How stewardship can help to nurture generous and caring children
How can the church help parents raise children who are kind, caring, and generous?
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Return from sabbatical
Canon Wright's sabbatical plan included two focal points – restoration and enrichment.
Parish collaboration: A lay pastoral leader’s experience
When St. Mary's, Sparta and Messiah, Chester began sharing clergy, they also raised up lay pastoral leaders to help support their congregations. One lay pastoral leader shares her journey of saying “yes” to God’s call – and discovering what this new form of collaboration looks like in action.
The Value of Service: The Rev. Elizabeth Ivell
The Rev. Elizabeth Ivell, Priest-in-Charge at Messiah, Chester and St. Mary's, Sparta, shares how serving on the ACTS/VIM Board opened her eyes to the diocese’s partnerships, grants, and global impact.
A morning of renewal for Sunday school leaders
On the fall morning of Saturday, October 25, thirteen Sunday school teachers and ministry leaders from across the Diocese of Newark gathered at Grace Church, Nutley, for a time of rest, reflection, and renewal.
Convention Corner: Plan for the event
In this Convention Corner, you will find important information that will help you navigate this year’s Convention location and schedule like a pro.
Parish collaboration: A priest’s experience
This is the third article in a series on the Team Ministry collaboration between Messiah, Chester and St. Mary’s, Sparta.
Finding your way through Medicare
We are now in the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period. There are significant changes to many plans for 2026.
Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month
This month is a time to give thanks for the richness and diversity that Hispanic/Latino communities bring to our shared life.
Diocesan youth attend National Acolyte Festival
Our acolytes joined hundreds from around the country for a grand procession and worship service, then explored workshops and activities.
The Value of Service: Janelle Grant
Janelle Grant of St. Paul’s, Paterson, shares how serving on diocesan leadership bodies and with youth and anti-racism ministries has deepened her faith and connection to the Church.
Parish collaboration: A warden’s experience
This is the first article in a series on the Team Ministry collaboration between Messiah, Chester and St. Mary's, Sparta.
