Diocesan News Digest Wednesday, September 1, 2010
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Please note: Episcopal House will be closed next Monday, September 6, for Labor Day.
Almighty God, you have so linked our lives one with another that all we do affects, for good or ill, all other lives: So guide us in the work we do, that we may do it not for self alone, but for the common good; and, as we seek a proper return for our own labor, make us mindful of the rightful aspirations of other workers, and arouse our concern for those who are out of work; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. - Collect for Labor Day, BCP p. 261
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Meet the new Administrative Assistant
for Diocesan Ministry Services
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|  Randy Johnson joins the diocesan staff today, Sept. 1, as the new Administrative Assistant for Diocesan Ministry Services.
"We are delighted at having Randy join our team," said the Rev. Canon Gregory Jacobs, to whom Randy will report.
Filling the position formerly held by Patty Leonard, Randy's responsibilities will include administrative and clerical tasks around the transition ministry and clergy and lay licenses.
Most recently, Randy worked for over five years as Parish Administrator and Bookkeeper at St. Paul's, Chatham. Previously he worked in the field of mainframe computing at such companies as Kraft/Nabisco, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of NJ and AIG.
A New Jersey native, Randy lives in West Orange and is a member of Redeemer, Morristown where he has served as a vestry member, an acolyte, a member of the Altar Guild and Healing Prayer ministries, and webmaster.
Randy can be contacted at rjohnson@dioceseofnewark.org or 973-430-9906.
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Act fast to get your congregation
in the Voice!
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|  TOMORROW, Thursday, September 2 is the final deadline for press releases, photographs or advertisements for the fall issue of the Voice. Please send all submissions to theeditor@dioceseofnewark.org.
The fall Voice is well underway, and we want to include as many voices and images from the diocese as possible. We'd especially like photos of congregations' summer events for a photo spread illustrating "Summer in the Diocese of Newark."
Note: The Voice's advertising rates have changed -- including a new business card size -- reflecting its new format designed for ease of use both on the web and home printers. The new rates and sample ad layouts are available online (PDF format). There is a 10% discount for ads paid in full by September 21.
Special Note to Church Office Staff:
Deadline for Voice mailing list updates extended
The diocese's printer, Redmond Press, has kindly extended the deadline for church offices to submit updated mailing lists until Friday, September 10. Find out more.
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Engaging the World
Redeemer, Morristown mission trip video
wins at local film fest
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| Click on image to go to video (length 5:29)
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Bikes and desk needed
for NEWARK ACTS interns
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|  The NEWARK ACTS interns arrived last week and have been settling into their new homes. We have had a request for eight (8) bicycles, as well as one small desk appropriate for a bedroom or dorm room.
Please check your garages and basements for unused, working bikes and a small desk -- they will be put to good use. For more information please contact the Rev. Erik Soldwedel, Program Director of NEWARK ACTS, 973-430-9909. You can learn more about our eight NEWARK ACTS interns, Alex, Alma, Alyssum, Anna, Clare, Mark, Richard and Teresse, in the article Meet the Interns of NEWARK ACTS published in the August 18 Digest. |
Evensong for the Bishop of El Salvador
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|  Save the date
for an Evensong
in honor of special guest Bishop Martin Barahona
of El Salvador Trinity & St. Philip's Cathedral, Newark
Sunday, September 26 at 4:30 pm
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Equipping Congregations
Workshops & Training: coming this fall
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| For more information about any of these events, please contact Kitty Kawecki, Director of Resources & Training, 973-430-9902.__________________________________________________
Strengthening Leaders for the Church of Today AND Tomorrow
A training day for all wardens, vestry members, treasurers
and other congregational lay leaders to learn, network
and celebrate your ministry!
Saturday, October 16, 2010
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
St. Elizabeth's Church, 169 Fairmount Road, Ridgewood
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Taste and See - Eating with Jesus
Sara Miles, author of Take This Bread and Jesus Freak,
will help us to explore how the feast at the altar can connect
to the feast of the food pantry...
it is vital to invite everyone to the table, without exception.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
5 - 8 pm
St. Luke's Church, Montclair
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Tools for All God's People: A Conference on Lay MinistryKeynote Speaker: The Honorable Byron Rushing, member of Massachusetts House of Representatives and a passionate lay leader in The Episcopal Church. Workshop choices will focus on ways to explore how your faith can be expressed in your everyday life both individually and as a community. ( Download flyer.)
Saturday, November 6, 2010
9 am - 3 pm
Grace Church, Madison
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 The Digest publishes news and features related to the Diocese of Newark. To suggest information that might be included in the Digest, please email a brief description (no more than 100 words). Be sure to include contact information. Please do not send flyers.
The deadline for the next Digest being published on Wednesday, September 15 is Wednesday, September 8 at 5:00 pm.
Please note that we do not publish information about parish-related
events, or information that has already been sent to the diocesan email list.
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