The Episcopal Diocese of Newark
Leadership News: December 2016
Key information for clergy and lay leaders from Episcopal House
Published on the last Wednesday of each month
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For Congregations
Listening Tables
Listening Tables
THU, DEC 1 @ ST. MATTHEW'S, PARAMUS
TUE, DEC 6 @ ST. PETER'S, MOUNTAIN LAKES
6 - 6:30 PM Registration and refreshments
6:30 - 8:30 PM Listening Tables

Feedback from the Listening Tables is being used to significantly design this year's convention. Therefore all Clergy and Convention Deputies are encouraged to attend a Listening Table before Convention. Find out more. Space is limited - register online now!

Memorials to the Lost
Cathedral invites congregations & choirs to join in "Memorials to the Lost"
SUN, DEC 11, 3PM @ TRINITY & ST. PHILIP'S CATHEDRAL, NEWARK

All who are concerned about the epidemic of gun violence in our country are invited to join with the Cathedral of Trinity and St. Philip's in the powerful "Memorials to the Lost." This publicly visible statement will take the form of T-shirts, each bearing the name of one lost to gun violence, displayed outside the Cathedral on Broad Street in Newark, and will culminate on Sunday, December 11, at 3 PM in a service, led by Bishop Mark Beckwith, of readings and songs selected for their focus on the impact of gun violence. Find out more.
Ducks in a row
Ducks in a row
College & financial aid application pointers
SUN, DEC 11, 1:30 - 4PM @ EPISCOPAL HOUSE
RSVP DEADLINE: WED, DEC 7

Come learn from people who participate in the college admissions and scholarship granting process! Space limited to the first 50 people. Find out more.
Deadline
Diocesan deadlines

Congregational Pledges for 2017
THU, DEC 1, 5PM

Submissions to The VOICE Online
TODAY, NOV 30 for Dec. 7 issue
WED, DEC 14 for Dec. 21 issue
Diocesan Investment Trust announces two changes; welcomes new investors

The Diocesan Investment Trust is the investment vehicle for all funds overseen by the Trustees of the Diocese, and is available to churches that wish to invest in a low-cost option. The DIT announced two changes. Read more.
Episcopal House closed for Christmas & New Year's

In observance of Christmas and New Year's, Episcopal House will close at 12 noon on Thursday, December 23, 2016 and reopen on Tuesday, January 3, 2017.

The diocesan staff sends their warmest wishes to you and yours for a blessed Christmas and a safe and happy New Year.
For Clergy
Ordinations
@ TRINITY & ST. PHILIP'S CATHEDRAL, NEWARK

Cathie Studwell and Sylvester Ekunwe to the Transitional Diaconate
SAT, DEC 10, 10AM

Jill Singleton to the Vocational Diaconate
SAT, DEC 17, 10AM
Celebration of new ministry

The Rev. Debra Brewin-Wilson, Rector of St. Mary's, Sparta
SAT, DEC 10, 4PM
Clergy Conversations

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

District 9 with Bishop Beckwith
TUE, DEC 6 @ ANNUNCIATION, ORADELL

District 4 with the Rev. Ginny Dinsmore
TUE, DEC 6 @ CALVARY, SUMMIT

Districts 5 & 7 with Canon Greg Jacobs
TUE, DEC 13 @ ST. PAUL'S & RESURRECTION, WOOD-RIDGE

District 10 with Bishop Beckwith
TUE, DEC 13 @ ST. ALBAN'S, OAKLAND/FRANKLIN LAKES
Other clergy meetings

New Start
THU, DEC 15, 10AM @ EPISCOPAL HOUSE
Clergy openings
  • Church of the Saviour, Denville - Rector
  • Good Shepherd Episcopal Church of Lincoln Park & Montville - Priest-in-Charge
  • St. Andrew's Church, Newark - Vicar (part-time)
  • St. Matthew's Church, Paramus - Vicar (part-time)
Find out more.
Governance
Joining God in Shaping Our Future_ 143rd Annual Convention
Convention deadlines

Nominations for elected offices
FRI, DEC 2, 12PM

Congregational Deputy Certification Forms
with estimated dinner guest count

MON, DEC 5, 12PM

Exhibits space requests
MON, DEC 5, 12PM

Registration payments
and final dinner guest count

FRI, JAN 6, 12PM

Find out more.
Seeking photos and videos for Mission Minutes
Seeking photos & videos for Mission Minutes
DEADLINE: MON, DEC 12

The deadline is Monday, Dec. 12 to submit photos to be considered for use in Convention "Mission Minutes" videos.  Brief, unedited video footage will also be considered. Find out more.
Governance meetings

Standing Committee
WED, DEC 7, 12PM @ EPISCOPAL HOUSE

Trustees
WED, DEC 14, 3PM @ EPISCOPAL HOUSE

Diocesan Council
WED, DEC 14, 6PM @ ST. AGNES', LITTLE FALLS
Leadership News is a publication of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark sent to congregation leaders, including (but not restricted to) clergy, wardens, vestry members, treasurers and parish administrators.

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