Covenant
Christ Presbyterian Church is a Covenant Church. The Covenant, showing our Vision, Mission, and core spiritual practices can be found
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Members
Our members are drawn from all walks of life, scientists, homemakers, doctors, administrators, self-employed, social workers, artists, writers, etc. We are all ages and ethnicities, and share a broad spectrum of interests and activities. Members reside in Martinsville, as well as other parts of Bridgewater, Warren, Pluckemin, Somerville, Dunellen, Bound Brook, Branchburg, and other surrounding communities in New Jersey.
Pastor Susan Joseph Rack TH.M.
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Pastor Susan Joseph Rack answered Christ Presbyterian Church's call to become our minister of Word and Sacrament in July 2003. She brings to our community a passion for biblical literature and it's relevance to our life of faith today, as well as a heart for interfaith ministry. Her love of music, dramatic and visual arts, and her experience in liturgical dance promise opportunity for creative expression in worship. Susan attended Princeton Theological Seminary, graduating with both a Masters of Divinity and a Masters of Theology in Old Testament Studies. During her seminary years she was the chaplain at Johnsonburg Presbyterian Camp, where she and her sons, Noah and David, enjoyed three summers of outdoor ministry. Previous to joining us at CPC, Susan was the pastor responsible for Christian Education in a large church in Delaware. Pastor Susan invites you to join us in worship and ministry. |
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Robert Thomas - Minister of Music
Bob earned a Bachelor of Music degree in Composition from Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA, a Master of Music degree from Boston University, and a Ph.D. in Music Theory and Composition from Rutgers. Besides being our church Minister of Music he teaches in the Music Theory department at William Paterson University and runs his own music studio. Bob's compositions have been performed in Washington, Cincinnati, Boston, Buffalo, New York City, and around New Jersey. Bob has participated in church mission service since he was a teenager when he went on a couple of short-term missions teaching VBS to remote areas in Idaho. More recently, in the summers of 2000 & 2001, he went on two short-term missions to Ukraine. Bob has an abundance of gifts to share with us as he leads our musicians and congregation in singing our unique song of faith. |
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The Sanctuary
There are no fixed pews in our sanctuary. This allows for a flexibility and creativity in seating arrangements and worship presentation. Often there is a display on one wall of the sanctuary embracing a theme for the season. On special occasions tables are brought in for meals or game nights, or the chairs are cleared for dancing. Since our church has only one floor all areas are easily accessed. |
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Church Grounds
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The church building sits on several largely wooded acres. On the northwest corner is a playground where the children can release their energy before and after services. A river runs past the church on the North and a memorial garden is available for meditation on the east side of the building. As part of the Church's 40th anniversary a labyrinth was constructed. More information about the labyrinth can be found on the Labyrinth page The church building resides in the Community of Martinsville (see the directions page), which is part of Bridgewater Township. The church serves worshipers in Martinsville, Bridgewater, and surrounding communitites. |
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Presbytery of Elizabeth
Christ Presbyterian Church is a member of the Presbytery of Elizabeth which is one of eight Presbyterian presbyteries in New Jersey. The Presbytery of Elizabeth is made of churches in the following counties and towns: Union County, Middlesex and Somerset Counties north of the Raritan River with the exception of the Borough of Bound Brook; and in Hunterdon County, Clinton Town, Clinton Township, Franklin Township, High Bridge Borough, Lebanon Borough, Readington Township and Union Township.
Many of our church programs are strengthened by support from the Presbytery.