Seeking and Serving Christ in His Creation
A welcoming community of faith, sharing the love of the Holy Spirit
Seeking and Serving Christ in His Creation
A welcoming community of faith, sharing the love of the Holy Spirit
All Are Welcome Here!
The Episcopal Church of The Holy Innocents is an open, affirming, and musical church in the Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey and the worldwide Anglican Communion. Find us between Pearl and Marine Streets in the borough of Beach Haven on Long Beach Island. We love welcoming visitors!
For any of your spiritual needs, whether a baptism, confirmation, wedding or other, please feel free to contact our Parish Administrator at 609-709-1240 or hichurch08008@gmail.com
Worship
Holy Innocents' is OPEN to the public for Sunday services: 7:30 (in summer only) and 9:30 am with music and choir. We also offer a variety of online worship and other experiences on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/HIBeachHav
See below for schedule.
Ministries and activities at Holy Innocents'
Music at Holy Innocents'
Weddings, Baptisms, and Funerals
Weddings, Baptisms, and Funerals
Led by our Minister of Music, Ellen Dondero, the music program at Holy Innocents' is vibrant and active. Choir, a popular concert series, and guest instrumentalists give our community many blessings!
Weddings, Baptisms, and Funerals
Weddings, Baptisms, and Funerals
Weddings, Baptisms, and Funerals
If you would like to be married in Beach Haven, baptize a family member, or if you need our funeral and interment services, please contact our Parish Administrator,
Lisa, at hichurch08008@gmail.com
Memorial Garden and Columbarium
Weddings, Baptisms, and Funerals
Our Memorial Garden is a gorgeous respite from the busy world and we welcome you if you're visiting Long Beach Island. The Garden is open from sunrise to sunset. Please contact the church at hichurch08008@gmail.com if you are interested in purchasing a niche in the Columbarium.
LBI Baldwin Garden
Holy Innocents' is home to the very popular Baldwin Garden. Renters may grow vegetables, fruits, and flowers and share their extra produce with the needy. The One Long Table organization also uses our space and is a joy to those who participate.
Environmental Education & Advocacy
This is one of our newest ministries. We hold monthly educational and action-oriented environmental advocacy offerings. Seasonal field trips include outings to explore local wildlife sanctuaries, see native shorebirds
and sometimes walk the beach
for a clean-up.
Community Prayer Ministry
Holy Innocents' offers a monthly gathering time in prayer for anyone who wishes to join in prayer for those who are sick, experiencing strife, to rejoice with good news, and to pray for each other and our world. The group meets in our Chapel on Wednesdays once a month from approximately 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. For more information and the schedule, please contact Judy Contreras at judyc3956@gmail.com
Holy Hikes
International Ministry
International Ministry
Holy Innocents' presents occasional Holy Hikes on LBI, at Cedar Bonnet Island, in Manahawkin, and other locations. These hikes are all easy level with built-in pauses for prayer and silent spiritual refreshment. Both Summer and Winter Solstices are celebrated with Holy Hikes. ALL are welcomed to join in! Contact our Parish Administrator at hichurch08008@gmail.com for more information.
International Ministry
International Ministry
International Ministry
Holy Innocents' has recently formed an international ministry group to promote the development of relationships between international partners and support small projects through prayer, education, and funding. Our hopes include widening our perspective, forming relationships with and connecting with our Anglican and other brothers and sisters, and helping on an international level through small and meaningful projects.
giving your way
Your offering helps Holy Innocents' by supporting worship, music, our church building and grounds, and our many ministries, local and international.
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