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As this busy season begins, don't forget to slow down and listen for God
As we make our way through Advent to Christmas, Bishop Hughes encourages to take some Sabbath time – whether a day, an afternoon, or even just a moment – to be quiet and listen for the messages God has that are uniquely for us. (Time: 4:02 | Read the transcript.)
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Ordination to the Priesthood:
The Rev. Deacon Paul Keene
SAT, DEC 16 | 10 AM
Christ Church, Short Hills
God willing, and the People of God consenting, the Rt. Rev. Carlye J. Hughes, XI Bishop of Newark, on behalf of the Rt. Rev. Alan M. Gates, XVI Bishop of Massachusetts, will ordain Paul James Keene to the Priesthood. Reception following. Find out more and RSVP.
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Happening at Our Congregations | |
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St. Cyprian's Church and Markee D Ministries present a Christmas Concert
SAT, DEC 2 | 11 AM - 3 PM
St. Cyprian's, Hackensack
at the Fiesta in Woodridge
Advent Lessons and Carols
SUN, DEC 3 | 4 PM
Christ Church, Ridgewood
Choral Evensong for Advent
SUN, DEC 3 | 4 PM
All Saints, Hoboken
Prison Ministry Holiday Gift Drive
TUE, DEC 5 | 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
SUN, DEC 10 | 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Grace, Nutley
Patience & Preparation in Advent
FRI, DEC 8 | 9 AM
St. Elizabeth's, Ridgewood
Winter Concert featuring the Rutgers-Newark Chorus
FRI, DEC 8 | 7:30 PM
Christ Church, Short Hills
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Holiday Art and Craft Show
SAT, DEC 9 | 10 AM - 4 PM
St. Clement's, Hawthorne
Christmas Jazz Concert
SUN, DEC 10 | 4 PM
Holy Spirit, Verona
Advent Concert
SUN, DEC 10 | 4 PM
St. Elizabeth's, Ridgewood
Celebration of new ministry:
The Rev. Christopher Cole
THU, DEC 14 | 7 PM
Calvary, Summit
Cookies with Santa
SAT, DEC 16 | 2 PM
Christ Church, Bloomfield/Glen Ridge
A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
SUN, DEC 17 | 5 PM
St. George's, Maplewood
Christmas Lessons and Carols
SUN, DEC 17 | 5 PM
Christ Church, Bloomfield/Glen Ridge
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2024 Diocesan Budget presentation
Diocesan CFO Sam Reckford will be presenting a proposed 2024 diocesan budget to Diocesan Council on Wednesday, Dec. 13 at 7:30 PM. That portion of the meeting will be open to the public and all are invited to join via Zoom. Following the presentation, there will be time for questions.
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Recording of the 2023 Discernment Event
The speaker at our 2023 online Discernment Event, Choosing God's Way: Baptismal Promises, Discernment and Justice, was the Rev. Melanie Mullen, who serves as The Episcopal Church’s Director of Reconciliation, Justice & Creation Care, charged with bringing the Jesus Movement to the world’s concerns. If you weren't able to attend, you can watch the recording, below. (Time: 1:31:53.)
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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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Wednesdays Away: Advent Stillness
WED, DEC 6 | 9:30 AM - 3 PM
Advent is a season of silence and rest with God. Together, we will begin our Advent journey with hearts and minds open to God's holy presence. Cost: $50.
Young Adult Retreat
JAN 5-7, 2024
Take time to fellowship, worship, and renew your mental, physical, and spiritual health as we begin a new year. This retreat is open to all young adults. Cost: $65.
Elementary School Retreat (grades 3-5)
FEB 9-11, 2024
Combines fun activities, Bible study, worship, delicious food, and time spent outside to create an awesome weekend for youth and their adult leaders. Cost: $95.
Middle and High School Retreat (grades 6-12)
MAR 8-10, 2024
Attendees are guaranteed to have a wonderful weekend filled with activities, worship, and laughter. Cost: $95.
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Happening in the Wider Church | |
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Albany Bishop-Elect Sets Sights on Reconciliation
The Rev. Jeremiah Williamson, who was elected 10th Bishop of Albany on September 9 and will be consecrated on February 24, found his vocation to ordained Episcopal ministry attending Grace Church in Madison while a student at Drew Theological School, just up the hill. His episcopate will follow that of William H. Love, who for years was the face of the resistance to same-sex marriage in The Episcopal Church. No diocese in recent memory has faced a starker transition from one bishop to the next. In this interview with The Living Church magazine, Williamson talks about how he will work towards reconciliation in this divided diocese. Read the interview.
Photo: Bishop-Elect Jeremiah Williamson, left, and Albany Standing Committee President Tom Malionek signed a letter of agreement on October 26. PHOTO COURTESY DIOCESE OF ALBANY FACEBOOK PAGE
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Next issue: WED, DEC 13 (note: this will be the only issue in December)
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