In an online conversation on October 27, the first five Black women diocesan bishops – including our own Bishop Hughes – offered honest wisdom and experiences relevant to this complex time in American life.

In case you missed the webinar, now you can watch the video. (Time: 1:11:00.)

The book This Band of Sisterhood: Black Women Bishops on Race, Faith, and the Church is available in paperback from Church Publishing. Use the Promo code Band20 to receive 20% off.

A study guide is also available as a free download from Church Publishing.

The history of St. George's, Maplewood is deeply connected to seeking justice, particularly regarding women's rights and LGBTQ+ rights. In the 1990s, this commitment received national attention when they called as their sixth rector an openly gay man whose ordination led to the second heresy trial in the history of The Episcopal Church.

The people of St. George’s credit Bishop John Shelby Spong with playing a key role in helping them live out their missional call to social justice. In honor of his memory, they offer this documentary as a testament to his lasting legacy in their congregation. (Time: 27:55.)

Services for 2021 Candidates for Confirmation, Reception and Reaffirmation are being held this month on the dates listed below.

As with the summer Confirmation services for 2020 Candidates, only invited guests may attend in person, but all are invited to watch the service live streams. Click the appropriate link below for live stream link and downloadable bulletin.

SAT, NOV 06, 10 AM - Calvary, Summit

TUE, NOV 09, 7 PM - St. James, Upper Montclair

SUN, NOV 21, 3 PM - Trinity & St. Philip's Cathedral (rescheduled from Oct. 26)

TUE, NOV 30, 7 PM - Grace, Madison (info will be in the next issue of The VOICE Online)

It’s our turn now. Our generation has reached that age when we have to care for our aging parents. No matter how prepared you may think you are, there are always unforeseen circumstances crossing and blocking your path.

Come share your tips, suggestions, grief, and frustrations.

Registration is required to get the Zoom link. Find out more.

‘Tis the season for Nor’easters, and who knows what else (Bomb cyclones are a thing now? Who knew?). And that means it’s a good time to consider some practical advice from Ross Wisnewski, member of the diocesan Stewardship Teaching Team and St. Mary's Church in Sparta, about how we might view "bad" weather (and resulting building challenges) through the lens of "good” Stewardship. Ross wrote this in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida earlier this season. Read more.

Cross Roads is now be offering the Wednesdays Away day retreat on two dates each month. The first Wednesday of the month will be an in-person retreat at Cross Roads, from 10 AM to 3 PM. On the second Wednesday of the month, they will host the same great retreat but on Zoom, from 10 AM - 12 noon. Find all the details and register for an upcoming retreat at crossroadsretreat.com/wednesdays-away.

The Bold Transformational Faith (BTF) Program invites your congregation (or your family!) to check out our BTF Sunday School and Faith Formation programming. BTF is a ministry of Cross Roads Camp and Retreat Center and Luther Crest (MN) that provides distinct faith formation experiences to inspire an active faith in a rapidly changing world. We offer a unique lectionary-based Sunday School curriculum, children’s messages, weekly podcasts, weekly family newsletters, and virtual Sunday School with youth and leaders from around the country. Explore all of our offerings at mybtf.org.

Applications for the Cross Roads Summer Staff 2022 are LIVE! Cross Roads is hiring awesome young adults who would be a great fit for any of their open positions next summer. Employment runs from mid-June through August 2022.

Cross Roads is also hosting a Q&A for any interested individuals on November 18 at 7:30 PM. Click here to register.

From now through January 15, 2022, you can purchase limited-edition items for the Cross Roads fan in your life. The shop includes long-sleeve or short-sleeve T-shirts and sweatshirts in a variety of sizes and colors. A portion of each sale supports the Cross Roads Annual Fund. Click here to visit the shop.

Young Adult Retreat: January 7 - 9

Elementary School Retreat: February 11 - 13

Middle School Retreat: March 11 - 13

High School Retreat: April 29 - May 1

Episcopalians can now access analysis of the 2020 Parochial Report data, including multi-year attendance and finance trends for individual churches and dioceses, as well as learn how COVID-19 impacted congregations from a special narrative report of qualitative data. Read more.

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