Leadership News: April 2019
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Key information for clergy and lay leaders from Episcopal House.
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Last opportunity for Breaking Bread with Bishop Carlye
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Only one gathering remains open:
Thursday, Apr. 4 at Messiah, Chester
Light supper 6:30 PM, program 7-9 PM
Also upcoming:
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Saturday, Apr. 13 at Church of the Saviour, Denville
Capacity reached; registration closed
Continental breakfast 9 AM, program 9:30-11:30 AM
This gathering is designed specifically for churches currently engaged in clergy transition. Others may attend, but the program will be geared toward support and best practices – you are not alone!
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Last chance to register for a Confirmation Retreat
SAT, APR 6, 9 AM A2 ST. JAMES, UPPER MONTCLAIR
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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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All local clergy are invited to participate and to be vested. Episcopal clergy are asked to wear white stoles. A reception will take place in the Parish Hall immediately following the service. All are welcome.
Find out more.
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Living Local: Joining God Workshop
SAT, APR 27, 8:30 AM - 12 PM @ ST. MICHAEL'S, WAYNE
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This workshop is open to lay and clergy. Please invite members of your congregation who want to continue or join The Living Local journey.
We will be learning how to:
- Discern your church's identity in your neighborhood
- Listen to our communities & responding through small steps of experimentation
- Embrace our call to discipleship
- Learn to share our stories of God in our lives
- Look at your ministries through Living Local lens
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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.
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Mark your calendars!
Senior Ministries Evensong & Hegg Awards 2019
SUN, JUN 9, 3 PM @ ST. PETER'S, MORRISTOWN
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On Sunday, June 9, 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.
The Hegg Awards are given annually to members of our diocese who are:
- Age 60+.
- A long-standing, active member of your congregation.
- Made or makes contributions to the congregation and/or the diocese.
Each congregation is invited to choose one to two honorees. The form for honoree submissions will be available after Easter.
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Candidates elected to office at the Annual Diocesan Convention must have completed anti-racism training within the past five years. Workshops hosted by the Dioceses of NJ and NY fulfill our diocesan requirements.
Diocese of New Jersey - 2.5 day workshop
FRI, MAY 3, SAT, MAY 4 & SAT, MAY 11
Diocese of New York - 2 day workshop
SAT, MAY 4 & SAT, MAY 11 @ ST. JOHN'S IN THE VILLAGE
Diocese of Newark - 2 day workshop
FRI, SEP 27 & SAT, SEP 28 @ EPISCOPAL HOUSE
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Diocesan Facebook group created for church communicators
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"Geeks for God" is a forum for church communicators in our diocese to ask questions and share information on websites, social media, e-newsletters, photography, videography, press releases, writing for the web, and other communications issues. All diocesan members responsible for church communications efforts, both employees and volunteers, are welcome to join.
Find out more.
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Receive Lenten email meditations
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These meditations are produced under the oversight of the Empowering People Action Team of Diocesan Council.
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Episcopal House will be closed
Friday, April 19 in observance of Good Friday.
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The VOICE Online deadlines for April
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- April 3 issue - TODAY
- April 17 issue - WED, APR 10
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Clergy ministry transitions
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Arrivals
- The Rev. Anthony Puca, Rector, Grace, Westwood and Priest-in-Charge, Holy Trinity, Hillsdale - APR 1
- The Rev. Canon Anne Kitch, Rector, St. Luke's, Phillipsburg - MAY 1
Departures
- The Rev. David Rude, Priest-in-Charge, Good Shepherd, Wantage - MAR 25
Retirements
- The Rev. Deacon Sheila Shuford, St. John's, Dover - FEB 24
See all clergy ministry transitions in
2019
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Clergy Renewal of Vows
TUE, APR 16, 11 AM - 1 PM
@ GRACE CHURCH, MADISON
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Rath scholarship applications due
May 15 with new form
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Established by The Rt. Rev. George E. Rath, 7th Bishop of Newark, this education fund provides children of canonically resident clergy with extra financial assistance for college expenses at accredited four-year education institutions.
Find out more and download form.
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At Step 2: Self Study
- St. Bartholomew's Church, Ho-Ho-Kus - Rector / Priest-in-Charge
- St. Peter's Church, Mountain Lakes - Rector
- Trinity & St. Philip's Cathedral, Newark - Interim
- St. Mark's Church, Teaneck - Rector
At Step 3: Discernment / Receiving Names
- Church of the Good Shepherd, Fort Lee - Priest-in-Charge (half-time)
- St. James' Church, Hackettstown - Rector (part-time)
- St. Luke's Church, Haworth - Priest-in-Charge (part-time)
- Grace Church, Madison - Associate Priest for Lifelong Christian Formation
- St. George's Church, Maplewood - Rector
- St. Mark's Church, Mendham - Rector (part-time)
- Grace Church, Rutherford - Priest-in-Charge (part-time)
- Christ Church, Short Hills - Priest Associate (part-time)
- Church of the Holy Innocents, West Orange - Priest-in-Charge (part-time)
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Leadership News is published on the last Wednesday of each month with news for church leaders, including (but not restricted to) clergy, wardens, vestry members, treasurers and parish administrators.
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