Online Edition - Wednesday, May 2, 2018
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
Listening to teens, and candidates for bishop
“The last time I wasn’t afraid I didn’t understand.”

So said one of the several teens I met with last week over pizza as several clergy and other adults listened to our young people talk about their fears in the wake of the Parkland shooting. I invited them to help churches in the diocese shape our worship services on Sunday, June 3, which is part of a gun violence prevention weekend. They were willing to do that, but first they needed to tell their stories – and we adults needed to listen. Read more.
A Matter of Faith with a Bishop, an Imam and a Rabbi
In the wake of the Parkland, FL shootings, the subsequent student march to D.C. and the current political climate, the episode of A Matter of Faith that premiered April 25 explores education and the teaching of morality. Educators, officials and students join the hosts in discussion of our state of moral preparedness in today’s complicated world. Watch this episode online.
Search for the XI Bishop
FINAL DAY to RSVP for Walkabouts!
FRI, MAY 4 IN DENVILLE | SAT, MAY 5 IN SUMMIT | SUN, MAY 6 IN ENGLEWOOD
All members of the Diocese of Newark are invited to come to a Walkabout this weekend to get to know the Bishop Candidates. Each Walkabout will begin with a plenary session and then break into smaller groups for more in-depth discussion.

The Walkabouts are free, but you must RSVP online by 5 PM TODAY. The RSVP form also gives you the option of submitting a question for the Candidates.

For all news, events and resources related to the Bishop Search, please visit dioceseofnewark.org/bishop-search .
Candidates for XI Bishop of Newark
Click on each Candidate's photo to go to their bio and resume.
The Rev.
Carlye Hughes
Diocese of Fort Worth
The Rev.
Lisa Hunt
Diocese of Texas
The Rev. Canon
Scott Slater
Diocese of Maryland
Electing Convention
SAT, MAY 19, 9 AM @ ST. PETER'S, MORRISTOWN
The Deputies who represented their churches at the 144th Annual Diocesan Convention in January 2018 will also have the responsibility of voting for the XI Bishop of Newark, who will be consecrated on September 22, 2018 at NJPAC.

Registration forms for Deputies to the Electing Convention are due by Thursday, May 10. Find out more.
Features
Appreciative Interim Ministry Training
The week of April 23-27, 2018 Episcopal House hosted an Appreciative Interim Ministry Training facilitated by the Rev. Dr. Rob Voyle, director of The Clergy Leadership Institute. Twenty-six Episcopal clergy from the dioceses of Newark, New Jersey, New York, Virginia and a UCC Minister from Northern NJ braved the traffic each day to experience and learn a “way of ‘being’ and ‘seeing’ in the world that leads to positive life-giving ways of ‘doing’.” Read more.
Video: Report on the Evangelism Matters 2018 conference
Three clergy from the Diocese of Newark attended the Evangelism Matters Conference on March 14-17 at St. Paul’s Church in Cleveland Heights, OH. The conference was designed and convened by the Presiding Bishop’s Office of Evangelism, Reconciliation, and Creation Care and Forward Movement. The people sent by our diocese were the Rev. Dr. Bill Allport (St. Paul’s, Englewood), the Rev. Miguel Hernandez (Holy Trinity West Orange), and the Rev. Vicki McGrath (All Saints’, Millington).
In this short video (time: 6:54) Bill, Miguel, and Vicki share some of what they learned, the excitement of what the Spirit is up to in the Episcopal Church, as well as connecting their experience with the work of Joining God in the Neighborhood and Going Local in our own context. The also give an invitation. Read more.
In the News
St. Peter's, Morristown;
Redeemer, Morristown;
Community of St. John Baptist, Mendham;
St. Peter's; Mountain Lakes:
APR 18, 2018 | Daily Record
APR 24, 2018 | The New York Times
The Lighthouse, Jersey City (2 broadcasts):
APR 23, 2018 | NPR
Bishop Mark Beckwith:
APR 26, 2018 | Episcopal News Service
St. Luke's, Monclair:
APR 26, 2018 | The Star-Ledger
St. Peter's, Mountain Lakes:
APR 29, 2018 | The Star-Ledger
Diocesan Events
Spring Stewardship Workshops
THU, MAY 10, 6 - 8:30 PM IN ENGLEWOOD
SAT, MAY 12 9 - 11:30 AM IN SUMMIT
Don't miss out! Two opportunities remain for Spring Stewardship Workshops and registration closes soon.

Sign up today and learn 10 things you can do right now to kick start your stewardship campaign. Find out more and register online.
Retired Clergy & Spouses Lunch with Bishop Beckwith
WED, MAY 30, 9:30 AM - 2 PM @ EPISCOPAL HOUSE
The Education & Wellness team from the Church Pension Group will be present to discuss pension and medical benefits, ways to stay healthy, helpful resources, the status of The Church Pension Fund, and more. Find out more.
Senior Ministries Evensong
& Hegg Awards 2018
SUN, JUN 10, 3 PM
@ ST. PETER'S, MORRISTOWN
A reception will be held at 3 p.m. with the Evensong following at 4 p.m.

The deadline for submitting Honoree information is Friday, June 1. Find out more.
Diocesan deadlines
FRI, MAY 4 for the 2018-2019 academic year
Community Events
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.
Work Day at Cross Roads
SAT, MAY 5, 8 AM
Arrive for breakfast and stay through the afternoon, with a delicious lunch break in the middle! There are projects for all skill levels, so bring a group from your church or family. (Do you own a chainsaw? We have a few projects requiring chainsaws that we hope to get done.) Register online, and thank YOU for dedicating your time to Cross Roads!
Bishops' Cup Golf Outing
MON, JUN 11
There are still spots available if you plan to golf for a cause that day, but they are filling up quickly! There is still time to become a sponsor at any giving level, too! Don't delay in supporting Cross Roads and ensuring all of our youth can enjoy the benefits of camp. Find out more.
Diocesan Announcements
Clergy group photo available
The clergy group photo taken after the Renewal of Vows service on March 27 is available for download here. It may be printed as large as 30" W x 20" H.

The group photos from 2014, 2015 and 2017 are also available at the above link.
Alleluia Fund bulletin materials

(in full- and half-page formats)

For more information and to donate, please visit diocesofnewark.org/alleluia.
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