Online Edition - Wednesday, May 1, 2019
News, events and features of interest to members and friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark, the Episcopal Church in northern New Jersey.


From the Bishop
Violence at houses of worship - how we can respond
Reflecting on the recent acts of violence at churches, synagogues and mosques, Bishop Carlye Hughes writes, "We are not created for fear, hopelessness, or acceptance of evil acts. Though we have grown adept at protest, advocacy, and liturgy in response to gun violence in our country, this iteration of violence seems to demand a different response." Read more.
Features
Wednesday, May 8 is the deadline to submit stories for the May 15 issue of The VOICE Online . Please email submissions to nnicholson@dioceseofnewark.org .
Did you have a chance to break bread with the Bishop?
Perhaps you had dinner in the parish hall of Epiphany & Christ Church in Orange. Or sandwiches and a raft of desserts at St. Michael’s in Wayne. Or you broke bread at St. Paul’s in Chatham on a surprisingly warm spring evening or feasted in the rustic parish hall of Church of the Messiah in Chester. Or perhaps you traveled to Church of the Saviour in Denville for breakfast and a gathering focused on churches in transition.

If you joined the Bishop and Bishop’s staff at any one of those special breaking bread events, you know it was a nourishing experience in more ways than one. Read more.
St. Michael’s concludes Lenten study by mapping spiritual gifts
During this past Lent, 38 members of St. Michael’s, Wayne have been on a six-week Lenten Study using the resources of Gifted, Called and Sent from Convention. These resources focus on discipleship and the ministry of the laity and include a Spiritual Gifts Assessment.

After engaging in the study in small groups, on April 23 all the participants came together for a meeting at which they did asset mapping of the spiritual gifts they had identified. Read more.
In the news
APR 24, 2019 | EpiscopalChurch.org
APR 28, 2019 | New Jersey Herald
Upcoming Diocesan Events
See also Upcoming Community Events , posted by our congregations and associated organizations.
Save the date for these events honoring Canon Jacobs
After nearly 11 years of service in the Diocese of Newark, the Rev. Canon Gregory A. Jacobs, Canon to the Ordinary, will retire on June 30.

Two events honoring him will be held in June. Please save these dates:

THU, JUN 20 5:30-8 PM @ EPISCOPAL HOUSE

SUN, JUN 23, 3 PM @ ST. PAUL'S, ENGLEWOOD
Confirmation services
The 2019 Confirmation Services are being held on the following dates:

  • SAT, MAY 4, 10 AM @ GRACE CHURCH, MADISON
  • SUN, MAY 5, 3 PM @ ST. PAUL'S, ENGLEWOOD
  • SAT, MAY 11, 10 AM @ ST. PAUL'S, ENGLEWOOD
  • SAT, MAY 18, 10 AM @ TRINITY & ST. PHILIP'S CATHEDRAL, NEWARK
  • SUN, MAY 19, 3 PM @ TRINITY & ST. PHILIP'S CATHEDRAL, NEWARK
Registration to be confirmed, received or reaffirmed is closed for this year. Those registered and their guests are invited to see General information about the Confirmation service for confirmands, sponsors, families & guests.
Senior Ministries Evensong & Hegg Awards 2019
SUN, JUN 9, 3 PM @ ST. PETER'S, MORRISTOWN
You are invited to join Bishop Carlye Hughes and Senior Ministries of the Diocese of Newark for the 23rd Annual Senior Ministries Evensong and the presentation of the David P. Hegg II Lifetime Achievement Awards.

Each congregation is invited to choose one to two honorees. The deadline for submitting Honoree information is Friday, May 31.

Click here for more information and the Honoree Information form.
Photo: David P. Hegg II, after whom the award is named.
Clergy Day 2019
TUE, JUN 11, 9 AM - 1 PM
@ GRACE CHURCH, MADISON
All clergy are respectfully expected to attend the annual Clergy Day meeting and lunch with the Bishop. Clergy should please register their attendance before the deadline of 5 PM on Friday, May 31 HERE – regrets should be sent via email to Bishop Hughes at chughes@dioceseofnewark.org.
Celebration of new ministry: The Rev. Canon Anne E. Kitch
SAT, JUN 15, 11 AM @ ST. LUKE'S, PHILLIPSBURG
Diocesan Announcements
Clergy ministry transitions
Arrivals

  • The Rev. Sylvester Ekunwe, Priest in Residence, Trinity & St. Philip's Cathedral, Newark - MAY 5
Departures

  • The Rev. Marjorie Lindstrom, Priest in Charge, St. Matthew’s, Paramus - JUN 30
  • The Rev. Joseph Harmon, Rector, Church of the Epiphany & Christ Church, Orange - AUG 31

See all clergy ministry transitions in 2019 .
Cross Roads News & Events
Cross Roads Camp & Retreat Center is a welcoming, ecumenical retreat center and camp of our diocese and the NJ Synod of the ELCA. Find out more .
Cross Roads is hiring!
Are you or a young adult you know looking for a life-changing summer experience for 2019? Join the Cross Roads team for a summer of growing in your faith, helping shape the faith of others, and making unforgettable memories! The applications for multiple positions are now live on the Cross Roads website.
Summer Camp Registration is OPEN!
Visit the Cross Roads website to learn all about the opportunities for youth of all ages at camp this summer. From the six-week Leaders-in-Training program for teenagers to Curtains Up! theater camp to family camp, there is something for every child!
WOW: Women of the Woods
SAT, MAY 4
Come to Cross Roads for the 2nd Annual WOW Retreat — a one-day retreat for women of all ages to come together at the change of seasons. At the start of spring, our leaders will gather us around God’s gift of laughter. Find out more on the Cross Roads website.
Bishops' Cup Golf Outing
MON, JUN 10
Golf registration is now LIVE! for the 8th Annual Bishops' Cup Golf Outing. Information on golfer registration and sponsorships can be found on the Cross Roads website.
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