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Our Mission:
Join us in following Jesus Christ
with bold acts of
justice, peace, and love.
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Our Vision:
A world transformed,
where all creation knows
God’s life-changing love.
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Download this printable PDF with highlights from The VOICE Online to share with visitors, and with parishioners who are not online.
Includes a one-page calendar for diocesan events June 24-August 15.
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What does your soul need this summer?
With summer's slower pace comes an opportunity to reconnect with God. Bishop Hughes encourages us to approach the season as a Sabbath time, marked by study, prayer, reflection, and renewal.
(Time: 5:00 | Read the transcript.)
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A ministry of hospitality at the FIFA World Cup
By Nina Nicholson
When a life-long soccer fan who also happens to be an Episcopal priest volunteers as a host city ambassador for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it should surprise no one that he treats his role as a ministry. Read the article.
| | The Rev. Asa David Coulson (center back) and fellow host city ambassadors pose for a photo with a fan of Ecuador’s national soccer team. | | |
Freedom announced, freedom delayed: A Juneteenth reflection
By the Rev. George Dredden
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Beloved, Juneteenth tells a story the Bible knows well: the story of freedom that is declared long before it is fully lived. On June 19, 1865—two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation—enslaved people in Galveston, Texas finally heard the news that they were free. Freedom had been promised, but it had not yet reached them. And that painful gap between announcement and arrival is something Scripture understands. Read the reflection.
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The story hidden in your pledge data
By Cynthia McChesney
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Most of us are familiar with the 80/20 rule: the idea that a small percentage of participants often account for a large percentage of the results.
In the church, this pattern frequently appears in our finances. It raises an important question: What can we learn about the other 80 percent?
Read the article.
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Pastoral Leader Day
SAT, JUN 27 | 9 AM - 12 PM | The Diocesan Center
At this gathering, Pastoral Leaders can ask questions, discuss challenges, enjoy fellowship together, and hear from our speaker, Dr. Lisa Kimball. Learn more and RSVP online.
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Prayer vigil at Delaney Hall
Next vigil: SUN, JUN 28 | 3 PM
On the fourth Sunday of each month, our diocese will hold a brief prayer vigil outside the Delaney Hall ICE detention facility.
If you are not able to join us in person, we will do our best to live stream the vigil to the diocesan Facebook page. You can also pray at 3 PM from wherever you are, in solidarity with us.
Learn more, including guidelines for attendees.
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School for Ministry: Preacher Training
Six sessions: AUG 22, 2026 - FEB 20, 2027
Designed for lay people who are invited by their clergy person (or if no clergy, the Wardens and Vestry) to preach in public worship on an occasional or regular basis.
Register and pay online by FRI, AUG 3, 5 PM.
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Diocesan offices holiday closing
The diocesan offices will be closed Friday, July 3 in observance of the Independence Day holiday.
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The newest priest in the Diocese of Newark
Congratulations and blessings to the Rev. Sr. Monica Clare, who was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Hughes on Saturday, June 20 in the chapel of the Community of St. John Baptist, Mendham, where she serves as Sister Superior.
| | News from The Episcopal Church | | |
Episcopal Church to market its NYC headquarters building for possible sale, redevelopment
By David Paulsen | Episcopal News Service
The Episcopal Church, after decades of discussions about the prudence of owning and maintaining a building in New York City as its headquarters, will test the market for a possible redevelopment, sale or both, Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe announced on June 17. Read the article.
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The VOICE Online is published every other Wednesday
Next issue: WED, JUL 8
Submission deadline: THU, JUL 2, 10 AM
Note earlier deadline due to Independence Day holiday
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