Welcome to Messiah!

The Church of the Messiah is the Episcopal Church serving Chester, Chester Township, Long Valley and surrounding areas. This church is a part of the Anglican Communion, the Episcopal Church USA, and is a parish in the Diocese of Newark. The congregation seeks to offer a faithful, open and welcoming environment where spiritual enrichment and a deep relationship with God our Creator, Jesus Christ our Savior and the Holy Spirit is ever present. All are welcome to join us for services, classes, and community events.

New to Messiah? We’re glad you’re here! Learn more about us on these pages.

Every Sunday: 9 - 9:30 AM Participatory service for young children and their families EverEv Every Thursday: 1- 4 PM Senior Community Center Come for conversation and fun There will be activities such as dancing, Tai Chi, Low impact aerobics, Yoga as well as opportunities chess, bingo, bunco, knitting, cookery and gardening sessions June 28: We are honoring all the employees of Chester Borough and Chester and Washington Townships at the 10 am service. Lunch will be served after the worship. July 5: Following the 10am service there will be a swim party at Jockey Hollow camp site. Contact us to make a reservation

The Rev. Margaret Otterburn, Rector Sunday Worship 8:00 AM Holy Eucharist 9:00 AM participatory service for young children 9:00 - 9:45 AM Adult forum.(program year) 10:00 AM Holy Eucharist with choir, Sunday school, child care. Coffee hour follows all the worship services.

Millennium Development Goals The Diocese of Newark Episcopal Church Homepage SRC (The Senior Resource Center of the Church of the Messiah)