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Online Edition - Wednesday, January 24, 2018
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Attending Convention? Here's how to prepare:
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Watch two pre-Convention presentation videos: All are invited, and Deputies are encouraged, to watch these two short videos, which provide a good basis for the work that lies ahead this weekend.
Bishop Mark Beckwith introduces the theme for Convention, "Stories from the Journey: Joining God in Shaping our Future," talks about the importance of stories and describes how the sharing of stories will be included in Convention activities:
Diocesan CFO Sam Reckford presents an overview of the diocese's financial results for 2017 and the proposed diocesan budget for 2018:
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Download Election Runner app: Eligible voting Deputies are also requested to download the free Election Runner app to their smart devices using the appropriate link:
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Android. This app will allow us to conduct a
test of new voting software which we hope to integrate into the 2019 Convention. This will be a non-binding test of the system. Early results have been very positive, however, we need to see how a room of 400+ people voting interacts with the software. There is no cost to you to download this application, and you do not need to sign up for anything.
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Attending Episcopal Vo-Tech?
Participants in the three Vo-Tech Sessions (Buildings & Grounds, Youth & Stewardship) should come to registration at the Arrangements Desk, outside the main ballroom on Saturday morning, starting at 9 AM. The sessions will begin at 9:30 AM. At the conclusion of your sessions at 11 AM, please join the Convention in the main ballroom for a number of presentations which will provide you insight into important issues in the life of our diocese, followed by lunch and additional workshop sessions. We look forward to seeing you all at this new venture in our diocesan life!
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Not attending Convention? You can follow it online!
Throughout Convention, we will be live-posting the Bishop's addresses, Mission Minutes videos, election results, candid photos, stories and more on our diocesan website,
dioceseofnewark.org, as well as our diocesan social media. Follow them at:
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Convention deadlines
Slideshow announcements
The deadline to submit announcements to be displayed on the big screens at Convention is
12 noon TODAY, Jan. 24.
Find out more.
Necrology
All names for the Necrology must be submitted (along with high-resolution headshots, if possible) to Nina Nicholson by 5 PM TODAY, 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 will be automatically included in the Necrology.
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Senior Moments
Moving and quality of life
A Convention workshop preview
This article is a high-level view of the issues around moving for those over 60. To hear more and to share your views and questions, come to the
Transitioning & Quality of Life workshop offered by Senior Ministries at Diocesan Convention,
5:15 PM on January 26 at the Parsippany Hilton.
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January status update from the Transition Committee
The Transition Committee has been hard at work researching and planning for the next two milestones in the election journey: the Candidates' Walkabouts and the Electing Convention. These events require major logistical maneuvering to be both accommodating and welcoming, and to encourage everyone's participation.
May 3-6 are the dates for the Walkabouts; the venues and schedules will be announced soon by the Standing Committee.
Read more.
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| The Rev. Miguel Hernandez of Holy Trinity, West Orange:
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| The Rev. Cynthia Black of Redeemer, Morristown:
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| Bishop Mark Beckwith and members of the diocese:
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Register now for Confirmation Retreats
You can 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.
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Diocesan Calendar
SUN, FEB 11, 3 PM
@ TRINITY & ST. PHILIP'S CATHEDRAL, NEWARK
Diocesan deadlines
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2018 UTO grant applications
The Diocese of Newark can submit
one application for the 2018 United Thank Offering (UTO) grants. Grant applications should be submitted to diocesan UTO coordinator, Martha Gardner no later than
5 PM on Friday, Feb. 2. The Bishop and the UTO committee will review the applications and make the decision which application to submit by the March 2 deadline.
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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.
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Community Calendar
Want to submit events to the Community Calendar? Find out how.
@ CROSS ROADS CAMP & RETREAT CENTER
OR FRI, APR 20, 7 PM - SUN, APR 22, 1 PM
@ CROSS ROADS CAMP & RETREAT CENTER
Same retreat; you choose the weekend that works best for you.
Save the Date for Cross Roads' Summer Camp 2018
Join us for a week of youth camp this summer! We have programs for youth of all ages (finished 2nd grade - High School). Visit our website to learn more and register today.
See you this summer!
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News from The Episcopal Church
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January 25 webinar discusses Episcopal Church and the Middle East
Hosted by the Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations, the free one-hour webinar is designed to be an informative online conversation on connections of ministry and relationship between the Episcopal Church and the entire Middle East. The January 25 webinar will be held 2-3 PM Eastern Time.
Read more.
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February 11 is World Mission Sunday
Traditionally celebrated on the last Sunday after Epiphany, World Mission Sunday in 2018 is February 11. Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry invites the church to observe World Mission Sunday in a
video here.
Read more.
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