Videos: Mission Minutes 2012
A feature of Annual Convention is the "Mission Minutes" videos, describing some of the mission work going on in our congregations. For the 2012 Convention, the Mission Minutes were framed by the question, "What does living into Christ's mission look like?" Nine churches, or groups of churches, responded. Watch the videos below.
St. John's in Montclair: Youth Group Mission Trip to New Orleans
Video by John Rollins & Jan Paxton
What does living into Christ's mission look like at St. John's in Montclair? It looks like 13 high schoolers traveling to New Orleans to help rebuild a house destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. (Time: 2:36.)
Christ Church in Pompton: Shepherd's Haven Adult Day Care Center
Video by John Rollins & Jan Paxton
What does living into Christ's mission look like at Christ Church in Pompton's Shepherd's Haven? It looks like dignity and independence in a safe and structured environment. (Time: 2:36.)
St. John's in Boonton: Building Relationships
Video by John Rollins & Jan Paxton
What does living into Christ's mission look like at St. John's in Boonton? It looks like getting out from behind closed doors and building relationships. (Time: 3:11.)
The Churches of District 10: Children's Choir Camp
Video by John Rollins & Jan Paxton
What does living into Christ's Mission look like at the churches of District 10? It looks like several churches combining resources to hold a children's choir camp together. (Time: 3:10.)
St. Andrew & Holy Communion in South Orange: A Diverse Community in Service to Others
Video by John Rollins & Jan Paxton
What does living into Christ's mission look like at St. Andrew & Holy Communion in South Orange? It looks like a diverse community in service to others. (Time: 2:56.)
Church of the Epiphany in Orange: Food Pantry
Video courtesy Church of the Epiphany
What does living into Christ's mission look like at Church of the Epiphany in Orange? It looks like committing to serve their brothers and sisters in need through a food pantry. (Time: 3:29.)
St. Peter's in Mountain Lakes: Responding after Hurricane Irene
Video by John Rollins & Jan Paxton
What does living into Christ's mission look like at St. Peter's in Mountain Lakes? It looks like reaching out to neighbors affected by Hurricane Irene. (Time: 3:08.)
Church of the Messiah in Chester: Senior Resource Center
Video by John Rollins & Jan Paxton
What does living into Christ's mission look like at Church of the Messiah in Chester? It looks like running a senior resource center that offers information, activities and community. (Time: 2:56.)
Christ Church in Ridgewood: Focusing on children, youth and worship
Video by John Rollins & Jan Paxton
What does living into Christ's mission look like at Christ Church in Ridgewood? It looks like focusing on children, worship and opportunities for youth mission. (Time: 3:12.)