“By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.” (1 John 3:16)
Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate – The Church of Alexandria

St. Mary & St. Athanasius Coptic Orthodox Church
Reaching out to Somerset and Hunterdon Counties in NJ

Highway & Other Construction

Thursday, June 11, 2026 – NOTICE – Starting Thursday (06/11/2026) till the end of the weekend, we will not be using our regular front entrance but rather the big main front entrance.

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 – NOTICE – Concrete work just started on the church building’s two front entrances. Please park and use the Fellowship Hall entrance in the back.

Thursday, April 10, 2025 – NOTICE – The church property will continue to be without access another day, Thursday, April 10th. God willing, all services will be back and on schedule starting this Friday morning, 4/11.

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 – Due to the highway construction and paving, all services are cancelled.

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 – Paving our side/section of the new highway has been postponed. The church will be accessible on Thursday, December 19th.

Monday, December 16, 2024Paving our side/section of the new highway is expected this week, Thursday, December 19th.

  • This will cut off any access in/out of the church property for that one day.
  • Due to the weather, this day may change.
  • Check here for updates.

Monday, October 7, 2024 – The main entrance has been cut off, but access is being provided through the Emergency Access driveway in front of the church building.

  • Orange construction signs have been posted at the driveway saying, “Church Entrance”

Please visit this page frequently, as updates will be posted regularly.

Please be aware of the following:

  • No Left Turn out of the parking lot.
  • To make a U-Turn, please go to the first traffic light on Camplain Road, then make a safe U-Turn.
  • Instead of a U-Turn, please consider going to Dukes Parkway West to go to the Western Part of Hillsborough.