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Saint Johns Episcopal Church Columbarium

Somerville, Somerset County, New Jersey, USA

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~ Contributed by Carole Nurmi Cummings

Columbarium At St. John's Church

Nothing in death or life can separate us from the love of God. (Romans 8:38-39)

When the souls of our loved ones go from us into the hands of the living God, we remember them in God's love within the community of those still living.

The Columbarium provides a beautiful and reverent opportunity to claim the church as a sacred place of burial. Burial within the church has been a respected tradition throughout history. Some of the world's most historic churches are known for their cemeteries that adjoin the church.

St. John's continues that tradition with their own Columbarium. Today, churches throughout the world are finding that columbaria contribute to a feeling of church community. Be it Christmas or Easter Sunday or regular Sabbath Eucharists, the congregation -- past and present -- are the "Living Stones" together in body and spirit in history.

In response to a strong expression of interest by the community at St. John's, The John's Columbarium was built in the downstairs Chapel.

History of St. John's Episcopal Church in Somerville, New Jersey

Missionary work by The Episcopal Church began in Somerville in the 1840's, with the holding of services in people's homes by the Rev. Alfred Stubbs, the Rector of Christ Church, New Brunswick.

St. John's was organized in 1850 and incorporated in 1851. It is located on one and one-third acres of land in the heart of Somerville, the county seat of Somerset County. The current church is a second house of worship constructed on the same site on West High Street.
~ Contributed by Carole Nurmi Cummings

Columbarium At St. John's Church

Nothing in death or life can separate us from the love of God. (Romans 8:38-39)

When the souls of our loved ones go from us into the hands of the living God, we remember them in God's love within the community of those still living.

The Columbarium provides a beautiful and reverent opportunity to claim the church as a sacred place of burial. Burial within the church has been a respected tradition throughout history. Some of the world's most historic churches are known for their cemeteries that adjoin the church.

St. John's continues that tradition with their own Columbarium. Today, churches throughout the world are finding that columbaria contribute to a feeling of church community. Be it Christmas or Easter Sunday or regular Sabbath Eucharists, the congregation -- past and present -- are the "Living Stones" together in body and spirit in history.

In response to a strong expression of interest by the community at St. John's, The John's Columbarium was built in the downstairs Chapel.

History of St. John's Episcopal Church in Somerville, New Jersey

Missionary work by The Episcopal Church began in Somerville in the 1840's, with the holding of services in people's homes by the Rev. Alfred Stubbs, the Rector of Christ Church, New Brunswick.

St. John's was organized in 1850 and incorporated in 1851. It is located on one and one-third acres of land in the heart of Somerville, the county seat of Somerset County. The current church is a second house of worship constructed on the same site on West High Street.

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