Christ Church is in the second year of returning to the original longer season of Advent, and at this Adult Forum we will reflect on how this impacts our entering into the sacred space of Advent. We will talk about the experience of returning to our roots, and what that has offered us in the…
This year marks 500 years since Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg. He was not the first one to speak against the Roman Catholic church, but it was his courage in this moment that sparked what is known as The Reformation – a movement that continues unending…
Rich, deep liturgical worship is a hallmark of Anglicanism, of which the Episcopal Church is a part. Yet even cradle Episcopalians, as well as visitors, will often ask (or wonder privately) about the worship we do: “Why do you this?” or “What does this mean?” Or, there may be meanings we have come to impart on…
Our choir, whose voices we miss so much in the summer, will return on September 10th. If you are interested in joining the choir, please let our Director of Music, Bill Davies, know by emailing him at music@christchurchepiscopal.org, or by saying hello to him after a service. Choir rehearsals for adults are on Thursday evenings…
The Search/Nominating Committee for the selection of our next bishop have been holding Listening Meetings in July, August and will hold more in September of this year. These events will be opportunities for all members of our Diocese to meet for respectful, responsible dialogue and for an interchange of thoughts and ideas in response to the…
On July 22nd, from 11am-2pm, Christ Church will host a PAWS Montclair Pet Adoption Event. Come and meet some of the most adorable dogs – all ready to go to their forever home. More details to come, but for information on PAWS, click here: https://www.pawsmontclair.org
Coming to preach and share his story on Sunday, May 21 is Archange Antoine, of Faith NJ. Mr. Antoine organized the protest marches Mtr. Diana and other clergy participated in to support Catalino Guerrero, who was facing possible deportation. Archange Antoine represents a dynamic fusion of passion and dedication through his tireless efforts toward…
Join the new Episcopal Women Together (EWT) at our first event! Tonight, the Rev. Sara Lilja, Director of Lutheran Episcopal Advocacy Ministry NJ, will kickoff a postcard campaign. We will gather from 7-9pm in the Parish Hall of Christ Church in Bloomfield & Glen Ridge (see link below for directions) to make our voice…
We have brought together a diverse cross section of members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies from many walks of life. All activists in their own right, we have educators, a businesswoman, a religious leader, an author, a community healthcare provider, and, of course, former NJ students. Join us as we gather to discuss…
The Women’s Commission of the Diocese of Newark is being re-birthed! We will hold our second meeting on Saturday April 8, 2017 10:00am-12:00pm 9:00-10:00: Labyrinth open for meditation 12:00-1:00: Brown Bag your lunch and continue the conversation Christ Church in Bloomfield & Glen Ridge 74 Park Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ Please bring your ideas,…
