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"I think we get overwhelmed when we think we, on our own, must change the whole world or that we, on our own, cannot change the difficult issues that are facing us," says Bishop Hughes. "And there is rightness to that: on our own, we cannot do it. But if every single one of us does a little bit, if every single one of us does one thing only, then God, working through us, is able to make big changes in the world." (Time: 4:41.)

After almost 18 months, Episcopal House has reopened, beginning yesterday, September 7th.

To learn about staff work schedules and protocols for in-person meetings going forward, read more.

This service, recorded at Trinity & St. Philip's Cathedral in Newark to mark the 20th anniversary of 9/11, will premiere on the diocesan YouTube channel at 10 AM this September 11, and remain viewable on demand.

Please join us for prayer, music, and a message from Bishop Hughes, as we honor their memories, carry on in hope, and work for peace.

The Cathedral will be open 9 AM - 12 noon on for those seeking a quiet place to pray on the anniversary.

Churches holding their own 9/11 anniversary services are asked to ring bells, if available, at the start of their service.

Churches with bells are also invited to consider ringing them on Saturday, September 11 at the following times, to mark these events:

This fall's Church Leader University will be something special! Lorenzo Lebrija, director of TryTank, a lab for church growth and innovation, will lead participants through a straightforward framework for experiments in new ministry and provide a different perspective on how to do the ongoing work of the church. In just three clear steps, this framework can have a lasting impact on any church that uses it. Find out more and register online.

It happens every year. As the anniversary of the August 12, 2017, Unite the Right Rally in Charlottesville approaches, I can feel the anxiety begin to rise. The first year, I wasn’t quite sure what was causing my dis-ease in the weeks leading up to A11/12 (as we who were there have shorthanded it). But once the 12th came, the sensitivity to loud noises, sirens, and helicopters flying overhead were pretty clear signals.

For those of you who don’t know about that part of my life and ministry, I was one of the clergy organizers in that “summer of hate.” Read more.

In the course of a week and a half, St. Stephen’s welcomed 10 drummers and 23 neighbors to its campus on the edge of downtown Millburn. Though two very different occasions, both grew out of the parishes to live its faith and its identity as “The Church on Main Street…where love begets love.” Read more.

The 2022 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 2022 Budget. Funding requests for 2022 are due by October 1, 2021. Find out more.

The Bold Transformational Faith (BTF) Program invites your congregation to check out our BTF Sunday School and Faith Formation programming opportunities this Fall! BTF is a ministry of Cross Roads Camp and Retreat Center and Luther Crest (MN). We offer a unique lectionary-based Sunday School curriculum, children’s messages, weekly podcasts, family newsletters, and virtual Sunday School with youth and leaders from around the country. Explore all of the BTF offerings at mybtf.org.

The monthly Wednesdays Away retreats return this Fall at Cross Roads, with both in-person and virtual options for participation. Explore all the upcoming dates and themes, along with registration information, at crossroadsretreat.com/wednesdays-away.

Registration for the Fall Women's Retreat is now open! There are two weekends offered for the in-person retreat, and one virtual option. The theme is "The Face of God." Explore the dates and register now at crossroadsretreat.com/womens-retreat.

The annual Rally for Cross Roads fundraiser event returns on Saturday, October 2, 2021 with options for an on-site and at-home run/walk as well as an afternoon of activities! More details are coming soon, but we hope you will plan to join us!

The Episcopal Church has launched a fundraising campaign to support Episcopal Migration Ministries, or EMM, as it and other refugee resettlement agencies prepare to welcome and assist thousands of Afghans who fled their home country after the Taliban took control this month. Read more.

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