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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Erin Greenfield - Music Director
Erin Greenfield comes to us from Washington state (just south of Seattle) by way of the Westminster Choir College of Rider University in Princeton. In Washington she studied piano, performing as a soloist and chamber musician. At Westminster she studied piano accompanying and coaching. Erin loves song because it serves many purposes. Song is the most heightened form of text, adding more meaning to our message and singing can be introspective, meditative, and can bring meaning to thoughts people would otherwise be unable to articulate. As music director, Erin takes the human connection to song, and uses it to further our connections to ourselves, our community, and God. |
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Emily Morgan - Princeton Seminary Field Education Student
Emily comes to us from Colorado Springs, Colorado by way of Princeton Seminary. She received her undergraduate degree from Drury University in Springfield, Missouri. She sings, plays the guitar, and enjoys reading novels. She is also a writer. An article she wrote entitled “Loans for Life” (addressing how the economy has affected young adults) will be included in the inaugural issue of Unbound, the new Presbyterian social justice online journal. At Princeton she is in her third year of a program to obtain both a Master in Divinity and a Master of Arts in Christian Education. |
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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.