Kenny, a single father living in Hoboken, told himself that he should probably go to church on Easter Sunday, something he used to do with his parents as a kid. Instead, he decided to watch Hoboken Grace’s service live, on the church’s website. Kenny was deeply moved by the love of God that he once knew.
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Some of our group members may be the primary or assistant caregiver of an aging parent or loved one. So, how do we C.A.R.E. for our group members who are dealing with the stress of being a caregiver? C.A.R.E.S. CRISIS – Understanding the Stress of Caregiving One of the most universally challenging roles a person can assume is that of […]
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Some of our friends and group members may have a new baby either through birth or adoption. So, how do we C.A.R.E. for our friends and group members who are adjusting to life with a new baby? C.A.R.E.S. CRISIS - Understanding the Stress of Adjusting to Life with a Baby Self-care is at [...]
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PURPOSE Lectio Divina means “divine reading.” It is a way of listening to the text of scripture more as a conversation with Jesus where he is suggesting the topic of conversation. It could be explained as “bible basking” rather than “bible study” where we meditate on scripture, converse with God openly, and live [...]
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Sickness and chronic pain can add significant emotional and physical stressors on an individual that most likely impact their quality of life; however, these stressors often get missed during brief interactions or go unnoticed. So, how do we C.A.R.E. for our friends and group members who are [...]
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Have you ever had the feeling that you could be experiencing more of God? It’s this nudge inside of you that suggests there’s more. Sometimes it comes while you are listening to Pastor Chris speak or watching people get baptized or listening to a worship song or sharing with a dinner group friend. Perhaps there is no nudge. There is only unrest. A weekend away [...]
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PURPOSE Lectio Divina means “divine reading.” It is a way of listening to the text of scripture more as a conversation with Jesus where he is suggesting the topic of conversation. It could be explained as “bible basking” rather than “bible study” where we meditate on scripture, converse with God openly, and live [...]
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Job loss can be a shock to the system. It affects every aspect of life and is one of the most difficult emotional challenges to overcome. So, how do we C.A.R.E. for our coworkers who are dealing with the emotions and challenges of job loss? C.A.R.E.S. CRISIS - Understanding Death + Loss + Grief Losing a job can be completely overwhelming for some individuals [...]
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Whether you are young, old, rich, or poor, death and grieving is part of our lives. So, how do we C.A.R.E. for our group members who are suffering the loss of a loved one? C.A.R.E.S. CRISIS – Understanding Death + Loss + Grief The death of a loved one or close friend is one of the biggest stressors in life […]
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Ugh. I can’t sleep. There is so much going on at work that if something wakes me up, my mind instantly pops into gear and I start thinking about all the things I need to do and what I need to accomplish. It’s cool how creative God makes our minds. Even when we’re not thinking about a problem, we can wake up with an “A-Ha!” (or [...]
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For the last few weeks, we have been telling you about the upcoming Easter Egg Hunt from our perspective. But, what’s even more interesting is hearing firsthand about the day from last year’s volunteers. Volunteering at the Easter Egg Hunt last year was one of the highlights of my entire year. I dressed up as one of the Easter bunnies [...]
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Rebecca and Jimmy spent no time worrying about fitting in. They had their hearts set on connection and being a part of the community. Connection events quickly became a part of their everyday life. “We jumped in here,” said Rebecca. “It’s worth the awkwardness of the first few times or two to jump in and meet people that are part of your [...]
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Everything Hoboken Grace does revolves around our mission - to help people find their way back to God. And it takes a LOT of people to make that mission possible. People with all sorts of skills, talents, and passions. Every person is a necessary piece in impacting the world around us. Each of us are called to love our neighbor. At Team Link, [...]
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The end of January is almost here, and you may think it’s too late for those New Year’s resolutions. But regardless of what the calendar says, it’s never too late to work on your goals. This past weekend, about 20 people gathered for a one-day conference in Montclair to outline a vision plan for 2019. Hosted by Devin, who has attended Hoboken [...]
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This past Sunday marked yet another sold out show filled with crying, adoring fans. The crowd of over 1,300 people just couldn't get enough of these musical prodigies. The band members are humble and practiced for weeks. But, when it came time to go on stage, some were hit with creative inspiration, some coudn't contain [...]
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