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October 10
in observance of
Columbus Day
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| Diocesan Administration Announcements |
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The Fall Budget Review will be held Wednesday, October 12, 7:30 p.m., at St. Agnes' Church in Little Falls.
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The VOICE - Online Edition
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
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Greetings!
We have an abundance of videos in this issue. There are videos to watch: Bishop Beckwith on PBS, plus photos and videos from some of our churches in In The News. There are future videos: We're planning Mission Minutes for the upcoming convention and looking for churches to feature (maybe yours?). There's an abundance of events too, especially Christophany #12 (registration deadline this Friday, October 7) and Vestry University on Saturday, October 15. All this, and more, below. |
 Watch Online: Christians, Muslims & Jews: Bridging the Divide
Watch an expanded, hour-long video of Christians, Muslims & Jews: Bridging the Divide, which premiered as a 30-minute program on PBS on Sunday, October 2, 2011.
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Click on image to go to video (1:02:57)
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On the eve of the Jewish New Year, Jon Meacham sat down with Bishop Mark Beckwith and three other local religious leaders to discuss the divide among the major faiths. What does this divide look like? And what can we do about it?
The conversation, held at Congregation B'nai Jeshurun in Short Hills, NJ, also included Matthew Gewirtz, Senior Rabbi at Congregation B'nai Jeshurun, Imam W. Deen Shareef, Convener Of The Council Of Imams In New Jersey, and Father Edward Beck, ABC News religion correspondent and host of the Sunday Mass on the ABC Family Channel.
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Could YOUR church be a star of Mission Minutes?
To be considered for next convention's Mission Minutes, please submit a brief write-up of your story of Living into Christ's Mission, and tell us also if you have visuals that support and describe your story.
Please send submissions to Michael Francaviglia, Secretary of Convention no later than Monday, October 24.
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Empowering People
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.
For more information, please contact Kaileen Alston, Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministries, 973-430-9991.
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Empowering People
Medicare Mysteries Revealed
Senior Ministries of the Diocese of Newark is presenting an educational workshop on Medicare this Saturday, October 8 from 9 a.m. to noon at Episcopal House. To find out more, download the flyer.
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Equipping Congregations, Empowering People
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.
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Engaging The World
Orientation Trip To Our Companion Diocese Of Panama
Take advantage of a unique opportunity to experience the realities of life and faith in our Companion Diocese of Panama. Registrations are still being accepted for the orientation trip to take place October 18-24. Find out more.
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Equipping Congregations, Empowering People
Workshop With Ana Hernandez Creating Christian Community Through Sound And Silence
 A workshop is to help ordained leaders, music leaders, and lay leaders work collaboratively to develop liturgy and music that create, deepen, and grow diverse community grounded in the love of Christ and released by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Saturday, October 29, from 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at All Saints', Hoboken. Find out more.
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Empowering People
Sabbath - Making Time For Yourself AND God A Christian Formation Workshop With The Rev. Jim Warnke
 The Christian Formation Commission of the Diocese of Newark invites you to learn to let go of everyday concerns and just be with God. Come away to consider concrete and meaningful ways to observe the holiness of Sabbath.
Saturday, November 5, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Church of the Saviour in Denville. Find out more.
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In The News
Was your congregation or organization covered by the local media? Submit the link to be considered for inclusion in The VOICE Online and on the diocesan website.
Christ Church in Teaneck participates in food drive Teaneck Suburbanite - September 29, 2011 Read more
Video: New Rector at Redeemer, celebrating creativity and diversity in Morristown Morristown Green - September 30, 2011
 In a liturgy celebrating its inclusive theology and worship style, its commitment to justice and its connections to the Morristown community and the wider Episcopal Church, the Church of the Redeemer on South Street officially installed its 16th rector on Thursday, Sept. 29, the Rev. Cynthia Black.
Read more, and watch the video
Blessing of the Animals: Photos & Video
From Around the Diocese
October 2, 2011
 Photos: Christ Church in Bloomfield/Glen Ridge Blesses Animals and Supports Animal Shelter
Photos: Annual Blessing of the Animals at St. George's in Maplewood
Video: Grace Church in Nutley Blessing of the Animals
Photos: Whether Quiet or Rowdy, Animals were Blessed at St. James' in Upper Montclair
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