Episcopal Church (TEC), visited Lynne Weber at Atonement and had a quick tour of our lovely Ecumenical Chapel and historic church! Then a lunch meeting to discuss what’s happening in ecumenical and interfaith relations across TEC. Lynne is the President of EDEIO, the network of diocesan ecumenical/interfaith officers.

08/30/2026

The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost Aug. 30, 2026

08/29/2026

Pray…wherever you are, and - or - with us tomorrow at 10 am in the chapel.

Please join us in praying for the people of Nepal following catastrophic flash floods.

On 26 August, collapsing glacial ice and rock near the Nepal-China border unleashed a torrent of water, mud and debris through Himalayan valleys. Communities in the Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts are among the worst affected. Hundreds of people have died, many hundreds remain missing and homes, roads, bridges and places of worship have been destroyed or damaged. Rescue work continues amid the risk of further flooding.

The Anglican Church in Nepal has asked for urgent prayer, following reports that pastors and members of local churches are among those who have died or remain missing. Several churches have also been damaged.

Please pray for all those still unaccounted for, those who are grieving and families in urgent need of shelter, food, clean water and medicine. Pray also for pastors and church leaders serving devastated communities, and for all those leading rescue and relief efforts.

God of compassion,
draw near to the people of Nepal.
Comfort those who mourn,
protect those who remain in danger,
strengthen those searching for the missing
and sustain all who are serving their neighbours.
Bring help, healing and hope to every affected community.
Amen.

08/23/2026

The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost Aug. 23, 2026

08/20/2026

This past Sunday, we gathered for Eucharist to honor St. Mary, Mother of Our Lord. Our worship was made especially beautiful by special music, with Eve Orenstein singing Schubert’s Ave Maria, accompanied by guest pianist Ann Stanley-Ayre. 🎶

And, of course, we enjoyed refreshments and fellowship afterward, graciously hosted by Roberta R!

We look forward to another special Sunday next week as Dean Weber returns to preach, and we celebrate the Renewal of Vows for a couple marking their 50th wedding anniversary. ❤️🙏

08/16/2026

The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost Aug. 16, 2026

08/16/2026

You can help feed hungry children in Bergen County by bringing in shelf stable food anytime - items left in the bin in the Chapel (open 24/7) goes to Center for Food Action.

Moving Forward Together. Emergency food, homelessness prevention, and utility assistance for Bergen and Passaic County residents.