February 25
St. Matthew's, Pennington
March 6 - 8
Convent of St. John the Baptist, Mendham
March 11
Safe Church Training
Trinity, Asbury Park
March 18
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Upcoming Congregational Events
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March 5
Doane Academy
Burlington
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March 5
Trinity
Moorestown
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March 5
St. Mary's
Burlington
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March 5
St. John's
Chews Landing
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March 5
St. Elizabeth's
Elizabeth
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March 7
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St. Luke's
Gladstone
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March 11
St. George by the River
Rumson
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March 12
St. Mary's
Haddon Heights
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March 13
St. Michael's
Trenton
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March 18
St. Peter's
Clarksboro
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March 18
Holy Spirit
Lebanon
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March 19
St. Bernard's
Bernardsville
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March 24
Holy Spirit
Tuckerton
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St. John the Baptist
Mendham
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Christ Church
St. Matthew's
Pennington
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From the Presiding Bishop
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Ash Wednesday message offered by heads of Episcopal Church,
Anglican Church of Canada, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
Remember the Refugees and Migrants
On this day many people will participate in a liturgy including the Imposition of Ashes. Some presiders blot these ashes upon our foreheads and we are reminded that we are but dust and to dust shall we return. Others trace them upon our forehead in the sign of the cross, a reminder of the place to where the Lenten journey takes us. Even at the outset of this holy season we are reminded that while for some the cross is a stumbling block and for others mere foolishness, it is for those who are being called, the power of God and the wisdom of God (1 Corinthians 1:23). Remembering Christ crucified we are mindful not only of our personal need for repentance and renewal in doing the work of God, but indeed of the need of all humanity to repent of our indifference to the brokenness of our relationships, to the suffering of millions of people worldwide who are starving, oppressed, enslaved, or seeking sanctuary even if it be in a place far from their homeland.
This Lent we call our Churches to be continually mindful of the global refugee and migration crises, and the injustices and conflicts that have swelled the statistics to a number greater than ever in the history of the world. We acknowledge the good work done by so many of our synods and dioceses and parishes in sponsoring refugees, welcoming them, accompanying them and advocating for them as they settle in our countries. Similarly, we commend the compassionate work of our partner churches in other lands and intergovernmental bodies caring for migrants and refugees. We call on our Churches not to weary of this good work in the name of God.
Given the current political climate in the United States, it is important to say that while both our countries recognize the need for measures ensuring homeland security, we also stand up for the long established policies that welcome migrants and refugees. That is not to say any of them are not beyond reform. But it is to say that fair and generous policies strengthen the economy of our nations and enriches the social and cultural fabric of our countries - a fabric woven by both the First Peoples of these lands and all those who have settled here through numerous waves of migration throughout our histories.
Fair and generous action and deliberations are from our perspective, deeply grounded in the Law of Moses, in the teaching of the Prophets and in the Gospel of Jesus. For some two millennia millions of people have found consolation in the suffering of Jesus upon the cross and in his holy name they have prayed for the compassion and justice of God in the midst of the terrible circumstances of their lives - circumstances that compel them to flee their homelands, making their way over dangerous treks of land. Sometimes they find refuge in new nations and frequently they make their way to ports where they can board vessels and make what are often treacherous voyages in the hope of reaching a land free of the oppression they have known. Some make it. Many don't.
May this Season of Lent be especially marked by our prayers and advocacy for refugees and migrants - on the run, in United Nations camps, in waiting, in our communities... And let it be marked by a continuing resolve in welcoming the strange in our midst, for such hospitality is in keeping with the faith we proclaim. (Matthew 25:31-40)
In Christ,
The Most Rev. Michael B. Curry, Presiding Bishop and Primate, the Episcopal Church
The Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton, Presiding Bishop, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
The Most Rev. Fred Hiltz, Primate, Anglican Church of Canada
The Rev. Susan C. Johnson, National Bishop, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
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Ashes to Go 2017
Hundreds of people around New Jersey received the imposition of ashes in places from train stations to parking lots. Many commented they had been previously sad they thought themselves unable to observe Ash Wednesday this year, while others were reminded of a forgotten observance.
More photos available here.
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Are you a Veteran and
a member of the Episcopal Church?
The Episcopal Veterans Fellowship (EVF) equips Christians for missional ministry to veterans through prayer, hospitality, and reconciliation. We offer educational workshops, consulting, and coaching so churches can reach out with God's love to veterans who live in the community. The Hospitallers of St. Martin is a New Monastic Christian Community for veterans ministry.
Visit their website at
for additional information.
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Diocese of New Jersey Choir Camp
at Cape May
July 23-27, 2017
Our 28th year of fun, community,
learning, and experiences that will last for a lifetime!
The choir camp experience gives young choristers ages 10-18 the opportunity to join with peers from throughout the region. This intense period of growth-socially, musically, and spiritually - provide experiences that last a lifetime. Choristers leave choir camp with a sense of enthusiasm that they bring back to their respective parishes and communities to help spread the Gospel and grow the church!
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