Outreach Grants Committee Accepting Applications

The Christ Church Outreach Grants Committee seeks grant applications from a broad spectrum of local, national and global organizations for funding in the spring outreach grants cycle. Grant applications can be found on our website and are due April 15 (for the spring cycle).

Download the Application & View Fall 2023 Recipients 

The Outreach Grants Committee has two grant cycles, roughly May-June and November-December. This means applications should be submitted on April 15 or October 15 to be considered in the next cycle. The total funding in each of the two cycles is in the range of $35,000. Parishioners are invited to share our outreach grants program with local nonprofits you are connected with. Applicants and activities that are within the geographic bounds of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark and the State of New Jersey or are otherwise connected to the Christ Church in Short Hills community are favored. 

Faith & Film this Sunday

Sundays at 3pm | Parish Hall

Continuing April 7



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 April 7, 21, and May 5.  [Learn more]

Rector's Bible Study

Second & Fourth Tuesdays at 12pm

Continuing April 9

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]

Holy Grounds Easter Series - Make a Joyful Noise

Sundays at 9am | St. Mark's Room | Beginning April 14

This Easter, Holy Grounds cracks open the hymnal and explores our faith through the songs and prayers found therein. Join Rev. Paul and others around a pot of coffee in the St. Mark’s room as we learn about the history of hymnody and our very favorite hymns! 

You're invited to share a favorite hymn or two. Rev. Paul will use these hymns, in addition to some that we'll be singing each Sunday in Easter, to structure the course.

Share your favorite hymns

Program note: Holy Grounds will continue this Sunday, April 7 with an Eastertide conversation

Holy Week Recap

Did you miss any sermons from our journey through Holy Week? Catch up by watching on Youtube or listen wherever you get podcasts.

Good Friday Sermon

Easter Vigil Sermon

Easter Morning Sermon

Easter Service

Holy Week Photos

Thank You Easter Coffee Hour Hosts

A special thanks to Patricia Shewmaker and everyone who contributed to our Easter coffee hour last Sunday. We had more than 20 platters of cookies, cakes, lemon bars, doughnuts, cheeses, dips, veggies, cupcakes, and much more. Plus lots of smiles and good conversations!

Interested in hosting coffee hour this spring? Learn more and sign-up today on our website.

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

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

We pray for the repose of Chris Polumbo, and for the repose of Terry Hofflich. 

We pray for all those who are to be baptized, especially 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 Church of the Holy Spirit, Verona; St. James’ Church, Upper Montclair; and Grace Church, Union City. 

Anglican Cycle of Prayer: We pray for the Episcopal and Anglican Province of Alexandria. 

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

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