A biweekly publication for telling and hearing the stories
of this extraordinary time
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
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Bishop Hughes talks about how the concept of "boldness" has emerged as a guiding principle both as a diocesan community and as individual members of it. (Time: 4:00.) |
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Church Leader University: Let's Innovate!
SAT, OCT 9, 9-11:30 AM
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NOTE: The registration deadline is 5 PM TOMORROW, Thursday, October 7.
This fall's Church Leader University will be something special! Lorenzo Lebrija, director of TryTank, a lab for church growth and innovation, will lead participants through a straightforward framework for experiments in new ministry and provide a different perspective on how to do the ongoing work of the church. In just three clear steps, this framework can have a lasting impact on any church that uses it. Find out more and register online. |
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Funeral for the Rt. Rev. John Shelby Spong
FRI, OCT 15, 11 AM
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Please RSVP here for all in-person attendance. Out of an abundance of caution and care for one another, masks will be required, regardless of vaccination status. The service will also be live streamed. Find out more. |
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Celebration of new ministry:
The Rev. Bowie Snodgrass
SAT, OCT 23, 10 AM @ Christ Church, Short Hills
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Limited in-person seating with masks and social distancing. In-person attendees please RSVP by October 15. Find out more.
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This Band of Sisterhood
An online conversation with the first five Black women diocesan bishops
WED, OCT 29, 7-8:15 PM
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In an online coversation moderated by Westina Matthews, editor of This Band of Sisterhood, the first five Black women diocesan bishops – Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows (Indianapolis), Carlye J. Hughes (Newark), Kimberly Lucas (Colorado), Shannon MacVean-Brown (Vermont), and Phoebe A. Roaf (West Tennessee) – will offer honest wisdom and experiences relevant to this complex time in American life.
The Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing, The Church of Heavenly Rest NYC, Trinity Church Wall Street and Washington National Cathedral have joined together to offer this historic gathering.
A live stream of the webinar will also be available on the diocesan Facebook page. |
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St. George’s supports mobile COVID vaccine team
By Ron Garner
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In our parish profile at St. George’s, Maplewood, one of the desires identified by the parish was to expand the congregation’s impact beyond its immediate South Orange/Maplewood community. Read more. |
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SEP 16 | KUAF Arkansas Public Radio
Arkansas Public Radio interviewed the Rev. Liz Edman about a two-part forum she facilitated in which a national panel of experts from the New York City Anti-Violence Project, Trinity Wall Street and community partners addressed spiritual violence in LGBTQ+ communities. You can watch recordings of the forum on YouTube: Part 1 (Sept. 23) and Part 2 (Sept. 30). |
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Third BCEF Call of 2021: Trinity & St. Philip's Cathedral, Newark |
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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 2021 is for a security upgrade at Trinity & St. Philip's Cathedral, Newark. Read more. |
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Clergy ministry transitions |
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Departure:
The Rev. Kathryn King
Rector, St. Alban's, Oakland/Franklin Lakes
October 17
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Next issue: Wednesday, October 20. Deadline: 10 AM Friday, Oct. 15. |
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Employment opportunities in our churches, associated organizations, and neighboring Episcopal dioceses. |
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Five opportunities for clergy conversation and fellowship during these challenging times. Meets Wednesday 7-8 PM via Zoom. Register online.
9/29 - Coping with stress
10/6 - Unpacking grief
10/13 - Worries about family
10/20 - Life and massive change
10/27 - The new normal
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Episcopal Mental and Spiritual Health Crisis Ministry (EMSHCM) is comprised of clergy and laity from the Episcopal Diocese of Newark and New Jersey. |
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Cross Roads is the ecumenical camp and retreat center of our diocese and the NJ Synod of the ELCA (Lutheran Church). |
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The monthly Wednesdays Away retreats are back, with both in-person and virtual options for participation. Explore all the upcoming dates and themes, along with registration information, at crossroadsretreat.com/wednesdays-away. |
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Join BTF for Sunday School this fall! |
The Bold Transformational Faith (BTF) Program invites your family or congregation to check out our BTF Sunday School and Faith Formation programming opportunities this Fall! BTF offers a unique lectionary-based Sunday School curriculum, children’s messages, weekly podcasts, weekly family newsletters, and virtual Sunday School with youth and leaders from around the country. Explore all of the offerings at mybtf.org. |
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Province II formally votes to admit Puerto Rico |
Province II of The Episcopal Church conducted its 2021 Synod on September 9 via zoom. Joining were 125 representing the 12 dioceses: Albany; Central New York; Cuba; Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe; Haiti; Long Island; New Jersey; New York; Newark; Rochester; Virgin Islands; and Western New York.
Province II formally welcomed the Diocese of Cuba as a full member of the Diocese. Cuba was approved to join Province II at the 2018 General Convention.
Province II also voted to accept the Diocese of Puerto Rico into the Province. This action requires ratification from General Convention, slated for July 2022. ( Read more, including an interview with Bishop Morales of Puerto Rico).
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