Feature Stories

Prison Ministry’s holiday happenings

January 21, 2025

In the early weeks of Advent, people in our parishes and the wider community collected nearly 1000 gifts to be distributed by the Prison Ministry.

Youth and chaperones at St John the Divine, NYC

Report on the youth excursion to St. John the Divine, NYC

January 20, 2025

Youth

On Saturday, January 11, the First Third of Life Commission’s Youth Team organized an educational trip to the Cathedral Church

Cathedral hosts vigil for immigrant protection

January 7, 2025

Immigration

Trinity & St. Philip's Cathedral, in conjunction with Holy Trinity, West Orange, hosted a short vigil for the National TPS Alliance for Immigration on Tuesday, Jan. 7.

Justice Ministry Spotlight: God Calls Us Into Becoming Beloved Community

January 6, 2025

Anti-Racism

Justice Ministries

The Anti-Racism Commission was established by the Diocese of Newark at convention in 2011. Today, we recognize the vital and

Good Shepherd, Ringwood sponsors Narcan training

December 16, 2024

Stories from our Congregations

On Sunday, Dec. 8, Good Shepherd, Ringwood sponsored a Narcan training class. Narcan is an emergency nasal spray used to reverse the effects of an opiate overdose.

Leveraging Property Assets for Mission and Growth

December 11, 2024

Stewardship Matters

Whether it’s bringing in income through tenants, developing community partnerships, or finding other creative uses for existing space, physical assets can play a key role in supporting mission.

Matthias, the Additional Apostle: A “12th month” campaign strategy

December 2, 2024

Stewardship Matters

If you've finished up your fall pledge campaign (even if there are a few pledges outstanding), this could be the perfect time to invite your congregation to consider an additional, meaningful way to support your church: a Matthias Gift.

Niambi Mercado, Sister Monica and Diana Baudelaire by Kirk Petersen

New Jersey convent welcomes its first new postulants in over a dozen years; TikTok played a role

December 2, 2024

[Episcopal News Service] The Community of St. John Baptist in Mendham, New Jersey, matches in many ways the traditional conception

First Third of Life Survey Results

November 16, 2024

Strategic Visioning

In the late summer, the Diocesan Youth Commission issued a congregational survey about ministry to children, families, youth, and young adults. The main purpose of the survey was to learn who was doing these ministries in our congregations and identify people to invite to an expanded First Third of Life Commission, one of the initiatives in the Strategic Vision.

Justice Ministry Spotlight: Prison Ministry