Leadership News: February 2019
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Key information for clergy and lay leaders from Episcopal House.
This special pre-Convention issue is being sent to all subscribers to
Leadership News and The VOICE Online.
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Several “firsts” at the 145th Annual Diocesan Convention
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This Friday and Saturday, Feb. 1 and 2, we will gather for our
145th Annual Diocesan Convention. It will be a Convention of many “firsts,” not the least of which are a new Bishop and a new venue. Here’s what to expect.
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One first is that entire Convention, from opening gavel to closing gavel, will be live streamed. The live stream will be available on the front page of the diocesan website,
dioceseofnewark.org (scroll down to the “Featured Video” section) and on the diocesan YouTube channel,
youtube.com/c/dionewark.
To be notified when the live stream starts each day, go to
youtube.com/c/dionewark, click the red "Subscribe" button, and then click the bell next to it to turn on notifications. (See illustration at right.)
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Times you might particularly want to watch are:
- 11 AM Friday – The opening Eucharist of Convention, at which Bishop Carlye Hughes will give a homily.
- 8 PM Friday (approximate) – Bishop Carlye will give the first part of her three-part Convention address at the Friday dinner.
- 9 AM Saturday – The second day of Convention will begin with a Choral Eucharist, during which Bishop Carlye will give the second part of her Convention address.
- 4 to 4:15 PM Saturday (approximate) – Bishop Carlye will give the third and final part of her Convention address before the close of Convention.
You can also follow announcements from Convention on the diocesan Facebook page,
facebook.com/dionewark, and Instagram feed,
instagram.com/dionewark. We will send out an alert on diocesan social media just before the Bishop gives each part of her address.
For this Convention, there will be two official hashtags that can be used together:
#dionewark145 and
#giftedcalledsent.
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Another first will be electronic voting. Those of you who attended last year’s Convention will remember that we did a live test of the app before we committed to switching to it this year. In order to vote, Deputies will need to download the Election Runner App to your smart phone, tablet or other device:
If you don’t have a smart device, you can still vote electronically – there will be a designated space with extra devices, as well as people to assist you if needed.
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“Unconventional” Convention activities
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Over the two days of Convention, we will explore deeply what it means to be
Gifted, to be
Called, and to be
Sent. Continuing our practice of having “unconventional” activities beyond the usual business at Convention, we have structured three modules around practical tools you can use to help explore these three foundational concepts.
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We will work individually and as small groups in “learn by doing” activities. Each convention participant will gain a broader and deeper understanding of how they are
Gifted through a spiritual gifts assessment inventory. In
Called, as groups and individuals, we will explore how our spiritual giftedness relates to our Baptismal Covenant and consider what that means for ourselves and our congregations. And in
Sent, together we will learn how our we and our congregations can open ourselves up to broader ministry through the interactive exercise of Asset Mapping.
All these tools can be easily taken back and shared with congregations.
If you’re a Deputy who can’t be there on Friday and will miss the first module, fear not. A link to the spiritual gifts assessment inventory will be emailed to all Deputies after that module is completed at Convention. Simply watch for the email and take the assessment before coming on Saturday, as it will be useful for participating in the next two modules.
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There will be three Mission Minutes videos. Two draw on the photos submitted by congregations, which show a range of ministries and partnerships that are as inspiring as they are diverse. The third will present the recipients of Alleluia Fund grants in 2018, a visual demonstration of the impact we have when all we join together. All three Mission Minutes will be posted on the diocesan website and YouTube channel immediately after they are shown at Convention.
The infamous Episco Disco will be held on Friday night with music provided by a DJ.
Whether you'll be there in person or plan to watch from home, we look forward to being with you at Convention!
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CFO's budget presentation
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Deputies who couldn't make it to a pre-Convention meeting will want to be sure to watch the video of Chief Financial Officer Sam Reckford's budget presentation, with an overview of the diocese's financial results for 2018, and the proposed diocesan budget for 2019 that will be voted upon at Convention. (Time: 9:07.)
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The Necrology remembers clergy and their immediate family members, and lay people who have been active in the Diocese of Newark or the wider Episcopal Church, who have died since the previous Convention. (Please note that the deadline to submit photos has passed.)
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Public celebration of the Feast of Absalom Jones
SUN, FEB 10, 3 PM @ TRINITY & ST. PHILIP'S CATHEDRAL, NEWARK
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The Diocese of Newark Chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians invites all to join them to 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.
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Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate: Peter Savastano
SAT, FEB 23, 10 AM @ TRINITY & ST. PHILIP'S CATHEDRAL, NEWARK
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The Right Reverend Carlye J. Hughes
with great joy will ordain to the
Sacred Order of Deacons
Peter Savastano
Your prayers and presence are requested.
Clergy: Red or festive Stoles
Laity: Red Ties, Scarves, Jackets
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Save the date:
Church Leader Univeristy
SAT, MAR 9, 9 AM - 3:15 PM
@ ST. ELIZABETH'S, RIDGEWOOD
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Church Leader University (formerly known as Vestry University) is a day to learn, network and celebrate your ministry. While vestry members and new clergy are especially encouraged to attend, ALL church leaders are welcome.
Watch this space for more.
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Anti-Racism Dialogues
FRI, MAR 15 - SAT, MAR 16, 2019 @ EPISCOPAL HOUSE
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Candidates standing for office at the Annual Diocesan Convention must complete anti-racism training.
Online registration is now open for the next opportunity on March 15-16.
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Confirmation Retreats
SAT, MAR 23, 9 AM @ ST. ELIZABETH'S, RIDGEWOOD
SAT, APR 6, 9 AM A2 ST. JAMES, UPPER MONTCLAIR
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Registration is now open for the two Confirmation Retreats being held this spring. The Bishop strongly urges everyone preparing for Confirmation, Reception or Reaffirmation of their baptismal vows this year to attend one.
Find out more.
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Celebration of New Ministry: The Rev. Paula Toland
SAT, MAR 30, 2 PM @ ST. STEPHEN'S, MILLBURN
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Living the Way of Love: A day of reflection and discernment
SUN, APR 28 1-7 PM @ COMMUNITY OF ST. JOHN BAPTIST, MENDHAM
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Presented by Diocesan Council Empowering Committee, the purpose of this workshop is to build trusting relationships with God and one another. When we meet each other for conversation, practice, and prayer, we learn how to love. A small group provides space for prayerful support and accountability as we seek to live the Jesus Way.
Registration is now open! Please register early – space is limited.
Find out more.
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Episcopal House closings in February
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Episcopal House will be closed:
- Monday, Feb. 4 - Post-Convention day off for diocesan staff
- Monday, Feb. 18 - Presidents' Day
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The VOICE Online deadlines for February
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- Feb. 6 issue - TODAY
- Feb. 20 issue - Wednesday, Feb. 13
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At Step 2: Self Study
- St. Bartholomew's Church, Ho-Ho-Kus - Rector / Priest-in-Charge
- St. George's Church, Maplewood - Rector
- St. Peter's Church, Mountain Lakes - Rector
- Trinity & St. Philip's Cathedral, Newark - Interim
- Grace Church, Rutherford - Priest-in-Charge (part-time)
- Christ Church, Short Hills - Rector
- St. Mark's Church, Teaneck - Rector
At Step 3: Discernment / Receiving Names
- St. James' Church, Hackettstown - Rector (part-time)
- St. Luke's Church, Haworth - Priest-in-Charge (part-time)
- St. Mark's Church, Mendham - Rector (part-time)
- St. Luke's Church, Phillipsburg - Rector
- St. John's Memorial Church, Ramsey - Priest-in-Charge
- St. Elizabeth's Church, Ridgewood - Rector
- Church of the Good Shepherd, Wantage - Priest-in-Charge (part-time)
- Church of the Holy Innocents, West Orange - Priest-in-Charge (part-time)
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