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Our Mission:
Join us in following Jesus Christ with bold acts of justice, peace, and love.
Our Vision:
A world transformed, where all creation knows God’s life-changing love.
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Sharing the gift of unity
Bishop Hughes reminds us that as we prepare for the season of giving, the best gift we can share during this time of division is our unity – our oneness with God and with one another through Christ.
(Time: 4:48 | Transcript.)
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151st Diocesan Convention
Saturday, November 15 • Calvary Church, Summit
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The Value of Service
Janelle Grant of St. Paul’s, Paterson, shares how serving on diocesan leadership bodies and with youth and anti-racism ministries has deepened her faith and connection to the Church. Hear her inspiring reflection on why she serves — and her hope that others will answer the call to serve too.
(Time: 1:37 | Transcript.)
| | | Note to church leaders: The Nominations Committee of the 151st Annual Diocesan Convention seeks assistance in identifying nominees for membership of various diocesan boards, committees and councils. Please share this video as well as the Convention Election handouts with your congregations. | | | |
Convention Corner: Plan for the event
By Donna Caputo
The air has chilled, the leaves are changing, and we are officially 24 days until the 151st Annual Diocese Convention. As the various committees and members of the Bishop’s staff are preparing for the big day it is important that all the deputies and clergy who will be attending start to prepare also. In this Convention Corner, you will find important information that will help you navigate this year’s location and schedule like a pro. Read more.
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First Third of Life Events & News
Children & Families Ministry • Youth Ministry • Young Adult & College Ministry
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Diocesan youth attend National Acolyte Festival
By Chris Whitaker
The weekend of October 10-12, youth from across the Diocese of Newark traveled to Washington, D.C. for the National Acolyte Festival at Washington National Cathedral. Our acolytes joined hundreds from around the country for a grand procession and worship service, then explored workshops and activities like creating liturgical streamers and helping build a LEGO replica of the Cathedral! Read more and view the photo gallery.
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Fall Retreat for Sunday School Staff
SAT, OCT 25 | 9 AM | Grace, Nutley
Come in your comfy fall clothes and enjoy a morning of prayer, laughter and reflection – complete with warm drinks, seasonal treats, and simple ways to recharge for the year ahead. Learn more and register online.
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School for Ministry: Worship Leader Training Fall 2025
WED, NOV 19 | 7-9 PM | Zoom
SAT, DEC 6 | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM | In-person (location TBD)
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This training will enable someone to plan and lead public worship. Training focuses on Morning Prayer and Ante-Communion (the Liturgy of the Word).
Wardens or Clergy must register participants for this training by 5 PM Monday, November 10. Find out more.
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Churches without Clergy Meeting
MON, NOV 10 | 7-8:30 PM | Zoom
A Zoom gathering for Wardens (and other church leaders) from churches, of whatever size, which only have supply clergy. The Zoom link will be emailed to church Wardens.
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Parish Events
Saturday Luncheon Social
Saturdays | 12-1 PM | St. John’s, Boonton
St. James’ Fall Flea Market
SAT, OCT 25| 9 AM - 5 PM |St. James’, Ridgefield
Benefit Piano Concert
SAT, OCT 25| 7 PM |Christ Church, Bloomfield/Glen Ridge
Silent Movie with Live Organ (The Hunchback of Notre Dame)
SAT, OCT 25|7:30-9 PM |St. Peter’s, Morristown
St. Stephen’s Friends of Music Announces 2025–2026 Organ Recital Series
SUN, OCT 26| 4-6 PM | St. Stephen’s, Millburn
The Arts at St. Luke’s presents a concert by Russ Rentler
SAT, NOV 1| 7-9 PM | St. Luke & St. Mary, Hope & Belvidere
All Souls’ Vespers
SUN, NOV 2| 4-5 PM | St. Peter’s, Essex Fells
American Premiere of No Alleluias: A Requiem for 2020
SUN, NOV 2| 5-6 PM | St. Peter’s, Morristown
Feast of All Souls featuring music by Antonio Lotti
SUN, NOV 2| 5-6:30 PM | Calvary, Summit
15th Annual Clara Horsley Award Breakfast
SAT, NOV 22| 9-11 AM | Bella Italia Restaurant
‘Officium Defunctorum: Masters of the Iberian Renaissance’ Concert Presented by Aura Polyphonica
SAT, NOV 22| 6:30 PM | All Saints, Hoboken
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For the last two years, Church of the Messiah, Chester and St. Mary’s, Sparta have been in a collaboration exploring Team Ministry: one priest and one deacon serving both parishes, assisted by lay pastoral leaders, worship leaders, and preachers.
In this series, participants share their experiences of how the collaboration began and how it is progressing. This is the third article in the series.
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Parish collaboration:
A priest's experience
By the Rev. Elizabeth Ivell
It has been a joy and a challenge to lead two congregations in the last sixteen months.
They are separate congregations, with different needs, desires, goals, and challenges, but they are also collaborating together to learn new ways of approaching the future and best practices. They come together for many events and services, but are also doing their own special events and services. Read more.
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Finding your way through Medicare
By Scott Bennett
We are now in the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period. There are significant changes to many plans for 2026. Read more.
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Education for Ministry (EfM): Celebrating 50 Years of
formation and faith
By Sandra T. Johnson
This is an exciting year for Education for Ministry (EfM)! Now in its 50th year, more than 120,000 participants worldwide have joined this remarkable journey of learning and spiritual growth. Read more.
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DIT Investment Returns
For the three months September 30, 2025, the DIT reported the following returns (before modest fees):
| | The most recent quarterly report can be found here. Members of the DIT board would be happy to meet with any existing or prospective investor. Questions should be directed to CFO Sam Reckford. | | Clergy Ministry Transitions | | |
Lost & Found
These glasses were left behind at Episcopal House. Are they yours? To claim them, please contact Stacey Anderson.
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