The Episcopal Diocese of Newark
Leadership News: Convention + February 2017
Key information for clergy and lay leaders from Episcopal House
Published on the last Wednesday of each month
Governance
143rd Annual Diocesan Convention
Final Convention announcements

Announcements for the Convention slideshow must be submitted by 12 noon TODAY. Find out more.

Convention dinner time change:
Due to the Hilton's setup needs, the Convention dinner on Friday evening is being moved to 7:30 - 9:30 PM (it was originally scheduled for 7 - 9 PM). Cocktail hour will start at 6:15 PM as scheduled and extend until 7:30 PM. The dance with Walkin' the Boulevard will immediately follow the dinner.

All Deputies are asked to watch these videos before Convention:
For all Convention news and resources, see dioceseofnewark.org/convention.

Governance meetings in February

Standing Committee
WED, FEB 8, 12:30PM @ EPISCOPAL HOUSE

Diocesan Council
WED, FEB 8, 6PM @ EPISCOPAL HOUSE

For Congregations
Confirmation Retreats
Confirmation Retreats

The Bishop strongly urges everyone preparing for Confirmation, Reception or Reaffirmation of their baptismal vows to attend a Confirmation Retreat.

March 3 - 4 at Cross Roads Camp
Discounted "Early Bird" registration ends February 2

March 17 - 18 at Cross Roads Camp
Discounted "Early Bird" registration ends February 16

March 31 - April 1 at St. Elizabeth's, Ridgewood
Discounted "Early Bird" registration ends March 2

Find out more.

2016 Parochial Reports due March 1

Online filing for 2016 Parochial Reports began in January; the deadline is Wednesday, March 1. The workbooks for assistance in filing the report are available online.

"Churches that complete the Reports in January and February find that the reports are much easier to complete than when they wait longer," said Paul Shackford, diocesan CFO. "While everything is fresh in mind, treasurers and others have found it far easier to complete the parochial report and their annual audit that is due June 1st."

The filing of current parochial reports is a diocesan compliance requirement for the allocation of grants and other funds. Find out more.

Other diocesan deadlines

Submissions to The VOICE Online
TODAY for Feb. 1 issue - including photos and stories from the Women's March in D.C., NYC or elsewhere.
WED, FEB 8 for Feb. 15 issue

Clergy register for retreat with the Bishop
WED, FEB 1

Register adults for Confirmation in 2017
WED, MAR 1

Absalom Jones
Public celebration of the Feast of Absalom Jones
SUN, FEB 12, 3PM @ TRINITY & ST. PHILIP'S CATHEDRAL

The Diocese of Newark Chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians will celebrate the life and ministry of the Rev. Absalom Jones, the first person of African descent ordained a deacon and priest in the Episcopal Church.

Unholy Trinity Conference
Unholy Trinity: the Intersection of Racism, Poverty and Gun Violence
A Conference Facilitated by Bishops United Against Gun Violence
THU, APR 20 - SAT, APR 22 @ LUTHERAN SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY AT CHICAGO
 

This conference will feature speakers and discussions on poverty, racism and gun violence, contextual Bible study, education and advocacy workshops and a prayerful procession to sites of gun violence on Chicago's South Side. It is open to everyone who is committed to exploring the intersection of racism, poverty and gun violence as people of faith. Find out more.

Bishop Mark Beckwith is a co-convener of Bishops United Against Gun Violence.

Job Listings

Episcopal House staff opening
Hispanic/Latino Missioner
This is a part-time position (25 hours/week). Applications must be received by March 15, 2017. Find out more.

Cross Roads Camp now hiring summer staff
Find out more at crossroadsretreat.com/employment.

Episcopal House will be closed

MON, JAN 30 - Comp day for diocesan staff after Convention
MON, FEB 20 - Presidents' Day

For Clergy
Clergy ministry transitions

Ordinations
  • The Rev. Deacon Nancy Hansen to the Vocational Diaconate
    JAN 7
Departures
  • The Rev. Anne Bolles Beaven, Priest-in-Charge, Holy Innocents, West Orange
    MAY 31
  • The Rev. Daniel Kreller, Rector, St. Bartholomew's, Ho-Ho Kus
    JUN 30
  • The Rev. Susan Schink, Priest-in-Charge, St. Clement's, Hawthorne
    SEP 1
See all clergy ministry transitions in 2017.

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.

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 Canon Greg Jacobs
TUE, FEB 7 @ ST. PAUL'S, ENGLEWOOD

Districts 6 & 8 with the Rev. Ginny Dinsmore
TUE, FEB 7 @ TRINITY PARISH IN BERGEN POINT, BAYONNE

District 10 with the Rev. Ginny Dinsmore
TUE, FEB 14 @ ST. CLEMENT'S, HAWTHORNE

District 4 with Bishop Beckwith
TUE, FEB 14 @ ST. GEORGE'S, MAPLEWOOD

Districts 5 & 7 with Bishop Beckwith
TUE, FEB 21 @ GRACE, NUTLEY

Other clergy meetings

New Start
THU, FEB 9, 10AM @ EPISCOPAL HOUSE

Leadership News is a monthly 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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