The "now what?" is the perhaps the most important of the three questions, because the impact and power of the Resurrection depends, in large measure, on how we carry it forward.

A "now what?" is being proposed for Sunday, June 3. Friday, June 1 is National Gun Violence Awareness Day, conceived a couple of years ago by Moms Demand Action. People are invited to wear orange, the color of gun safety. I will be talking to many of our teenagers - who are active in the diocese, about how they might want to shape Sunday, June 3, in their respective congregations. I am inviting clergy and leaders of congregations to engage with kids in their church and/or in their community, and fashion a witness through prayers, sermons or an activity in the community on June 3. Read more.

On April 12 and 13, Bishop Mark Beckwith and elected Deputies for the Diocese of Newark were in Albany to attend the Provincial Synod for Province II, in preparation for the 79th General Convention, July 5-13, 2018 in Austin, TX.

General Convention is the governing body of The Episcopal Church which meets every three years. It is a bicameral legislature that includes the House of Deputies, with more than 800 members (up to four clergy and four lay persons from each diocese), and the House of Bishops, with over 300 active and retired bishops.

Province II is comprised of the two dioceses of New Jersey, the six dioceses of New York, and the off-shore dioceses of Haiti, the Virgin Islands and the Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe. The Bishops and Deputies of Province II gathered for the Provincial Synod for presentations, provincial elections and workshops to prepare for important General Convention issues.

This is an amazing opportunity for our youth to observe leadership from across The Episcopal Church in action!

Youth who have completed grades 9-12, and young adults under 21, are invited to observe the 79th General Convention of The Episcopal Church in Austin, Texas.

A deposit of $200 will secure a spot and initiate the registration process. Just a few openings remain, so the deposit deadline has been extended to Monday, April 23* to give more youth and their families a chance to take advantage of this opportunity. Find out more.

*Deposits may be closed earlier if the cap of 14 participants is reached.

This Easter season we are reminded of God's love and life-changing abundance. Let us rejoice and be glad of it!

During this season, you are invited to make a gift to support the Alleluia Fund for Outreach. Your gift is vitally important to the ministries of our Alleluia Fund partners and will help provide food, shelter, education, and support for special ministries across our diocese.

Please support outreach and mission in our diocese by making a generous gift this Easter season to the Alleluia Fund. To donate, or to download bulletin inserts or a bulletin announcement to share with your congregation, please visit diocesofnewark.org/alleluia.

On Friday, April 13, twenty Going Local Congregational Team and Clergy leaders met for a half day to listen to each other and work together on ways of moving forward as we prepare to greet and work alongside our next Bishop. These "balcony view" meetings are crucial for evaluating and taking next steps in joining God in shaping our future.

A perspective on headlining issues through a multi-faith lens, hosted by Bishop Mark Beckwithand his interfaith colleagues Imam W. Deen Shareef and Rabbi Matthew Gewirtz on NJTV. This episode, Education and the Teaching of Morality, premieres Wednesday, April 25 at 8 PM. Find out more.

St. Paul's, Englewood:
Congregants reflect on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy in Englewood
Video: Mass focuses on how his message of non-violent action continues to resonate
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Who is called to serve as our next Bishop? You are part of that decision.

The Search Nominating Committee completed its commission and presented the diocese with a slate of Candidates to be our next Bishop. Find their bios and other information on the Bishops Search page in the right sidebar under "Candidates."


The Transition Committee has organized several "Walkabouts" designed for you to meet and ask questions of the Candidates. Find dates and locations on the Bishops Search page in the right sidebar under "Upcoming Events."

We invite you to participate! Whether a Deputy to the Electing Convention or not, you are invited to come to a Walkabout to get to know the Candidates. Each walkabout will begin with a plenary session and then break into smaller groups for more in-depth discussion.

Think about what is going on in your parish; what are the major issues in the diocese; what is happening in the country or in the world - how will the candidates respond to them? How will they interact with you? Why do they feel called to lead the Diocese of Newark at this particular time? There is only one way to find out! Be a part of the process: make your voice and your concerns heard; share your hopes and dreams for the future. Find out how God is working among us now, and where God might be leading us next.

The Walkabouts are free, but we ask you to RSVP online so we can accommodate you better. You can also use the above link to submit a question for the candidates.

In partnership with the Clergy Leadership Institute, we are pleased to offer Appreciative Interim Ministry Training with the Rev. Dr. Rob Voyle, a week-long intensive.

There are still two opportunities to attend at different locations around the diocese. The registration deadline is 5 days before the desired workshop. Find out more and register online.

The VOICE Online
WED, APR 25 for May 2 issue

Gertrude Butts Fund scholarship applications
FRI, MAY 4 for the 2018-2019 academic year

See the Community Calendar for many other public events hosted by our congregations and associated organizations, and find out how to submit your own events.

SAT, APR 28, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
@ EPIPHANY & CHRIST CHURCH, ORANGE

WOW! Women of the Woods
WOW! is a day for women of all ages to share the wonder and delight of new life. This new, one-day program will take place from 9 am until 4 pm on Saturday, April 28. The $25 registration includes a full day of activities and lunch. We welcome women of all ages to join us!

SAT, MAY 19 & SAT, JUN 2

The Executive Council Committee on Anti-Racism (ECCAR) is seeking feedback on a draft of a comprehensive framework for anti-racism and racial reconciliation training for use in congregations, dioceses, institutions, and groups, named A Framework for Anti-Racism And Racial Reconciliation Training in the Episcopal Church. Find out more.