Parish Life

SUNDAY SCHOOL

The Sunday School is dedicated to providing the children and youth of our community a spiritual foundation that will guide them through life.

Its goal is to provide the young children biblical instruction, time for reflection and an opportunity for hands-on activities. For the older children, in-depth discussion of Bible scriptures, extensions of scriptures to contemporary times and opportunities to examine their faith.

PASTORAL CARE

This is a group of individuals who have answered God’s call to love one another. The ministry is done collaboratively with Grace Lutheran Church. The group is comprised of “Visitors” who visit the sick and shut-in and administer Holy Communion and “Callers” who maintain telephone contact with the sick and shut-in. In addition, sick or season appropriate cards are also sent to those in distress.

EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN

Most of the women of the church are members of this group and provide support to the church via fund raising and various mission work supported by Christ Church.

MEN of CHRIST CHURCH

This organization is comprised of, but not limited to members of Christ Church. The aim of this organization is to provide a forum where the men could gather socially. The Men’ of Christ Church is noted for its annual Pancake Supper on Shrove Tuesday. The group also serves as mentors to the younger men of the congregation.

WORSHIP

MUSIC

The choir leads the musical aspect of the worship service. Though small in numbers, its members are capable of filling the sanctuary with their melodious tunes.

ACOLYTES

This is a group of well trained and disciplined young people

both male and female who serve at the altar during Sunday services.

USHERS

The ushers welcome and assist worshipers at the services. They ensure the orderly flow of parishioners to the altar during the Eucharist. They assist in the general arrangement of the prayer books and hymnals before and after services.

ALTAR GUILD

This group of dedicated and conscientious parishioners sets the altar and prepares the vestments for Sunday worship. The sisters of this guild regard this as a very special ministry.

LAY READERS/EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

The lay readers are the Lay Liturgical Leadership. They are trained in the proper methods of public reading and leading Morning and Evening Prayer services. The Eucharistic Ministers assist in the Eucharist by administering the Chalice.

Committees

BUILDING AND GROUNDS

Group of highly motivated individuals is charged with the proper upkeep of the Church & Rectory properties. It is their responsibility to ensure that the buildings are safe and make recommendations to the vestry for preventative maintenance and capital improvement.

FINANCE

The Finance Committee assists the Treasurer in preparing and managing the budget and making fiscal recommendations to the vestry.

OUTREACH

This committee administers the Faith and Hope Food pantry and coordinates the various efforts by Christ Church to reach beyond its walls. This group in conjunction with Bergen County Homeless orgs and Grace Lutheran church is involved in a variety of outreach efforts.

STEWARDSHIP

The Stewardship committee spearheads the every member canvass. The committee is responsible for the education of members of the congregation on the various aspects of Stewardship. Also included in its charge is the initiation and execution of the yearly Stewardship campaign.