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The enormity of the miracle that is resurrection is one that takes time for us to celebrate. It's also one that takes time for us to reflect on, to learn, about to think about, to explore, in order for us to live fully as resurrected people. To live as people who claim the resurrection, and claim the special relationship it gives us with God through Jesus Christ. (Time: 3:59.)

For important Convention deadlines this week and next, scroll down to the Diocesan Announcements section below.

Our 2022 Confirmation services begin this weekend. All services will be streamed to the diocesan YouTube channel and can be watched live or viewed later on demand.

The first three services are being held:

To download the bulletin for a particular service, click the service's event link above. Bulletins will be posted as soon as they become available.

The Rev. Dr. Wil Gafney, author of A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church, will join us in person for a series of talks on her work developing this lectionary.

You can attend the entire three-day series or a single day. Find out more.

Clergy and Wardens are asked to submit honorees' information and photos as soon as they are available. This will help us create a high-quality production that honors all the award winners.

After a two-year hiatus, parishioners at Calvary Church in Summit were excited to gather again for Lent. In the early planning stages two major goals emerged: to share a meal together in community and to build upon last year’s virtual discussions on Becoming Beloved Community. That’s where the curriculum Tell Me the Truth About Racism comes in. Read more.

A front lawn filled with tall, tombstone-like objects covered in plastic greeted parishioners arriving at St. James Episcopal Church after their traditional Palm Sunday procession behind a donkey through Upper Montclair, New Jersey. After the morning’s worship service, they emerged from the church to find the plastic removed and another journey unveiled before them: a series of doors decorated to represent the Stations of the Cross. Read more.

On April 10, sixteen members of St. Paul’s, Montvale went to St. Paul's, Paterson to distribute clothing, shoes, blankets, toiletries, backpacks, clean socks and underwear, and a meal to those currently facing homelessness and housing insecurity. Read more.

TODAY at 5 PM: Submit announcements from congregations and associated organizations for display on the big screens.

This Friday, April 29 at 12 noon: Submit nominations for elected offices.

This Friday, April 29 at 5 PM: Submit photos of church banners (or another image representing your church) for the virtual banner display.

And also next Friday, May 6 at 12 noon: Submit names for the Necrology (photos are also appreciated but not required).

Are you seeking a way to serve the diocese? Do you have interest or expertise in property or law, or have skill and wisdom in offering guidance and weighing possibilities? The Standing Committee might be just what you are looking for! The Standing Committee is responsible for a wide-range of canonical areas, from approval of ordination candidates to offering counsel to the bishop to reviewing and approving leases and property sales. The current membership brings a variety of gifts that help us discern the direction God might have us take and to come to thoughtful decisions.

Two of our members, one ordained and one lay, have terms that end with the May 7 Convention, and at this time, we have no nominees from the lay order. This is not a clergy-driven body. The inclusion of an equal number of members from the lay and clergy orders is intentional and necessary.

The deadline to submit your name is noon this Friday, April 29. If you have questions about serving on the Standing Committee, contact the current president, the Rev. Dr. Elaine Ellis Thomas at ethomas@allsaintshoboken.com.

See all clergy ministry transitions in 2022.

We need volunteers! Help us prepare camp for the summer season on Saturday, May 21. There will be projects for all skill levels and lunch will be provided. Register at: crossroadsretreat.com/opening-day-at-cross-roads

Registration and sponsorships are open for the annual Bishops’ Cup Golf Outing on June 13! We welcome sponsors and golfers -- foursomes and individual golfers. Congregations and individuals can sponsor a tee sign to show support for Cross Roads as 100% of a $250 tee sign donation goes toward keeping camp affordable and is recognized in the Cross Roads Annual Fund report. Learn more at: crossroadsretreat.com/golf_outing

Registration for Summer Camp 2022 at Cross Roads is open and we can't wait to welcome you back to Cross Roads.! Explore all the offerings for youth in grades 2-12 as well as family camp programs at: crossroadsretreat.com/summer-programs

We are hiring young adults who would be a great fit for any of our open positions next summer. Employment runs from mid-June through August 2022. Apply or download a flyer to share with young adults in your community at: crossroadsretreat.com/employment

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