Faith in Action

Our music ministry is integral to worship at Christ Church, where three choirs bring the congregation’s voice to life: the Chancel Choir, Genesis Choir, and Church Mice. We are also privileged to be home to acclaimed composer Mark Miller, whose music is sung in congregations across the country. Here, beloved traditional hymns and newly composed sacred music find each other in the same service, Sunday after Sunday.

Learn more about our choirs and music ministry.

Deacons sustain the spiritual life of Christ Church by preparing communion, delivering altar flowers, and caring for members in times of joy and need. We carry Christ Church’s care beyond Sunday mornings with flower deliveries to those who are homebound, recovering, grieving, or celebrating milestones.

If you are drawn to a quiet ministry of presence and care, consider serving as a deacon. For more information, contact Barry Pilgrim.

Faith Formation cultivates spiritual growth across all ages—from children’s discovery to intergenerational programming. Through worship, learning, and shared service, we explore what it means to live faithfully in today’s world and nurture a lifelong journey of curiosity, compassion, and hope.

Learn more about our faith formation program. To get involved, contact Christina Froehlich.

The Gathering Place is our monthly Memory Café, held on the first Wednesday of each month for individuals living with dementia and their caregivers. Open to both church members  and the wider community, it offers a welcoming space for connection, conversation, and shared activities in a supportive setting.

For more information or to get involved, please contact Anne Kennison.

GreenFaith invites us to care for God’s creation through education, advocacy, and sustainable living practices. We learn about ecological challenges, practice sustainable habits, and participate in advocacy and local projects. Whether you’re a seasoned environmentalist or newly curious, there’s room for you here.

For more information or to get involved, contact Jennifer Nielsen.

The Love & Faith Alliance (LAFA) is an LGBTQIA+ outreach of Christ Church of Summit, NJ. LAFA is a group of self-identified LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies gathered together to foster community, provide a safe space for discussion, and for outreach. In-person meetings take place at Christ Church in Summit, NJ every third Sunday of the month, with certain exceptions. You do not need to be a church member or religious person to attend.

For more information, or to get involved, email [email protected]. Information about upcoming events, programming, and group texts can be found by clicking the below link.

LAFA

Visual and performing arts have the power to strengthen spiritual life and deepen community ties. Prayers set to music echo in people’s hearts, and music is central to Christ Church’s spiritual practice. In worship services and concerts across the seasons, we practice faith in song.

Our Music & Fine Arts Committee offers a wide range of music and arts programming, from art shows and intergenerational creative activities to beloved annual events such as the Let Justice Roll concert, Juneteenth Gospel Brunch, and Holiday Cabaret.

Artists and enthusiastic arts supporters of all kinds welcome! For more information or to get involved, contact Anne Salorio.

Perfectly Imperfect Yoga is a weekly practice of body, mind, and spirit. Join us Friday evenings in Christ Chapel (inside Lile Hall), for an hour of gentle movement and mindfulness in a supportive, judgment-free space. Beginners welcome.

For more information, contact Bola Lawrence.

Members of the Prayer Chain receive a weekly email with the joys and concerns of our congregation and the wider world. Participants pray independently, offering quiet reflection and spiritual support throughout the week. This ministry provides a simple but meaningful way to hold others in prayer.

For more information, or to get involved, contact Rev. Julie.

Quest is a women’s fellowship that explores spiritual topics through books, media, and conversation. Gathering monthly (often over a meal), Quest blends intellectual engagement with genuine friendship. Recent meetings have featured book and film discussions, as well as off-site dinners. All women are welcome—come when you can.

For more information, contact Krista Witkowski.

World Fellowship (formerly BWF) extends Christ Church’s care into the wider world through intentional, targeted giving and volunteer engagement. Each January, we offer the Three Kings gift to a charity selected by the congregation; each Lent, we collect for the SOS Fund. Every three years, we award the Margaret Baker gift to a promising local organization, typically in education, in honor of the teacher whose generosity funds this gift. We also bring volunteer opportunities to the congregation and respond to emerging needs as they arise.

For more information, contact Anne Kennison.

On December 14, 2025, members of the Congregation reflected on our year of service.

2025 Service Reflections