Leadership News

Key information for clergy and lay leaders from Episcopal House

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

On Our Blogs

The Canon's Blog - Out of the Ordinary

Thoughts on Mother's Day
Posted by Greg Jacobs on May 10, 2014

The French are fond of saying, "The more things change, the more they stay the same." Nearly 2000 years ago, the outraged Herod summarily ordered the execution of all two-year old male children in Bethlehem (Matthew 2:16). The daughters of Rachel wept for their children "because they were no more." This past week, cries of anguish were again heard, this time in Nigeria. It was the wailing of the mothers of 247 girls kidnapped and destined to be sold into slavery by the Boko Haram. Read more.

Events for Congregations

Lay Conversation with the Bishop

Tonight is the second of two opportunities for interested lay people to engage with Bishop Mark Beckwith in Bible study and a conversation about discipleship and mission. From 7 - 8:30 p.m. at All Saints' in Glen Rock. Find out more.

Beverages & light snacks provided. So that we know how much to provide, please RSVP online at dioceseofnewark.org/form/lay-conversation.

Pilgrimage to Taizé with the Bishop now open to ALL applicants 18 and over

The Pilgrimage to Taizé with Bishop Beckwith is now open to ALL adults. Everyone over age 18 is warmly encouraged to apply by May 22 to participate in this wonderful, rare experience from Saturday, July 19, 2014 - Sunday, July 27, 2014. Visit the joy-filled community in France that welcomes Christians of all denominations. Find out more and apply online.

Celebrations of New Ministry

The Rev. Diana Wilcox
Rector of Christ Church in Bloomfield/Glen Ridge
This Saturday, May 17 at 3 p.m.

The Rev. Daniel Lennox
Rector of All Saints Episcopal Parish in Hoboken
Next Thursday, May 22 at 7 p.m.

High School & Young Adult Retreat

The High School Retreat will take place at Cross Roads Camp & Retreat Center in Port Murray, NJ this weekend, May 16-18, and this year it's open to young adults, too! The registration deadline has passed. For more information, please contact Kai Alston, Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministries.

25th anniversary service for The OASIS

Save the date for the 25th anniversary service for The OASIS, the LGBT Ministry of the Diocese of Newark, Sunday, June 1, 5 p.m. at Trinity & St. Philip's Cathedral in Newark. Bishop Mark Beckwith will preside; the guest preacher will be the Rev. Harry Knox, President & CEO of the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice. Find out more.

A conversation with Judy Shepard, mother of Matthew Shepard

On Saturday, June 21, The OASIS will sponsor a forum with LGBT-rights advocate Judy Shepard. She is the mother of Matthew Shepard, whose 1998 murder in Wyoming arguably triggered a change in the way America thinks about gay people.

Shepard will speak about her son's death, its effect on her family, and their evolution into advocate-allies of the LGBT community.

The forum will take place at St. Luke's in Montclair at 5 p.m. A Q&A session and reception will follow. Find out more.

Senior Ministries Evensong & Hegg Awards

On Sunday, June 22, all are invited to join Bishop Beckwith and Senior Ministries of the Diocese of Newark for the 18th Annual Senior Ministries Evensong and the presentation of the David P. Hegg II Lifetime Achievement Awards, at Christ Church in East Orange. A reception will be held at 3 p.m. with the Evensong following at 4 p.m. Bishop Beckwith will preach. Find out more, and download the flyer.

Honoree information must be submitted by the congregation's clergy or a warden, via the online form no later than Friday, June 13.

An evening exploring justice opportunities

Have you been meaning to get more involved in justice issues? Are you looking for ways to act or "Do" more about the issues that keep you up at night?

The diocesan Justice Board has identified three main areas of focus: Gun Violence, Human Trafficking and Child Poverty. Join us for an evening exploring these three topics with area experts involved in the work, on Tuesday, June 24 at Grace Church in Madison. Register by Monday, June 16. Find out more.

Social Media Sunday

What is Social Media Sunday? Started by two Episcopal Church communications volunteers, the idea is simply this: if even a minority of the Episcopalians who use social media all post about their churches on June 29, 2014, millions of our friends and family will learn something about The Episcopal Church. It's evangelism going viral. Be a part of it!

Sponsored by Cross Roads Camp & Retreat Center

June 4 - Wednesday Away
"Walking prayer." Jesus said to them, "Come away with me. Let us go alone to a quiet place and rest for a while." (Mark 6.31)

June 16 - The Bishops' Cup Golf Outing
Grab your foursome and Join us to see who takes home The Bishops' Cup.

Summer registration is now open!

Resources for Congregations

Videos from the Province II Stewardship Web Conference

A ground-breaking stewardship web conference was held on Saturday, April 5, 2014. Sponsored by the diocesan Fund Development Committee, and working together with others in Province II, this exciting and significant step forward in fostering transformative stewardship approaches as well as the best in stewardship techniques was presented by three of the finest practitioners in the Episcopal Church. Now, you can watch videos of their presentations online. Find out more.

Confirmation schedule & resources

Confirmation Services are continuing through May. All Confirmation Services will be held at Trinity & St. Philip's Cathedral, located at 608 Broad Street in Newark. See the schedule.

Have questions about Confirmation Services? The Confirmation Packet has a variety of resources for the sponsoring priest, districts/Minister of Ceremonies at the confirmation service, and people being confirmed, received or reaffirmed and their parents if needed.

For Clergy

Clergy events

Thursday, May 15

Transition Ministry Clergy Meeting, 1 - 3 p.m. at Episcopal House

Thursday, May 29

Fresh Start meeting, 10 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. at Episcopal House

Clergy ministry transitions

Receiving names until May 30

St. Paul's Church, Paterson - full-time Priest-in-Charge
Church of the Saviour, Denville - part-time Priest-in-Charge
House of Prayer, Newark - part-time Rector/Priest-in-Charge
NW New Jersey Region, Sparta/Mt. Arlington - part-time Missioner

Positions to be posted soon

St. Michael's Church, Wayne - full-time Rector

Find out more

Clergy Conversation schedule

Time is 10 a.m. to noon. Please bring a lunch for afterward if your schedule allows.

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Districts 9 & 10 with Canon Jacobs at Christ Church in Ridgewood

Governance

Governance meetings

Wednesday, May 14

Diocesan Council meeting, 6:30 p.m. at St. Luke's in Phillipsburg

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