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“Atonement is a home where people of all ages, abilities, and diverse backgrounds grow and serve through hearing and living the Word of God revealed in Jesus Christ.”  

 


Worship services

We welcome you to our worship services. No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are always welcome here.

On Sundays Atonement offers:

  Time Service
  8:00 AM Holy Eucharist – Chapel
  9:55 AM Piano Prelude
  10:00 AM Holy Eucharist Rite II – Church


Our Chapel is a lovely and quiet space that is open 24/7 for prayer and meditation.

Other Services

Taizé
7:00 pm on seven “First Sundays” Taizé Prayer service — songs, scripture, and 10 min. of silence for prayer and reflection — with piano, flute and voice in our candlelit Chapel (45 min.).

Upcoming Taizé services: Dec. 4, Feb. 5

Find out more about our worship services.

OFFICE HOURS:

Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

T: 201.568.1763
F: 201. 568.1775

Office Administrator, Pat D’Anna Atonement568@verizon.net

Rector, Lynne Bleich Weber:
Lynne.weber@verizon.net
Read her weekly message to the congregation here.

 

  


Everyone is welcome….

…at Atonement! We’re honored that you are visiting our virtual home. If you haven’t yet been to our church, we hope to meet you in person soon. We are a diverse and inclusive Christian community where people enjoy coming together for worship, spiritual growth and education, arts and music, outreach and service to others. Read more.

Upcoming Services & Special Events

  • January 27-28 – 138th Diocesan Convention – Hilton Hotel, One Hilton Court, Parsippany. Our elected deputies: Alan Lauderdale, Ed Jaxel, Olivia Savell; Elected as District 9 Youth Deputy: our own Zoe Bliss — kudos to Zoe! Includes workshops on congregational issues, worship and diocesan business including resolutions on “holy habits” for all Episcopalians, the needs of children, our Companion Diocese, lay employee benefit mandates, and the diocesan budget. For more info, contact the Church office.
  • Sunday, January 29, 8 am Eucharist (chapel) and 10 am in the church.  We’ll have the Induction of New Members and Corporate Communion for the Altar Guild at the
    10 am service. At 9:55 am we begin our Eucharist with the Prelude:
    Aria from the Goldberg Variations    J.S. Bach.
  • Sunday, January 30 - Following the 10 am service during refreshments in the Reception Room, a “Solar Screening Program” will be offered by GreenFaith.  Find your home by satellite technology and see if you’re a candidate for a FREE solar installation!

  • Sunday, February 5, 9:50 am – We celebrate Candlemas!…more formally known as The Presentation of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple – a Principal Feast of the Church honoring Christ and his Mother, the Virgin Mary. Bring a candle from home to be blessed…or receive one from Atonement.

  • Sunday, February 5, 7:00 pm – Taize service int he Chapel

  • Sunday, February 12, 10:00 am: Dedication by the Rt. Rev. John Palmer Croneberger, of Atonement’s new elevator and “Open Doors, Open Hearts” accessibility campaign. The Rev. Diane Riley will also speak about outreach and hunger.

  • Check our Adult Programs page for Book Group and Forum Info.

OUR FACILITY

Weddings and Pastoral Services:
Consider having your wedding, blessing of a union or baptism in our beautiful, historic church. Contact us and ask for more information.

SPACE AVAILABLE
Did you know that Atonement has several big, wonderful spaces that groups like yours can use daily, weekly or monthly for a very reasonable contribution? Most of our spaces are accessible via elevator. Contact us for more information and space availability.

 

  


Announcements

  • It is with deep sadness that we announce the death on Friday, January 20, 2012, of Daniel O’Brien, a member of our parish family for the past eight years, husband of Emily and father of Jack and Emma O’Brien. Click here for more info.
  • FACEBOOK ANYONE???  Click on the link at the top of the page to join our Facebook page!

  • Atonement held its Annual Meeting of the Parish in May. For more info, contact the church office. 

Press Releases!                 

Click on the links to see the latest press releases.

Opportunity Shop holds big winter sale! Details here.

Atonement presents Amahl and the Night Visitors.

The Rt. Rev. John Palmer Croneberger will be the Celebrant Outreach Sunday, February 12, and The Rev. Diane Riley will speak and assist in the service. After the service the new elevator will dedicated.

 

Check Out Our New Chronicle!

We’ve changed it up and now it’s fresh, bright, colorful and bold thanks to Laura Johnston and her creativity! To be put on the email list, call or email the church office.