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Programs and Ministries
2020-2021
Dear Christ Church family,
Our annual Programs and Ministries booklet highlights many ways to connect to
God, one another, and our wider community. This year is different from any in
living memory, and yet the need to connect and center our lives in Christ remains
essential. The clergy, lay leadership, and staff hope that this year the church can
balance being a place of refuge, innovation, and welcome!
Worship is the center of our common life. This fall, we will continue to offer Sunday
services via Zoom, as well as outdoors as weather permits. Beginning in October,
we will have in-person services in the Sanctuary. Dr. Moore is starting a handbell
choir and the parish choir will continue to meet and record virtually.
I invite and encourage each of you to connect with a small group for fellowship or
formation. There are a dozen options on pages 6-7! We will also continue to have
gatherings for kids and teens, both in-person and online. Please read about our
“Church Friends” initiative and know you can always reach out to the clergy.
Throughout the fall, Outreach will offer ways to serve and there will be various
special events, services, forums, and guest preachers. The best way to be aware
of everything happening and any changes along the way is to read to our weekly
Messenger. Contact the church office to subscribe. Together we are one in Christ.
Blessings,
The Rev. Bowie Snodgrass
Priest-in-Charge
CHURCH HOURS THIS FALL
Sunday 8:00am-12:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am-1:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am-1:00pm
Friday 8:00am-1:00pm
During these hours, the church is open for private prayer, visits to the memorial garden,
drop offs for the food pantry and other church business. Visits outside of these hours can
also be arranged by prior appointment by contacting the Parish Office. You are asked to
use the back door of the church at the end of the driveway and to check in at the office
when you arrive. Masks and appropriate social distancing are required (see page 3).
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Worship
At Christ Church in Short Hills, we welcome all people. Join a community of loving
people unified by the words of The Episcopal Church’s Book of Common Prayer,
glorious music, and inspiring sermons.
WEEKLY SUNDAY SCHEDULE
8:00am Liturgy of the Word (Zoom)
8:30am Coffee Hour (Zoom)
9:00am Sunday School (Zoom)
10:00am Liturgy of the Word (Zoom; and In-Person starting Oct. 4)*
10:45am Coffee Hour (Zoom)
4:00pm Outdoor / Parish Hall Eucharist (Sept. 20 & 2nd Sundays)**
*10am Worship Services will be available on YouTube on Sunday afternoon.
**Holy Eucharist is offered on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 10am & 4pm.
Coffee Hour At Christ Church, we take your health
We gather every Sunday immediately and safety seriously and follow the
after services to share, engage and join guidelines of the CDC and NJDOH for
together in community. These weekly COVID protections and sterilization.
get-togethers are a special time for us to
Here are some of the steps we are taking:
stay connected as a parish family.
• Social Distancing is enforced at all
Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals
services; meetings are set up to assure
We recognize and affirm the importance
at least 6 feet between participants.
of lifting up special times of joy or
transition through worship, including • Masks are required inside the building.
services of baptism, marriage and Individually wrapped masks are
funerals. If you or a loved one is available, if needed.
interested in one of these special
• Hand sanitizer stations /sterilizing
services, please contact the parish office.
wipes are placed throughout building.
• Bathrooms are restricted to one
person at a time.
• Worship / meeting spaces are routinely
disinfected. High-touch surfaces are
sterilized several times a day. A fogger with
sanitizing spray is used in larger areas.
• Contact tracing: All visitors must sign-
in / pre-register if attending a service.
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Children and Family Ministries
We believe that children have a deep relationship with God from birth. Our programs
for children and teens are designed to help young and growing Christians embrace
the language of faith. Through friendship, prayer, Bible readings, and Christian service,
our children of all ages can explore their identity in God’s image.
CHRIST CHURCH NURSERY SCHOOL
Christ Church in Short Hills is committed to
guiding children through faith, education
and social and emotional health. At CCNS,
children embrace a love of learning with
curiosity, enthusiasm and confidence!
We believe that children are eager to
learn and learn best through exploration
and appropriate hands-on learning
experiences. We support children’s growth
SUNDAY SCHOOL ONLINE and development by providing carefully
Sunday School Online with Dr. J planned experiences while following a
meets Sundays at 9am via Zoom. Each predictable, age-appropriate, structured
week will bring something new and schedule.
exciting to learn about our faith. Established in 1962, Christ Church
Nursery School is licensed by the State of
New Jersey and offers a variety of class
LIVING THE GOOD NEWS
schedules.
Living the Good News allows children
Our children participate in monthly chapel
to walk through the life of Christ using
and Bible storytelling with our priests.
the scriptures in the lectionary. Weekly
CCNS, while grounded in the foundation
lessons correspond with texts used in
of the Episcopal Church, welcomes
worship so that children and parents
children of all faiths.
are able to review together what they
learned at church. Visit www.christchurchnurseryschool.org
to learn about class openings and CCNS
SUNDAY MORNING MATERIALS Covid-19 precautions.
Children’s Bulletins for all ages are
available each week with activities to
learn more about the week’s scripture
lessons. Check the weekly worship email
to view all of the materials and unlock
online activities.
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Youth Ministry
Youth ministry at Christ Church is grounded in the conviction that faith happens in and
through community. The purpose of our youth programs is to nurture a climate where
young people are fully integrated into the life of the church. We carry on this mission
by recognizing and amplifying the life-giving talents young people have to offer.
THE BREAKFAST CLUB
The Breakfast Club (grades 6-12)
meets the first Sunday of every month at
9:00am via Zoom. Join us as we discuss
relevant topics, and grow together
throughout the year. BYO Breakfast!
OUTDOOR WALKS AND HIKES
Youth in grades 6-12 will meet
periodically throughout the year to be BOY SCOUTS
in community, learn about church and Cub Scout Pack 1 is chartered by the
the environment, enjoy nature, and get Boy Scouts of America and sponsored
some exercise. Additional details, times, by Christ Church Short Hills. Pack 1
and locations will be announced in our has been providing fun, learning and
weekly Messenger. outdoor adventure in Short Hills and
CONFIRMATION Millburn for over 80 years! Membership
is open to boys and girls in first through
Confirmation is a one-year program for fifth grades.
youth in 8th grade (or above) that allows
our young people to reflect deeply Scout Troop 15 of Short Hills, New
on faith, its relevance in their lives and Jersey was chartered in 1926. Over the
to live out God’s love in friendship. At years, Troop 15 has distinguished itself
the end of our confirmation classes, as one of the finest Boy Scout Troops
youth may choose to make a public in our area. The Troop has helped
declaration of faith in the sacrament of more than 100 Scouts achieve the
Confirmation with youth from around the rank of Eagle Scout. Scouting teaches
diocese. The goal is to teach our youth values, leadership, the importance
the way of Christ, not only in the church of community service and provides
but also in the world; to help them make fellowship and outdoor adventure to
connections between these lessons and the Scouts, adult leaders and parents.
their own lives; and to prepare them for Membership is open to youth between
Christian adulthood. the age of 11 and 17.
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Small Groups and Pastoral Care
Study, fellowship, and education are part of the life-long spiritual journey of Christians.
We invite you explore our weekly and monthly offerings described over the next two
pages and get involved with one (or more) of our small group ministries this year.
FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Lunch Bunch
2nd Mondays of the month at noon.
Bring your lunch and enjoy the company
of other parishioners through Zoom.
Women’s AA Group
Every Thursday, 7:00pm
Weekly meetings take place on Zoom.
Martha & Mary
Various dates at 7:15pm
Join the women of the parish to prepare CHURCH FRIENDS
food for those in need and for select
As part of our fall initiative, we would
outreach and life events such as: the
like to invite you all to have a church
birth of a child, illness, surgery, death
friend!
in the family, new neighbors, and the
Rummage Sale Preview Party. “I have called you friends.” These are
the words Jesus spoke to his disciples
Christ Church Reads!
in John 15:15. This fall, we would like
Most Saturdays, 9:30am
you to have a church friend, someone
Join other parishioners for an
that you check in with once a month
engaging book discussion. You can
and hold in your prayers from October
find the assigned book and passages
through May. You can check-in via
in the weekly Announcements and the
phone call, video chat, or even text
Messenger. The group chooses these
messages. You can tell us who your
books together, and previous selections
chosen friend is (many of you already
have ranged from novels to non-fiction.
have someone like this in your life) or
Careers in Transition ask us if you would like us to connect
1st and 3rd Saturdays, 8:30am you with a church friend.
Four leadership professionals offer
Please email Pastor Tristan Shin to let
insight, along with tools and techniques,
him know who your church friend is
for navigating new career strategies in
for this year (make sure to confirm with
the current workplace environment.
them first) or ask him to pair you with
someone.
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ADULT FORMATION OPPORTUNITIES *NEW* Pub Theology
Monthly meetings on Thursdays, 6:30pm
Education for Ministry (EFM) People have been gathering in pubs and
Weekly meetings on Mondays, 7:30pm public spaces for ages, talking about life,
Expand your understanding of the philosophy, faith, and deep questions
fundamentals of our faith with a 4-year of meaning. Join Pastor Tristan Shin and
seminar style course. the Rev. Noah Hepler from Lutheran
Tuesday Spirituality & Bible Study Church of Atonement (Philadelphia)
Multiple Tuesdays a month, 1pm for a monthly Pub Theology. Bring
Join Rev. Bowie to discuss contemporary your questions, your curiosity, and get
spirituality books and books of the Bible. online! The format is simple: a beverage,
Email Rev. Bowie for more information. conversation, and God.
Evening Book Group *NEW* So You Want To Talk About Race?
Monthly meetings on second Tues, 7:30pm A new discussion group moderated by
The Evening Book Group explores Pastor Shin will begin in late September
historical and religious texts each month to talk about race and its effects on
with members of the parish. Contact Sam our society and church life. The group
Reckford for additional information. plans to base conversations around the
book So You Want to Talk About Race by
Interfaith Bible Hour
Ijeoma Oluo and those discussion topics.
Monthly meetings on first Fridays, 9am
Join Rev. Bowie, Rev. Toland from St.
Stephen’s, and Cantor Lucy Fishbein PASTORAL CARE
from Temple B’nai Jeshurun to discuss
Abraham’s progeny in the second half In response to COVID-19, ELCA
of Genesis this year. No preparation or Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton
previous attendance is required. All are reflects: “Circumstances now are forcing
welcome! The group will meet on the a change in our behavior, but let’s see
first Friday of the month from 9-10 am this as an opportunity for us to pause
via Zoom, starting October 2. For login and reflect, to breathe, and to think
information, please email the Rev. Paula about what it means to be the body of
Toland at rector@ststephensmillburn.org. Christ. How do we stay connected when
gathering is discouraged? How do we
Interweave’s Morning Meditation care for our neighbor?”
1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 10am
In the silence there is a clearing. We It is especially important now that you
gather to support one another in the reach out whenever you need help. Our
practice of centering prayer. Whether Pastoral Care staff is here for you. If you
you are a beginner or practiced in the have any concerns, prayer requests, life
art of meditation, there is something celebrations, or just want to talk, please
quite wonderful about meditating in a do not hesitate to contact Pastor Tristan
group setting. Join us for this time of Shin.
reflection, quiet meditation and sharing.
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Music
At Christ Church in Short Hills, music is integral to our ministry. Music builds
community and brings us all closer to the Divine. We welcome parishioners, local
area residents, and youth of all ages to join us in singing God’s praise.
The Bell Choir of Christ Church is
open to all, from high school age to
adult, sharing in worship music with
hand bells. The choir is comprised of
volunteers who will perform at the 10am
service each month. Bell Choir activities
begin in September and continue
through early June. Rehearsals are on
Wednesdays from 7:30pm to 8:30pm
and on Sunday mornings.
CHOIR ZOOM GATHERING
The Canterbury Choir is open to all
The Christ Church Choir gathers each elementary age children. Our children’s
Wednesday at 7:30pm on Zoom for choir will sing various recorded pieces
fellowship and conversation. for special worships throughout the year.
Stewardship
God created the world and called it good. God calls each of us good and blesses us with
spiritual gifts. Stewardship is our generous response to God’s love. Out of our material
abundance, we are called to give back to God with gratitude and faith that God will
provide. In addition to our individual stewardship, Christ Church strives to be a generous
church, sharing our time, talents and treasure with the wider community, our diocese, and
the world.
The Episcopal Diocese of Newark
Get involved with events happening around our diocese.
In addition to our many weekly and monthly offerings at Christ Church in Short
Hills, The Episcopal Diocese of Newark provides many worthwhile opportunities
for fellowship, education, and outreach. To learn more about these events,
including monthly conversations with The Rt. Rev. Carlye J. Hughes, visit www.
dioceseofnewark.org. You can also sign up for their newsletter, The Voice Online, to
stay up to date on everything happening in the diocese.
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Outreach
Jesus taught that when we serve one another, we are serving Him. We express our faith
at Christ Church in Short Hills through far-reaching ministries. Our Outreach Grants
program funds various local, national and international not-for-profit organizations.
Our hands-on Outreach Ministry allows us to roll up our sleeves to serve and to
develop relationships with our Christian brothers and sisters in need.
Collections this Fall All the Way Up Adult
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Education Center
Christ Church will organize various Monday-Friday, various times
collections for organizations serving All the Way Up is an
those most affected by the pandemic. Adult Education Center
Additional details will be shared in in downtown Newark and Maplewood
our weekly Messenger. Donations can offering small group classes and
be brought to Christ Church during personal tutoring in GED, computer
scheduled office hours (see page 2). literacy, and job readiness.
Interfaith Food Pantry of ThankServing / SpringServing Sundays
the Oranges Parishioners and families volunteer for a
2nd Wednesday of the range of hands-on duties and site visits in
month, 8:30am our wider community on the Sunday before
The IFPO is a collaboration Thanksgiving and a Sunday each Spring.
among Christ Church, Congregation
Embrace-a-Family
Beth El, Congregation B’nai Jeshurun,
During Advent, parishioners select
and Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel. The
personal, meaningful Christmas gifts of
food pantry provides supplemental
clothing, linens, and toys for families at
and emergency food to more than 300
the Apostles’ House in Newark.
families in Orange and East Orange. You
can always donate food to the IFPO.
Episcopal Relief and Development OUTREACH GRANTS
Each year, Christ Church works with ERD The Outreach Grants Committee
to support lasting change around the seeks grant applications from a broad
globe for women, children, and those spectrum of local, national and global
devastated by natural disasters. organizations. The Committee meets
Bridges Runs four times a year to review grant
Christ Church partners with Bridges, applications, research funding needs,
a non-profit in Summit, NJ, to provide and determine how to allocate annual
food to the homeless population in our funding to worthy recipients. Grant
community throughout the year. applications can be found on our
website and are due Oct. 15 or Apr. 15.
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Christ Church Vestry
Sandra Johnson Alison Corbin Rob Kao Adrianne Harrison-Surgeon
Sr. Warden Nursery School Clerk Epis. Relief & Devlopment
sandy73j@gmail.com Alison.Corbin@gmail.com robert.kao@gmail.com basileus36@gmail.com
Sarah Rosen Lise Davis Larry Neugebauer Tom Thomas
Jr. Warden Newcomers Parish Life Finance
saraharosen@gmail.com danskny@gmail.com neugebauerlarry@gmail.com tomthomas9@gmail.com
Chris Bennett Jonathon DeCiantis Arnold Peinado
Finance & Real Estate Buildings & Grounds Outreach
Chris_f_bennett@hotmail.com jaydec2011@gmail.com abpeinado3@gmail.com
Diane Cabush John Fernandez Arlene Sommer
Education Buildings & Grounds Outreach
drscabush@aol.com johnf2732@gmail.com alsommer25@gmail.com
Ministry Contacts
Acolytes Education for Ministry Newcomers
Walker Johnson/Christiana Nwachuku Sandra Johnson Lise Davis
walkerjohnson@icloud.com sandy73j@gmail.com danskny@gmail.com
christiana.nwachuku@gmail.com
Embrace-a-Family Outreach Grant Committee
All the Way Up Jennifer Vinsonhaler Arnold Peinado
Chris Whitaker jvinsonhaler98@gmail.com abpeinado3@gmail.com
cwhitaker@allthewayupnj.org
Evening Book Group Parish Life
Altar Guild Sam Reckford Jim Sammartino
Rose Udland samuel@reckford.net sammartinojc@gmail.com
roseudland@gmail.com
Episcopal Relief & Development Rummage Sale
Bridges Outreach Adrianne Harrison-Surgeon Julie Lam
Sarah Rosen basileus36@gmail.com juliedtran@hotmail.com
saraharosen@gmail.com
Flower Ministry Scouts
Buildings and Grounds Sandra Peinado Don Syracuse
John Fernandez scpeinado@gmail.com mdcuse@aol.com
johnfz732@gmail.com
Interfaith Food Pantry Stewardship Committee
Careers in Transition Peggy Baggaley Chuck Nwachuku
Bonnie Rountree peggy.baggaley@gmail.com nwachuku_c@hotmail.com
rountree.bd@gmail.com
Investment Committee Usher Guild
Children and Family Ministry Todd Corbin Scott Chastain
Kevin Johnson tmcorbin33@gmail.com scott.g.chastain@gmail.com
kjohnson@christchurchshorthills.org
Layreaders / Intercessors Youth Ministry
Christ Church Nursery School Melissa Bristol Chris Whitaker
Barbara Pepe mbristol93@gmail.com cwhitaker@christchurchshorthills.org
christchurchns@verizon.net
Lunch Bunch
Christ Church Reads! Juli Towell and Peggy Baggaley
Peggy Baggaley juliintj@towell4.us
peggy.baggaley@gmail.com
Martha & Mary!
Coffee Hour Joanne Gordon and Lisa Gadsden
Saha Onabule joannenggordon@gmail.com
saha.nathaniel@hotmail.co.uk logadsden@gmail.com
Communications Committee Music
Gaye Torrance Andrew Moore
gtorrance@torranceco.com amoore@christchurchshorthills.org
10 | Christ Church in Short HillsChrist Church Clergy & Staff
Rev. Bowie Snodgrass Rev. Tristan Shin Dr. Andrew Moore Chris Whitaker
Priest-in-Charge Assistant Pastor Organist & Choirmaster Youth Min. & Communications
bsnodgrass@christchurchshorthills.org tshin@christchurchshorthills.org amoore@christchurchshorthills.org cwhitaker@christchurchshorthills.org
973.379.2898 ext. 102 973.379.2898 ext. 104 973.379.2898 ext. 103 973.379.2898 ext. 111
Rev. Dr. R. Kevin Johnson Georgeann DuChossois James Johnson Lydia Zapico
Children & Family Minister Parish Administrator Plant Supervisor Finance Manager
kjohnson@christchurchshorthills.org office@christchurchshorthills.org jjohnson@christchurchshorthills.org bookkeeper@christchurchshorthills.org
973.379.2898 ext. 111 973.379.2898 ext. 101 973.379.2898 ext. 105 973.379.2898 ext. 106
STAY CONNECTED WITH US
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www.christchurchshorthills.org
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E-Newsletter: “The Messenger”
You can be added to the mailing list by
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Director of CCNS
christchurchns@verizon.net
Director of Interweave
janet@interweave.org
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Programs and Ministries 2020-2021 | 11Mark your calendars and join us for
special upcoming events at Christ Church
Annual Parish Picnic
Sunday, September 13 at 12:00pm
Guest Preacher: Dr. Diana Butler Bass
Sunday, September 20 at 8:00am & 10:00am
Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, October 4, 4:00pm
Town Hall Meeting with Wally Fletcher
Sunday, October 18, 11:15am
Guest Preacher: The Rev. Len Freeman
Sunday, October 25 at 8:00am & 10:00
All Saints Memorial Service
Sunday, November 1 at 4:00pm
Guest Preacher: A. Gary Shilling
Sunday, November 15 at 8:00am & 10:00am
Visitation of The Rt. Rev. Carlye J. Hughes, 11th Bishop of Newark
Sunday, December 6 at 10:00am
Stay tuned for additional information
about Advent and Christmas services.
Christ Church in Short Hills
66 Highland Avenue – Short Hills, NJ 07078
973.379.2898
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