Online Edition - Wednesday, July 17, 2019
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News, events and features of interest to members and friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark, the Episcopal Church in northern New Jersey.
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The immigration crisis, the Bible and our Baptismal Covenant
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If we set aside politics and look at the immigration crisis using the Bible and our Baptismal Covenants as our guides, what might we be called to do?
Click on the video at right to watch (time: 6:19), or read the transcript
here.
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Stories from our congregations
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Diocesan members attend Lights for Liberty vigils across northern New Jersey
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On Friday evening, July 12, Lights for Liberty: A Vigil to End Human Detention Camps brought thousands of people to detention camps and other sites across the country and the world to protest the inhumane conditions faced by refugees at the southern border of the U.S.
Afterwards, organizers stated there had been more than 800 registered Lights for Liberty vigils on five continents. At least 23 of these vigils were held in New Jersey, many attended, or even hosted, by members of the Diocese of Newark.
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My day on Capitol Hill advocating for refugees and asylum seekers
By the Rev. Diana Wilcox
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When I registered several months ago for the Love God, Love Neighbor: Advocacy in Action event in Washington, DC, none of us – the organizers or the participants – could have imagined that our work on behalf of refugees would come during such an explosive news week. Just days prior, our nation grappled with the horror of the image of Óscar Alberto Martínez Ramírez and his 23-month-old daughter, Valeria, lying face-down in the waters of the Rio Grande, having died as they tried to cross from Mexico to the United States.
Read more.
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District 9 Lenten offering raises $5K to feed hungry neighbors
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During Lent, the 11 congregations in District 9 (northeast Bergen County) raised $5,038 for Center for Food Action (CFA), a local organization with which many of the congregations have partnered for years, donating food and money to help their neighbors in need.
Read more.
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Paul Shackford:
JUL 8 | North Jersey Record
A member of St. Andrew's, Harrington Park and former diocesan CFO, Paul Shackford received this honor for 30+ years of leadership in housing the homeless through Family Promise, as well as his role in creating an "All God's Children" liturgy.
Photo courtesy Paul Hoelscher.
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We love to share stories of what our congregations are doing! The deadline to submit stories, photos and links to media coverage for the August 21 issue of
The VOICE Online
is
Wednesday, August 14
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Go to the submission instructions
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Stewardship Teaching Team holding two workshops
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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.
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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”!
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Pop-Up Youth Ministry Events
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We are excited for the launch this fall of the new Pop-Up Youth Ministry, a partnership between the diocese and Cross Roads Camp to host youth events throughout the year, bringing together youth from different congregations and communities for faith and fellowship. All are welcome!
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Click here to see the full list of events planned for the 2019-2020 program year (under Upcoming Events in the right sidebar), follow Pop Up Youth Ministry on
Facebook or
Instagram (@popupym), and share upcoming events with the young people in your life!
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Please 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
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FRI, SEP 27 - SAT, SEP 28, 9 AM - 3 PM @ EPISCOPAL HOUSE
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SAT, OCT 5, 8 AM - 12 PM @ ST. ELIZABETH'S, RIDGEWOOD
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MON, OCT 21 - WED, OCT 23 @ THE SHAWNEE INN
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Locations TBA
SAT, OCT 26 - 9 AM gather,
9:30 AM start
TUE, OCT 29 - 6:30 PM gather,
7 PM start
SAT, NOV 2 - 9 AM gather,
9:30 AM start
TUE, NOV 5 - 6:30 PM gather,
7 PM start
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A message of thanks from Canon Greg Jacobs
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Dear Diocesan Family:
As I begin my retirement and prepare for my departure to Durham, North Carolina, I want to express my deep gratitude for the privilege of serving this diocese as your Canon to the Ordinary. My past eleven years here have given me the opportunity to get to know so many of you as valued partners in our journey with Jesus. I count as blessing the time we were able to spend with one another in ministry. Moreover, you have been faithful supporters and friends in times of personal tragedy, with cards and letters, hugs, and words of empathy and comfort that meant so much to me.
I was deeply gratified that the retirement celebrations afforded me the chance to say “thank you” to so many of you personally. And to those who were not able to be there, I bid you a fond “adios” as well.
May the spirit and love of Christ dwell richly in each and every one of you in the days and years to come.
Greg+
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"Whaling" email attacks: How to foil them
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Lately we've seen a number of scam emails cleverly configured to look like they're from the Bishop or a clergy person - a form of email “phishing” known as “whaling.”
Here are two simple guidelines to help potential recipients avoid being tricked.
Read more.
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Cross Roads News & Events
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Cross Roads Camp & Retreat Center is a welcoming, ecumenical retreat center and camp of our diocese and the NJ Synod of the ELCA.
Find out more
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Summer Camp for Youth and Families
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Summer camp has begun! There are still spots available in the upcoming programs, including Micah 6:8 for high schoolers, Curtains Up! for all youth, and week-long Family Camp for all ages. Want a little dose of camp at the end of the summer? Come to Family Camp Weekend, August 23-25. Registration for all Cross Roads summer camp programs can be
found here.
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Giant Church Picnic
SUN, AUG 18
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Save the date and plan to join friends and family at Cross Roads on Sunday, August 18 for the annual Giant Church Picnic. This year will include food trucks, camp activities, and even a Cross Roads Community Variety Show.
Find out more and register online.
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Cross Roads Needs List: Vehicles
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Cross Roads is growing leaps and bounds... which means so are our needs to help keep camp thriving. Cross Roads is in search of new or good condition used vehicles, including: 15-passenger van, 4-wheel-drive truck with an 8-foot bed, and a crossover utility vehicle ("gator"). Contact Cross Roads at 908-832-7264 or
officemanager@crossroadsretreat.com with any leads. Many thanks!
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News from the wider church
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Presiding Bishop issues video message on immigration: "Who is my neighbor?"
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In a video published on July 15, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry addresses the humanitarian crisis at the southern border, saying, "It is a human crisis, a crisis that has deep and complex roots, sources, and origins. But it is a crisis, a crisis of the human children of God. There is suffering and there is hardship. There is complexity and difficulty. But it is a crisis that we as nation, that we as a global community, must face and find a way forward for the sake of our brothers and our sisters, for the sake of us all."
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National Acolyte Festival - register now!
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The 2019 National Acolyte and Fall Festival will be held
Saturday, October 12 at Washington National Cathedral. The registration fee is $10 per acolyte; clergy, vergers, friends and family are welcome to attend at no charge and the service is open to the public.
Find out more.
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The VOICE Online is published on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays September through May,
and on the 3rd Wednesdays only in June, July and August.
The deadline to submit items for consideration is one week prior to publication.
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