Diocesan Events
Community Events
Oct 4
10:00 am

Altar Guild Presentation

Join members of Altar Guilds from across the diocese for a presentation at St. Elizabeth’s, Ridgewood, by Marianna Garthwaite Klaiman, a textile historian and conservator.
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Oct 4
12:00 pm

Saturday Luncheon Social

St. John’s Saturday Luncheon Social has been a fixture in Boonton for over 20 years. This a social event where the community can come together over food and fellowship. Everyone is welcome!
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Oct 5
5:00 am

Blessing of the Animals

All creatures great and small, furry or feathered or scaled, and their owners, are welcome at St. Paul’s in Englewood for our annual pet blessing in the church.
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Oct 5
10:00 am

Blessing of the Animals

All pets and their humans are welcome to join us at St. Peter’s, Essex Fells for the Blessing of Animals.
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Oct 5
11:00 am

Blessing of the Animals

All animals are welcome at St. Bart’s on Sunday, October 5 to receive a blessing and enjoy treats and fellowship.
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Oct 5
1:00 pm

A Town-Wide Celebration of Pets

Our ninth annual Celebration of Pets in the Verona Town Hall Square will include animal rescue organizations, pet-orientated vendors, DJ music, activities for kids, food vendors and a Pet Parade at 2:30pm
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Oct 5
1:00 pm

Pet Fair and Blessing of the Animals

St. Stephen’s Church, Millburn and Christ Church in Short Hills are co-hosting a Pet Fair and Blessing of the Animals.
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Oct 5
4:00 pm

Pet Blessing

As we celebrate the wonder of God’s creation, we offer a blessing to pet owners and their beloved animals while we remember the life and charge of St. Francis of Assisi.
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National Acolyte Festival

Children, Youth, and Young Adults will travel (with chaperones) to Washington, DC for the weekend of celebration, learning, and fun.
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Oct 11
12:00 pm

Saturday Luncheon Social

St. John’s Saturday Luncheon Social has been a fixture in Boonton for over 20 years. This a social event where the community can come together over food and fellowship. Everyone is welcome!
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2025 Clergy Conference

A gathering of Active and Retired Clergy in the Diocese of Newark for education, conversation, and rest!
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Parish Communicators Zoom Meeting

Everyone in the diocese responsible for parish communications is welcome to participate in meetings of the diocesan Parish Communicators group, formed for sharing resources, developing skills and mutual support.
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Oct 13
7:00 pm

Centering Prayer Group

Centering Prayer, being offered by St. John’s, Boonton, is a simple practice of silent meditation rooted in the Christian tradition and is a wonderful meditative way to start the week.
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Wardens’ & Treasurers’ Zoom meeting with the Bishop

An email will be sent to all Church Wardens and Treasurers with sign-in instructions for this Zoom meeting.
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Oct 17 - 18, 2025
6:00 pm

Senior Resource Center Quilting Workshop Fundraiser (2-day event)

Messiah, Chester’s Senior Resource Center is having a 1.5-day quilting retreat at Highlands Ridge Barn in Chester, filled with holiday fun, self-directed sewing, expert guidance from QuiltDoc, and plenty of creativity and camaraderie.
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Oct 18
10:00 am

Celebration of New Ministry: The Rev. Chris Streeter

All are welcome to attend. Clergy are strongly encouraged to attend all Celebrations of New Ministry whenever possible.
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Oct 18
12:00 pm

Saturday Luncheon Social

St. John’s Saturday Luncheon Social has been a fixture in Boonton for over 20 years. This a social event where the community can come together over food and fellowship. Everyone is welcome!
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Learning in Faith

A new monthly gathering for parents and guardians walking through the middle school years.
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