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Online Edition - Wednesday, January 10, 2018
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Bishop's Blog: Signs of God's Grace
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Stories as holy documents
Posted by the Rt. Rev. Mark Beckwith on January 10, 2018
As we continue this journey of Joining God in Shaping our Future, we are learning that the discipline of listening to biblical stories has been a catalyst for paying attention to our own personal stories - stories of insight and creativity; stories of transformation.
At our upcoming Diocesan Convention, we are going to provide space for deputies share their stories. Indeed, the theme of Convention is "Stories from the Journey."
Read more.
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Feature & Photo Gallery
An end and a new beginning for Holy Communion, Paterson
With smiles and tears and remembrance of things past, two dozen people braved the frigid cold on Sunday, January 7 to attend one last Eucharist Mass at The Church of the Holy Communion in Paterson. It was a service of appreciation for more than a century and a half of sometimes-tumultuous Episcopal ministry.
Read more, and view the photo gallery.
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Feature & Photo Gallery
Diocese rallies to assist stranded West Coast teens
It started with a Facebook post and a chance cross-country friendship. It turned into what became a very long email chain on the Newark list. By the time it was over, a bunch of Episcopalians in northern New Jersey had helped feed a group of high school kids from the West Coast, because the kids had left their shoes in a foreign country. There's also a Connecticut angle.
Read more, and view the photo gallery.
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"Geeks for God" Blog:
Make a New Year's resolution to review your church website
Posted by Jan Paxton on January 5, 2018
You've seen out 2017 and welcomed in 2018. Your resolution list is made and it's time to get into the new year. This is a good time review your congregation's website.
Read more.
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Discernment Stories
An enriching journey brings the best out of me
By the Rev. Sylvester Ekunwe
My journey is a story of God's mercy and fulfillment. Discernment to a call to Holy Orders is not one of those overnight dreams which we can mistake for "Christian anxieties" to do more in our respective committees or the church. Rather, it is a period of time that involves soul searching, meditation, an open heart and mind, and listening to the Holy Spirit as to where God is pointing us to go. Sometimes, it may not be where we want to go but the Holy Spirit continues to nudge us in that direction.
Read more.
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News from Episcopal House
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Reminders from the Secretary of Convention
With the 144th Annual Diocesan Convention at the end of this month, it is important to remember the following events and deadlines for Convention:
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Episcopal Vo-Tech: In keeping with our very successful Vestry University program, we are pleased to introduce this new program designed to create and enhance supportive networks of individuals in congregations that work on specific roles. It will run during Convention itself, in the workshop spaces while Convention is in session in the main ballroom on
Saturday morning, Jan. 27.
Find out more, including how to register (registration deadline:
this Friday, Jan. 12).
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Women's Commission Breakfast: Please join us 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).
Write-in Nominations and Budget Resolutions: The deadline is
12 noon on Friday, Jan. 19.
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Slideshow announcements: The deadline to submit announcements to be displayed on the big screens at Convention is
Wednesday, 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 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 will be automatically included in the Necrology. |
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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Clergy ministry transitions
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
Departures
- The Rev. Adele Hatfield and the Rev. Charls Hatfield, Co-Rectors, St. Peter's, Mountain Lakes
JAN 7
- The Rev. Timothy Mulder, Rector, Christ Church, Short Hills
FEB 13
See all clergy ministry transitions in 2017 and 2018.
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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
MON, JAN 15
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Community Calendar
Want to submit events to the Community Calendar? Find out how.
FRI, FEB 16, 7 PM - SUN, FEB 18, 1 PM
@ CROSS ROADS CAMP & RETREAT CENTER
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