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How do we grow the faith?
"Every single one of our parishes is surrounded by people who are anxious, depressed, some struggling with addiction, and many incredibly lonely," says Bishop Hughes. And she believes we are called to offer the beauty of God's love to them by growing the faith, in ourselves and others. (Time: 4:17; read the transcript.)
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During National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15) we are sharing stories of Hispanic/Latino ministry in the Diocese of Newark. | |
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An interview with Deacon Jill Singleton on Hispanic/Latino ministry
By Nina Nicholson
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In April we reported on The Lighthouse in Union City, a temporary residence established by the Rev. Deacon Jill Singleton for asylum seekers, the majority of whom are from Latin American countries. Recently Jill sat for another interview in which she shares what she sees as the challenges and opportunities of Hispanic/Latino ministry in the Diocese of Newark, plus gives an update on The Lighthouse. Read the interview.
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Happening at Our Churches | |
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Christ Church in Short Hills sings in two English cathedrals
By Cynthia McChesney
I had a bit of a 'time travel' experience this summer. As a member of Christ Church in Short Hills’ Choir, I found myself standing in the quire stalls of the magnificent Salisbury Cathedral, waiting to begin singing. Light filtered in through stained glass windows high overhead. The organ prelude echoed through the ancient stone walls. The words we would begin singing were ancient as well, the Preces and Responses, the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis, the psalms and prayers. Read more.
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Trinity, Allendale and Tails of Hope Foundation celebrate a decade-long relationship
By Debby Brown
On Sunday, September 17, parishioners at Trinity Church, Allendale joined with many members and friends of the Tails of Hope Foundation, Inc. (TOHF), an all-volunteer non-profit organization, to celebrate the rewarding relationship between the parish and this exceptional service group over the past ten years. Read more.
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Community events
Rummage and Collectibles Sale
SAT, SEP 23 | 9 AM - 2 PM | St. Peter's, Mount Arlington
Gala Organ Concert
SAT, SEP 23 | 7:30 PM | St. Peter's, Morristown
Combined Evensong
SAT, SEP 30 | 5 PM | At St. Paul's, Chatham, with Grace, Madison
A Town-Wide Celebration of Pets
SUN, OCT 1 | 1-4 PM | Holy Spirit, Verona at Verona Town Hall Square
Ask the Doctor: Conversational learning about women’s health issues
WED, OCT 4 | 7 PM | Trinity, Allendale
Saturday morning Blessing of the Animals
SAT, OCT 7 | 10 AM | Christ Church, Bloomfield/Glen Ridge
Blessing of the Animals & Adoption Day
SUN, OCT 8 | 1-4 PM | St. Peter's, Morristown
Vigil for All Saints' Day
SAT, NOV 4 | 5 PM | At Calvary Summit, with St. George's, Maplewood
Want to submit your church's public events to the Community Calendar? See the User Guide.
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This Is My Story: Learning to Share Our Faith Stories
Fall Diocesan Learning Event
SAT, OCT 21 | 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM | St. Elizabeth's, Ridgewood
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This session is the first of a year-long focus in our diocese on growing faith by telling faith stories. Episcopalians tend towards a private faith, yet we live in a time when people struggle with anxiety, depression, and loneliness. Our call to ministry in northern New Jersey is pressing and compelling. To rise to the need of people in our communities requires us to develop the ability to talk about our faith stories. Find out more.
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Registration for 2024 Confirmation services
WED, NOV 1
Registration for our 2024 Confirmation services opens on Wednesday, November 1. Clergy and wardens are asked to mark your calendars and be ready to register your Candidates.
The schedule for the six Confirmation services being held in 2024 is posted on the Confirmation webpage, along with the maximum number of Candidates for each service. Registration for each service will close automatically once the maximum number of Candidates is reached, or on March 1, 2024, whichever comes first.
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Anti-Sexism Training
SAT, NOV 4 | 8:30 AM - 3 PM | St. Stephen's, Millburn
Registration is open; deadline is MON, OCT 30, 5 PM
Anti-Racism Dialogue via Zoom
SAT, NOV 4, 11 & 18 | 9 AM – 12:30 PM | Zoom
Registration is open; deadline is FRI, OCT 27, 5 PM
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Youth events
Diocese of Newark Youth Rally
SAT, OCT 21 | 2:30-6:30 PM | St. Stephen's, Millburn
A time of worship, formation, and fun "get to know you" activities for youth in grades 6-12 from across our diocese, with a dinner of pizza and s'mores.
Applications open for General Convention 2024 Official Youth Presence
Episcopal teens ages 16 to 19 are invited to apply to become part of the 81st General Convention’s Official Youth Presence, a group whose members have seat and voice in the House of Deputies and can testify at hearings before and during the summer 2024 convention. The deadline to apply is Nov. 17.
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Senior Ministries has a new name
After much discussion and with our Bishop’s approval, Senior Ministries is now the Commission on Aging.
We feel that the new name makes our ministry clearer to the people of our diocese. For a long time we have been asked “What is a senior?” The reality is that we seek to honor all people in the aging process, not just those who are of a “certain age.” We will continue to recognize the ministries of people 60 and older in the Hegg Awards and continue to provide information for everyone who might need it regardless of age.
Our new website address is dioceseofnewark.org/aging. We can be reached by email at aging@dioceseofnewark.org.
As ever we are grateful for all those who support us in our ministry.
Scott Bennett
Chair, Commission on Aging
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CFO announces Diocese of Newark budget process for 2024
The 2024 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 2024 Budget. Funding requests for 2024 are due by this Friday, September 22, 2023. Find out more.
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Volunteers needed to help with diocesan archives | |
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Are you interested in volunteering some time from your own home to assist the Diocese of Newark in maintaining our historical archives?
As we prepare to move to our new headquarters, John King is organizing and digitizing archival materials. This includes The Newark Churchman, the predecessor to The VOICE and The VOICE Online, with over 400 issues published from 1905 - 1977. We are attempting to create an online library of The Newark Churchman that will be accessible to the entire diocese.
We need individuals who are interested in reviewing the issues online and cataloguing the churches, committees and individuals mentioned in the articles. This will help us create an index of articles so we can locate information when the need arises.
We are also missing a few issues of The Newark Churchman and asking any individuals or churches who have copies to let us know.
Find out more.
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Cross Roads is the ecumenical camp and retreat center of our diocese and the NJ Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. | |
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Rally for Cross Roads
SAT, OCT 7
Join us to take part in this incredible event. Whether you're a passionate runner, a leisurely walker, or simply someone who wants to support a worthy cause, your presence and participation will make a world of difference. Rally your friends, family, and colleagues, and let's come together to champion the future of young campers at Cross Roads. Register for the Rally for Cross Roads today and be a part of a community dedicated to transforming lives, one step at a time. Together, we can create a brighter future for all with your participation in this fundraiser! Learn more.
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Women’s Retreat: "Breathe"
OCT 20-22
Take time to catch your breath this fall at the annual Women's Retreat. Using the spiritual gifts of prayer, scripture, song, conversation, and silence, we will be invited to breathe in the Spirit of the Living God. This is a great opportunity to rest and reconnect with God and our community. This year's theme is BREATHE and will be led by Led by Laurie Matarazzo and Dale Selover. Learn more and register online.
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Wednesday Away: "The Feast of St. Francis" with Laurie Matarazzo
WED, OCT 4, 9:30 AM – 3 PM
Join us for Wednesdays Away, a time of spiritual renewal hosted by Cross Roads throughout the year. Our time together includes 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. Attend one or attend all – and be sure to invite friends to join you. Learn more and register online.
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| Fall officially begins this Saturday with the Fall Equinox. Which is your favorite season? | | | |
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The VOICE Online is published every other Wednesday
Next issue: WED, OCT 4
Submission deadline: FRI, SEP 29, 10 AM
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