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#MissionMonday – Mission Partners Supporting Students & Education

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The end of the school year is in sight!

As the hubbub of finals and graduations surrounds us, we want to celebrate Nassau’s mission partners supporting students and education. Close to home, we are grateful for the ministries of Princeton Presbyterians, Ukirk Ewing and Uukirk National, Princeton Theological Seminary, and HomeWorks Trenton. Further afield, we celebrate the work of Forman College in Lahore, Pakistan and the Latin American Biblical University in Costa Rica. To our students, we celebrate all your hard work and learning! And to our partners, thank you for empowering these learners to become the leaders of tomorrow.

Follow our partners online:

FACEBOOK

@Princeton Presbyterians
@UKirk
@Princeton Theological Seminary
@HomeWorks Trenton
@Forman Christian College
@Universidad Bíblica Latinoamericana

INSTAGRAM

@princetonpresbys
@ukirkewing
@ukirknational
@princetonseminary
@homeworkstrenton

#MissionMonday – Send Hunger Packing Princeton

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WANTED: Farmers Market Volunteers

Send Hunger Packing Princeton (SHUPP) is seeking volunteers to help with its Free Farmers Market at the Princeton YMCA on Fridays from 3-5pm during the growing season. SHUPP provides supplemental food to Princeton kids and their families, and the Free Farmers Market is one way they get fresh, healthy foods to those who need them.

Volunteers will pick up produce from Gravity Hill Farm near Titusville and deliver it to the market, about a 2 hour round trip. Volunteers should be able to lift up to 30 lbs, and 2 volunteers per trip are recommended but not required. Volunteers can set their own frequency, from every Friday to 1 Friday/month. For more information or to sign up, contact Ross Wishnick at the link below.


Email Ross

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Summer Mission Projects (2026)

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Nassau Church’s summer mission projects offer simple, meaningful ways to make a difference—most requiring just a few hours of your time. Whether you’re able to volunteer in person or support with a donation, each opportunity helps extend care and compassion to our neighbors near and far. Explore this Summer’s Mission Projects and find your way to join in.

Loaves & Fishes – May

Friday, May 29 & Saturday, May 30

More Than a Meal—A Moment of Care

Join us in sharing hospitality with our neighbors in Trenton through a hot, sit-down meal. Serve in a way that fits you: prepare brownies or assemble bag lunches at home, help with meal preparation at Nassau Church, or serve and clean up in Trenton. Our 34th year of service to our neighbors.

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Hunger Offering

Last Sunday of the month during 10:00 am Worship

Until All Are Fed.

This monthly offering supports partners working to address hunger locally and globally, including HomeFront, the Presbyterian Hunger Program, Send Hunger Packing Princeton, Trenton Area Soup Kitchen, and the Uniting Reformed Church in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Use the “Hunger” fund when you give online (“Give Now”) or in the memo line of your check.

Give Now

PTS Coat Drive

May 10 – June 28

A Warmer Winter Starts with You.

Doing some spring cleaning? Help restock the Princeton Theological Seminary Coat Closet, a resource for international students as they prepare for New Jersey winters. Each year we collect gently worn men’s and women’s winter coats, fleece pullovers, winter accessories, and winter boots in good condition, as well as funds to help purchase new boots for those who need them. Bring items to the designated clothing rack in the Assembly Room on Sunday mornings or contact the church office to drop off during the week.

Email Office

School Supplies Drive

July 5 – August 16

Supplying Confidence One Student at a Time.

Providing supplies for success. We are once again joining with Westminster Presbyterian Church (WPC), our partner church in Trenton, to provide backpacks filled with school essentials for local students. Our goals are 150 backpacks and $5,000 for the supplies to fill them. Bring backpacks to the Narthex on Sunday mornings; use the “School Supplies” fund when you give online (“Give Now”) or in the memo line of your check.

Give Now

Loaves & Fishes – August

Friday, August 21 & Saturday, August 22

More Than a Meal—A Moment of Care

A second opportunity to share a meal with our neighbors in Trenton. Serve by baking, preparing food, or joining the team to serve and clean up. Signups begin in mid-June.

#MissionMonday: Churches for Middle East Peace

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Justice Can Prevail. Peace Is Possible.

In partnership with Nassau’s Adult Education program, the Mission & Outreach Committee is excited to welcome our partner, Churches for Middle East Peace, on Sunday, May 3 at 9:30am for a panel discussion on their work and ministry. @churchesformep mobilizes Christians in the United States to advocate equality, human rights, security, and justice for Israelis, Palestinians, and all people of the Middle East, in alignment with the Gospel. Come learn more about their invaluable work, and learn how you can contribute in the work of peacemaking around the globe!

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#MissionMonday – VIP Water Walk, May 2

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The Nassau Presbyterian Church Water-Walkers Team is forming now – and we need you!

On Saturday, May 2 in Allentown, NJ at 11:30 a.m., the Water-Walkers will gather to learn about the amazing work of Villages in Partnership (VIP) in Malawi and their goals for the coming year, take a one-mile walk together, and share a picnic meal. The Nassau team has a fundraising goal of $3,000 to provide access to clean water in remote villages in Malawi.

Can’t make it? You can walk in your own neighborhood and log your walk online. Team members are asked to fundraise towards the goal and share Villages In Partnership with your community. This year, the need for fund-raising is particularly urgent as VIP partners with 7 new villages.

Learn more about VIP and join our Walking Group using the link below.


Learn More (link)

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Faith in the Everyday

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Exploring how faith takes shape in everyday life – through art, service, vocation, and community.

From the beauty of ordinary objects to the work of justice and the choices that shape our lives, each gathering offers a different lens on what it means to follow Christ in the world.

Sundays, 9:30 a.m., in the Assembly Room, unless otherwise noted

Download Flyer (pdf)

Audio recordings will be posted below each class description.

🎧 Listen On the Go!
Adult Education classes and sermons are now available as podcasts on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Search “Nassau Presbyterian Church”—follow or subscribe to be alerted when new recordings are uploaded.

April 12 | Maureen Hunt

Responding to Need with Dignity

What does it look like to respond to need in our own community with dignity and hope? Join us as Maureen Hunt, Executive Director of Arm In Arm, shares how this vital local organization is addressing food insecurity, housing challenges, and economic hardship in Mercer County. Through stories and insight from her leadership, we will explore how we are called to serve our neighbors and participate in this work together.

Maureen Hunt is Executive Director of Arm In Arm, where she previously served as Chief Development Officer and has been part of the organization’s leadership team for five years. With more than 15 years of experience in nonprofit human services, including work with Covenant House and Bonnie Brae, she is deeply committed to strengthening communities and ensuring that all neighbors have access to food, housing, and support.

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April 19 | Ned Walthall

Objects of God’s Grace

Why has still life endured for centuries, from ancient ruins to modern photography? Join photographer Ned Walthall as he explores how this often-overlooked art form speaks to the essentials of human life—food, beauty, growth, and death—and reveals glimpses of God’s grace in the ordinary. We will explore objects of God’s grace as they are represented in still life painting and photography.

Visit the online Gallery (link)

Ned Walthall is a photographer based in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. He holds an MFA from the Institute of Art and Design at New England College and has exhibited his work in galleries and photography centers across the United States and internationally. His work can be viewed at nedwalthall.com and on Instagram @walthallphotography, and has been featured in Lenscratch, including his post-pandemic series on Grand Central Terminal.

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April 26 | Sarah Berliner

Nassau’s Golden Girls

Conversations with Mary Bess Clark, Doodie Meyer, Nancy Prince, and Carol Wehrheim
Unfortunately, we had technical difficulties with our audio on Sunday morning. Please enjoy the video on our YouTube channel by clicking the button below.
View on YouTube (link)
Sarah is a junior at West Windsor Plainsboro High School South. She enjoys playing field hockey and lacrosse. An active member at Nassau, Sarah participates in youth Fellowship, singing in Cantorei, and helping with Carol Choir.

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May 3 | Churches for Middle East Peace

Justice Can Prevail. Peace Is Possible.


Join us for a panel conversation with representatives from Churches for Middle East Peace, a coalition of Christian organizations working for peace, justice, and reconciliation in the Middle East. Together, we will explore how faith communities engage complex global issues with humility, compassion, and a commitment to nonviolence.

This panel discussion was not recorded.

This conversation will be moderated by Destiny Magnett, Programs and Outreach Manager with Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP), and Rev. Dr. Ron Shive, chair of CMEP’s Presbyterian Advisory Council. They will be joined by Rev. Dr. Shannon Smythe of Princeton Theological Seminary, Dr. Mark Lewis Taylor, Professor Emeritus of Theology and Culture at Princeton Theological Seminary, Dr. Safwat Marzouk of Union Theological Seminary, and Rev. Dr. Wes Avram, retired pastor and longtime leader in interfaith and Middle East engagement. Together, they bring a depth of experience in theology, ministry, and public witness that will guide a thoughtful and engaging conversation.

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May 10 | Bart Jackson

How Good is Jesus’ Good News?

What does it actually look like to live the life Jesus calls us to—and does it make a difference? Together, we will consider how generosity, purpose, and faith shape our lives, what “reward” might really mean, and how the church can support us in living more fully into Christ’s vision for abundant life.

Bart Jackson is the author of Holy Christ – It Works: A Practical Message From a Carpenter’s Son and CEO of Yourself. A publisher and globe-trotting journalist, he has spent his career interviewing a wide range of voices, from Nobel Laureates to Tibetan monks, in pursuit of what it means to live a full and meaningful life. A longtime member of Nassau Presbyterian Church, Bart lives in Cranbury, New Jersey with his wife, Lorraine.

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#MissionMonday – Appalachia Service Project (Youth Sunday Special Offering)

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Warmer. Safer. Drier.

This past Sunday, we were blessed to have the youth of Nassau Church lead worship in our annual Youth Sunday service! As part of their leadership, the youth held a special offering in support of Appalachia Service Project. The gifts collected on Sunday will be used to purchase supplies for local ASP sites. Appalachia Service Project has hosted Nassau youth each summer for many years, along with youth from all over the country, connecting willing and energetic hands and hearts to communities in need. Every gift helps place tools and materials in the hands of youth as they serve.

You can support their work and honor Nassau’s youth by making a donation at the link below.


Give Now (link)
Choose “ASP – Youth Mission”


Learn More (link)

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Lunch & Learn with Rev. Jimmie R. Hawkins

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Sunday, April 19 · 12:00 PM
Assembly Room, Nassau Presbyterian Church

Join us for a Lunch-and-Learn with Rev. Jimmie R. Hawkins, Director of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Office of Public Witness in Washington, D.C. The Office of Public Witness works to bring the voice of the church to the public square, advocating for justice, compassion, and faithful engagement with the issues facing our communities and nation.

Rev. Hawkins will share about the work and witness of the Office of Public Witness and reflect on how the church participates in public life through advocacy, service, and prayer. There will be time for conversation and questions following his presentation.

Earlier that morning, Rev. Hawkins will preach at Witherspoon Street Presbyterian Church at their 10:00 AM worship service. Afterward, all are welcome to gather at Nassau for lunch and conversation.

A simple lunch will be provided in the Assembly Room of Nassau Presbyterian Church. There is no charge for the meal; those who wish may make a small contribution to help offset the cost.

Books by Rev. Hawkins will be available for purchase and signing:

  • Unbroken and Unbowed: A History of Black Protest

  • The Shaping of Black Identities

These books will be available for $20 each.

We welcome members of Nassau Presbyterian Church, Witherspoon Street Presbyterian Church, and the wider community to join us for this opportunity to meet Rev. Hawkins and learn more about the church’s public witness.

Please register so we can plan lunch accordingly: https://bit.ly/4brgD1p

#MissionMonday – Presbyterian Disaster Assistance

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Out of Chaos, Hope

This month, Nassau’s Mission & Outreach Committee is focusing on mission work in our denomination, the Presbyterian Church (USA). Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) is one of the ways the PC(USA) strives to be the hands and feet of Christ in the world. PDA’s work empowers congregations and mission partners of the PC(USA) to witness to the healing love of Christ as they care for and serve for communities adversely affected by crises. Learn more about PDA at the link below, and find ways to give and get involved.


Learn More (link)

#MissionMonday – Trenton Microloan Collaborative

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Helping a Dream Come True

Building strong communities starts at home. The Trenton Microloan Collaborative knows this, which is why their mission is to provide loans, accounting, and support to entrepreneurs who were formerly incarcerated. In resourcing their returning neighbors, Trenton Microloan invests in a stronger Trenton. Nassau is honored to partner with them in their work.


Learn More & Donate

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