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“A People Walking In Darkness”

November 13, 2016: May God’s words alone be spoken, may God’s words alone be heard.  Amen. What a week this has been.  No matter who you may have voted for, no one can deny that a sea change has taken place – and it is one that has brought fear, hatred, bigotry, and violence to…

Christ Church In The News!

Check out this article about our Nursery School expansion and the renovations of spaces for both the school and the church!  The article has several inaccuracies, so see the corrected copy below. The Record For past articles or news coverage of the church, click here: In The News!   Here is corrected copy submitted to…

Latest Article in Glen Ridge Voice

Check out Mother Diana’s latest article in the Glen Ridge Voice titled “An Election Year As Test of Faith.” (the original title was “This Election Is Trying My Faith”) October 2016 Article For past articles or news coverage of the church, click here: In The News!

Blessing of the Animals Photos

What a wonderful Blessing of the Animals we had on Saturday, October 8th.  Check out these photos (thank you David Drislane and Natalie Marionneaux for taking these. Photo Gallery  

Sunday’s Baptisms

Check out this gallery of images from Sunday, Oct. 2nd, when we welcomed into the household of God Jennifer, Alexa, Kaylin, and Grayson.  Since 2014, we have welcomed 13 new members of the Body of Christ. Baptism Photos Our next baptism will be on All Saints Sunday, November 6th.  If you feel called to baptism, please…

Christ Church In The News!

Chief Sheila Byron-Lagattuta, Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of Detectives Quovella Spruill, and Chief of the Civil Rights Unit for the United States Attorney’s Office – New Jersey District, Assistant US Attorney Michael Campion, along with members of the Glen Ridge Police Department, gathered at Christ Church to meet with community members for a discussion…

Photos From The Special PFLAG Event

Fr. Warren Hall spoke at a special PFLAG (Parents & Friends of Lesbian & Gays) event here in the parish hall at Christ Church. Fr. Warren is a “…gay Catholic priest who was dismissed from his position as campus chaplain at Seton Hall University because of his work against anti-gay bullying…” For photos from the event, click…

Save These Dates!

Okay, so we don’t want to rush the summer, but be sure to put these dates on your calendar, because we have so many exciting things happening over the rest of the year. So, save these dates.  More information and other dates to come in the weeks ahead. 9/11 – Blessing of the Backpacks 9/18…

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…

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…