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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. | | | |
Doing hard things with the Holy Spirit's help
This Pentecost season, Bishop Hughes reflects on the Holy Spirit’s power to help us do hard things — including standing alongside neighbors whose humanity is too often denied.
(Time: 6:17 | Read the transcript.)
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Newark priests stand with families outside Delaney Hall
By Nina Nicholson
When the Rev. George Dredden gave a phone interview about what he had experienced outside the Delaney Hall ICE detention facility the day before, he was still hoarse and coughing after being exposed to pepper spray.
Dredden, who serves as Priest for Community Engagement at Christ Church, Short Hills, went there along with the Rev. Dr. Miguel Hernandez of Holy Trinity, West Orange, and the Rev. Michael Muller of St. Peter’s, Mountain Lakes and his wife Liz Muller, to support family members protesting the treatment of their detained loved ones. Read the article.
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The ultimate sustainable donation
By Jane Mitchell Eliasof
At Heavenly Finds, volunteers carefully sort every donation so that as little as possible goes to waste — keeping usable items out of landfills while supporting local ministries through the shop’s sales proceeds. Read the article.
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2027 Pilgrimage to Iona
with Bishop Hughes
MAY 29 - JUN 6, 2027
The sacred isle of Iona, off the west coast of Scotland, is the symbolic center of Scottish Christianity. Through 1400 years of history, it has been revered as a holy place and a center for pilgrimage.
Prices from £3,600 (approximately $4,860 USD). Prices are valid against increase for bookings made by May 31, 2026.
Click here to learn more, including the full itinerary and room options, and to reserve your spot.
You can also download this one-page flyer and four-page brochure to share with your parishes.
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Hegg Awards
SUN, JUN 7 | 3 PM
St. Peter’s, Morristown
You are invited to join Bishop Hughes and the Commission on Aging for the 28th annual David P. Hegg II Lifetime Achievement Awards.
This event begins with a reception at 3 PM, followed by the awards service at 4PM. Find out more.
Note: Applications for 2026 Hegg honorees closed on May 8.
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Save the date for a
Pride Mass with Jazz
SAT, JUN 6 | 5 PM | Grace, Nutley
Followed by a festive reception in the parish Hall.
Presented by The Oasis, the LGBT Ministry of the Diocese of Newark.
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Save the date for a
Diocesan Juneteenth Celebration
SUN, JUN 14 | 4 PM | St. Luke's, Montclair
Bishop Hughes invites you to join her for a diocesan celebration of Juneteenth.
A federal holiday since 2021, Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, the day Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, and informed enslaved people there that they were free under the Emancipation Proclamation issued by Abraham Lincoln more than two years earlier.
Traditionally observed with community gatherings, music, food, education, and reflection on African American history and Civil Rights, our diocesan celebration will include remarks from the Bishop and other speakers, a moderated group conversation, and Evensong followed by a reception.
Please mark your calendars and watch for more information in the June 10 issue of The VOICE Online.
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Parish Communicators Zoom Meeting
MON, JUN 15 | 12:30-1 PM | Zoom
Chris Whitaker, Director of Communications for Christ Church, Short Hills, will be available to answer questions about his May 18 video presentation on self-auditing your church communications. If you missed that meeting, click here to watch the presentation and download the worksheets. Find out more and join Parish Communicators.
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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.
| | May 16 Confirmation Service at St. George's, Maplewood. | | Events at Cross Roads Camp & Retreat Center | | 152nd Convention venue announced | | |
Secretary of Convention John King is pleased to report that we have just signed a contract to return the 152nd Annual Diocesan Convention to the Hilton Parsippany (One Hilton Court, Parsippany). The Convention will be held in person over two days: Friday, November 13 and Saturday, November 14.
There will be more information in the near future about hotel reservations.
There will also be further announcements in June regarding deadlines, nominations for offices to be elected at Convention, and some new formatting for specific Convention programming.
The diocese previously held Convention at the Hilton Parsippany from 2005 through 2018, with only two years in other locations during that time frame.
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Retirement MAY 17:
The Rev. Deacon Gail Kertland
Parish Deacon at Messiah, Chester and St. Mary's, Sparta
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Retirement MAY 31:
The Rev. Dr. Michelle "Chellie" White
Vicar at Christ Church, Teaneck
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Departure MAY 24:
The Rev. Katie Hoyer
Assisting Priest at St. Luke's, Phillipsburg
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Arrival JUN 1:
The Rev. Paul Yoon
Priest-in-Residence at Trinity, Allendale
| | May marks the return of outdoor life across our region, with summer activities beginning to ramp up. As the days grow warmer and longer, we asked: | | |
The VOICE Online is published every other Wednesday
Next issue: WED, JUN 10
Submission deadline: FRI, JUN 5, 10 AM
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