Leadership News: November 2018
Key information for clergy and lay leaders from Episcopal House.

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Almighty God, you have knit together your elect in one communion and fellowship in the mystical body of your Son Christ our Lord: Give us grace so to follow your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those ineffable joys that you have prepared for those who truly love you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

Preface of All Saints Day (November 1)
BCP p. 245
Diocesan Announcements
Video: An invitation from Bishop Carlye
Bishop Carlye invites members of the diocese to consider standing for election to a diocesan office at the 145th Annual Diocesan Convention, Feb. 1-2, 2019 at the Hilton Meadowlands in East Rutherford.

For more about the open positions, plus the nomination form, visit Offices & Candidates for Election.

Nominations must be submitted no later than noon on Friday, December 7 in order to be assured inclusion in the pre-Convention packets. Late nominations will be accepted through noon on Friday, January 25, 2019.
Anti-racism Training
Candidates standing for office at the Annual Diocesan Convention must complete anti-racism training. Upcoming opportunities:

THU, NOV 8 - SAT, NOV 10, 2018

FRI, MAR 15 - SAT, MAR 16, 2019 @ EPISCOPAL HOUSE

FRI, SEP 27 - SAT, SEP 28, 2019 @ EPISCOPAL HOUSE
Deadline to submit Resolutions for Convention
The deadline to submit resolutions for consideration at the 145th Diocesan Convention is 12 noon on Friday, November 16, 2018. The Committee on Resolutions shall be responsible for receiving all Resolutions that do not concern the Budget of the Diocese or that come from Committees and Bodies that report to the Convention.

All resolutions should be submitted to the Secretary of Convention, John King, preferably by email to jking@dioceseofnewark.org (please submit word documents) or if absolutely necessary by postal delivery.

Annual Enrollment for 2019
Annual Enrollment for 2019 health insurance plans ends this Friday, November 2.

Two of our most heavily utilized medical plan options for this year will not be offered in 2019. For enrollees in these plans, a new plan must be chosen. Eight plans are being offered for 2019. Find out more.
Other important diocesan deadlines
  • Nov. 7 issue - TODAY
  • Nov. 21 issue - Wednesday, Nov. 14
Clergy ministry transitions
Departures

  • The Rev. Dr. Richard Laribee, Interim Priest, St. Luke's, Phillipsburg - Oct. 28

See all clergy ministry transitions in 2018 .
Upcoming Events
Diocesan Council meeting & budget hearing
WED, NOV 14, 6PM @ ST. AGNES', LITTLE FALLS
The regular business of Diocesan Council will take place from 6 to 7:30 PM.

At 7:30 PM, the CFO will present the first draft of the 2019 diocesan budget. All members of the diocese are welcome to attend.
Cross Roads Camp Events
Cross Roads Camp & Retreat Center is a welcoming, ecumenical retreat center and camp of the Diocese of Newark and the NJ Synod of the ELCA. Find out more.

WED, NOV 7

NOV 29 - DEC 2
Community Events
See the Community Calendar for other public events hosted by our congregations and associated organizations, and find out how to submit your own events.
Episcopal House closings in November
In observance of Thanksgiving, Episcopal House will be closed from noon on Wednesday, November 21 through the holiday weekend, and will reopen on Monday, November 26.
For Clergy
Clergy openings
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
  • St. Elizabeth's Church, Ridgewood - Rector
  • 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)
  • Holy Trinity Church, Hillsdale - 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
  • Church of the Good Shepherd, Wantage - Priest-in-Charge (part-time)
  • Church of the Holy Innocents, West Orange - Priest-in-Charge (part-time)
News from The Episcopal Church
Registration open for upcoming sessions of Episcopal Latino Ministry Competency
Registration is now open for the two 2019 sessions of the Episcopal Latino Ministry Competency, an innovative eight-day intensive course designed for diocesan staff, clergy, lay leaders, and seminarians to learn cultural competency for Latino ministry. Find out more.
Episcopal Church Young Adult Service Corps: Applications accepted for 2019-2020 placements
Open to Episcopalians ages 21-30, applications are now available for 2019-2020 placements with the Young Adult Service Corps, the international missionary program of the Episcopal Church. Potential placements for 2019-2020 include (but are not limited to) Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, England, Honduras, Hong Kong, Panama, the Philippines, South Africa, Taiwan, and Tanzania. Find out more.
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