To-Go Fabulous Fish (or Chicken) Fry - Benefits Food Pantry

On Friday, April 30 from 5:30-7pm, we will host a To-Go Fish (or Chicken) and Chips Dinner (prepared by Argyle Catering of Kearny) to benefit our Food Pantry. For reservations, pay online or via Venmo or email office@holyspiritverona.org or call (973) 239-2850. Reservations MUST be made by Monday, April 26. Help us advertise this event.

In-Person or Online Sunday School

For the winter/spring of 2021 we will continued a biweekly schedule for our Children's Christian Formation. Every other Sunday from 11:45am to 12:30pm our Sunday School teachers (and sometimes Father Jerry) will host an in-person Sunday School Program in our lower level. Students may also opt for attending via Zoom. Our next class is Sunday, April 18. For further information, email Father Jerry.

Youth Confirmation Class #6

Our Confirmation students will gather with Father Jerry in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday, April 18 from 1:30 to 3pm to prepare for their "one day" Confirmation (not sure what the Spring of 2021 will bring, but we'll be prepared either way). For further information, speak with Father Jerry.

ONLINE Children's Eucharist

This month we return to our Children's Eucharist; however, all students will be reading/praying online. The 10am Service will be VERY interactive with Father Jerry asking our students to assist with the service and answer some questions. It is great fun for children of all ages! Be sure to Zoom in to participate, pray and probably laugh.

ONLINE Vestry Meeting

The Vestry typically meets on the second Monday of the month, and has been doing so via Zoom duing the pandemic. This month we willl gather online on the THIRD Monday, which is Monday, April 19 at 7:30pm via Zoom to pray together, discuss the business of the church and enjoy each others' company. An email will be sent with logon information.

"Be Cool" Campaign Heats Up

Holy Spirit Verona launched a capital campaign to install air conditioning in our Main Sanctuary back in 2019. Since the pandemic this was placed on hold. To date we have raised over $18,000 and we beleive we need $30,000. You can support us by sending in a check (indicate "Be Cool" in memo) or making e-giving payments here on our website. For full information on our "Be Cool" Campaign, click here.

ONLINE Discussion on Race Using "So You Want to Talk About Race" by Ijeoma Oluo

We will host another book group on race via Zoom using "So You Want to Talk About Race" by Ijeoma Oluo; the next session is Tuesday, April 27 at 7pm. If interested in participating, email Father Jerry. Future sessions will be every other Tuesday at 7pm until June 22. The group is open to anyone interested in personal growth and inner work to dismantle racism and white supremacy.

Welcome to Church of the Holy Spirit!

The red door on an Episcopal (Anglican) Church is traditionally a sign of welcome. Come through the door, and you'll discover that we are a multi-generational, family-centered church. Our congregation worships together, supports each other in times of trouble, celebrates together, and does God’s work in the world. We are open, welcoming, and inclusive. We invite you to join us.

Finding Holy Spirit

The Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit is located at 36 Gould Street, Verona, and is one block north of Bloomfield Avenue. It is directly across the street from the H.B. Whitehorne Middle School track.

Park in the parking lot and come in the red door. Before each service, you are likely to find our rector standing on the sidewalk or front steps to greet you.

Upcoming Events

Friday, April 16:

Food Pantry Volunteers Set Up Assembly Line

A small group of socially distanced, mask wearing Food Pantry volunteers will be in the lower level from 5-6:30pm setting up the assembly line needed to pre-pack bags for shoppers. Read more

Saturday, April 17:

Food Pantry Volunteers Pre-Package Bags for Shoppers

A small group of socially distanced, mask wearing Food Pantry volunteers will be in the lower level for four shifts (8:30-9:30am, 9:45-10:45am, 11am-12pm and 12:15-1:15pm) prepackings bags for our shoppers -- they will then carry them up to the sanctuary. It's hard physical work! Read more

Sunday, April 18:

ONLINE Children's Eucharist

Sunday, April 18:

In-Person or Online Sunday School

Sunday, April 18:

Youth Confirmation Class #6

Monday, April 19:

ONLINE Vestry Meeting

Saturday, April 24:

Holy Spirit Verona Food Pantry Open FOR CURBSIDE PICK-UP

Our Pantry will continue local home deliveries for April 2021 and accept shoppers on Saturday, April 24 from 9-11am, our usual 4th Saturday distribution day. Shoppers must maintain physical distancing and remain within their cars. Volunteers will be required to wear masks and will bring pre-packaged bags to shoppers' cars. Read more