An Afternoon of Tea & Poetry

Saturday, March 16, 3pm

Gather with Rev. Bowie and guests for an afternoon of Tea & Poetry Reading in the Parish Hall this Saturday! 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, Janet Maulbeck, and the Rev. Abigail Bren King. After poetry, there will be a time for tea, fellowship, and discussion.

You are invited to bring your favorite scones to share and there will be clotted cheese, jams, and tea sandwiches.

An Invitation to Join Rev. Bowie on Substack

As part of Rev. Bowie’s Sabbatical this winter, she launched a Substack, which is combination blog and mailing list. She has been publishing a poem a week during Lent, including a series inspired by the Gospel of John and other poems ‘from the vault’ that she’s written over the past twenty years. You can visit her site to read all the poems she’s published and subscribe to receive new posts here.

Read some of Rev. Bowie's Poetry

“Word with God” (John 1:1-14)

“First Sign” (John 2:1-11)

“Bride” (John 3:29)

Beginning on March 24, we join Christians around the world and across the centuries in observing Holy Week. From Palm Sunday through Easter, we participate in the story of Christ’s Passion as we remember Jesus’ journey to the cross. We join the disciples in prayer, the Last Supper, foot washing, and repent for the ways we too have betrayed and denied Jesus in our own lives. We join the women, who watched the crucifixion from afar and go on Easter Morning to find the tomb empty. These ancient and contemporary liturgies, prayers, music, and silence open our hearts to God’s grace and unfathomable love for his only begotten son and for each of us. Journeying through Holy Week we remember that love conquers death and the mystery of faith: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. Come join us. 

Bread Making Event + Easter Egg Stuffing

Sunday, March 24, 11:15am

After church on Palm Sunday, all are invited to gather in the Parish Hall for two special projects. In the kitchen, we will make pita bread for our Maundy Thursday dinner service and the back of the Parish Hall will serve as an egg stuffing station in preparation for our Easter Egg hunt on March 31.

Last Call: Easter Flowers and Music

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

We are still collecting Easter Music and Flowers dedications. Complete and return this form to the Church by Friday, March 22. You can also email names to the Parish Office.

Faith & Film this Sunday

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 for part 2 of our Holy Grounds Lenten series. In part 2 (continuing March 17), we’ll join with the youth confirmands for conversations about our shared life of faith and experiences. We will meet in the Parish Hall on March 10 and 17. [Learn more]

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]

Episcopal Relief & Development: Goal Reached!

$5,426 of $5,000 goal reached (so far...)

This Lent, we have strived to serve those in need through our fundraising efforts with Episcopal Relief & Development. ERD offers us the opportunity to make Jesus’ words to love our neighbor a reality. Last Sunday was Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday and giving after the service lifted our team above our goal of $5,000. But, there is still time to help! We invite you to make a gift of support by Friday, March 22! 

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

Evelyn Underhill Region Outreach Meeting

Wednesday, March 20, 7pm on Zoom

Interested in getting more involved with outreach at Christ Church and throughout our region? Join the Evelyn Underhill Region – Episcopal churches in Chatham, Madison, Maplewood, Millburn, Short Hills, and Summit – on Wednesday, March 20 at 7pm via Zoom to learn how. If you can’t attend but have ideas to share, email Sarah Rosen.

Join the Meeting via Zoom

Meeting ID: 826 4833 8545 | Passcode: 677659

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.

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

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

We pray in thanksgiving for the birth of Aurora “Rory” Joy Shaloiko granddaughter of Gay Torrence and John Sogliuzzo.

Ongoing Prayers: Julienne, 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., and Jiawei L.

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: We pray for St, Dunstan’s Church, Succasunna; and St. Mary’s Church, Sparta. 

Anglican Cycle of Prayer: We pray for the Church in Wales. 

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.