Scout Sunday | April 21, 10am

This Sunday, we welcome Scout Troop 15 and Cub Scout Pack 1 at our 10am service. As a parish, we commend these young people for their work throughout our local community and give thanks for their participation in our wider community of children and youth at Christ Church. Interested in learning more about scouting at Christ Church? Contact Michael Murphy.

Scout Plant Sale | Saturday, May 4, 10am-3pm

Scout Troop 15 will host their 73rd Annual Plant Sale in the Christ Church parking lot on Saturday, May 4 from 10am to 3pm. Forms to pre-order plants can be found in the info center outside the Parish Hall. All proceeds support Troop 15 and their work and activities through the Short Hills community. Any leftover plants will be sold after the 10am service on Sunday, May 5. 

Cross Roads Sunday and Guest Preacher | April 28, 8am & 10am

Join us on April 28 to learn more about our diocesan camp, Cross Roads, and celebrate their ministry working with children and youth in our diocese. We welcome Anthony Briggs, Executive Director, as our guest preacher. We will also be joined by Cross Roads’ Program Director Helen Payanzo. 

The Bishops’ Cup Golf Outing

Monday, June 24 

Join Episcopal and Lutheran golfers from around the state for a fun day of golf at Copper Hill Country Club in Ringoes, NJ to support the ministry of Cross Roads Camp and Retreat Center. Funds raised by the Bishops’ Cup support generous camperships to help families who can’t afford even their modest fees. If you would like to join a team from Christ Church, contact Don Syracuse or learn more here.

Cross Roads Summer Programs

Weeks during July & August

Cross Roads, our Episcopal camp, provides an amazing opportunity for people of all ages to have a classic camp experience in a safe and supportive environment and was listed on the 2023 Newsweek List of America’s Best Summer Camps. If you are interested in attending a week at Cross Roads, contact Rev. Bowie or Chris Whitaker. Children from Christ Church will be attending throughout the summer. Learn more and register here.

Holy Grounds Easter Series - Make a Joyful Noise

Sundays at 9am | St. Mark's Room | Continuing April 21

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

Rector's Bible Study

Second & Fourth Tuesdays 12pm

Continuing April 23

This spring, Rev. Bowie is leading 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]

Faith & Film

Sundays 3pm

Parish Hall

Continuing April 21



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 21 and May 5.  [Learn more]

Present Hope

Second Sundays 11:15am

St. Mark’s Room

Continuing this Sunday

Present Hope is a small group for those who have lost a spouse and a time for them to gather for fellowship and conversation. 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. Present Hope gathers on the second Sunday of each month at 11:30am.

Recycle Your Eclipse Glasses

Recycled glasses will be sent to Astrologers Without Borders who will distribute to countries in Africa, Asia and South America in time for the next eclipse in those regions. There is a basket at the back of the church for drop-off. 

Annual Meeting & Brunch

Mark your calendar and plan to attend our Annual Meeting & Brunch immediately following the 10am service on Sunday, May 5. The Annual Meeting will elect new vestry members and provide updates on all of the vibrant ministries of Christ Church. 

Last Call: General Convention Youth Trip

June 22-28, 2024 | Louisville, Kentucky

Register by Monday, April 22

This year, our youth will be traveling to Louisville, KY during the General Convention of the Episcopal Church. While there, youth will see the workings of our denomination, connect with other youth, take part in spiritual formation, and participate in justice activities. Registration and more information is available here.

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

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

We pray for Allison Galbally and Stephen Suarez who will be married on Saturday.

We pray for all who will be baptised, especially Paige Grace Seidell. 

We pray for the repose of Felix J. Zayas.

Ongoing Prayers: Kay S., Diana B., Julienne, Christina, Rebecca M., Mabel, Leonor D., Suzanne M., Paul J., Vivian J., Jane H., Linda J., Graham P., Sofia D., Liz D., 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., Linda G., Hilary S., and the Zusky family.

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: We pray for St. Paul’s & Resurrection, Wood-Ridge; Grace Church, Westwood; Church of the Holy Innocents, West Orange.

Anglican Cycle of Prayer: We pray for the Anglican Church of Australia.

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.