Leadership News: July 2019
Key information for clergy and lay leaders from Episcopal House.
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Upcoming Events
Independence Day
In observance of Independence Day, Episcopal House will be closed Thursday, July 4.
Lord God Almighty, in whose Name the founders of this country won liberty for themselves and for us, and lit the torch of freedom for nations then unborn: Grant that we and all the people of this land may have grace to maintain our liberties in righteousness and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
(BCP p. 242)
Early closings in July & August
On Fridays in July and August, Episcopal House will close at 1 PM and staff are free to depart. Please keep this in mind when trying to contact staff or schedule a meeting.
Stewardship Teaching Team holding two workshops
SAT, AUG 3, 10-11:30 AM @ EPISCOPAL HOUSE
Not quite ready for your church’s Fall Pledge Campaign? Don’t leave its success up to chance! This Workshop will provide you and your team with lots of techniques and practical steps to help get your Fall Pledge Campaign up and running right on time and with the best chance of success. Ideal for Stewardship teams, Wardens and Vestry, Treasurers and Clergy.
SAT, AUG 3, 12:30-2 PM @ EPISCOPAL HOUSE
Is your congregation “in transition”? Are you wondering what impact that might have on your Fall Pledge Campaign? Congregations “in transition” can face special challenges around the Fall Pledge Campaign – so be prepared by joining us for a Workshop newly created just for you. Ideal for Stewardship teams, Wardens and Vestry, Treasurers and Clergy too: anyone who wants to improve their Stewardship “in transition”!
Happening this Fall
Save the date for these events. More information will be published as it becomes available.
SAT, SEP 7, 10 AM @ CHRIST CHURCH, SHORT HILLS

THU, SEP 12, 7 PM @ ST. DAVID'S, KINNELON

FRI, SEP 27 - SAT, SEP 28, 9 AM - 3 PM @ EPISCOPAL HOUSE

Grant deadlines
Alleluia Fund - MON, SEP 30 for 2019 funding
Ward J. Herbert Fund - TUE, OCT 1 for early winter funding

SAT, OCT 5, 8 AM - 12 PM @ ST. ELIZABETH'S, RIDGEWOOD

MON, OCT 21 - WED, OCT 23 @ THE SHAWNEE INN

POP Up Youth Ministry Events
Questions? Contact popupym@dioceseofnewark.org
SUN, SEP 22, 3:30-6:30 PM @ St. Alban's, Oakland/Franklin Lakes
FRI, OCT 4 - SUN, OCT 6 (time TBA) The Rally for Cross Roads @ Cross Roads Camp & Retreat Center
SUN, NOV 17 (time TBA) @ Christ Church, Bloomfield/Glen Ridge

Breaking Bread with the Bishop
Locations TBA
SAT, OCT 26 - Continental breakfast 9 AM, program 9:30-11:30 AM
TUE, OCT 29 - Light supper 6:30 PM, program 7-9 PM
SAT, NOV 2 - Continental breakfast 9 AM, program 9:30-11:30 AM
TUE, NOV 5 - Light supper 6:30 PM, program 7-9 PM
See also upcoming Community Events , posted by our congregations and associated organizations.
Diocesan Announcements
We want to see your congregation's stories!
We love to share stories from our congregations in The VOICE Online, which during the summer is published once a month on the third Wednesday. WED, JUL 10 is the deadline to submit items for consideration for the July issue, being published on July 17. Go to the submission instructions.
Does your church have a Facebook, Instagram or Twitter account? Tag your posts with @dionewark so the diocesan Communications Department can be sure to see them and follow you! Stories of particular interest may be shared in The VOICE Online.
Clergy ministry transitions
Ordinations
  • The Rev. Sharon Sheridan Hausman to the Priesthood - JUN 22

Arrivals
  • The Rev. Deacon Asa Coulson - Associate, Grace, Madison - JUL 1

Retirements
  • The Rev. Marjorie Lindstrom, Priest in Charge, St. Matthew's, Paramus - JUN 2
  • The Rev. Dr. Howard W. Whitaker III - JUL 1

See all clergy ministry transitions in 2019 .
For Clergy
Clergy openings
At Step 1: Separation & Planning
  • St. John's Church, Boonton
  • St. Paul's Church, Montvale
  • St. Peter's Church, Morristown - Interim Rector
  • Church of the Epiphany & Christ Church, Orange
  • St. Matthew's Church, Paramus

At Step 2: Self Study
  • St. Bartholomew's Church, Ho-Ho-Kus - Rector / Priest-in-Charge

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, Rutherford - Priest-in-Charge (part-time)
  • St. Mark's Church, Teaneck - Rector
  • Church of the Holy Innocents, West Orange - Priest-in-Charge (part-time)
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.
Questions? Please contact Nina Nicholson, Director of Communications.