The 2024 Hegg Lifetime Achievement Award Honorees
On June 9, 2024, 97 members of the diocese were honored with the David P. Hegg II Lifetime Achievement Award at the 26th annual Commission on Aging service.
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Hear from the GC81 Deputies
Near the end of the 81st General Convention in Louisville, KY, five deputies representing the Diocese of Newark shared their experiences and reflections.
Prepare now to weather next fall’s media storm!
Stay ahead of the election frenzy by starting to think about your annual pledge materials now, while you still have plenty of time to prepare.
Justice Ministry Spotlight: Commission for Justice and Peace
Bishop Hughes created the Commission for Justice and Peace in 2021, as part of developing a broad approach to justice ministry for the diocese.
Second BCEF Call of 2024: St. Andrew’s, Newark
The second BCEF call of 2024 is for replacement of the church furnace for St. Andrew's Church in Newark.
First BCEF Call of 2024: Holy Trinity, West Orange
The first BCEF call of 2024 is for municipal water back flow Valves for Holy Trinity Church in West Orange.
Honoring the call to act justly, love kindly, and walk humbly: Resources to address creation care and environmental racism
The Episcopal Church offers numerous resources and practical ways individuals and congregations can act now to address issues at the intersection of climate change, poverty & inequality, and biodiversity loss.
Sister Monica sparks dialogue about spirituality on #NunTok
Our own Sister Monica Clare of the Community of St. John Baptist in Mendham is featured in the "TikTok Sparks Good" ad series talking about her TikTok channel @nunsenseforthepeople, which has created a community where people feel safe asking questions about spirituality.
Thank you, Alleluia Fund donors!
Thank you to the many individuals across the diocese who responded to the Bishop’s Advent Appeal for support of the Alleluia Fund for Outreach!
Strategic Visioning report and recommendations
As announced in October, the Strategic Visioning Team presented their recommendations to the diocese’s governing bodies. Diocesan Council has reviewed and discussed these recommendations, and at their November 8 meeting voted unanimously to approve them.
October 2023 update from the Strategic Visioning Team
A year after the Diocese of Newark launched a visioning process in September 2022, the Strategic Visioning Team presented their recommendations to the diocese’s governing bodies. Their final report is now in the hands of Diocesan Council, which has principal oversight for deciding how the recommended goals and initiatives will be implemented.
A story of resurrection: How The Lighthouse in Jersey City overcame challenges to become Lighthouse 2 in Union City
This month, Lighthouse 2 is celebrating two years in its new location in Union City, along with a greatly expanded mission.
