Christ Episcopal Church

“From Night – To Dawn – To Day”

July 3, 2016: May God’s words alone be spoken, may God’s words alone be heard.  Amen. What a storm we had Friday night, right?  A tornado warning around these parts, and up where I live, we were without power for about 45 minutes.  I swear, at one point, I saw an ark going by, and…

“I’ll Have A Double, Please!”

June 26, 2016: May God’s words alone be spoken, may God’s words alone be heard.  Amen. Last weekend I had the privilege to attend two services in the diocese – the first was the ordination of Young Yoon, our newest priest in the church, and a young man of deep and abiding faith, whom I…

Christ Church Day Camp/VBS – Aug 8-12

Our popular Vacation Bible School (Day Camp) is back this year, and we couldn’t be more excited about it. The dates are Aug 8-12 (Monday-Friday) from 9am-3pm.  On Sunday the 7th there will be a kickoff at the 10:30am worship. This was a very popular event last year, so be sure to sign up early.…

Vigil for Love Against Hate – In The News!

Here is a link to the Record photo gallery and the press release sent: http://www.northjersey.com/photo-galleries/community-event-photos/photos-bloomfield-glen-ridge-vigils-remember-orlando-victims-1.1617976   Christ Church Hosts Vigil for Love Against Hate The tragedy in Orlando has touched the hearts of people all over the world.  Across New Jersey people have responded with vigils, donations, and notes of support over social media.  Christ…

“The Sound of Silence”

June 19, 2016: May God’s words alone be spoken, may God’s words alone be heard.  Amen. My grandma, Ruth, who passed away in 2013, told me once about a day when she was just a little girl growing up in North Carolina.   A very violent storm was blowing through, and her mother and her older…

Vigil for Love Against Hate – Photos!

On Thursday, June 16th at 7pm at Christ Church, our community came together to stand in solidarity with the victims of this latest mass shooting, and in a call for action, for peace, and for love.  It was a vigil for healing, but also for action. A time when we gave comfort to one another, but also when…

“Enough Is Enough!”

The Vigil for Love Against Hate – June 16th, 2016: I want to thank Iman Haqq and Dr. Abreu for their words tonight, and also all those – clergy, singers, lay leaders – who have volunteered of their time to be here, to participate, to offer whatever they could, in response to the tragedy in…

LGBT Movie Night – June 18

In partnership with St. Peter’s Clifton, Christ Church will host an LGBT Movie Night featuring the movie Carol, with time for networking and discussion.  The evening begins at 6pm in our Parish Hall.  Everyone is welcome!

“Nails In The Wall”

June 12, 2016 – Mass on the Grass…with Brass!: May God’s words alone be spoken, may God’s words alone be heard.  Amen. I love being out here in the middle of this beautiful park – surrounded by the beauty of God’s creation.  I especially am so grateful to hold worship out here, not only because…