On November 20, 2017, we paused our search process until  January 2, 2018 at which point the amended Profile would be shared. After much prayer and discernment, the Profile for XI Bishop that was published in October has been revised and is available for prayerful consideration. We are now accepting new applications for XI Bishop until  January 10. Current applicants, should they choose, may revise and resubmit their essays during this 8-day period.  Find out more.

 

You can now register online for the date and venue that is best for your group. Spaces are capped at 60 so registration is first come, first served. Find out more.

January issues of The VOICE Online 

Ward J. Herbert Fund Cycle 1

Applications to the Ward J. Herbert Fund for Cycle 1 (mid-spring) funding must be received by 12 noon on Thursday, Feb. 15.

Arrivals

• The Rev. Michael Muller, Priest-in-Charge, St. Peter's, Essex Fells
  
  JAN 10
• The Rev. Elaine Thomas, Rector, All Saints Episcopal Parish, Hoboken
  
  FEB 1

See all clergy ministry transitions in 2018.

 

With the 144th Annual Diocesan Convention at the end of this month, it is important to remember the following dates for Convention:

Final dinner head count is due this Friday, Jan. 5. This information is critical so we can work on seating arrangements.

Deadlines for write-in Nominations and Budget Resolutions is 12 noon on Friday, Jan. 19.

All names for the Necrology must be submitted (along with high-resolution headshots, if possible) to Nina Nicholson by Wednesday, Jan. 24. The diocese will read the Necrology at the Convention for all Bishops, clergy who have served in the diocese and their immediate families, and lay people who have served on diocesan level committees and boards and their immediate families. Please note that if the person you are planning to submit was the subject of a Death in our Diocesan Family notice this past year, they are automatically set for inclusion in the Necrology.

The deadline to submit slideshow announcements to be displayed on the big screens at Convention is Wednesday, Jan. 24. Find out more.

In keeping with our very successful Vestry University program, we are pleased to introduce a new program designed to create and enhance supportive networks of individuals in congregations that work on specific roles: Episcopal Vo-Tech! This program will run during Convention itself, in the workshop spaces while Convention is in session in the main ballroom on Saturday morning. Find out more, including how to register (registration deadline: Friday, Jan. 12).

Please join us at the Annual Diocesan Convention Women's Commission ("Episcopal Women Together") Breakfast for a conversation on violence as a women's issue with the Rev. Allison Sandlin Liles, Executive Director of Episcopal Peace Fellowship on Saturday, Jan. 27, 7 AM. Find out more, including how to register (registration deadline: Friday, Jan. 19).

On December 13, 2017, the Diocesan Council approved the proposed budget for 2018, which will be submitted to Convention for approval on January 27, 2018. Read more.

 

The 144th Annual Diocesan Convention will have an opportunity to experiment with new technology that could prove to be very cost effective for future Conventions. In conjunction with the Committee on Rules of Order and Elections, the Secretary of Convention will roll out an experiment to determine if the Convention can work with ElectionRunner, a software app designed for smartphones, tablets and web interfaces. Read more.

For the latest announcements and materials related to the 144th Annual Diocesan Convention, please visit dioceseofnewark.org/convention.

MON, JAN 29 - Post-Convention comp day for diocesan staff

Celebration of New Ministry:
The Rev Tom Mathews


Celebration of New Ministry:
The Rev Rod Perez-Vega

Time is 10 AM to 12 noon. Please bring a lunch for afterward if your schedule allows. See the full schedule.

District 10 with Bishop Beckwith
Districts 5 & 7 with Canon Greg Jacobs

Clergy Retreat with the Bishop
MAR 20-22 @ HOLY CROSS MONASTERY, WEST PARK, NY
Registration deadline: FEB 1

• St. John's Memorial Church, Ramsey - Priest-in-Charge

WED, JAN 3, 12:30 PM @ EPISCOPAL HOUSE

WED, JAN 31, 12:30 PM @ EPISCOPAL HOUSE (rescheduled from FEB 7)

WED, JAN 17, 6 PM @ EPISCOPAL HOUSE