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Online Edition - Thursday, February 4, 2016
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Coverage of the 142nd Annual Diocesan Convention
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Members of the newly consolidated Episcopal Church of St. Luke and St. Mary, Hope and Belvidere, celebrate at Convention.
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Below are videos of some of the highlights of the 142nd Annual Diocesan Convention. See also the summary of all actions taken by deputies at Convention, as well as Steven Boston's online portfolio of 464 Convention photos.
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Bishop Beckwith's Convention address
In his "State of the Diocese" address at Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark, Bishop Mark Beckwith issues an invitation to join God in shaping our future. The text of his address is available here.
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Keynote speaker Bishop Stephen T. Lane of Maine
The Rt. Rev. Steven T. Lane, IX Bishop of Maine, was the Convention keynote speaker. This video shows his sermon at the opening Eucharist on Friday, followed (at 13:07) by his reflections at the conclusion of Convention on Saturday.
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"Joining God in Shaping Our Future" presentation
This Convention presentation by the Rt. Rev. Mark Beckwith, the Rev. Ginny Dinsmore and Suzanne Willian offers a snapshot of the initiatives our diocese is engaged in currently and will be rolling out over the course of the year: Going Local and the Action Learning Pilot Initiative. Read more.
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Mission Minutes
The five Mission Minute videos shown at Convention each examine the question "Who is my neighbor?" through the lens of numerous stories from around the Diocese of Newark. All five Mission Minute videos are posted here.
Hispanic/Latino Ministries
In this Mission Minute, you will see three aspects of our Hispanic/Latino ministries in our diocese: a bi-lingual afterschool program at St. Peter's in Morristown; a diocesan celebration of Hispanic Heritage Day; and a "souper" family café offering food, fellowship and immigration information at St. Paul's in Paterson.
Gun Violence Prevention: Memorials to the Lost
In December, a number of congregations observed Gun Violence Prevention Sabbath and "Memorials to the Lost." In this Mission Minute you'll see highlights from the events at three congregations: St. Peter's in Clifton, Church of the Redeemer in Morristown and Trinity & St. Philip's Cathedral in Newark.
Anti-Racism Dialogues
In this Mission Minute you'll hear reflections on being neighbors from both youth and adult participants in the Anti-Racism Dialogues held in September and October 2015.
Being With Our Neighbors
In our diocese, neighborhoods span the spectrum from rural to urban. In this Mission Minute you'll hear how relationships developed among three sets of neighbors: St. Thomas' Church in Vernon and hikers at the nearby Appalachian Trail; Christ Church in Short Hills and local synagogues joining together at a food pantry in the Oranges, and the staff of Episcopal House in Newark with the soup kitchen at the Roman Catholic Church next door.
Newark Shared Ministry
A new venture is bringing suburban and urban congregations into a new relationship. In this final Mission Minute, you will hear how this effort started among Christ Church in Short Hills, St. Paul's Church in Chatham, House of Prayer in Newark and Apostles' House in Newark, and where they are now.
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Special guests at the Convention dinner
At the Convention dinner held on Friday, January 29, special guests included the Rt. Rev. William "Chip" Stokes, Bishop of New Jersey, and Imam W. Deen Shareef of Masjid Waarith ud Deen in Irvington, who is on the executive team of the Newark Interfaith Coalition for Hope and Peace along with with Bishop Beckwith and Rabbi Matthew Gewirtz. Each briefly addressed the deputies and dinner guests, and videos of their greetings are posted here.
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Ashes to Go press release deadline is TOMORROW
If your church is offering "Ashes to Go" and you'd like to be in the diocese's "Ashes to Go" press release to local media, please send your church's town, name, office phone number, and the time(s) and location(s) you will be offering Ashes to Go, to Nina Nicholson, Director of Communications & Technology, no later than 12 noon TOMORROW, Friday, February 5. If you've already sent your church's information, you can see it posted at dioceseofnewark.org/ashes-to-go.
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Writers sought for Lenten email meditations
Lenten email meditations will be published starting Ash Wednesday, February 10, and continuing through and including Holy Saturday, March 26, under the oversight of the Empowering People Action Team of Diocesan Council. Volunteers are being sought to write them, and you're also invited to sign up to receive them via email. Find out more.
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Lenten resources from the wider church
Create your own Ash Wednesday invitation video, courtesy of Acts 8 Movement.
Lenten resources from The Episcopal Church will include daily reflections on the theme Go!
Walk the Path of Lent with Lenten Meditations by Episcopal Relief & Development. SSJE's Lenten series, Growing a Rule of Life, will focus on God as the Chief Gardener of our souls. Voting in Lent Madness, in which 32 saints do battle in a single-elimination bracket to win the coveted Golden Halo, kicks off on February 11. |
Discounted early-bird registration for first Confirmation Retreat ends TODAY
Discounted early-bird registration ends TODAY for the first Confirmation Retreat on March 4-5 (with general registration for this retreat ending February 25), on February 18 for the second retreat on March 18-19, and on March 3 for the third and final retreat on April 1-2 at Cross Roads. Don't wait - register now and save! Find out more.
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Sunday, February 21, 3 PM
Public celebration of the Feast of Absalom Jones
The Diocese of Newark Chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians will celebrate the life and ministry of the Rev. Absalom Jones, the first person of African descent ordained a deacon and priest in the Episcopal Church, at a service at Trinity & St. Philip's Cathedral in Newark. Find out more.
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Why Holy Spirit, Verona is starting a food pantry
By Mary Garland
[MyVeronaNJ.com] Verona is a wonderful community. Our schools, town services and our jewel, Verona Park, make it an appealing place for people to live.
I grew up in Verona in the halcyon days of the early fifties, attending F.N. Brown School, and enjoying all Verona had to offer, belonging to a Brownie troop, playing an instrument, participating in town activities.
What my school friends didn't know at that time was that my family was struggling financially. Read more.
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Churches can apply now for these diocesan grants
Ward J. Herbert Fund
Provides funds for buildings that are used for congregational functions. There are three funding cycles each year, with funds being dispersed in June, September and December.
Application deadline for June 2016 grants: Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Find out more, and download the Ward J. Herbert grant application
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Senior Moments
Tax time need not be taxing
By Jim Snodgrass
Does your pulse quicken or do the jitters start when you think of having to do your income taxes? If so, you're not alone. It is stressful, but there are simple steps you can take to make the process easier. Here are some pointers. Read more.
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Sign up online for Cross Roads' newsletters
Stay connected with Cross Roads Camp & Retreat Center by joining their mailing list. With newsletters going out multiple times a year, you can stay up to date on everything happening at Cross Roads! Subscribe now at crossroadsretreat.com/newsletters.
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Episcopal House Staff Opening:
Hispanic/Latino Missioner
This part-time position (25 hours/week) is responsible for advocacy and for oversight of Hispanic/Latino ministry in the Diocese of Newark. Applications must be received by March 15. Find out more.
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News from
Episcopal House
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Submit your media coverage to The VOICE Online
The next issue of The VOICE Online, with Convention coverage, will be published next week on Thursday, February 18. If you have a link to media coverage about your church, please submit it for consideration to Nina Nicholson no later than Friday, February 12.
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Online filing now open for 2015 Parochial Reports
Online filing for 2015 Parochial Reports began January 4; the deadline is Tuesday, March 1. The workbooks for assistance in filing the report are available online. "Churches that complete the Reports in January and February find that the reports are much easier to complete than when they wait longer," said Paul Shackford, diocesan CFO. Find out more.
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Clergy ministry transitions
The Rev. Canon Gregory A. Jacobs, Canon to the Ordinary, announces the following;
Departures
The Rev. Lauren Ackland, Rector, Grace Church, Madison - June 2016 See all clergy ministry transitions in 2016. Open clergy positions
- St. Mary's, Sparta - full-time rector
- St. Peter's, Morristown - full-time priest associate
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