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Leadership News: May 2016
Key information for clergy and lay leaders from Episcopal House
Published on the last Wednesday of each month
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Episcopal House will be closed Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day.
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Diocesan events & opportunities
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Our Easter season celebration continues! Celebrate the abundance of Easter with gifts to the Alleluia Fund for Outreach!
Our season's final Alleluia story will be published in the May 4 of The VOICE Online. Please share these stories of lives transformed with your congregation. Previous Alleluia stories can be read here. You can make a gift to the Alleluia Fund online or by check.
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Final Affairs: Planning is a good thing
This Saturday, April 30
9-11 AM at Holy Spirit, Verona
Conversations about aging and preparing for the end of life are often the most difficult. This program, sponsored by Senior Ministries, will help you learn more about the steps you can take against aging and dying unprepared.
Find out more.
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40th anniversary of Bishop Spong's consecration
Sunday, June 5
At St. Peter's, Morristown
All are invited to attend a Service of Celebration in honor of the 40th anniversary of the consecration of the Rt. Rev. John Shelby Spong as Bishop. The service is at 3 PM, with a reception following. Online RSVPs are requested by 5 PM on Friday, May 27. Find out more.
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Senior Ministries Evensong & Hegg Awards
Sunday, June 12
3 PM Reception, 4 PM Evensong
At St. Peter's, Morristown
All are invited to attend the presentation of the 2016 David P. Hegg II Lifetime Achievement Awards at the 19th Annual Senior Ministries Evensong. Bishop Beckwith will preach. The deadline for submitting Honoree information is Friday, June 3. Find out more.
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 Joining Jesus on the Journey
A river-to-river pilgrimage across NJ
July 25-30
Walk with Bishop Beckwith across the diocese from the Delaware River to the Hudson River the week of July 25-30. This is an opportunity to be part of a prayerful pilgrimage in which we look for how we can join God in shaping the future of our diocese. You can participate for an hour of worship, a day of walking, a meal, or the whole pilgrimage. Find out more.
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Job listings in our diocese
Good Shepherd Episcopal Church of Lincoln Park & Montville is seeking a part-time Parish Administrator (application deadline: May 2). Find out more at dioceseofnewark.org/job-listings. |
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Deadlines for May issues of
The VOICE Online
The deadline to submit items to be considered for inclusion in one of the May issues of The VOICE Online:
- Wednesday, May 4 - deadline is this Friday, April 29
- Wednesday, May 18 - deadline is Friday, May 13
Watch for the June issue of Leadership News on Wednesday, May 25. |
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Diocesan scholarships for 2016-2017
Applications for the academic year 2016-2017 are still being accepted by the Gertrude Butts Scholarship Fund (for youth in need, deadline May 2) and the George E. Rath Scholarship Fund (for children of canonically resident clergy, deadline May 15). Find out more.
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Ward J. Herbert Fund - apply now for September funding
Provides funds for buildings that are used for congregational functions. Top priority is given to funds for deterioration of structure, hazards, and emergencies, such as required roof repairs and inoperative boilers. Second priority is interior and exterior renovation to provide for expanded mission of the congregation. Grants must be matched dollar for dollar by the congregation. Application deadline: Monday, May 16 by 12 noon. Find out more.
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 2015 Annual Congregational Audits are due June 1
All congregations are canonically required to submit an audit of all of the books and records on an annual basis. Audits for the year 2015 are due by
June 1, 2016. All congregations are to use the Audit Guidelines.
Find out more.
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Happening in the wider church & community
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Anti-racism training by the Diocese of New York
Friday May 6 - Saturday, May 7 in Briarcliff Manor, NY
Workshops hosted by the Dioceses of New York and New Jersey fulfill our diocesan requirements for anti-racism training. Find out more.
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Newark 350 Founders Weekend Festival
Friday, May 13 - Sunday, May 15 at Military Park in Newark
This free and open to the public Festival celebrating Newark's 350th anniversary will take over Military Park and its surrounding areas with two stages of daytime and nightly music concerts, featuring international recording stars, some of Newark's top local music artists and multiple activities and events highlighting the best of Newark's arts and entertainment, culture and community. Find out more.
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POSTPONED: A Public Conference on Mass Incarceration & Mental Illness
Originally scheduled for this Saturday, April 30 at Trinity Cathedral in Trenton. For more information, please contact Judith A. Miller at [email protected].
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Clergy events in May
Clergy Conversations
Time is 10 AM to 12 noon. Please bring a lunch for afterward if your schedule allows.
See the full schedule
Tuesday, May 3
District 9 with Bishop Beckwith at St. Matthew's, Paramus
District 3 with Canon Greg Jacobs at St. Peter's, Livingston
Tuesday, May 17
Districts 1 & 2 with Bishop Beckwith at Christ Church, Pompton Lakes
District 10 with the Rev. Ginny Dinsmore at Trinity, Allendale
 Clergy Day 2016 featuring Valerie Batts, Ph.D.
Tuesday, May 10, 9 AM - 3 PM at Grace Church in Madison
Find out more
New Start Meeting
Thursday, May 12, 10 AM at Episcopal House
Retired Clergy & Spouses Lunch with Bishop Beckwith
Wednesday, May 18, 12 PM at Episcopal House. RSVP by Wednesday, May 11.
Find out more
Celebration of New Ministry
Saturday, May 21, 3 PM
The Rev. Gary Commins, Priest-in-Charge at Church of the Incarnation, Jersey City
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Clergy ministry transitions
Departures
- The Venerable Deborah Drake, as Archdeacon for Administration - May 15
- The Rev. Julian Eibin, Rector, St. John's Church, Ramsey - May 31
Arrivals
- The Rev. Deacon Chris McCloud, as Archdeacon for Administration & Formation - May 15
- The Rev. Deacon Diane Riley, as Archdeacon for Mission & Service - May 15
See all clergy ministry transitions in 2016.
Open clergy positions
- St. Luke's, Haworth - half-time priest-in-charge
- Grace Church, Madison - interim priest
- St. Peter's, Morristown - full-time priest associate
- St. Mary's, Sparta - full-time rector
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Governance events in May
Standing Committee meeting
Wednesday, May 4
12:30 PM at Episcopal House
Diocesan Council meeting
Wednesday, May 11
6 PM at St. John's, Boonton
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