Leveraging Property Assets for Mission and Growth
Whether it’s bringing in income through tenants, developing community partnerships, or finding other creative uses for existing space, physical assets can play a key role in supporting mission.
Posts by Nina Nicholson
Matthias, the Additional Apostle: A “12th month” campaign strategy
If you've finished up your fall pledge campaign (even if there are a few pledges outstanding), this could be the perfect time to invite your congregation to consider an additional, meaningful way to support your church: a Matthias Gift.
New Jersey convent welcomes its first new postulants in over a dozen years; TikTok played a role
[Episcopal News Service] The Community of St. John Baptist in Mendham, New Jersey, matches in many ways the traditional conception
First Third of Life Survey Results
In the late summer, the Diocesan Youth Commission issued a congregational survey about ministry to children, families, youth, and young adults. The main purpose of the survey was to learn who was doing these ministries in our congregations and identify people to invite to an expanded First Third of Life Commission, one of the initiatives in the Strategic Vision.
Justice Ministry Spotlight: Prison Ministry
The Prison Ministry advocates for restorative justice, interfaith programs, and personal healing for prisoners, their families, and communities.
Banners that don’t break the budget
If your congregation is in need of a church banner, don’t let your budget keep you from letting the world see you as well as hear your voice in the community and at the next diocesan event.
Now Is the Time: 150th Anniversary Hymn
The Diocese of Newark commissioned this new hymn for our 150th anniversary, in thanksgiving for 150 years of mission and ministry in northern New Jersey. (Time: 4:28.)
Rest, reflection, lament, and love: Jim Wallis’ keynote address at the 150th Convention
During the Friday evening dinner at the 150th Diocesan Convention, we heard a keynote address by Jim Wallis, the New York Times bestselling author, public theologian, renowned preacher and commentator on ethics and public life. His latest book is The False White Gospel: Rejecting Christian Nationalism, Reclaiming True Faith, and Refounding Democracy. (Time: 43:07.)
Bishop Beckwith’s greeting at the 150th Convention
The Rt. Rev. Mark Beckwith, 10th Bishop of Newark (2007-2018), attended the 150th Diocesan Convention as a guest. At the Friday dinner he spoke briefly reminding us that while the country is in a challenging place, we have the “via media,” or middle way, in our DNA. (time: 2:46.)
Bold Faith in Action: The Diocese of Newark’s 150-year history
Through historical photos and modern footage, this video, produced for the 150th Diocesan Convention, shows how parishes across northern New Jersey have grown together and supported one another since 1874. (Time: 6:47.)
Covenant of Safety
The 150th Convention took place three days after the 2024 presidential election. Before calling Convention to order, Bishop Hughes asked all Convention attendees to enter into the following Covenant of Safety, based on the Baptismal Covenant.
Justice Ministry Spotlight: Hispanic / Latino Ministry
The waves of recent immigrants in our communities are creating a diverse society which implies that our Hispanic / Latino Churches have to prepare the way so that these newcomers can be welcomed in our communities.
