With sadness we share the news of the passing of the Rev. Canon George Poffenbarger II, 84, on February 5, 2015 in Hillsborough, NC.
With sadness we share the news of the passing of Joseph "Joe" Leidy, 86, on Wednesday, February 25, 2015. From Bishop Stark to Bishop Beckwith, Joe served the Diocese of Newark with dedication. A Celebration of his life will be held at the Church of the Redeemer in Morristown, on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 10 a.m.
For the fourth year in a row, congregations in the Diocese of Newark took to the streets on Ash Wednesday, February 18, to mark the beginning of Lent by giving “Ashes to Go.”
On February 23, 2015, the New Jersey General Assembly recognized the Rev. Dr. Canon Sandye A. Wilson of St. Andrew and Holy Communion in South Orange, along with the Rev. Dr. Terry Richardson of the First Baptist Church of South Orange, for their work in their community.
With sadness we share the news of the passing of Barbara Hillyer, 84, on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 in Maywood. She was the wife of the Rev. Deacon Frederick W. Hillyer, who served at St. Martin's Church in Maywood for many years.
With sadness we share the news of the passing of Carolyn M. Pease, 89, on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 in Rhinebeck, NY. She was the wife of the Rev. Richard N. Pease, who served as rector of Trinity Church in Irvington (1945-1951) and Grace Church in Rutherford (1951-1980). Prior to her marriage, Carolyn served on diocesan staff as the bishop's secretary.
A memorial service will be held at Grace Church in Rutherford at a date to be announced.
At least one third of our congregations braved record cold to join Bishop Beckwith and Canon Jacobs in giving Ashes to Go at train stations, bus stops, coffee shops and other public locations across northern New Jersey on Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2015. Here is a round-up of the online media coverage.
One way to discover what God is up to in our communities is to join with others in Going Local. Going Local is a process through which we learn new habits, practices, attitudes and values that help us discern, name and test out what God is up to. During Convention we heard stories from five participants and how their lives, congregations, and ministries are being transformed through the process.
