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Leadership News
Key information for clergy and lay leaders from Episcopal House
Monday, September 26, 2011 |
Greetings!
Leadership News is being published one day early this week for the convenience of clergy who will be at Clergy Day tomorrow. Please note that for up-to-the-minute announcements, you can now check the Diocesan Administration page on the new website. |
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Clergy Day TOMORROW
As all clergy are expected to attend Clergy Day in Denville tomorrow, Tuesday, September 27, we ask that clergy who are unable to attend please send an email to Kay Lark as soon as possible so that she knows for how many attendees to prepare.
Questions? Please contact Kay Lark, Executive Assistant to Bishop Beckwith, 973-430-9976.
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Upcoming Events To Share With Your Congregations
Teacher Resource Day Rescheduled For October 1 Beyond the Curriculum! Resources for Sunday School teachers, youth leaders or anyone interested in formative activities. Saturday, October 1 (previously September 10), from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at St. Luke's Church in Montclair. Find out more.
"Getting To Know God" Series - October 2 Cancelled The first session of the Getting to Know God series, scheduled for October 2 by the Patterns of Spiritual Practice Group, has been cancelled. Thanks to those who expressed interest but are unable to attend because of conflicts. The next session on December 4 is still being planned. For more information please contact the Rev. Diana Clark.
Medicare Mysteries Revealed October 1 & 8 Senior Ministries of the Diocese of Newark is presenting an educational workshop on Medicare on the first two Saturdays of October, from 9 a.m. to noon. The October 1 workshop will be at Church of the Saviour in Denville; the October 8 workshop will be at Episcopal House. To find out more, download the flyer.
Fall Budget Review The Fall Budget Review will be held on Wednesday, October 12, 7:30 p.m., at St. Agnes', Little Falls.
Vestry University A day for all wardens, vestry members, treasurers, clergy and other congregational leaders to learn, network and celebrate your ministry. Saturday, October 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Elizabeth's Church in Ridgewood. (Did you attend last year? Not to worry, we're featuring many new workshops this year, as well as repeating some of the most popular workshops from last year.) Download the flyer with registration form and workshop schedule.
Christophany #12 A weekend event planned by youth for youth, Christophany is a great way for those in grades 6, 7 and 8 to have fun, play games, make new friends, and explore their spirituality. This year it will be held October 21-23 at St. Paul's, Chatham; the registration deadline is October 7. Find out more.
Sabbath - Making Time for Yourself AND God The Christian Formation Commission of the Diocese of Newark invites you to learn to let go of everyday concerns and just be with God. Saturday, November 5, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Church of the Saviour in Denville. Find out more.
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Children's Sabbath Liturgical Resources
Children's Sabbath is the weekend of October 21-23 with the theme Justice, Justice Shall You Pursue: Answering God's Call to Protect Children. The Children's Defense Fund is no longer printing the manuals, but they are available to review and/or print yourself online. (where you can print only what you need).
Additional prayers and litanies are available from the Diocese of Newark website; please scroll down to the Liturgical section.
Questions? Please contact Kitty Kawecki, Director of Resources & Training.
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Important Information -- Hurricane Irene
As reports continue to trickle in about damage to church property from Hurricane Irene -- the Diocesan Property Manager, Jim Caputo, is aware of at least 18 congregations dealing with insurance claims -- we want to make sure you're aware there are resources available from Episcopal House to assist you in this process. Find out more.
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New Parish Administrator & Treasurer Listservs
Two new listservs have been created to enable parish administrators and treasurers to share information and ideas amongst themselves, and to facilitate communications with diocesan offices.
If you are a parish administrator or treasurer and are not already on your list (or are just not sure!), please subscribe by contacting the designated person with the requested information. Find out more.
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Workshop On Supervised Ministry
The Commission on Ministry is offering a workshop for rectors and priests-in-charge on Supervised Ministry on Thursday, September 29 from 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Episcopal House. Download the flyer. |
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Congregations Receiving Names
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Diocesan Ministry Transitions
Departures
The Rev. Cooper Conway, Interim at St. Stephen's, Millburn, September 11
The Rev. Robert Christie Troutman, Rector at St. Peter's, Washington, October 2
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Celebrations Of New Ministry
The Rev. Cynthia Black at Redeemer, Morristown, Thursday, September 29 at 7 p.m.
The Rev. Jon Richardson at St. Paul's, Jersey City, Sunday, October 16 at 3 p.m.
The Rev. Sheelagh Clarke at St. Stephen's, Millburn, Saturday, October 22 at 3 p.m.
The Rev. Brent Bates at Grace, Newark, Saturday, October 29 at 11 a.m.
Reception Of Priestly Orders
The Rev. Manoj Zacharia at St. Paul & Resurrection, Wood-Ridge, Saturday, October 29 at 3 p.m.
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Clergy Conversation Schedule
NOTE: Time is 10 a.m. to noon. Please bring a lunch for afterward if your schedule allows.
Tuesday, October 4
District 8 - Bishop Beckwith - All Saints', Leonia
District 7 - Canon Jacobs - St. John's, Passaic
Tuesday, October 11
District 6 - Canon Jacobs - Calvary, Bayonne
Tuesday, October 18
District 4 - Bishop Beckwith - St. George's, Maplewood
District 5 - Canon Jacobs - St. Agnes', Little Falls
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