CURRENT HAPPENINGS

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PAVE THE WAY

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Help Us Pave the Way for Our Future!

We stand at the threshold of an incredible journey together – one that will shape the future of our beloved church and

community. With great joy and anticipation, we unveil “Pave the Way,” our visionary three-year capital campaign set to transform our church into a beacon of hope, hospitality, and lasting legacy.


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Holiday Bazaar

Donations needed!

Books, children's books, coloring books, homemade crafts, hand knitted and crocheted items, quilted creations, gently used holiday decor(all holidays), nicely presented home baked, canned and assembled treats.

New this year! Vintage items, antiques. 

We know many are willing to share really special and meaningful items. These will be displayed in a special place with all bazaar proceeds going to church benevolence programs. Let us know your ideas or send a picture of your vintage objects antique(s) for donation. 

Please, no cloth items, no apparel. Vintage or antique items that fit on a table are best. 

Not sure? Text a picture to Adrianne Spota 848-333-3518


Donations to be brought to Fellowship Hall. If this does not work with your schedule, contact us.

  • Sunday, November 30, coffee hour -1pm
  • Thursday, December 4, 3-6pm
  • Friday, December 5, 3-7pm


Volunteer Sign Up

Adult Fellowship Christmas Party

Friday December 12th from 7pm - 10pm at the home of Becky ad Matt Axtell



This year the party will be held on Friday, December 12 at the home of Becky and Matt Axtell, from 7:00 – 10:00pm. Please bring either an appetizer or dessert to share along with a $5.00 per person donation to help cover costs. We will have a "White Elephant" gift exchange (for those who wish to participate). This is a good time to find a home for that one-of-a-kind item buried deep in your closet – bring it wrapped and anonymous (one gift per person or per couple). Re-gifting from previous "White Elephant" events is encouraged! This event is designated for adults only.


17 Brookview Drive in Colts Neck,

Sounds of Christmas Concert

Saturday December 13th at 2pm. 


Be serenaded by handbells, instrumental ensembles, and vocal performances as we fill the sanctuary with song. Our gifted musicians will come together to share the spirit of Christmas through music.


Admission is FREE – all are welcome! 

Cookie Swap

Sunday December 21st at Coffee Hour


Bring a take home container, and 2 small plates of cookies; one to share with the congregation after church, and one to swap with others.

We are in need help to set up the coffee and tables and clean up afterward. Please reach out to Lucy Lennox - llennox3@gmail.com or sign up below if you can help.

Sign Up to help

Gingerbread House Making

Fun for the Whole Family! Join us on Sunday, December 21st at 11:30 AM in Fellowship Hall for a festive Gingerbread House–making event open to all ages. We kindly request a $5.00 donation per house to help offset supply costs. Please RSVP on the link below or email Sandy Freeman at cnrc.care@cnrc.church so we can be sure to have enough materials for everyone. We look forward to creating sweet memories with you!


RSVP Here

Christmas Eve Family Service

December 24th at 2pm


A family friendly, upbeat, and interactive Christmas Eve service at Colts Neck Reformed Church! All are welcome, but a special invitation goes out to families with young children. Join us for an interactive and participatory Christmas Pageant, familiar Christmas Carols, and the joy of the season in community! This service is held in the sanctuary on Christmas Eve at 2:00pm.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Services

December 24th at 4pm and 8pm


A candlelight Christmas Eve service. Here the Christmas story from the gospel, choirs singing Christmas anthems, and familiar Christmas Carols, culminating in the congregation singing "Silent Night" by candlelight. Ring in Christmas with a welcoming and affirming community at Colts Neck Reformed Church. All are welcome.

BELLS AND BREW FOR RINGERS ALUMNI

CALLING ALL CELEBRATION RINGERS ALUMNI! 

Ready to ring again? Join us for Bells and Brew - special reunions for all our handbell family!


Reach out to Kay Brown for more information:

scottandkaybrown@gmail.com

732-618-9776


We love to see familiar faces and make music together again! 🎶


Self Defense Workshop

Saturday, January 10th from 11:00am to 1:00pm in Fellowship Hall. This two-hour self-defense workshop is designed to equip you with practical knowledge and skills to respond effectively in a self-defense situation. The first hour focuses on the mental aspects and core concepts of self-defense, helping you develop awareness, confidence, and the mindset necessary to stay calm and composed under pressure. The second half is dedicated to practicing fundamental hand-to-hand techniques that can be applied in real-life scenarios. By combining mental preparation with physical skills, participants can build self-assurance and feel more empowered. The workshop is led by Tony Costa, a Zen Buddhist, Certified Yoga Teacher, and lifelong martial artist, whose diverse background enriches the training experience. The cost is $17.50 per person with a class of 20 people. Contact Ellen Karl at ellenkarl14@gmail.com for more information.

Usher Training

For current Ushers, and those interested in serving. Rev. Scott will go over all usher duties as well as updated security measures. This is a great time to get all your questions answered and find out more about this important position at church.

Use our sign up link or check the sign up sheet in Fellowship Hall
Reach out to Scott Brown – revscottbrown@cnrc.church or Lucy Lennox – llennox3@gmail.com if you have any questions


Sign Up Here

CPR/ AED Training

Available for congregants 16 and older.

Reach out to Lucy Lennox - llennox3@gmail.com for additional information. Payment is made to CNRC with memo CPR/AED class


Sign Up Here

Women's Retreat

February 6th - 7th 2026

Join Rev. Kathleen Edwards-Chase in taking a transformative journey into the fascinating intersection of faith, neuroscience, and the power of manifestation. Through engaging teaching and discussions, guided reflection, and practical exercises, you’ll discover how God has gifted us with an inner capacity to reframe our thinking, deepen our awareness, and open ourselves to meaningful change and purposeful direction. Come ready for inspiration, connection, and renewal.

Program details here

WOMEN OF D'VINE

CNRC's monthly gathering of women for a time of fellowship! Sign up below to let us know if you can attend, and what you can bring!


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SUPPORT GROUP FOR PARENTS/CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES

Join a compassionate and understanding community of parents/caregivers who are navigating the unique journey of raising children with disabilities. This support group offers a safe, welcoming space to share experiences, celebrate milestones, and discuss the joys and challenges of parenting. In addition to emotional and social support, the group will provide access to valuable educational opportunities. On occasion, guest speakers will cover a range of topics relevant to parenting children with disabilities, including navigating IEPs and school systems, understanding government aid and services, and more.


EMAIL FOR MORE INFO

MOM GROUP

Mom Group Coffee Connection - Are you a mom of a baby, preschooler or elementary schooler? We’ll do a devotional together and enjoy fellowship over coffee and snacks! Need to bring your child with you? No problem! Meet us in Ministry Center Room 24/25, where there will be floor space for play mats and coloring supplies/activity sheets for older children not attending choir. Email Krissy Garside at kristinedc827@gmail.com to sign up.

11:00 DISCOVERY HOUR

At 11:00 on Sundays, after the conclusion of the Sunday worship service and Coffee and Fellowship, we offer one (sometimes more!) group sessions on various topics.  It may be a worship service, a lecture, a Bible study, a prayer group, a cooking class, a seasonal activity, or other limitless possibilities!  


See current offerings

OPEN DOOR FOOD PANTRY

Freehold Area Open Door Food Pantry: Open Door serves over 4,000 families a month who are in need of food and services.  A food chest is available year-round on the east side of the Narthex.  Thank you for your continued generosity.  This month, the most needed items are:


Chicken SoupPastaKetchupOatmeal
MustardPancake mixMayoSyrup
SpamTeaCanned chickenCoffee
Juice boxes/       pouches



Cooking oil  no jumbo sizes

64oz juice bottlesWipes


CURRENT COLLECTIONS FOR MISSION PARTNERS

We are collecting food and other items for Open Door Food Pantry in Freehold (drop off during Coffee & Fellowship on the first Sunday of each month or in the church narthex any other Sunday).  Needs change quickly, so go to their Most Needed List page for the most up-to-date needs and to print the list.

  • Chicken soup
  • Ketchup
  • Mustard
  • Mayo
  • Spam
  • Canned chicken
  • Juice Boxes/Pouches
  • 64 oz. Juice Bottles
  • Pasta
  • Oatmeal
  • Pancake Mix
  • Syrup
  • Tea
  • Coffee
  • Cooking Oil - No jumbo sizes please
  • Wipes


Raising Hope for Others assembles comfort bags for local hospitals and individuals (drop off during Coffee & Fellowship)

  • fuzzy socks
  • mini/small hand sanitizers
  • mini/small lotions
  • lip balm
  • puzzle books
  • note cards]
  • journals
  • coloring books
  • colored pencils


BECOME A VOLUNTEER

180 TURNING LIVES AROUND

You can be the change you want to see in the world by joining 180’s life-saving and life-changing mission today. 180 Turning Lives Around (180), a private non-profit organization in Monmouth County, continues to provide confidential support and advocacy to victims of domestic violence in the aftermath of a highly emotional and traumatic experience with the assistance of its dedicated response team volunteers. 180 will be conducting a 40-hour mandatory training course for new Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT) Victim Advocates. Training will be provided to successful applicants.


180’s volunteer DVRT Advocates are civilian members of the community who work collaboratively with law enforcement to provide support, information, and resources to victims of domestic violence at police headquarters. Advocates also discuss with victims safety planning and their legal rights in regard to obtaining a Temporary Restraining Order. By providing empathy and a crucial perspective of the situation, these specially-trained advocates help to empower victims to make informed decisions for themselves and their families.


Basic requirements for volunteers to apply include that they must be eighteen years of age or older, have access to reliable transportation, possess a valid driver’s license, be willing to serve on an on-call shift basis, participate in an interview process, submit to background investigations and fingerprinting, and successfully complete the mandatory training. The police departments and 180 are committed to culturally and socially diverse teams to better serve the community. Bi-lingual capability is helpful. Prior knowledge of domestic violence is not required. The identities of the DVRT volunteers are kept anonymous. For an application or additional information, contact Tina Morgan, Assistant Coordinator, Victim Support Program, at tinam@180nj.org or 732 264-4360, Ext. 4272. 

HOLY YOGA

Holy Yoga (HY) is an experiential worship of our glorious Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  Come honor Him through movement at any or all of our scheduled classes. They are for all skill levels, for men and women, for anyone who would like to deepen their faith and improve their wellness. All adults are welcome regardless of their mobility, flexibility and strength.  Modifications are possible with all of the poses.  Dress comfortably (and appropriately for an activity held at a church) so you can move with ease.



Once we are able to open our doors and welcome you back in, Join us in our beautiful Yoga Room, located on the lower level of the Ministry Center, to participate. Holy Yoga

  • Tuesdays 10:00 a.m.  Poses are done on a mat. Bring your own or borrow one of ours.  The flow is slow moving.
  • Balance HY: Thursdays 11:15 a.m. Poses are done with a chair or standing if you are able.  These poses help anyone with balance, inner-ear, or mobility challenges.
  • Chair HY: Fridays 11:15 a.m. This popular class is comprised of poses done in chairs or standing.  Stretch and strengthen your way to health and happiness.

For more information, email our Holy Yoga Instructor, Barb Tucker atemail


Oh! May the God of green hope fill you up with joy, fill you up with peace, so that your believing lives, filled with the life-giving energy of the Holy Spirit, will brim over with hope!

Romans 15:13

ONLINE ENGAGEMENT


Ongoing Zoom meetings and items


Link to our ongoing Zoom meetings and items on our "BE CONNECTED" page.

  • Prayer Time, Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. via Zoom
  • Worship services live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube, Sundays at 9:30 a.m.


FIND US

Facebook

  • Search "Colts Neck Reformed Church" and you will find us. "Like" our page and you will be notified when we go live or when we add a new post. On this page, we livestream our Sunday services, we post church updates, daily devotions, and "Moments with Scott" videos. Invite your friends and family to "like" our page!
YouTube
  • Search "Colts Neck Reformed Church" and you will find us.  Click on the "SUBSCRIBE" button to add us to your list of channels.  We livestream our Sunday services to this channel, we post "Moments with Scott" videos, and any other videos that we create for the congregation.  If you click on the little notification bell icon and select "ALL", you will receive notifications when new content is added.
Instagram
  • Search for coltsneckrc and click the "Follow" button to see posts.  Pastor Gene posts some really fun and informative content.  You will definitely laugh and most certainly ponder!