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ACTS/VIM surpasses $7.5 million in grants

May 22, 2025
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Funding

For 45 years, the ACTS/VIM Fund has provided funding for many varied projects and ministries among our congregations and diocesan-wide initiatives.
AAPI Leadership Retreat 2025

Report from the third annual Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Leadership Gathering

May 13, 2025
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“If we choose to listen to the way of life and path of spirituality of an AAPI person this week,” writes the Rev. Paul Rajan, “that will be the genuine celebration of AAPI month.”
Shepherd's Haven

Serving Our Elders with Compassion and Dignity

April 29, 2025
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Commission on Aging

As followers of Christ, we are called to care for those in need, and among the most wisdom-filled and often overlooked are our elderly neighbors. Many seniors face daily challenges – whether it's mobility issues, managing health concerns, food security, or isolation – that can leave them feeling forgotten.
Hegg Awards 2024

Don’t Wait to Say “Thank You”

April 28, 2025
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Commission on Aging
Stewardship Matters

Don't miss the chance to honor someone in your congregation through the David P. Hegg II Lifetime Achievement Awards, which celebrate long-standing, active members (age 60+) whose quiet dedication and steadfast presence have helped shape the life of your church.
Nametags

The Stewardship of the Nametag

April 14, 2025
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Stewardship Matters

Wearing a nametag might feel like a small thing – but it signals something big: we were expecting you.
Ring Out for Earth 2024 at Messiah, Chester

Call to address climate actions: Ring Out for Earth, Creation Care Pledge, and Creation Care resources

April 10, 2025
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Climate

The Episcopal Church, through The Creation Care Covenant, calls for members, congregations, and dioceses to embark on addressing reconciliation to
Planned Giving presentation

The Gift That Keeps on Giving: Why Legacy Giving Matters for Your Church

April 1, 2025
Stewardship Matters

As church leaders, we must realize that if we don’t talk about planned giving, it won’t happen.
Brigid Dwyer

Sermon on the Transgender Day of Visibility

April 1, 2025
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LGBTQ+
Video

On March 31, 2025, the Diocese of Newark celebrated Transgender Day of Visibility with "Breaking Bread, Breaking Binaries," a service of Holy Eucharist hosted by the Diocese of Newark's LGBTQ+ Action Group at Grace Church in Madison. This sermon was given by Brigid Dwyer, a Postulant for the Diaconate from St. George's, Maplewood. (Time: 14:21.)
Advocating for Effective Action

Justice Ministry Spotlight: Advocating for Effective Action

March 28, 2025
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Commission on Justice, Peace, & Racial Reconciliation

On Wednesday, March 26, the Commission on Justice and Peace sponsored a workshop on Advocating for Effective Action. The session
Fr. Aaron Oliver at St. Gregory's

Priest returns from Middle East deployment

March 17, 2025
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Stories from our Congregations

After a one-year deployment with the Army National Guard to the Middle East, Fr. Aaron Oliver is back with his congregation at St. Gregory’s, Parsippany.

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