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This year, let's take our spiritual lives even more seriously
As we start a new year, Bishop Hughes suggests we focus on becoming even more committed to growing deeper in our faith. (Time: 4:40 | Read the transcript.)
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Video: Welcome to the Episcopal Diocese of Newark
As we begin the year in which we will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Diocese of Newark, here is a video about our diocese's history and ministries. (Time: 4:51 | Read the transcript.)
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Lay Retreat with Bishop Hughes
FRI, FEB 2, 6 PM - SUN, FEB 4, 12 PM
Cross Roads Camp & Retreat Center
Lay members of the diocese are invited to (W)holy Work: Seeing Our Daily Work as Ministry, a weekend retreat with Bishop Hughes.
How would our approach to work change if we thought of our work as a holy calling? What if our most precious offering to God is to see ourselves as serving God’s people in the workplace? Join us as spiritual guide Kathleen Henderson Staudt (right) leads a retreat focused on exploring the way we see our work. Find out more.
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Wardens' & Treasurers' Zoom meeting with the Bishop
THU, JAN 11 | 7-8:30 PM
Sign-in instructions for this Zoom meeting have been sent to all Church Wardens and Treasurers for whom we have emails on record. If you are a Warden or Treasurer and have not received them, please contact Chloe Caprice, Bishop's Executive Assistant, at ccaprice@dioceseofnewark.org.
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Youth bowling - two locations!
SAT, JAN 20 | 1-3 PM
Back by popular demand! The youth had such an amazing time at the Youth Bowling Event in November that the Diocesan Youth Commission has scheduled a repeat, this time at lanes in Sparta and Washington. Registration required by 5 PM next Monday, Jan. 15. Find out more.
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Regional Ministry Network Co-Conveners' Zoom meeting with the Bishop
MON, JAN 29 | 7-8:30 PM
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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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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General Convention Summer Trip
JUN 21-28, 2024 | Louisville, KY
Organized by the Diocesan Youth Commission for youth in grades 8-12 to attend the 81st General Convention of The Episcopal Church. This will be an especially exciting Convention as it includes the election of our next Presiding Bishop.
More information will be coming soon. For questions, contact the Rev. Asa Coulson at acoulson@gracemadison.org. To download the flyer, click here.
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Happening at Our Congregations | |
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Episcopal House holiday closing
Episcopal House will be closed next Monday, Jan. 15 for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
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Registration is open for these two important workshops | |
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Anti-Racism Dialogues via Zoom
SAT, FEB 24, MAR 2 & MAR 9 | 9 AM - 12:30 PM
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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Introducing the Convention Corner!
Are you looking to be in the know of all things Diocesan Convention? Secretary of Convention John King and Arrangements Committee Chairwoman Donna Caputo (above) have teamed up with The VOICE Online to create a new way for clergy and laypeople across the diocese to be kept informed about Convention 2024! Read more.
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Is your church's banner ready for the 150th Convention Banner Parade? | |
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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, right. (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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Resources related to voting rights
A government by the people and for the people can only exist when everyone eligible is able to vote. We must be able to freely participate in all aspects of civil life, which includes voting, weighing in on important government decisions, and dissenting when we choose. We are God’s hands in the world: it is ours to act to protect voting rights.
Click here for resources related to voting rights prepared by the diocesan Commission for Justice and Peace.
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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
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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Are you going to see A Case for Love on Jan. 23? | |
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On January 23, a new film inspired by the leadership of Presiding Bishop Michael Curry will be screened at over a thousand theaters nationwide including in Clifton, Paramus, Rockaway and Wayne. (Watch the trailer at right.)
A Case for Love is a documentary that examines whether or not love, specifically unselfish love, is the solution to the extreme societal and political divide facing the US.
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Now, more than ever, we live in a divided society. Many have moved into tribal corners, seeing the world from an “us versus them” point of view. This documentary focuses on everyday people from across the U.S., striving to live their lives selflessly while representing various ethnicities, walks of life, and socio-economic backgrounds.
A number of parishes and Regional Ministry Networks are organizing group outings to see A Case for Love. Check with your parish or Region, or visit the A Case for Love website to buy individual tickets or learn about group sales.
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The VOICE Online is published every other Wednesday
Next issue: WED, JAN 24
Submission deadline: FRI, JAN 19, 10 AM
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