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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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What are the things that carry us along the way of following Jesus? | |
Sometimes it's hard to know what we're supposed to do to follow Jesus, says Canon Clark. She commends to you two programs coming up this fall that are all about developing the "how" of following Jesus. Details about these programs are below. (Time: 4:00.) | |
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Living Room Conversations:
Healthy conversations in conflicted times
SAT, OCT 22, 8:30 AM - 1:15 PM | ST. MICHAEL'S, WAYNE
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Knowing how to have a healthy conversation in an environment of conflict is a skill that is useful in every aspect of life. It is vitally important not only in our congregations but in the rest of our lives – especially as we approach Election Day and the holiday season. How can we lovingly have conversations about difficult topics while remaining in relationship?
Becca Kearl, Executive Director of Living Room Conversations, will lead this half-day, in-person workshop.
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What does it mean to seek God’s will – and how do I do that?
THU, NOV 10, 7 PM | ZOOM
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Christian discernment is an essential practice in our everyday lives. How do we listen for where God is leading us? How do we make decisions faithfully – as individuals, and as congregations?
At this Zoom workshop, we will learn how to:
- Understand and identify the character of the Holy Spirit;
- Identify the importance of discernment and relationship with the Holy Spirit as part of a fruitful Christian life;
- Identify strategies to support a practice of discernment in daily life.
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A Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Jessica Young Brown provides services to a broad range of clients on the topics of mental health, spirituality, group dynamics, leadership, strategic planning, and other issues.
ALL are welcome to attend. Parishes are encouraged to send a group. Register now!
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Sundaes at One: Pumpkin Labyrinth
SUN, OCT 16, 1 PM | ST. LUKE'S, MONTCLAIR
Presented by the Youth Commission of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark. Register online.
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"Stewardship in the Moment" Workshop
THU, OCT 27, 7-8 PM | ZOOM
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Join Cynthia McChesney and the Stewardship Teaching Team to learn about:
- Digital Giving
- Accepting gifts of Stock and Donor Advised Funds
- Tax-Smart Donating from an IRA
Find out more.
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Anti-Racism Dialogues via Zoom
SAT, NOV 5, 12, 19, 9 AM - 12:30 PM
All are welcome to participate; candidates standing for office at the Annual Diocesan Convention and all clergy must complete this training. Find out more and register online by 5 PM on Monday, October 31.
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Stewardship Matters: Direct mail tips to boost readability
By Cynthia McChesney
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The best Stewardship letter in the world – the most engaging, interesting, action-oriented letter – will not do any good if no one reads it. Same for emails. With that in mind, let's look at some layout tips from the direct marketing world that can help boost readability in Stewardship (and other) correspondence. Read more. | |
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House of Deputies Courtesy Resolution - Give Thanks for the Extraordinary Ministry of Louie Crew Clay
A resolution adopted by the General Convention at its meeting in Baltimore, MD July 8-11, 2022. Read the resolution.
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Sale of 31 Mulberry - printable PDF | |
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As Bishop Hughes announced on September 29, a contract for the sale of 31 Mulberry Street to NJPAC has been signed with closing to take place by September 2024, and the search has begun for the next Episcopal House.
If you would like a PDF version of this announcement to print and share with your congregations, you can download it here.
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Wardens' & Treasurers' Zoom meeting with the Bishop is 7 PM TOMORROW
An email has been sent to all Church Wardens and Treasurers with sign-in instructions for this Zoom meeting. (If you're a Warden or Treasurer and did not receive it, please contact Chloe Caprice at ccaprice@dioceseofnewark.org.)
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Registration for 2023 Confirmation services starts Nov. 1
Registration will open on Tuesday, November 1 (All Saints' Day) and will be held strictly to no more than 25 Candidates per service. Find out more, and see the 2023 Confirmation service schedule.
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Third BCEF Call of 2022: Christ Church, Bloomfield/Glen Ridge
The Bishop’s Church Emergency Fund (BCEF) provides financial support for church buildings in the diocese needing repairs and renovation, usually with a special focus on emergency and unforeseen needs. Through the BCEF, you can support the critical needs identified by the Bishop.
The third BCEF call of 2022 is for Hurricane Ida recovery at Christ Church, Bloomfield/Glen Ridge. Read more.
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Annual Enrollment for eligible clergy and lay church employees
Annual Enrollment for 2023 health insurance plans begins on Wednesday, October 12 and runs through Wednesday, November 2, 2022.
Annual Enrollment is the once-a-year opportunity for eligible clergy and lay employees to review options, enroll in or change medical or dental coverage, add or remove eligible dependents, and verify contact information (even if coverage is not changing). It's also a good time to ask any questions about plan changes or about benefits. Find out more.
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2023 Disability Plans
If any parish wishes to begin offering an employee disability plan in 2023, or make a change to their existing plan, now is the time to do so. An enhanced maternity benefit is available, along with a new offset provision that impacts clergy benefits. An email with details has been sent to the wardens and treasurers of each congregation.
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Next issue: WED, OCT 26
Deadline: FRI, OCT 21, 10 AM
| |  | Employment opportunities in our churches, associated organizations, and neighboring Episcopal dioceses. | | |
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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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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Music That Makes Community
NOV 10-12
Join Music that Makes Community for a 3-day/2-night retreat at Cross Roads to enjoy the beauty of late autumn, sing, and reflect on the theme “Soul Songs for Every Season.” Recognizing the rapid changes and constant pivoting in life today, this retreat is an opportunity to slow down, pay attention to the rhythms of the land and your beating heart, and listen for songs and spiritual practices that can sustain you through every season of life. To learn more, visit: crossroadsretreat.com/music-that-makes-community
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The Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop seeks your input
The General Convention of The Episcopal Church will elect the next Presiding Bishop in the summer of 2024. As the Joint Nominating Committee begins the search and nominating process, they are seeking members' input through this online survey, which is available in English, Spanish and French.
There are three sections to this survey and it will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Your responses will be kept confidential. Responses are due by October 31.
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