In adopting the 2015 Budget, Convention deputies approved funding for a portion of the costs for a social justice advocate, the Rev. Sara Lilja. Lilja (pronounced "LIL-ya") has been serving as the Director of the Lutheran Office of Governmental Ministries for the New Jersey Synod, and will now begin representing our diocese and the Diocese of New Jersey as well, acting as a faith-based advocate in Trenton for social justice issues shared by New Jersey Episcopalians and Lutherans.
"This is a real opportunity for us to join in partnership, both in Trenton and in our various congregations," said Bishop Mark Beckwith.
Lila spoke at Convention about her role, and her excitement about "the opportunities that we might together development and grow into."
