Join us for Holy Week!

This week at Christ Church, we join Christians around the world and across the centuries in observing Holy Week. On Palm Sunday, March 24, we gather to celebrate Jesus' triumphant entrance into Jerusalem at 8am and 10am. We hear the powerful Passion according to Mark and begin the most sacred week in the Christian year. Come join us!

Nursery care (0-3) is available beginning at 9:45am and older children will meet in the Parish Hall after the palm procession for Sunday School.

Can't make it in person? Watch live at 10am | Learn how to make a Palm Cross

Morning Prayer

Monday–Friday | 8:30am

Evening Prayer

Monday & Tuesday | 7pm

Tenebrae at St. Stephen’s

Wednesday | 7:30pm

Rite of Reconciliation

Friday | 9am 

Family-Friendly Stations of the Cross

Friday | 3pm 

Palm Sunday Programs and Events

Holy Grounds – Whiplash: What’s Happening on Palm Sunday | 9am

Join Rev. Paul around a pot of coffee as we discuss one of the wildest days in the church year. “Hosannas” to “Crucify him,” celebration to execution! A lot is packed into this day; it’s whiplash inducing. Join us as we tease out the what’s going on and the importance of our participation.

Bread Making + Easter Egg Stuffing | 11am

After church on Palm Sunday, gather with us in the Parish Hall for two special projects. In the kitchen, we’ll be making pita bread for our Maundy Thursday dinner service while at the back of the Parish Hall we’ll be stuffing eggs in preparation for our annual Easter Egg hunt on March 31.

Episcopal Relief & Development: Goal Exceeded!

$6,500+ Raised PLUS a $20,000 Gift

This Lent, we have put our faith into action by supporting and learning about the vital work of Episcopal Relief & Development domestically and around the world. Together, our Christ Church team exceeded our $5,000 goal and raised more than $6,500 from 20+ donors. Well done! 

And, more BIG news, a family from Christ Church was moved by the work of ERD in addressing disasters around the world and their international development work that they have chosen to make a transformative gift of $20,000 to Episcopal Relief & Development anonymously this Lent! Thank you.

There is still time to support our team here | Learn more about Episcopal Relief

Menstrual Product Collection for IFPO

In honor of March being International Women’s Month, Christ Church is collecting menstrual products for the clients of Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges. Menstrual products are an essential need for women to work or go to school, yet women are not allowed to use food stamps to purchase them, and, in many states, menstrual products are subject to sales tax. We will be collecting these menstrual products through Easter morning, March 31; donations of menstrual pads may be left in the IFPO baskets outside Parish Hall. 

Christ Church Nursery School

Diaper Drive

CCNS is collecting diapers from March 18-28 in support of Moms Helping Moms, a NJ baby supply and diaper bank headquartered in Warren, NJ. Donations of diaper packages (all sizes) can be delivered outside the school (30 East Ln, Short Hills) Monday–Friday between 8am and 4pm. Can’t make it in-person? You can also shop online and have the diapers delivered directly to the Moms Helping Moms warehouse.

Rector's Bible Study

Second & Fourth Tuesdays

St. Mark's Room and Zoom

Continuing March 26

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 can be viewed by clicking the link below and you are encouraged to read before the weekly gathering.  [Learn more]

The Reconciliation of a Penitent

In these closing days of Lent, Bishop Hughes recommends meeting with a priest for the Rite of Reconciliation of a Penitent in the Book of Common Prayer as a way to go joyfully into Easter, unburdened from worry, guilt, or regret. [Watch the video]

Rite of Reconciliation at Christ Church

Friday, March 29, 9:00am | By appointment during Holy Week

All of us are called to reconciliation. We answer the call nearly every time we gather for worship. However, from time to time our conscience is burdened by guilt, worry, or angst by sins we’ve committed. In those cases, the rite of Reconciliation—aka confession—may be the answer. Here counsel is found; encouragement is provided; and absolution is received. You are invited to participate in the rite this Good Friday from 9:00-10:30 or by appointment throughout Holy Week. The rite is utterly confidential and performed one-on-one with a priest. And remember: All may; None must; Some should.

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

Special Prayers: Steve C., Phil B., Chris P., Linda G., Elsie F., Kenny L., Hilary S., Sol, Byron M., and Kathy G.

We pray for all those soon to be baptized, especially Joseph, Jonathan, Ida, Dendy, and Christopher.

Ongoing Prayers: Kay S., Diana B., Julienne, Jean B., Christina, 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., Joanie, Katia G., Priscila F., Winnie, Curtis F., Lupe V., Sandra, Donna N., Sen K., Ruth G., Elena B., Anne T., Mildred, Kathy, Graham, Lin K., Chase, Jason, Chun L., Ethan L., Jiawei L., and Allison & Steve. 

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: We pray for Calvary Church, Summit; and Christ Church, Teaneck.

Anglican Cycle of Prayer: We pray for the Church of the Province of West Africa. 

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

In observance of Women’s History Month: We remember that March is Women’s History Month. Thank you for all the cherished women in our lives and in our histories: mothers, sisters, friends and neighbors. God, may women across the globe continue to be empowered, knowing the love you offer. —written by Sojourners

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