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Blessing of the Animals Photos

What a joyous bark and meow filled day at Christ Church.  So many of God’s beloved creatures came with their human companions to be blessed.  Also blessed were the ashes of those who crossed the rainbow bridge to heaven.  We were able to present PAWS Montclair Animal Shelter with a check for $200, and lots of…

Hate Has No Home Here!

Check out this article, written by Mother Diana, about her experience marching for justice in Washington, DC. http://dioceseofnewark.org/content/hate-has-no-home-here-priest-reports-1000-ministers-march-justice

Come As You Are!

Summer does mean more here, so wear shorts, t-shirts, sandals, whatever.  Be comfortable, but be here.  Our 8am is a small and quiet service.  The 10:30 has music (the choir is off in the summer).  The 6pm is outside on the Glen across the street (weather permitting – bring a chair or blanket).

Peace Pole Dedication – Jun 4

On June 4th, Pentecost Sunday, we will be blessing our new Peace Pole as part of our 10:30am service! A Peace Pole is a hand-crafted monument that displays the message and prayer May Peace Prevail on Earth on each of its four or six sides, usually in different languages. Ours has the following languages: English, Arabic, Creole, German,…

Christ Church Sermon Podcast on iTunes!

Missed church this week?  Want to share a sermon?  Check out our new podcast, which will feature our weekly sermons (and a few other things too).  Try it out, rate it, and let us know what you think! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/christ-episcopal-church/id1048509110 Most of all – subscribe to it!

Mtr. Diana Stands With Clergy for Justice & Compassion

Mtr. Diana joined with other clergy to once again stand beside a grandfather who was facing deportation after 25 years in this country – raising a family, owning a home, and paying taxes. At left top, Archange Antoine, of Faith NJ, leads the clergy in a prayer at the end of the day. At left…