Mark Your Calendar:

An Afternoon of Tea & Poetry

Saturday, March 16, 3pm

Gather with Rev. Bowie and guests for an afternoon of tea and poetry in the Parish Hall. Rev. Bowie will share poetry from her Masters in Sacred Theology, completed at General Seminary, which she plans to include in a book to be published. Other poets will include Libby Clarke and Janet Maulbeck. After poetry, there will be a time for tea, fellowship, and discussion. Interested in sharing your own poetry? Contact Rev. Bowie. 

The Pingry School Orchestra Performance

Friday, March 8, 12:15pm

Next Friday, March 8, at 12:15 pm, members of The Pingry School Upper School Orchestra will be performing a free concert at Christ Church in Short Hills. Students will be performing pieces from the Baroque to the Beatles, from string quartet to string orchestra. All are invited to attend.

Episcopal Parish Network Conference next Week

This year’s Episcopal Parish Network Conference is being held in Houston, Texas from March 6-9. The Episcopal Parish Network - formerly know as the Consortium of Endowed Episcopal Parishes - is the largest group of resourced institutions from across the Episcopal Church. Christ Church in Short Hills was a founding member of EPN. The Rev. Bowie Snodgrass, the Rev. Paul Keene, Arnie Peinado, and Dara Near will be attending this year's conference.



Learn about the Conference and Workshops

Holy Land Artwork Coming to Christ Church

Holy Land Artwork has a mission to share the news of the Christian community in the Holy Land. For the past 5 years they have visited different churches every Sunday to share stories and raise money for the Christian families of Bethlehem and Jerusalem by selling the olivewood artwork they create. Holy Land Artwork will be here at Christ Church next Sunday, March 10 with artwork for sale and viewing during coffee hour. Come and see!

Episcopal Relief & Development Fundraiser

Help Us Reach Our Goal in Lent! $1,428 of $5,000 goal raised.

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

Guest Preacher next Sunday: Tamara Plummer

Next Sunday, March 10, we welcome Tamara Plummer, Program Officer in Global Programs at Episocpal Relief & Development, as our guest preacher. Join us as we continue to focus on the work of Episcopal Relief throughout Lent. 

Breakfast Club Youth Gathering

Sunday, March 3, 9am



Youth are invited to gather this Sunday for Breakfast Club beginning at 9am in the Christ Church kitchen. On the first Sunday of each month our middle and high school students meet to prepare our favorite breakfasts together. Don’t miss it! 

On the menu: Donuts, eggs, bacon, and fruit

Faith & Film

Sundays at 3pm — Parish Hall



This spring, join Rev. Paul and others for popcorn, film, and conversation as we watch the second season of the critically acclaimed show, The Chosen. Each episode is about an hour long, and we follow it with reflection about what’s happening in the show and in our own life of faith. Two Sundays a month at 3pm in the Parish Hall, continuing on March 17, April 7, 21, and May 5.  [Learn more]

Episcopalians:

A Prayerbook People

Tuesdays, 7-8:15pm on Zoom

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]

Holy Grounds Lenten Series

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. [Learn more]

Rector's Bible Study

Second & Fourth Tuesdays

St. Mark's Room and Zoom

Continuing March 12

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]

Present Hope

Second Sundays, 11:30am, St. Mark’s Room — Beginning March 10

Present Hope is a small group for those who have lost a spouse and a time for them to gather for fellowship and conversation. The group meets monthly on the second Sunday. We pray that Present Hope may be a resource for our community and to those who have experienced this particular loss to be with and support one another.

Journey through Lent

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. 

Easter Flowers and Music

For Easter, the church is filled with beautiful flowers and music to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. On this holy day, we also recognize loved ones from our lives, both past and present. 

We invite you to dedicate Easter Music and Flowers in memory of a loved one or in living tribute to a special person by completing the form below and returning it to the Church by Friday, March 22. You can also email names to the Parish Office.

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. 

What's Next, God?

Discernment for all ages and stages of life

Tuesday, March 12, 7-8:30am on Zoom

In this workshop Canon Clark and Missioner Cynthia McChesney will lead a discussion about ways to see the stages of our lives, how to invite God into our decision-making, and how to cultivate discernment practices throughout all our lives. This “talking about faith” program is suited for everyone and for all ages.

Learn more and register 

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

Special Prayers: Scott S., Elsie F., Kenny L., Hilary S., Sol, Byron M., and Kathy G. 

For the repose of Mary T.

Ongoing Prayers: 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., and Jiawei L.

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: We pray for Church of the Good Shepherd, Ringwood; and Grace Church, Rutherford.

Anglican Cycle of Prayer: We pray for The Church of the Province of Uganda.

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

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.