Choral Evensong for Lent this Sunday

Please join us at 4pm this Sunday for an Evensong for Lent sung by the Parish Choir. Featured will be the St. Alban’s Service of Alfred Fedak and Lord of the Dance by Sydney Carter. The director will be Dr. Andrew Moore and the organist will be Dr. Brian Harlow. The Very Rev. Larry Evans, Pastor at St. Rose of Lima, will be our guest preacher. A wine and cheese reception will follow.

Upcoming Guest Preachers

Feb. 18, 4pm Evensong

Father Larry Evans

Pastor at St. Rose of Lima

Feb. 25, 8am & 10am

Janet Maulbeck

Interweave Director

March 10, 8am & 10am

Tamara Plummer

Episcopal Relief & Dev.

Near the Pool of Bethesda:

A Healing Prayer Retreat

Saturday, February 17, 1-4pm

Join Rev. Paul in a half-day retreat for a time of reflection, prayer, and invigoration in which we will explore stories of Jesus’ healing and learn about the ministry of healing prayers. This retreat is open to all, but especially to those who would like to be to a part of Christ Church’s Healing Prayer Ministry Team. Learn more or RSVP by emailing Rev. Paul. Drop-ins welcome.

Christ Church in the News: Ashes-to-Go

On Wednesday, The Rev. Paul Keene, Patricia Shewmaker, and Janet Maulbeck distributed ashes-to-go at the Short Hills Train Station. During their time distributing ashes they were filmed and interviewed for News 12 New Jersey. Check out the segment by clicking on the photo to the right.

Journey through Lent at Christ Church

Lent is a season of transformation and self-examination, when we ask God for forgiveness while creating space to talk about Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. You are invited to pray and observe this season at Christ Church and experience how these 40 days can lead us into closer unity with God. 

Episcopal Relief & Development Fundraiser

Help Us Reach Our Goal in Lent!

This Lent is a time for us to serve those in need through our fundraising efforts with Episcopal Relief & Development. “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me.” Through its annual Lenten campaign, ERD offers us the opportunity to make Jesus’ words a reality.

Support our Team! Make a Gift to Episcopal Relief & Development

Grace's Closet Prom Dress Collection

Donate your gently used prom dresses, formal dresses, tuxedos and suits at Christ Church through Friday, March 1. 

We are thrilled to partner with Grace’s Closet, an outreach ministry of Grace Church, Rutherford, for their third annual collection of gently used prom dresses and tuxedos. Donated items will support area students who plan to attend prom this year but may face financial hardships in purchasing outfits and accessories. 

Items being collected include: 

Gently used prom dresses, formal dresses, tuxedos and suits. Girls and boys shoes, shirts for tuxedos and suits, ties, bow ties. Jewelry, purses & accessories. All sizes, no casual wear.

Items cleaned and on hangers will save time for the volunteers. Drop off at Christ Church Monday through Friday from 8:30am-3pm or Sundays 8am-12pm. 

Holy Grounds Lenten Series

Stories and Our Shared Life of Faith

Sundays at 9am — St. Mark’s Room



Join Rev. Paul and others around a pot of coffee this Lent for a two-part series during Holy Grounds. In Part 1, we’ll be discussing stories: how we hear them; what we learn from them; and how we tell them. Then in Part 2, we’ll join with the youth confirmands for conversations about our shared life of faith and experiences. This Sunday, February 18, the Rev. Katie Kirk will be a special guest to present on “Listening Well to Bad News.” [Learn more]

Episcopalians: A Prayerbook People

Tuesdays in Lent, 7-8:15pm on Zoom – Beginning February 20

What does it mean to be Episcopalian? What is an Episcopalian for that matter? This Lent, gather on Zoom with Rev. Paul for a time of formation and fellowship as we discuss, hear, and learn about our particular expression of Christianity. This program is open to all, but especially to those looking to be confirmed or received into the Church. [Learn more]

Join Episcopalians:

A Prayerbook People on Zoom

Meeting ID: 874 7000 5903 | Passcode: CCSH

Rector's Bible Study: The Gospel of John

Second and Fourth Tuesdays, 12pm — St. Mark's Room and Zoom

Continuing February 27

This spring, Rev. Bowie will lead a Bible Study on John’s Gospel. The Rector’s Bible Study meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 12-1pm in the St. Mark’s Room and via Zoom. Feel free to bring your lunch. Weekly schedule of readings are listed below and you are encouraged to read before the weekly gathering. 

Join Bible Study on Zoom

Meeting ID: 817 3619 4713 | Passcode: 430150

Save the Date: Creativity Time

First Friday of the Month, 9-10:30am — St. Mark's Room

This spring, set aside time to be creative in community. We’ll gather with coffee provided, get set up, and then spend 30-45 minutes being creative in silence together. You can write, knit, scrapbook, watercolor, or be creative in any way that feeds your soul and can be easily done in a group setting. This monthly gathering will be hosted by Rev. Bowie and Sarah Rosen.

 “Art is an act of the soul” – Julia Cameron, The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity

Sign-Up to Host Coffee Hour

Sundays available February through June

Each Sunday after worship, we gather in Parish Hall to meet and greet our fellow parishioners. This ministry depends on volunteers to provide some light refreshments and to help with set up. Won’t you please consider being a part of this fellowship by signing up for a Sunday to help out?

We have a number of experienced hosts who are happy to partner with you if you are new to hosting coffee hour or prefer to co-host. Please contact Sing Williams with any questions or sign-up below. 

Each week, we continue to remember those in need of prayer. 

Special Prayers: Christina, Kathy, Kay S., Diana B., Hilary S., Sol, Byron M., Kathy G., and Chase.

For the birth of Clare Elizabeth Sogliuzzo, granddaughter of John Sogliuzzo and Gaye Torrance.

Ongoing Prayers: Rebecca M., Mabel, Leonor D., Suzanne M., Paul J., Vivian J., Jane H., Linda J., Graham P., Sofia D., Liz D., Ginny, Celine, Frank B., Angelo B., Andrew G., Peter M., Duke L., Mary T., Joanie, Katia G., Priscila F., Winnie, Curtis F., Lupe V., Sandra, Donna N., Sen K., Ruth G., Elena B., Anne T., Mildred, Tracy, Graham, Lin K., Chase, Jason, Chun L., Ethan L., and Jiawei L.

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: We pray for Christ Church, Pompton Lakes; and St. John’s Memorial Church, Ramsey. 

Anglican Cycle of Prayer: We pray for the Province of the Episcopal Church of Sudan.

We pray for: For Peace in the world and an end to war, especially in Ukraine and Israel/Palestine.

In observance of Black History Month: We give thanks for the gifts, accomplishments, influence and witness of African-Americans and pray that God will guide our church as it strives for an end to racism in our church, society and institutions.

Please contact the Rev. Paul Keene if you have any prayer requests or would like a pastoral visitation.