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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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Registration now open!
Living Room Conversations: Healthy conversations in conflicted times
SAT, OCT 22, 8:30 AM - 1:15 PM | ST. MICHAEL'S, WAYNE
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Knowing how to have a healthy conversation in an environment of conflict is a skill that is useful in every aspect of life. It is vitally important not only in our congregations but in the rest of our lives – especially as we approach Election Day and the holiday season. How can we lovingly have conversations about difficult topics while remaining in relationship?
Becca Kearl, Executive Director of Living Room Conversations, will lead this half-day, in-person workshop. ALL are welcome to attend. Parishes are encouraged to send a group. Find out more and register online.
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2023 Confirmation service schedule announced
The 2023 Confirmation services will be held on:
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Tuesday, April 18, 7 PM at Church of the Saviour, Denville
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Saturday, April 22, 10 AM at St. Peter's, Essex Fells
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Tuesday, April 25, 7 PM at Calvary, Summit
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Saturday, May 6, 10 AM at St. Michael's, Wayne
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Tuesday, May 9, 7 PM at St. Paul's, Chatham
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Saturday, May 13, 10 AM at Trinity & St. Philip's Cathedral, Newark
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Registration will open on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 (All Saints' Day) and will be held strictly to no more than 25 Candidates per service. Find out more. | |
Hispanic/Latino Ministry: Diverse cultures, diverse needs
By the Rev. Dr. Miguel A. Hernandez
The waves of recent immigrants in our communities are creating a more diverse society, which implies that faith leaders have to prepare the way so that these newcomers can feel welcome in the communities in which English might not be the primary language spoken.
A significant number of these newcomers come from Latin America, one of the most linguistically and culturally diverse areas of the world. Read more.
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Agrarian Ministries Creation Care Team visits CSJB’s Good News Garden
By Julie Crawford
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By working to create community connections, the Garden of Hope at the Community of St. John Baptist (CSJB) has captured the attention of the Creation Care Agrarian Ministries Team from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s office as a Good News Gardens model. Recently, five of the team members came to Mendham to see the garden for themselves. Read more. | |
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Helping Habitat
On Saturday September 17, 21 volunteers from St. Peter's, Morristown; St. Paul's, Morris Plains; and Redeemer, Morristown assisted Morris Habitat for Humanity by working in the ReStore in Randolph, NJ. Volunteers assisted with incoming donations, shelving items, cleaning, and loading furniture into customer vehicles.
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Strategic Visioning Update
The Strategic Visioning Team gathered for its kickoff meeting this past Saturday, September 24. Click here to meet the team and learn about their first steps and what you should be watching for this fall.
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2023 Diocesan Budget requests
SEP 30
Alleluia Fund for Outreach
Applications for 2022 grants
SEP 30, 12 PM
Ward J. Herbert Fund
Applications for early winter funding
OCT 1, 12PM
Marge Christie Fund
Applications for church A/V support
OCT 7, 12 PM
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Arrival: The Rev. Canon Robert Griner
Assisting Clergy, Christ Church, Short Hills
SEP 25
See all transitions in 2022.
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Next issue: WED, OCT 12
Deadline: FRI, OCT 7, 10 AM
| Employment opportunities in our churches, associated organizations, and neighboring Episcopal dioceses. | |
Cross Roads is the ecumenical camp and retreat center of our diocese and the NJ Synod of the ELCA (Lutheran Church). | |
Wednesdays Away are a time of spiritual renewal hosted by Cross Roads throughout the year. These gatherings include prayer and conversation, led by a spiritual director and focusing on a different spiritual practice or theme each month. These retreats are open to all people interested in exploring new faith practices. To learn more, visit: crossroadsretreat.com/wednesdays-away
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Rally for Cross Roads
SAT, OCT 1
| The Rally for Cross Roads is an annual run/walk fundraising event. This year, they are excited to combine a run/walk race with an afternoon of activities, including a volleyball game, to have double the fun as we raise funds to support camp! You can join on-site at Cross Roads for the run/walk and festivities or participate in the 5K or 2K races from home. To learn more, visit: crossroadsretreat.com/rally-for-cross-roads | |
Fall Women's Retreat
OCT 21-23
| Come for a relaxing time in community together this fall. The Women’s Retreat theme is “Who Do You Say That I Am?” and is led by Laurie Matarazzo and Dale Selover. There will be a virtual retreat held on Friday, Oct. 21, 10 AM - 3 PM via Zoom. To learn more, visit: crossroadsretreat.com/womens-retreat
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