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How we get strong in the faith
"The faith life is like anything else," says Bishop Hughes: "We have to build that muscle, we've got to get stronger at it, we have to practice, we have to learn how to get better at something, we've got to make the decision to nurture it." (Time: 3:52 | Read the transcript.)
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Black History Month book recommendations
In preparation for Black History Month beginning Thursday, Feb. 1, here are five book recommendations, for both youth and adults, from Bishop Hughes and her staff. Read more.
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Celebrating Florence Li Tim-Oi
By the Rev. Canon Margo Peckham Clark
The saints that give name to each of our Regional Ministry Networks in the Episcopal Diocese of Newark are from a group that was carefully chosen to be a mixture of ancient and modern saints, saints from the Americas, Asia and Africa, people of color, and multiple genders. The Rev. Florence Li Tim Oi is one of those saints. She was born May 5, 1907 and died February 26, 1992. She was the first woman ordained a priest in the Anglican Communion, and the 80th anniversary of that holy day is this Thursday, January 25, 2024. Her feast is celebrated in the Episcopal Church’s cycle of Lesser Feasts and Fasts on January 24 each year. Read more.
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Leadership Essentials for Vestries, Wardens & Treasurers
THU, JAN 25 | 7-8:30 PM | Zoom
During this session, diocesan staff will discuss the diocesan visioning process. Wardens, Vestry Members, and Treasurers – watch for an email with more information about joining this important meeting.
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Regional Ministry Network Co-Conveners' meeting with the Bishop
MON, JAN 29 | 7-8:30 PM | Zoom
The Zoom link has been sent to all Regional co-conveners, and will be included in the reminder email sent before the meeting. Please RSVP to Chloe Caprice, Bishop's Executive Assistant, at ccaprice@dioceseofnewark.org.
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Anti-Racism Dialogues
SAT, FEB 24, MAR 2 & MAR 9 | 9 AM - 12:30 PM | Zoom
Register online by 5 PM on Friday, Feb. 16.
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Anti-Sexism Training
SAT, MAR 2 | 8:30 AM - 3 PM | Grace, Madison
Register online by 5 PM on Monday, Feb. 26.
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Public celebration of the Feast of Absalom Jones
SUN, FEB 11 | 3 PM
Trinity & St. Philip's Cathedral, Newark
Celebrant: Bishop Hughes.
Guest Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Allen Robinson, Rector of Grace Church, Brooklyn Heights.
In-person and live streamed. Find out more.
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Messiah, Chester engages in "Hopes and Dreams" project
By Julie Crawford
The Church of the Messiah in Chester held a Hopes and Dreams PopUp in downtown Chester in early January. The event, which was designed using tools from a Princeton Theological Seminary program called The Collaboratory, shares community resources and allows participants to share their hopes and dreams for the community, the region, creation/environment, and other areas.
Messiah extended the project and made it available to participants from eight neighboring churches in the Long Valley region at Messiah's Martin Luther King Day of Community event held on January 15. Read more.
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Thank you, Alleluia Fund donors!
Thank you to the many individuals across the diocese who responded to the Bishop’s Advent Appeal for support of the Alleluia Fund for Outreach!
Because of the generous financial support of many individuals across the diocese, as well as congregational support and funds specifically allocated to outreach in the diocesan budget, The Alleluia Fund for Outreach was able to award over $165,000 to 17 nonprofits across northern New Jersey as well as international partners.
Read more.
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Convention Corner: Learn how you can volunteer at Convention!
New opportunities are opening up for volunteers at the 150th Convention and the Arrangements Committee is hosting a special Zoom event on Tuesday, February 6 at 7 PM to share all about it! With volunteer membership on the decline and more responsibilities coming to the committee the need for new people to get involved is of high importance. This special Zoom event is the perfect place to find out all that there is to know! Read more.
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Is your church's banner ready for the 150th Convention Banner Parade?
The bishop’s staff in conjunction with the convention Arrangements Committee and the Commission on Liturgy and Music invite you to start thinking about our 150th Convention Banner Parade. Watch the invitation, below. (Time: 1:58 | Read the transcript.)
If you need assistance preparing your church's banner (or acquiring a new one), contact Jane Jubilee at 973-430-9902 or jjubilee@dioceseofnewark.org.
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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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Cross Roads' survey
Thank you for your support of Cross Roads! It is a privilege to continue providing life changing and sacred adventures for renewal, growth, and joy! We need your feedback as we work to improve our camp programs and extend our welcome to even more guests and summer campers. The post-pandemic reality has brought many changes and challenges for Cross Roads. Help us determine how best to serve your family, our partner churches, and all those in our neighboring communities who might benefit from an experience with Cross Roads. Please take a few minutes to respond to this survey. Thank you!
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Upcoming events at Cross Roads
Wednesdays Away
A time of spiritual renewal hosted by Cross Roads throughout the year. 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.
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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New web-based app automates Episcopal parish register portion of the annual parochial report
[Episcopal News Service] The General Convention Office has released a new web-based app that helps tally items on the annual parochial report relating to church services and attendance. Read more.
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The VOICE Online is published every other Wednesday
Next issue: WED, FEB 7
Submission deadline: FRI, FEB 2, 10 AM
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