Name
St
Alban's Church, New Brunswick
Founded 1921
Vicar The Reverend Harroldean Ashton
Parishioners 170
Three words to describe the parish Worshipful, diverse, friendly
Why
visit Our warm and diverse congregation lives out our mission
statement: “Building on the past as we move into the future,
through sacrifice, stewardship, and service.” We’re involved
in the community through our health-education activities and engaged
in responding to other community needs. We offer traditional worship
with ethnically diverse music. I think you would like our parish.
Won’t you come by and allow us to meet you?
Accomplishment
you’re proud of I must choose two: Our recent Women’s
Day celebration honored the oldest female member of our parish and
gave our youth a chance to recognize the women of each decade. And
it offered the men a chance to show hospitality. Second, our work
with the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in its efforts to
reach the African-American community in health education. Every year
St Alban’s co-sponsors a luncheon seminar, with informative
talks, panel discussion, music, and good food. Now nearly 200 people
take part. And beyond that, 19 of our people have opted for emergency
medical training at the hospital. We’re the only parish in the
diocese, as far as we know, with a defibrillator!
Key event in history The increase in stewardship from our members—and their willingness to explore ways to encourage its continuance.
Greatest challenge Church growth and evangelism.
Theme
hymn “Sweet, Sweet Spirit,” from Lift Every
Voice and Sing:
There’s
a sweet, sweet spirit in this place,
And
I know it is the spirit of the Lord.