Christ Episcopal Church

GC78 Video Montage

A short photo montage set to music of the 78th General Convention of the Episcopal Church from the Diocese of Newark.  Photos by: Nina Nicholson, Diana Wilcox, and Cynthia Black. Video by Diana Wilcox.

“We’re Back!”

July 12, 2015: May God’s words alone be spoken, may God’s words alone be heard. Amen. So good to be back with all of you! For those who don’t know, I was a deputy to the 78th General Convention of the Episcopal Church that took place over 12 very busy days in Salt Lake City,…

Presiding Bishop Elected!

The Rt. Rev. Michael B. Curry, from the Diocese of North Carolina, was elected and confirmed today as the next Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church.  Blessings be upon him and his family as he leads us into the next part of our journey as a church to love and serve all of God’s children.…

“You Have The Right Stuff!”

June 21, 2015: May God’s words alone be spoken, may God’s words alone be heard. Amen. Several years ago, when I was in my late teens/early twenties (no, let’s not talk about exactly how many years ago that was – but it was more than a couple)… Anyway, I was with a group of Explorers…

Rector Is Deputy To General Convention

Our Rector, the Rev. Diana Wilcox, is a clergy deputy to the 78th General Convention of The Episcopal Church, taking place in Salt Lake City, Utah from June 23-July 3, 2015. Rev. Diana will be posting information on the happenings of General Convention on Christ Church social media sites, and as part of the larger deputation…

“Time For Tights & A Cape?”

June 14, 2015 – 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…

Mass On The Grass…With Brass!

What a day it was, worshiping in the glen across the street from the church and then having a picnic. It was amazing and fun.  The choir sounded beautiful (as always) supported by the fabulous brass ensemble.  The congregation filled the park, with the children enjoying a special Sunday School outside.  And, there was loads of food.…

Youth Group Fun in the Sun!

The Youth Group headed out for at Point Pleasant Beach and Boardwalk on Saturday, June 13th.  Check out all the photos on our photo gallery, or by clicking here: https://christchurchepiscopal.org/index.php/nggallery/2015/youth-group-fun-in-the-sun?page_id=348

Senior Sermon – Elise Mitchell

[This is the Senior Sermon delivered by Elise Mitchell, one of our graduating seniors and a member of our choir, on Youth Sunday, June 7, 2015.  It is a wonderful reflection on what it means to be part of a community of faith. We are so proud of her, and of Uriah Anderson, who also…