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[MorristownGreen.com] On the eve of the introduction of a federal immigration reform bill, supporters marched across Morristown from St. Margaret's Roman Catholic Church to St. Peter's Episcopal Church to pray for its passage.

Speaking to more than 200 members of Christian, Jewish, Muslim and Sikh congregations from around northern New Jersey, Bishop Mark Beckwith said, "...never in my 34 years [of ordained ministry] have I seen an issue that's surfaced so quickly and so urgently, ...that's galvanized people in such a powerful way," as the issue of gun violence.

The interfaith group assembled at Christ Church in East Orange on Sunday, April 14 to support a national effort to negotiate a multi-party covenant to reduce gun violence in America.

As a member of Friends of Canterbury Cathedral in the United States (FOCCUS), the Rev. Matthew Corkern, Rector of Calvary Church in Summit, was one of just a few Americans privileged to attend the enthronement of Justin Welby as 105th Archbishop of Canterbury. Here is his eyewitness account:

While of national and international importance, with a panoply of pageantry riding upon a crest of exultant enthusiasm, this occasion was marked by an underlying simple dignity, ushering in a new decade of hope and personal relationships. For this Anglo-American witness thrilled to be present, a sense of anticipation pervaded the liturgical and cultural ethos.

I am humbled to stand here. Our shared history is rich with memories and accomplishments of your doing. My journey reflects the stories and paths taken by congregations and their lay members and clergy. I have been privileged and blessed to witness your ministries, sometimes as a participant but more often as an observer awed by the passion and depth of commitment to do the right thing.

There have been many signs of God’s grace; God is alive. And with certainty I tell you that you are God’s people. We have been challenged, changed, charged and made stronger.

Let me begin….