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Online Edition - Wednesday, April 5, 2017
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The Bishop's Blog: Signs of God's Grace
Taking risks for faith
Posted by the Rt. Rev. Mark Beckwith on April 5, 2017
I often wondered why Jesus left the comfort of Galilee to go down south to the chaos of Jerusalem. He had things worked out pretty well in the rural north. He had developed a loyal, if not quixotic following. He was able to teach, heal and challenge without repercussions. The Pharisees would occasionally give him a hard time, but they were more of a nuisance than anything else Neither the ultimate religious hierarchy nor the Roman authorities were overly worried about the impact Jesus was making, because it was locally contained, and they figured he wouldn't take his message or his presence into the capital city, where he would be more of a threat.
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The Canon's Blog: Out of the Ordinary
A Gathering Prayer
Posted by the Rev. Canon Gregory A. Jacobs on April 4, 2017
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ:
At our recent Vestry University gathering, I offered the following prayer which several attendees requested that I reprint. I am happy to do so.
As we gather at this Spirit-inspired moment, let us:
Pause, pray, and be renewed.
Listen, learn, and be changed.
Watch, wait, and be amazed.
Forgive, forget, and be set free.
Smile, laugh, and be joyful.
Think, re-think, and be smarter.
Sit, share, and be a new friend.
Let up, let go, and be ourselves.
Ask, hope, and be surprised.
Rest, relax, and be expectant.
Amen.
From "A Book of Uncommon Prayer" by Alan Houghton and others.
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Features & Media Coverage
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Listening to youth identifies next steps towards a "new way" of youth ministry
In response to the departure of the diocese's Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministries, diocesan staff formed an exploratory team that includes parents, clergy, and youth ministers. This team spent the last few weeks listening to our youth and those who care for them.
Read more.
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Opening The Lighthouse for asylees
The Rev. Deacon Jill Singleton of
Church of the Incarnation in Jersey City couldn't stop thinking about a conversation she'd had with an asylum seeker about to be released from detention who had no place to go. She took it to her congregation, who teamed up with members of
St. Paul's in Bergen,
Grace Church Van Vorst and the wider Jersey City community to transform unused space at Incarnation's Parish House into housing for post-release asylees, called The Lighthouse. Read
Jill's first-person account and see the photos.
See also media coverage of The Lighthouse:
A parish opens its doors to asylees
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Other media coverage
The Rev. Deacon Diane Riley:
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Re-birth of the "Women's Commission"
(second meeting)
SAT, APR 8, 10AM - 12PM
@ CHRIST CHURCH, BLOOMFIELD/GLEN RIDGE
The diocesan "Women's Commission" is being reborn as women of faith focusing on action as well as self-care and balancing work, family and faith.
Find out more.
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Unholy Trinity: the Intersection of Racism, Poverty and Gun Violence
THU, APR 20 - SAT, APR 22
@ LUTHERAN SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY AT CHICAGO
Limited registration remains for this
conference sponsored by
Bishops United Against Gun Violence.
The conference will feature a "three-note" panel of African-American leaders offering perspectives on poverty, racism and gun violence and include Bible study focused on the conference themes and a public liturgy in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago.
Workshops at the conference are devoted to helping participants work with police, young people, legislators, the media, anti-violence advocacy groups and other constituencies to reduce gun violence.
"Our goal is to continue creating a network of Episcopalians inspired and equipped to work against gun violence and the social forces that drive it," said
Bishop Mark Beckwith, one of three co-conveners of Bishops United.
Registration
for the conference will be capped at about 250. Nearly 30 Episcopal bishops plan to attend.
Find out more
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Evening of Discernment: God is Calling - How will YOU Answer?
TUE, APR 25, 6 PM @ EPISCOPAL HOUSE
This conference, hosted by the Commission on Ministry, will provide an overview of the discernment process.
Those expected to attend are the people discerning their next steps in ministry (called Aspirants), their rectors and all members of their Discernment Committees. Individuals who want to attend by themselves for information and exploration are also invited. Register by
Wednesday, April 19.
Find out more.
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CPG presentation on revisions to the Clergy Pension Plan
THU, APR 27, 10 AM - 12 PM @ GRACE CHURCH, MADISON
The Church Pension Fund has announced revisions to the Clergy Pension Plan to improve flexibility, consistency, and simplicity. CPG is coming to our diocese to present these revisions and answer questions clergy may have. RSVP by
Monday, April 10.
Find out more.
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Anti-Racism Dialogues
FRI & SAT, JUN 2 & 3
SAT, OCT 7 & SAT, OCT 14
@ EPISCOPAL HOUSE
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Diocesan Chief Financial Officer
Paul R. Shackford, Chief Financial Officer of the diocese, has advised the Bishop of his intention to retire this summer. The job listing for the next diocesan CFO has been posted at dioceseofnewark.org/content/job-opening-cfo. Applications must be received by Friday, April 28, 2017.
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Cross Roads Camp now hiring summer staff
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News from Episcopal House
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Episcopal House closing
Episcopal House will be closed on Good Friday, April 14.
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Standing Committee calls on Districts to nominate members for Bishop Search committees
To form the pool of nominees from which the Search/Nominating and Transition committees will be populated, the Standing Committee calls on the 10 Districts convene a special District meeting no later than
Tuesday, May 2, 2017 to nominate, from the applicants from their District, one lay and one ordained nominee. The names of these nominees are to be forwarded to the Standing Committee no later than
Friday, May 5, 2017.
Find out more.
Follow Bishop Search updates at dioceseofnewark.org/bishop-search.
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New deadline for Ward J. Herbert Fund applications
In order to better facilitate disbursement of checks for grants prior to the summer break, Diocesan Council has moved the Ward J. Herbert Grant application deadline for the 2nd cycle (late spring funding) to April 15. Because that date falls on a weekend this year, applications may submitted before
12 noon on Monday, April 17.
Find out more.
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Scholarships for 2017-2018 accepting applications
Diocesan scholarship funds are now accepting applications for the 2017-2018 academic year. More information, including application forms and deadlines, is available at
dioceseofnewark.org/funding/scholarships.
In addition, Episcopal Church scholarship applications for 2017-2018 are also being accepted.
Find out more.
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Clergy ministry transitions
Changes
- The Rev. Diana Doyle Clark, from Associate Rector to Priest Associate at Calvary, Summit - September 2017
See all clergy ministry transitions in 2017.
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News from The Episcopal Church
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Easter message from the Presiding Bishop
"Go forth to be people of the Resurrection. Follow in the way of Jesus. Don't be ashamed to love. Don't be ashamed to follow Jesus."
Read the
full message in English, Spanish or French, or watch the
video.
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