Churches

In this Mission Minute you’ll see how two congregations used public prayer to build bridges in their neighborhoods: Church of the Good Shepherd in Fort Lee through an outdoor procession in which they learned about and prayed for neighboring organizations and entities; and Church of the Atonement in Tenafly by giving “Blessings to Go” to commuters on the anniversary of 9/11.

Church leaders including Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and our own Bishop Mark Beckwith have contributed to a book that "aims to help dioceses, congregations, and individuals reclaim the Gospel message of peace for our society."

On Sunday, January 11, 2015, All Saints' Church in Millington co-hosted a vigil marking the anniversary of the disappearance of local resident David Bird. Bird, then age 55, did not return from what he reportedly told his wife would be a short walk on January 11, 2014, triggering a massive search and investigation that is still ongoing.

[Mendham-Chester Patch] It may be a new face, but it’s the same message at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Mendham.

The congregation recently welcomed the church’s new leader and pastor, Reverend Shawn Carty as rector of the parish.