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Leadership News: September 2017
Key information for clergy and lay leaders from Episcopal House
Published on the last Wednesday of each month
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Episcopal House closed on Labor Day
Episcopal House will be closed next
Monday, September 4 in observance of Labor Day. The diocesan staff wishes you and yours a safe and happy holiday weekend.
Almighty God, you have so linked our lives one with another that all we do affects, for good or ill, all other lives: So guide us in the work we do, that we may do it not for self alone, but for the common good; and, as we seek a proper return for our own labor, make us mindful of the rightful aspirations of other workers, and arouse our concern for those who are out of work; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
- Collect for Labor Day, BCP p. 210
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Listening Meetings conclude in September
The Listening meetings being held by the Bishop Search / Nominating Committee will conclude on September 13. The information gathered from the Listening Meetings, as well as from the Bishop Search Survey, will provide a forum for the laity, the clergy and the staff to be included in the discernment process and will help the Search/Nominating Committee to develop an accurate profile of our diocese.
Remaining Listening Meetings
All locations are wheelchair accessible
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Who's Invited
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Location
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Diocesan staff only
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Episcopal House
Led by Deacon Chris McCloud
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SAT, SEP 9,
1-3 PM
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Lay only
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Christ Church, Bloomfield/Glen Ridge
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TUE, SEP 12,
9 AM-3 PM
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Clergy only
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St. Michael's, Wayne
Clergy Day led by Search Consultants the Rev. Thad Bennett and the Rev. Kim Jackson.
Because there is a lunch, Clergy are asked to register online for this Listening Meeting by 4 PM on Friday, September 8
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WED, SEP 13,
6:30-8:30 PM
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Clergy & Lay
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St. George's, Maplewood
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Find out more.
All events, resources and announcements relating to the Bishop Search are posted online at dioceseofnewark.org/bishop-search.
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Exploration of Listening Excursion 2
SAT, SEP 30, 8:30 AM - 12 PM @ ST. ELIZABETH'S, RIDGEWOOD
Believing that God is inviting us into a new way of living together in the world, in March, 42 congregations gathered to begin a journey of listening to God through scripture, one another, our neighborhoods, and ourselves. In June, many of them returned to share what they had learned, the challenges they faced, and the joys they experienced.
A second Listening Excursion will begin in the fall. We invite you and your congregation to spend the morning of
Saturday, September 30 exploring with fellow Episcopalians whether you are being called to join with other congregations who will be taking part.
Find out more and register online. (Registration deadline:
12 noon on September 21.)
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Register now for Spring 2018 Confirmations
Online registrations for 2018 Confirmation are due by
October 17. Youth must be in 8th grade or higher to be eligible for Confirmation.
Registrations will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis, with the number of Confirmands being strictly held to a maximum of 60 per service in 2018. Names received after the deadline will be assigned to a service as space allows.
Find out more.
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CFO announces Diocese of Newark budget process for 2018
The 2018 budget process will follow the same process adopted by Diocesan Council for use in preparing previous budgets. This process more easily allows individuals and organizations to request funding as part of the 2018 Budget. Funding requests for 2018 are due by
September 13.
Find out more.
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Alleluia Fund grant application deadline is
September 29
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Grow your Network for Justice
SAT, SEP 16, 10 AM - 3 PM
@ CROSS ROADS CAMP & RETREAT CENTER
Presented by the Lutheran Episcopal Advocacy Ministry of New Jersey (
leamnj.org), this gathering is for all ministry groups and persons who have a passion for justice.
Dr. Traci West, Professor of Christian Ethics and African American Studies from Drew Theological Seminary, will lead off the day, and there will be opportunities to engage fellow Lutheran and Episcopalians from throughout the state, deepen your engagement with justice issues, and grow your network. Activities for children will be offered, so bring your family!
There is no cost, but you must
register online by
September 13. Questions? Contact the Rev. Sara Lilja, Director of LEAMNJ, at
slilja@leamnj.org.
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Anti-Racism Dialogues
FRI-SAT, SEP 29-30 @ DIOCESE OF NEW YORK
SAT, OCT 7 & SAT, OCT 14 @ EPISCOPAL HOUSE
Anti-Racism Dialogues will be held this fall at Episcopal House in Newark (
October 7 & 14) and also in Ossining, NY by the Diocese of New York (
September 29-30). Sign up now to secure your spot.
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Deadlines for September issues of
The VOICE Online
- TODAY, AUG 30 for the September 6 issue
- WED, SEP 13 for the September 20 issue
Submission guidelines
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Clergy-only Bishop Search Listening Meeting
TUE, SEP 12, 9 AM - 3 PM @ ST. MICHAEL'S, WAYNE
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Clergy Conference 2017 at the Shawnee Inn
MON, OCT 23, 4 PM - WED, OCT 25, 1:30 PM
The Rev. Michael Battle, Ph.D., Herbert Thompson Professorial Chair of Church and Society and director of the Desmond Tutu Center at The General Theological Seminary in NYC will be our keynote speaker.
Registration and commuter meal plan payments are due by
5 PM on Friday, September 15.
Find out more.
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Clergy ministry transitions
Departures
- The Rev. Richard Hogue, Vicar-in-Charge at Christ Church, Harrison
SUN, SEP 10
See all clergy ministry transitions in 2017.
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Clergy openings
At Step 1: Separation & Planning
- St. Bartholomew's Church, Ho-Ho-Kus - Interim
- St. Stephen's Church, Millburn - Interim
- St. Luke's Church, Phillipsburg - Interim (after Jan. 1)
At Step 2: Self Study
- St. James' Church, Hackettstown - Priest-in-Charge (part-time)
- St. Clement's Church, Hawthorne - Priest-in-Charge (after Jan. 1)
- Holy Trinity Church, Hillsdale - Priest-in-Charge
- Grace Church, Madison - Rector
- St. Paul's Church, Paterson - Priest-in-Charge (part-time)
- St. John's Memorial Church, Ramsey - Priest-in-Charge
- Church of the Holy Innocents, West Orange - Priest-in-Charge
At Step 3: Discernment / Receiving Names
- St. Peter's Church, Essex Fells - Priest-in-Charge
- St. David's Church, Kinnelon - Interim Priest
- St. Peter's Church, Morristown - Associate Rector
- St. Andrew's Church, Newark - Vicar (part-time)
- Trinity & St. Philip's Cathedral, Newark - Interim Dean
Find out more.
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News from The Episcopal Church
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Gulf Coast dioceses prepare for response to Hurricane Harvey
Episcopal Relief & Development (ERD) is partnering with dioceses throughout the affected areas in Texas and Louisiana as they assess the ongoing impact of Hurricane Harvey and prepare to respond.
Read more, or donate to ERD's
Hurricane Harvey Response Fund.
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Episcopal News Service launches Press Release Service for dioceses, congregations, organizations
The Press Release Service enables dioceses and church-related agencies, organizations and institutions to submit press releases for publication on the Episcopal News Service. The Press Release Service is offered at no cost, but paid options are also available to reach a wider audience.
Find out more.
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