welcome to Sabbath house

About Sabbath House 
Sabbath House, a center for sacred activism, is a diverse and welcoming community that brings spiritual practices together with actions that bring peace and hope into the world.

We offer a variety of ​programs that include arts and crafts (collage, writing, art and visio divina); spiritual practices (individual and group spiritual direction, Sabbath keeping, dreams); spiritual activism - conversations on topics such as racism, food and faith, and particular cultural and ethnic groups; overnight retreats; and gardening. To register, please email us or fill out the contact form on this page.

We are located in the historic manse on the grounds of Plumsted Presbyterian Church, 8 Front Street, New Egypt, NJ.

The New Worshiping Community at Sabbath House is for all who want to till and keep the Earth and join us in caring for those Jesus called "the least of these."

The Sabbath House Gardens include a Giving Garden (which supports local food pantries and those in need); the Plumsted Community Garden (which offers sunny plots for people from the community to grow their own food); a Rain Garden (a gift from Jacksonville Presbyterian Church); and perennial gardens.

we are in the center of new jersey

We're off the beaten path - but closer than you may think! New Egypt, NJ is approximately dead-center of New Jersey and less than an hour away from all of our Monmouth Presbytery congregations.

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Click here to see latest pictures inside Sabbath House.
If you are looking for a place to hold a meeting, church officer training, small group retreat, or other event - or if you would just like to get away to a beautiful, peaceful place - Sabbath House is available (with requested donation and scholarship support). Call or Email Rev. Phyllis Zoon for more info.

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calendar of events

To register for workshops, please email us or fill out the contact form on the bottom of this page.
  • ​Saturday, April 14 - Yardville Presbyterian Women retreat
  • Tuesday, April 17, 7-8:30 p.m. Spiritual Exploration: Practicing Mindfulness
  • Saturday, April 28 - Presbyterian Women Spring Gathering at Plumsted Presbyterian Church with theme of worship - weather permitting worship in the garden plus tours of Sabbath House. Registration begins at 9 a.m.
  • ​Thursday, May 3 at 7 p.m. Interfaith National Day of Prayer service in the garden
  • Sunday, May 6 at 12:30 p.m. - Labyrinth Dedication 
  • Saturday, May 12, 1-3 p.m. The Tea Garden with Laura Jacobs

Scenes from Sabbath House

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The historic manse, parts dating from 1776.
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Our organic vegetable garden - peas and cucumbers
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Marigold seeds from Genesis Farm - at our dedication service in May 2014