Christ Church in Short Hills

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.

April 16, 2023 - The Rev. Bowie Snodgrass - The Second Sunday of Easter

There are both practical and mystical dimensions to the Risen Lord’s appearances to the disciples, Thomas (who does not so much doubt as not fully believe yet), and baptism.

April 9, 2023 - The Rev. Bowie Snodgrass - Easter

Like the women at the tomb, we are looking for Jesus. Through the resurrection, Christ stayed in relationship with humanity and we are invited be part of God’s everlasting love.