Christ Church in Short Hills

June 11, 2023 - Melissa Bristol - The Second Sunday after Pentecost

How does Jesus' love of the sinner give us the confidence to take big leaps of faith? How does that create strong, inclusive communities of faith?  We can find the answer in scripture... with a little help from... dog training?

June 4, 2023 - The Rev. Bowie Snodgrass - Trinity Sunday

How do you get to know the Trinity? Hang out with them! 21st century theologians have focused on the dynamic relationship between God, Christ, and the Holy Spirit, even describing a cosmic dance. This resonates in this time, when we crave relationship and belonging (even though relationships can be messy and intimacy intimidating).

May 28, 2023 - The Rev. Canon Robert Griner - Pentecost

Exhausted? Frantically trying to fling yourself forward? Maybe it's because you're self-propelled rather than higher powered. Pentecost provides a more excellent way.

May 21, 2023 - The Rev. Bowie Snodgrass - The Seventh Sunday of Easter

The 10 days after Jesus’ Ascension are a liminal time of absence and desire, even as activity swirls around us in the bustling month of May. We are invited to wait for Christ and let God – who existed before the world existed and cannot be contained by space or time – into the empty holes in our hearts and lives. 

May 14, 2023 - The Rev. Canon Robert Griner - The Sixth Sunday of Easter

A Mother's Day sermon on how the Grace of God can lead us to conclude that the universe is conspiring to do us good, even, or especially, if we come from a dysfunctional family. 

May 7, 2023 - The Rev. Bowie Snodgrass - The Fifth Sunday of Easter

Rev. Bowie’s Rector Report reflecting on 2022. In John 14, Jesus said, “In my father’s house there are many dwelling places.” There are many rooms (and cornerstones!) at Christ Church, but more importantly many people who follow the Way of Jesus and are ministry leaders at our home church.

April 30, 2023 - The Rev. Canon Robert Griner - The Fourth Sunday of Easter

In the 23rd Psalm, the writer delights in an abundant table prepared by God, but only if enemies are made envious by the bounty. Hear how Jesus seeks our more base instincts in order to lead us besides the still waters. 

April 23, 2023 - The Rev. Canon Robert Griner - The Third Sunday of Easter

Whether it's the struggles and disappointments of the past, or anxiety about the future, the Risen Lord sidles up alongside us, bringing us the joy of God's presence in this present moment.