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Celebration of New Ministry, the Rev. Rosemarie Hassan
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Death in our diocesan family: The Rev. Harry Brearley Whitley
With sadness we share the news of the passing of the Rev. Harry Brearley Whitley, 94, of Mahwah, NJ, on August 16, 2015 on Cape Cod, MA.. During his 70 years of ordained ministry he served as Rector of St. Peter's, Essex Fells (1966-1970) and St. Paul's, Paterson (1971-1981).
CFO announces Diocese of Newark budget process for 2016
The 2016 budget process will follow the same process adopted by Diocesan Council for use in preparing previous budgets. This process more easily allows individuals and organizations to request funding as part of the 2016 Budget. Funding requests for 2016 are due by September 21, 2015.
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Death in our diocesan family: The Rev. Dr. James Arthur Johnson
With sadness we share the news of the passing of the Rev. Dr. James Arthur Johnson, age 67, on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at his home in Tennille, GA. During his 40 years of ordained ministry he served as Vicar of St. Gabriel's, Milton/Oak Ridge (1981-1985), Associate at St. Paul's, Englewood (1985-1987) and Rector of All Saints', Bergenfield (1987-1991).
Death in our diocesan family: Barbara Howe Lewis
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Barbara Howe Lewis, 72, of Montclair, wife of the Rev. Walter E. Lewis, passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, August 5, after a 10-year battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 29 at 11 AM at St. James’ Episcopal Church in Upper Montclair.
Using music to reach beyond their doors: "Mass on the Grass... With Brass" and Juneteenth concert for outreach
At its best, music enriches our worship, uplifts our souls and brings us closer to God. It can also enable us to reach out.
In June, two congregations in the diocese – Christ Church in Bloomfield & Glen Ridge, and Christ Church in Teaneck - did just that, each using music to connect with the wider community in new ways.
Montclair church hosts 'Worship Without Walls' program
[The Montclair Times] It's a Sunday afternoon and a local church gathers to worship, but this service gets closer to picnic tables than pews.
St. Luke's Episcopal Church is pushing its congregation out the doors, not to kick them out, but to engage with the community, in its Worship Without Walls program.
Faith -- and respect for the natural world -- motivate Episcopal pastor
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[NJSpotlight.com] The Rev. Fletcher Harper heads up GreenFaith, an interfaith group committed to environmental leadership.
Montclair religious leaders react to Supreme Court's same-sex marriage decision
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[The Montclair Times] The U.S. Supreme Court made a historic ruling Friday, June 26, allowing same-sex marriage throughout the nation. The issue has frequently been a subject of controversy within religious institutions. Some of the house of worship leaders in and around Montclair spoke with The Montclair Times about their opinions on the matter.