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What to do when you don't know what to do
Bishop Hughes describes being asked, "Bishop, what are you going to do about the war" and thinking, "As if they would listen to me, one lone person sitting in Newark, New Jersey" - which led to what one person can do in situations where there is no easy fix.
(Time: 5:13 | Read the transcript.)
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Choosing God's Way: Baptismal Promises, Discernment and Justice
THU, NOV 16 | 7-8:30 PM | Zoom
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Registration closes 5 PM TODAY
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Ordination to the Priesthood:
The Rev. Deacon Paul Keene
SAT, DEC 16 | 10 AM
Christ Church, Short Hills
God willing, and the People of God consenting, the Rt. Rev. Carlye J. Hughes, XI Bishop of Newark, on behalf of the Rt. Rev. Alan M. Gates, XVI Bishop of Massachusetts, will ordain Paul James Keene to the Priesthood. Reception following. Find out more and RSVP.
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Save the date for Bishop Hughes' 2024 Study Group
This is My Story: Learning to see, talk, and share stories of faith
JAN 9, 16, 23, 30 | 7-8:30 PM
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Bishop Hughes' 2024 Study Group will focus on learning how to talk about faith and developing an ease with using language of faith both inside and outside of our faith communities. We will not focus on converting people or proselytizing, but rather on speaking faith to each other and into the various areas of our lives. Each session will include small group practice time.
The study group with meet on four consecutive Tuesday nights, Jan 9 - 30, 7-8:30 PM. The first two sessions will be via Zoom, the final two sessions will be in person at locations to be announced. Find out more.
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Confirmands find love and friendship at The Lighthouse for asylum-seekers
By the Rev. Deacon Jill Singleton
They arrived bright and early Saturday morning, not sure what they signed up for – seven confirmands and a group of parents from St. James in Upper Montclair. “I didn’t know what to expect, but I didn’t expect to be so moved as I was,” said parent Jamie Pagliaro at the conclusion of the day. Read more.
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The group from St. James pictured with the decorations they hung for guests at The Lighthouse. | |
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This weekend
Beefsteak Dinner
FRI, NOV 17 | 6-10 PM
Grace, Nutley
An Autumn Concert
FRI, NOV 17 | 7 PM
St. Matthew's, Paramus
Clara Horsley Leadership Award Breakfast
SAT, NOV 18 | 9:30 AM
UBE at Bella Italia in Orange
The Rev. Rose Cohen Hassan's 30th Ordination Anniversary
SAT, NOV 18 | 5 PM
St. Andrew & Holy Communion, South Orange
Holiday Gala
SAT, NOV 18 | 7-10 PM
St. George's, Maplewood
Chamber Music Concert
SUN, NOV 19 | 4 PM
St. James, Upper Montclair
Hoboken Clergy Coalition Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
SUN, NOV 19 | 4 PM
All Saints, Hoboken at the Hoboken Shelter
Verona's Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
SUN, NOV 19 | 7 PM
Holy Spirit, Verona
at the Presbyterian Church of Verona
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Coming in December
St. Cyprian's Church and Markee D Ministries present a Christmas Concert
SAT, DEC 2 | 11 AM - 3 PM
St. Cyprian's, Hackensack
at the Fiesta in Woodridge
Choral Evensong for Advent
SUN, DEC 3 | 4 PM
All Saints, Hoboken
Prison Ministry Holiday Gift Drive
TUE, DEC 5 | 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
SUN, DEC 9 | 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Grace, Nutley
Holiday Art and Craft Show
SAT, DEC 9 | 10 AM - 4 PM
St. Clement's, Hawthorne
Celebration of new ministry:
The Rev. Christopher Cole
THU, DEC 14 | 7 PM
Calvary, Summit
A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
SUN, DEC 17 | 5 PM
St. George's, Maplewood
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Strategic Visioning report and recommendations
As announced in October, the Strategic Visioning Team presented their recommendations to the diocese’s governing bodies. Diocesan Council has reviewed and discussed these recommendations, and at their November 8 meeting voted unanimously to approve them.
In the coming months, Council is going to continue to work with our Strategic Visioning Consultant, Katie Ong, to set up the various commissions outlined in the recommendations and recruit interested individuals.
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Update to the Clergy Disciplinary Process
On November 2, 2023, Bishop Hughes appointed the Rev. Anne Kitch of St. Luke’s, Phillipsburg, as a Title IV Intake Officer for our diocese. Read more.
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Episcopal House closing for Thanksgiving
Episcopal House will be closed Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Register now for 2024 Confirmation services
Clergy and wardens may now register Candidates for Confirmation, Reception and Reaffirmation in Spring 2024.
The schedule for the six Confirmation services is posted on the Confirmation webpage, along with the maximum number of Candidates for each service. Click on the desired service in the right sidebar to access the registration form for that service.
Registration for each service will close automatically once its maximum number of Candidates is reached, or on March 1, 2024, whichever comes first.
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Volunteers needed to help with diocesan archives
We are attempting to create an online library of The Newark Churchman (predecessor to The VOICE, published 1905-1977). We need individuals who are interested in reviewing the issues online and cataloguing the churches, committees and individuals mentioned, to help us create an index.
We are also missing a few issues of The Newark Churchman and asking any individuals or churches who have copies to let us know.
Find out more.
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Stewardship Matters:
End-of-Year Giving: Get Ready!
By Cynthia McChesney
Charitable giving in the United States typically reaches its peak during the final weeks of the year, a trend often observed within churches as well as in our personal inboxes and mailboxes at home.
In most of our churches, though, December rolls around just as we our finishing/closing out the fall annual pledge campaign. That can mean we're just not thinking about making the most of December as a time for some "special" giving opportunities.
In this article we'll run through a variety of different ideas that you might try this year as something special in December. Read more.
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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.
Summer staff applications are now open!
Cross Roads is already gearing up for next summer, and they're on the lookout for the world's best summer staff!
If you or someone you know enjoys the great outdoors, loves working with kids, and is ready for an unforgettable summer adventure, then Cross Roads is the place to be. Join their tight-knit crew of summer staff and experience the magic of camp life. Find out more.
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The VOICE Online is published every other Wednesday
Next issue: WED, NOV 29
Submission deadline: WED, NOV 22, 10 AM (note earlier deadline)
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