Each month worshippers gather together on the second Sunday of the month for SECOND SUNDAYS - a casual, contemporary atmosphere for worshipping God. We have live music, candlelight, prayers, reading from Scripture, and share in the body and blood of Christ. We create a space where all are welcome.

Second Sundays is a combined ministry of the Episcopal Churches of St. Barnabas (Villas) and St. Mary's (Stone Harbor) and Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (Wildwood).

We invite all to join us for the celebration on the second Sunday of every month at The Branches - Where ALL Are Welcome! 

The Branches is a combined effort by St. Barnabas Church, Villas, and St. Mary's Church, Stone Harbor, to bring the presence of our churches into another part of our County. Why? Because both churches believe we have something special to share - good news about God who loves us and is calling us to share that love with one another. So, we chose to establish this storefront ministry through which we hope people will catch a glimpse of what God's love can do in our lives, of how that love can transform hearts, make us new again, and restore hope to our world. The Branches is a journey into God's love and that journey takes place best in community, wherever two or three are gathered. The Branches is located in the Villages Shoppes in Rio Grande (at the intersection of Vermont Ave. and 2nd St.). Parking is available behind the Family Dollar Store just off of Rte. 47. Click the logo above to join us on Facebook.

If you are one of the many folks who have come to love Open Mic Night at The Branches, you might be interested in this new CD - I Hear on the Streets - as it features music by one of our Open Mic Night regulars, Thomas Raniszewski. 

The CD can be purchased or downloaded by clicking here.

Sales of I Hear on the Streets, benefit New Alternatives for LGBT Homeless Youth and GSANI of GABLES.

New Alternatives for LGBT Homeless Youth In New York City, a non-profit organization, offers help to kids who would otherwise be living on the streets of New York and vulnerable to its many dangers. New Alternatives feeds, clothes and attends to the medical needs of homeless youth along with training them to be self sufficient and "go beyond" the shelter system.

GABLES of Cape May County, Inc., is a non-profit LGBT community group. GABLES joined forces with GSANI, an international organization, to assist LGBT youth in South Jersey by establishing and supporting Student GSAs (Gay Straight Alliances)

The 11 original tracks featured on I Hear on the Streets reflect the issues of isolation as well as the care and concern of others that is experienced by those in need.

The title track, "I Hear on the Streets" is a new recording by Skott Freedman and is written about Jim Wheeler who was the subject of the award winning documentary Jim In Bold.

I Hear on the Streets features Gregory Douglass, Sacha Sacket, Skott Freedman, Mara Levi, Kathy Fowler, Josh Zuckerman, Thomas Raniszewski, Emily Nyman, Eirc Himan, Namoli Brennet, Reuben Butchart, Ki Ki Hawkins.

On the 4th Sunday of (almost) every month at 7 PM - no gathering in December - come to meet with people who sing, write songs, make music, and enjoy sharing their talents. You do not have to be a performer to come out and enjoy the fun.

Every Wednesday and Saturday from 10 am to Noon, we offer free coffee, snacks, and conversation at The Branches.  This is not “just a coffee house;” this is a palace where the ancient spiritual practice of hospitality is honored – a time when strangers can come inside for companionship, an ear to listen, a shoulder to cry on, a friend with whom to share a recent joy.  Our guests include parishioners, shoppers from the adjacent This ‘n’ That Thrift Shop (a ministry of St. Mary’s Stone Harbor), and many members of the surrounding neighborhood who are isolated in the local motels which serve as government-subsidized transitional housing. 

One recent visitor to D’Vine time, a vacationer from Brooklyn, NY, had this to say: “If I lived here year round, I’d be here every Wednesday and Saturday!”  Every Wednesday and Saturday, The Branches hosts between 20 and 30 guests.  We'd love to welcome you!