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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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As the last few quiet days before Labor Day wind down, we hope you are able to relax and recharge before things get busy again. Bishop Hughes and her staff are all taking vacation time this week and will be back in the office on Tuesday, September 6 -- except Bishop Hughes herself, as she is having her long-awaited knee surgery on that day. (Prayers for a successful surgery and quick recovery are appreciated.)
See you in September!
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Save the date for these fall events! | |
Leadership meetings
Diocesan Council meeting
WED, SEP 14, 6:30 PM - ZOOM
Regional Co-conveners' meeting
MON, SEP 26, 7-8:30 PM - ZOOM
Wardens' & Treasurers' meeting
THU, OCT 13, 7-8:30 PM - ZOOM
Diocesan Council retreat
SAT, OCT 15, TIME TBA - IN-PERSON
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Clergy events
The Church Pension Group’s Planning for Wellness Conference
For active clergy and spouses/partners
TUE, SEP 20 - WED, 21 - IN-PERSON
Clergy Conference at the Seaview a Dolce Hotel
MON, OCT 17 - WED, OCT 19 - IN-PERSON
Registration deadline: MON, SEP 12, 5 PM
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10th annual Drumming Camp
The 10th annual Drumming Camp at St. Stephen's, Millburn concluded on Friday, August 19 with the campers presenting a show of singing, dancing and drumming under the direction of Yah' Ya Kamate.
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Helping students with back to school supplies
The diocesan Prison Ministry has collected more than 300 backpacks filled with school supplies, donated by 20 churches and a diocesan organization. They will be distributed to students in the Prison Ministry's PATCH program as well as students in other local programs. Read more.
Meanwhile, CBS News New York ran a story on St. Elizabeth's, Ridgewood volunteers filling backpacks to be donated to young Ukrainian refugees whose families are starting over in the U.S. St. Elizabeth's also converted their nursery room into a free store for Ukrainian refugees, filled with donated items.
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Diocesan members join Newark Citywide Peace Walk
On Saturday, August 20, members of Trinity & St. Philip's Cathedral and others from around the Diocese of Newark participated in a Newark Citywide Walk to support efforts to create a safer city and end gun and other forms of violence in all municipalities - urban, suburban and rural - across the country. Read more, and see more photos.
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One Minute Stewardship sermon
By Paul Shackford
How about spending a minute at the Offertory to help those in the pews connect with the reasons they give. How about literally telling them about the IMPACT their donation is having. How, because of their donation, lives are changed. Read more.
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CFO announces Diocese of Newark budget process for 2023
The 2023 budget process will follow the same process adopted by Diocesan Council for use in preparing previous budgets. This process allows individuals and organizations to request funding as part of the 2023 Budget. Funding requests for 2023 are due by September 30, 2022. Find out more.
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Deadline: 10 AM FRI, SEP 9
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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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