News, events and features of interest to members and friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark, the Episcopal Church in northern New Jersey.
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
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God has made, called, and equipped us to be ready for just this time
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Dear Companions on the Journey,
Earlier this summer I asked all people in our diocese to do two things: 1) Look for the presence of the Holy Spirit, and 2) choose to lead with our Christian faith rather than political affiliation for the summer.
Read more.
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Episcopal House is saving money and helping the environment – and your church can too
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A recent improvement in New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program (NJECP) provides a prime opportunity for congregations to save money and help the environment, by implementing an energy efficiency upgrade at very little cost.
Read more about this time-sensitive opportunity.
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Stewardship Matters:
Your Narrative Budget puts ministries front and center... where they belong!
By Paul Shackford
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While a line-item budget should be available for parishioners to see, there's a much better way to show what you really do with the funds entrusted to you. How? with a Narrative Budget.
Read more.
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With these resources, disabled can realize dream of living independently
By the Venerable Diane Riley
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A home of one’s own, either rented or owned, is the cornerstone of independent living for any individual. For people with disabilities this dream – elusive for far too long – is closer to becoming a reality.
Read more.
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A letter to Michael Brown, on the 5th anniversary of his death
By Helen Dannatt
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Something in me sank when I heard about your death on Aug 9th 2014. I cannot undo this tragedy but I could get off my duff and do my part to end racism.
Read more.
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The Rev. Sharon Sheridan Hausman:
AUG 16, 2019 | Essex News Daily
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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 September 4 issue of
The VOICE Online
is
Wednesday, August 28
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Go to the submission instructions
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Youth & Young Adult News & Events
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Matt Porowski and Shannon Molnar are serving as the Pop Up Youth Ministry Fellows for its inaugural year.
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After months of listening and planning, Pop Up Youth Ministry is ready to launch
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Sunday, September 22 is the eve of the Autumn Equinox and the official beginning of fall. It is also the date of the inaugural event of the new Pop Up Youth Ministry, at which youth in grades 6-12 from throughout the diocese are encouraged to gather from 3:30-6:30 PM at St. Alban’s Church in Oakland/Franklin Lakes for “Epic Games!” The afternoon will include dinner, a medal ceremony and worship by a campfire.
Read more.
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Upcoming Pop Up Youth Ministry events
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Epic Games!
SUN, SEP 22, 3:30-6:30 PM @ ST. ALBAN'S, OAKLAND/FRANKLIN LAKES
Go for the gold against friends old and new in a series of the most epic games ever imagined. All youth grades 6-12 are invited and encouraged to participate.
Find out more.
5th Annual Rally for Cross Roads & Intergenerational Retreat
FRI, OCT 4, 7 PM - SUN, OCT 6, 9 AM @ @ CROSS ROADS CAMP & RETREAT CENTER
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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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Breaking Bread with the Bishop
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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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Wednesdays Away return September 4
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Wednesdays Away are a time of spiritual renewal on the first Wednesday of the month, from 9 AM to 3 PM in the Christ Center at Cross Roads. The cost is $50 per gathering and includes a delicious lunch. These one-day monthly retreats are open to all people interested in exploring new faith practices. Attend one or attend all — and be sure to invite friends to join you. Register at
crossroadsretreat.com/wednesdays-away.
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The Annual Women's Retreat is
October 11-13 at Cross Roads Camp and Retreat Center. Led by the Revs. Laurie Matarazzo and Dale Selover, this retreat is designed for women of all ages interested in spending a weekend away to reflect, renew, and reconnect. Be sure to register to reserve your spot at
crossroadsretreat.com/womens-retreat. All are welcome!
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Music that Makes Community Workshop
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Join a dynamic gathering of musicians, clergy, and laypeople and recharge and renew your congregational song leading skills at this three-day workshop,
October 14-16 at Cross Roads. A lively team of Music That Makes Community presenters will lead worship, workshops, and conversation to help you add the valuable tool of paperless song leading to your community’s singing practice. Find out more at
crossroadsretreat.com/music-that-makes-community.
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CFO announces Diocese of Newark budget process for 2020
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The budget process provides:
- A way for funding requests to be submitted to Council for consideration well in advance of Convention;
- An opportunity for requestors to present their proposals to Council for consideration in the upcoming year’s budget; and
- A process for requestors to interact with Council if Council determines not to include the request in the budget or proposes changes to the request.
Funding requests for 2020 are due by
September 13.
Read more.
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Clergy ministry transitions
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Arrivals
- The Rev. Ginny Dinsmore - Priest-in-Residence, St. Dunstan's, Succasunna - JUN 1
- The Rev. Wayne Sherrer - Priest-in-Charge, St. James', Hackettstown - AUG 1
See all clergy ministry transitions in
2019
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News from the wider church
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Supporting immigrants: A video from The Episcopal Church
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The Episcopal Church continues to respond to the complex array of challenges facing immigrants across the United States, including support for children and other people seeking asylum at the U.S. southern border, assisting immigrants who are undocumented, advocating for comprehensive immigration reform, and resettling refugees through Episcopal Migration Ministries.
In a new video,
The Episcopal Church: Walking with Immigrants, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry introduces five bishops whose dioceses are actively engaged in immigrant welcome. Each bishop shares ways individuals or groups can support this work. Their intent is to inspire action and to highlight the many ways people can engage with and deepen their understanding of immigration issues.
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Grants from the Episcopal Church
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Becoming Beloved Community grants
Application deadline:
SEP 13
The Presiding Officers' Advisory Group on Beloved Community Implementation is pleased to announce the availability of grants to catalyze the church's work of racial healing, reconciliation and justice.
Find out more.
Episcopal Evangelism grants
Application deadline:
OCT 1
Episcopal institutions can now apply for the next round of the Episcopal Evangelism Grants Program, designed to fund local and regional evangelism efforts in the Episcopal Church.
Find out more.
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Parish communicators' monthly virtual meet-up
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Are you a volunteer or staff member who supports communications in your congregation? Do you edit the newsletter? Keep social media humming? Oversee the website?
Do you want to connect with peers in Episcopal congregations all over the Church?
A grassroots group of parish communicators is starting a monthly meeting to share ideas, address common challenges and build relationships. To join the group and get updates on meetings,
fill out this form.
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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.
Deadline:
September 26 to be included in the printed program.
Find out more.
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