Cranford Calendar

Jun
2
Sun
2019
9th Annual Velocity 5k @ Starts at Lincoln School
Jun 2 @ 9:00 am

The 9th annual Velocity 5k will take place on Sunday, June 2nd, and will be part of the very first Cranford Grand Prix. Proceeds go to the improvement of Centennial Avenue. Come on out and support the neighborhood and have some fun.

https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Cranford/TheCentennialVillageVelocity5k

https://m.facebook.com/CentennialVillageGroup

Sep
8
Sun
2019
Round-up Sunday Service & BBQ at Trinity Cranford @ Trinity Episcopal Church
Sep 8 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Round-up Sunday Service & BBQ at Trinity Cranford @ Trinity Episcopal Church | Cranford | New Jersey | United States

Event Description: Holy Eucharist service with music, Sunday School start-up, a celebration of ministries, and fellowship BBQ. Everyone is welcome!

Dec
7
Sat
2019
Breakfast with Santa Fundraiser at Trinity Cranford @ Trinity Episcopal Church (Sherlock Hall)
Dec 7 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Breakfast with Santa Fundraiser at Trinity Cranford @ Trinity Episcopal Church (Sherlock Hall) | Cranford | New Jersey | United States

Pancake Breakfast – $7(Under 3 FREE); Photo with Santa – $7
Fun includes gift basket raffle, 50/50 tickets,
wreath sale, jewelry sale, crafts, and face painting
Contact: Tony (908) 276-4047
All are welcome

Dec
14
Sat
2019
Christmas Shoppe and Soup Fest @ 201 Lincoln Avenue, Cranford, NJ
Dec 14 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Christmas Shoppe and Soup Fest @ 201 Lincoln Avenue, Cranford, NJ

2019 Christmas Shoppe and Soup Festival
Dec. 14th, 2019 at Cranford United Methodist Church

Hosted by Neshanic Valley Beekeepers, LLC and Cranford United Methodist Church, NJ

The Cranford United Methodist Church will host its 9th annual Christmas Holiday Shoppe and Soup Fest on Saturday, December 14, 2019, 10 am – 3 pm. This is a family-friendly event where kids and adults alike can to do their holiday shopping.

Over 45 vendors will offer a large variety of merchandise, crafts and gifts. There is sure to be something for everyone in the Christmas Shoppe and Soup Fest!

Five fabulous homemade soups will be available as part of the event and re-packaged soups (quarts & pints) for take-out will also be available until supplies last. Come early – these soups sell out quickly!

Baked goods and lunch will be available for purchase, too. So, skip the mall, the crowds and the hassles and join us for a great day of unique shopping!

The event will take place in the church’s education building at 201 Lincoln Avenue, corner of Walnut and Lincoln Avenues, Cranford. Admission is free. There is plenty of free parking.

For information, please call Angela at (908) 276-0936 or send a message to [email protected]. Website: cranfordumc.com.

Dec
22
Sun
2019
Trinity Cranford “Animal Project” Fundraiser @ Trinity Episcopal Church
Dec 22 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Trinity Cranford “Animal Project” Fundraiser @ Trinity Episcopal Church | Cranford | New Jersey | United States

Trinity is collecting money for the Episcopal Relief & Development “Animal Project” to provide healthy animals and agricultural coaching to help generate sustainable food and income. All are invited to donate to this vital effort.

Dec
24
Tue
2019
Children’s Christmas Pageant, & Holy Eucharist: Rite II @ Trinity Episcopal Church
Dec 24 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Children’s Christmas Pageant, & Holy Eucharist: Rite II @ Trinity Episcopal Church | Cranford | New Jersey | United States

Join Trinity’s children in re-enacting the birth of Jesus in the manger, a tradition that originated with St. Francis of Assisi on Christmas Eve 1223. Sing along with your favorite Christmas carols. Everyone is welcome!

Midnight Mass at Trinity Cranford with Christmas Carols @ Trinity Episcopal Church
Dec 24 @ 10:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Midnight Mass at Trinity Cranford with Christmas Carols @ Trinity Episcopal Church | Cranford | New Jersey | United States

Join Trinity’s children in re-enacting the birth of Jesus in the manger, a tradition that originated with St. Francis of Assisi on Christmas Eve 1223. Sing along with your favorite Christmas carols. Everyone is welcome!

Dec
25
Wed
2019
Christmas Day Mass at Trinity Cranford @ Trinity Episcopal Church
Dec 25 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Christmas Day Mass at Trinity Cranford @ Trinity Episcopal Church | Cranford | New Jersey | United States

Come celebrate Christ’s birth with a solemn said service of scripture and Holy Eucharist Rite I. Everyone is welcome!

Jul
25
Sat
2020
“Feed Our Neighbors” Drive-Thru Food Collection @ Cranford United Methodist Church
Jul 25 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
“Feed Our Neighbors” Drive-Thru Food Collection @ Cranford United Methodist Church

The Cranford United Methodist Church will hold a drive-thru food collection in their parking lot on Saturday, July 25 between 10 am and 2 pm. Cars will pull up and volunteers will remove the non-perishable food donations from the trunk.

Aug
22
Sat
2020
Drive-Thru Food Collection @ Cranford United Methodist Church
Aug 22 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Drive-Thru Food Collection @ Cranford United Methodist Church | Cranford | New Jersey | United States
Join us in helping those who need a helping hand. We are holding our next FEED OUR NEIGHBORS drive-thru food drive on Saturday, August 22nd from 10 am – 2 pm in the church parking lot on Walnut Ave.
Place your bags of non-perishable food in your trunk, drive up, pop your trunk and volunteers will remove them, no contact needed! Donations will be delivered to Cranford Family Care and St Joseph’s Social Services.
If you’re not able to make it tomorrow, you can drop-off non-perishable food in bins placed outside the entrance to the church off the parking lot.
If you can help with the collection, send Holly Walker an email: [email protected].

Sep
26
Sat
2020
“Feed Our Neighbors” Drive-Thru Food Collection @ Cranford United Methodist Church, NJ
Sep 26 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
"Feed Our Neighbors" Drive-Thru Food Collection @ Cranford United Methodist Church, NJ
Hi there! Are you ready for our next “Feed Our Neighbors” Drive-Thru Food Collection event? We are gearing up for Saturday, September 26th from 10 am-2 pm in the church’s parking lot. Place your food donations in your truck, drive up, pop your trunk and volunteers will remove your food bags…no contact needed!
Your donations will be delivered to Cranford Family Care and St. Joseph Social Services.
Last month we had 99 cars drive-thru to drop off food. We are hoping to have 100 cars donate food this time. Help spread the word!
*photo courtesy of Westfield Leader
Nov
7
Sat
2020
CUMC Holiday Food Drive-Thru @ Cranford United Methodist Church, NJ
Nov 7 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
CUMC Holiday Food Drive-Thru @ Cranford United Methodist Church, NJ
It is time once again for the monthly food drive event. This month, our hope is to provide our local food pantries with extra “holiday-themed” items as we enter into the festivities of November and December. Of course, all shelf-stable food items will be gratefully received!
Some ideas for “holiday items”
– Powdered Mashed Potatoes
– Boxed Stuffing
– Canned Turkey Gravy
– Cream of Mushroom Soup
– Canned Green Beans
– Boxed French Fried Onions
– Canned Cranberry Sauce
– Canned Yams
– Marshmallows
– Corn Bread Mix
– Chicken Broth
– Canned Pumpkin
– Other traditions from your family and culture!
*Please no frozen turkeys at this food drive venue.*
Feb
6
Sat
2021
Drive-Thru Food Collection @ Cranford United Methodist Church
Feb 6 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Drive-Thru Food Collection @ Cranford United Methodist Church
We’re having another drive-thru food collection in the church’s parking lot. If you can spare some groceries, there are a lot of families in need out there. Put the food in your trunk, drive up, pop your trunk and volunteers will remove your grocery bags…no contact needed. Modeling generosity to our kids by helping other families in need is a win-win. If you’d like to volunteer, come join us at 10 am.
Responding to specific requests from Cranford Family Care and St. Joseph Social Services, we are asking for bags of non-perishable and also some fresh produce such as bags of apples, oranges, onions, and potatoes.
Mar
6
Sat
2021
Drive-Thru Food Collection @ Cranford United Methodist Church
Mar 6 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Drive-Thru Food Collection @ Cranford United Methodist Church
Join us for the next Drive-Thru Food Collection event from 10 am to 2 pm in the church’s parking lot, as the pandemic rages on and our neighbors are still struggling to keep food on the table.
Place your bags of non-perishable food in your trunk, drive up, pop your trunk and volunteers will remove them, no contact needed! Your food donations will be delivered to Cranford Family Care (https://www.facebook.com/CranfordFamilyCares), St. Joseph’s Social Services, and other local organizations serving families in need. Last month we delivered 8 vans loaded full to the brim!
Here are examples of especially needed items: Cooking oil, tuna, boxed milk, spices, salt, pepper, tea and coffee, sugar, flour, crackers, soup, cereal, canned vegetables, rice in 1-2 lb. packages (not large bags), cake mix and frosting, dish detergent, soap and paper goods.
There is also a special need for bags of fresh produce, for example, apples, onions, potatoes, sweet potatoes, ginger, garlic, celery, jicama, beets, and other hardy fresh produce.
Can’t make that date? There are bins placed outside the entrance to the church off of the parking lot where donations can be dropped at any time.
Mark your calendars for the next two food drives: April 10 and May 8. Same time, the same location.
Mar
28
Sun
2021
Palm/Passion Sunday Holy Eucharist at Trinity Cranford in Person @ Trinity Episcopal Church
Mar 28 @ 8:00 am
Palm/Passion Sunday Holy Eucharist at Trinity Cranford in Person @ Trinity Episcopal Church | Cranford | New Jersey | United States

8 AM (in-person) & 10 AM (online)

Holy Week begins with Jesus’ triumphant walk into Jerusalem. Join us as we gather together holding Blessed Palms followed by a dramatic reading of the Passion of Christ according to St. Mark, praising God. 8:00 AM will be an in-person Rite I Holy Eucharist (masks & pre-registration are required.) 10:00 AM will be an online spiritual Eucharist. Instructions for pre-registration and online access are on the Trinity website home page. Everyone is welcome!

 

 

 

Palm/Passion Sunday Holy Eucharist at Trinity Cranford Online @ Virtual
Mar 28 @ 10:00 am
Palm/Passion Sunday Holy Eucharist at Trinity Cranford Online @ Virtual

8 AM (in-person) & 10 AM (online)

Holy Week begins with Jesus’ triumphant walk into Jerusalem. Join us as we gather together holding Blessed Palms followed by a dramatic reading of the Passion of Christ according to St. Mark, praising God. 8:00 AM will be an in-person Rite I Holy Eucharist (masks & pre-registration are required.) 10:00 AM will be an online spiritual Eucharist. Instructions for pre-registration and online access are on the Trinity website home page. Everyone is welcome!

 

 

 

Mar
29
Mon
2021
Holy Monday Services at Trinity Cranford @ Trinity Episcopal Church
Mar 29 all-day
Holy Monday Services at Trinity Cranford @ Trinity Episcopal Church | Cranford | New Jersey | United States

Share the scripture readings and prayers of the daily offices of Morning and Evening Prayer. Conclude your day with the Ignition examen (a prayerful review of the day past) in the context of the beautiful cadences of Compline. Instructions for in-person preregistration and online access are on the Trinity website home page. Everyone is welcome!

8:30 AM: Morning Prayer, 5:00 PM Evening Prayer, & 8:00 PM Sung Compline (all online)

 

 

 

Mar
30
Tue
2021
Holy Tuesday Services at Trinity Cranford @ Trinity Episcopal Church
Mar 30 all-day
Holy Tuesday Services at Trinity Cranford @ Trinity Episcopal Church | Cranford | New Jersey | United States

Share the scripture readings and prayers of the daily offices of Morning and Evening Prayer. Conclude your day with the Ignition examen (a prayerful review of the day past) in the context of the beautiful cadences of Compline. Instructions for in-person preregistration and online access are on the Trinity website home page. Everyone is welcome!

8:30 AM: Morning Prayer, 5:00 PM Evening Prayer, & 8:00 PM Sung Compline (all online)

 

 

 

Mar
31
Wed
2021
Holy Wednesday Services at Trinity Cranford @ Trinity Episcopal Church
Mar 31 all-day
Holy Wednesday Services at Trinity Cranford @ Trinity Episcopal Church | Cranford | New Jersey | United States

Share the scripture readings and prayers of the daily offices of Morning and Evening Prayer. Conclude your day with the Ignition examen (a prayerful review of the day past) in the context of the beautiful cadences of Compline. Instructions for in-person preregistration and online access are on the Trinity website home page. Everyone is welcome.

8:30 AM: Morning Prayer, 5:00 PM Evening Prayer, & 8:00 PM Sung Compline (all online)

 

 

 

Apr
1
Thu
2021
Maundy Thursday Services At Trinity Cranford @ Trinity Episcopal Church
Apr 1 all-day
Maundy Thursday Services At Trinity Cranford @ Trinity Episcopal Church | Cranford | New Jersey | United States

Share the scripture readings and prayers of the daily offices of Morning and Evening Prayer. Enter into the Great Three Days with the institution of the Lord’s Supper and the stripping of the Altar. Help keep the vigil through the night by prayerfully watching a video feed of the stripped altar in the church and the reserved sacrament in the chapel. Instructions for in-person pre-registration and online access are on the Trinity website home page. Everyone is welcome!

8:30 AM: Morning Prayer(online), 5:00 PM Evening Prayer(online), 7:00 PM Maundy Thursday (Triduum I) (in-person & online) (masks & pre-registration are required for in-person.) & 8:30 PM – 6:30 AM(4/2/21) Maundy Thursday Vigil.