What you need to know for
November 2019
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Last chance to register for Breaking Bread with the Bishop
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Today at 5 PM is the final deadline to register to meet Bishop Hughes for a meal and conversation
next Tuesday, Nov. 5 at Trinity, Allendale. Bishop Hughes would love to greet you and discuss the vision, hopes and dreams of our diocese. Don’t miss out!
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Pop Up Youth Event: Focus on Gratitude
SUN, NOV 17, 3:30-6:30 PM @ CHRIST CHURCH, BLOOMFIELD/GLEN RIDGE
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All youth in grades 6-12 from throughout the diocese are invited to participate in this year-long experiment in regional youth ministry. Our November event will focus on gratitude and include a service project. We ask for a small $5 donation from each attendee to cover the cost of dinner.
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Celebration of new ministry
SAT, NOV 23, 10 AM
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The Rev. David Andrew "Andy" Olivo as Rector of St. Elizabeth's, Ridgewood.
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Events at Cross Roads Camp & Retreat Center
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Cross Roads is a welcoming, ecumenical retreat center and camp of our diocese and the NJ Synod of the ELCA (Lutheran Church).
Wednesdays Away
NOV 6, 9 AM - 3 PM
A time of spiritual renewal on the first Wednesday of each month in Cross Roads' Christ Center. The cost is $50 per gathering and includes a delicious lunch. Find out more at
crossroadsretreat.com/wednesdays-away.
Shepherds' Gathering
DEC 5-8
This retreat is designed for all leaders who work with children, youth, and young adults. There will be time for rest and renewal beginning Dec. 5, as well as time to connect with others and discuss the best ways to support our young people. This year, we are offering a very important Youth Mental Health First Aid Training on Saturday, Dec. 7. Find out more at
crossroadsretreat.com/event/shepherds-gathering.
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October 23 marked 100 days until the 146th Annual Diocesan Convention, taking place
Jan. 31 - Feb. 1, 2020. Pursuant to the Constitution and the Rules of Order of the Diocese, the Secretary of Convention has sent via US mail, Notice of said Convention to each Congregation and Canonically Resident Non-Parochial Clergy.
Find out more.
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Thanksgiving holiday - Episcopal House closed
THU, NOV 28 - FRI, NOV 29
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Open enrollment deadline extended
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The deadline for active clergy and qualifying lay employees to enroll in 2020 health insurance plans has been extended from October 25 to
November 15 due to login issues affecting some members.
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Other diocesan publications
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The VOICE Online - News, events and features of interest to members and friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark, emailed twice a month September-May and monthly June-August.
Click here to subscribe to future issues and read archived issues.
We
love to share stories from our congregations in
The VOICE Online!
Click here for submission guidelines. Deadlines for November issues:
- November 6 issue - TODAY, OCT 30
- November 20 issue - WED, NOV 13
The VOICE Digest - A new, printable publication, published quarterly.
Click here to download the first issue covering Fall 2019, and share it with your congregations through Dec. 17.
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At Step 1: Separation & Planning
- St. John's Church, Boonton
- St. Paul's Church, Montvale
- Church of the Epiphany and Christ Church, Orange
- St. Matthew's Church, Paramus
At Step 2: Self Study
- St. Bartholomew's Church, Ho-Ho-Kus - Rector / Priest-in-Charge
- St. Peter's Church, Morristown - Interim Rector
At Step 3: Discernment / Receiving Names
- Church of the Good Shepherd, Fort Lee - Priest-in-Charge (half-time)
- St. Luke's Church, Haworth - Priest-in-Charge (part-time)
- Grace Church, Rutherford - Priest-in-Charge (part-time)
- Church of the Holy Innocents, West Orange - Priest-in-Charge (part-time)
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Leadership News is published monthly on the last Wednesday.
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