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Weekly reflections from Christ Church in Short Hills, a welcoming Episcopal community in northern New Jersey. All are welcome — no exceptions!
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"Christians Counter Contempt" | The Rev. Dr. Timothy Mulder
Sermon by the Rev. Tim Mulder, recorded live at the 10am service on Sunday, October 26, 2025.
Year C, Proper 25 on Luke 18:9-14
"The Squeaky Wheel Gets the Grease" | Brian Sellers-Petersen
Sermon by Brian Sellers-Petersen, recorded live at the 10am service on Sunday, October 19, 2025.
Year C, Proper 24 on 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 and Luke 18:1-8.
"Improvisational Hope" | The Rev. Mary Frances Schjonberg
Sermon by the Rev. Mary Frances Schjonberg, recorded live at the 10am service on Sunday, October 12, 2025.
Year C, Proper 23 on Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7 and Luke 17:11-19
“Increase our faith!” A 2026 Stewardship Sermon | The Rev. Bowie Snodgrass
Sermon by the Rev. Bowie Snodgrass, recorded live at the 10am service on Sunday, October 5, 2025.
Year C, Proper 22 on Luke 17:5-10
"A Change of Habit" | Sister Monica Clare
Sermon by Sister Monica Clare, Sister Superior at The Community of St. John the Baptist in Mendham, NJ. Recorded live at the 10am service on Sunday, September 28, 2025.
Year C, Proper 21 on Luke 16:19-31
"Summer is Ended" | The Rev. Bowie Snodgrass
Sermon by the Rev. Bowie Snodgrass, recorded live at the 10am service on Sunday, September 21, 2025.
Year C, Proper 20 on Jeremiah 8:18-9:1; Luke 16:1-13
"Lost and Found" | The Rev. Dr. R. Kevin Johnson
Sermon by the Rev. Dr. R. Kevin Johnson, recorded live at the 10am service on Sunday, September 14, 2025.
Year C, Proper 19 on Luke 15:1-10
"Discerning Discipleship" | The Rev. Bowie Snodgrass
Sermon by the Rev. Bowie Snodgrass, recorded live at the 10am service on Sunday, September 7, 2025 – Parish Picnic and Kick-Off Sunday!
Year C, Proper 18 on Philemon 1-21, Luke 14:25-33
"Wedding Etiquette" | Sam Reckford
Sermon by Sam Reckford, recorded live at the 10am service on Sunday, August 31, 2025.
Year C, Proper 17 on Luke 14:1, 7-14
Sermon by the Rev. Bowie Snodgrass, recorded live at the 10am service on Sunday, August 24, 2025.
Year C, Proper 16 on Luke 13:10-17, Psalm 71:1-6
Drawing from Isaiah’s vineyard, Psalm 80’s plea, and Jesus’ fire in Luke 12, this sermon reflects on what it means to overturn the empire in our hearts and to welcome one another as kin in God’s house. Through personal memories of exclusion and experiences of grace, the message calls us to resist easy lines of division and to live into the baptismal promise of belonging and love. (Isaiah 5:1–7; Psalm 80:1–2, 8–18; Luke 12:49–56)
In Rev. Paul's farewell sermon, he reminds us of the importance of the Transfiguration and why we celebrate it while reflecting on the mountain journey of life.
There was a time when being a Christian was just weird; they’d do strange things and behave like… well weirdos. But for all their strangeness they were holy; and people would flock to get to know them all the while learning about the good news of Jesus that led them to their strange behavior. Maybe it’s time for us to be weird Christians too. (Col. 3.1-11; Luke 12.13-21)
Why would God ask someone to marry a prostitute? Listen and find out. (Hosea 1:2-10)
Are you more of a Martha or a Mary? A faithful servant, who sometimes tries to do too much, or a quiet disciple, who takes time to listen? Both loved Jesus and he loved them. In church, we need all types of people to learn how to love one another. (Luke 10:38-42)
What would it be like for us to meet Amos today; what might he say? More importantly how would we react? Despite being an 8th century BCE text, there’s a lot about Amos that still rings true. We still need people like Amos, and we still need to hear his diagnosis of the world we inhabit. Only in observing things as they are, can we make a choice to do something else, like addressing the great needs of our time. (Amos 7:7-17; Luke 10:25-37)
Summer is here! Do you feel weary? How can your vacation or a staycation refresh you and be a spiritual practice too? Jesus offers advice before sending out the 70 that provides wisdom for us to find peace. (Galatians 6:7-16, Luke 10:1-11, 16-20)
“Let me inherit a double share of your spirit,” Elisha asks. There’s a lot we can learn from Elisha especially because we too are inheritors of a Spirit. We’ve a lot in common with Elisha; let’s explore it. Perhaps in Elisha, we’ll learn how we can better follow our Master, Jesus. (2 Kings 2.1-2, 6-14; Luke 9:51-62)
The Trinity – One God in three, Creator, Christ, and Spirit – is a foundational doctrine of Christianity. It is also a truth we know because we’ve experienced God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit in our relationships with the divine. (John 16:12-15)
Just how broad are the Kingdom of God’s boarders, and who do we find inside of them? They’re bigger than we expect and filled with all sorts. They always have been, Jesus has always shown us their breadth. Today we’re invited to search them out and learn that we’re all encompassed within the Kingdom. Happy Pride.
Rev. 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21; John 17:20-26
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