Feature Stories

Convention Corner: 2025 Convention is in the works

July 23, 2025

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151st Convention

Can it really be true? We are already just 115 days away from the Diocese of Newark’s Annual Convention! Planning

Breaking bread together: The Saturday Luncheon Social at St. John’s, Boonton

July 21, 2025

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Stories from our Congregations

On the hill where Cornelia Street meets Cedar Street, behind St. John’s Church, something wonderful happens every Saturday. The parish

Nurturing faith from the start: Supporting children, families, and formation across the diocese

July 18, 2025

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First Third of Life

The insights shared at our March 15 gathering are already shaping our planning for future initiatives, resource development, and connection opportunities, and we're excited to announce our next gathering on August 14.

A pilgrimage through the heart of the Civil Rights Movement

July 8, 2025

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150th Anniversary

In this first-person account, one of the pilgrims to the American South describes why she went and what she experienced.

Don’t miss these summer Stewardship webinars

July 7, 2025

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Stewardship Matters

Looking for new ideas or a fresh approach to your fall campaign? These two summer webinars will give you practical tools and guidance you can put to work right away.

Messiah, Chester’s Senior Resource Center celebrates 25 years of service

July 3, 2025

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Commission on Aging

Spanning over 25 years, the Senior Resource Center of New Jersey, which operates out of The Church of the Messiah in Chester, plays a vital role in caring for the elderly, touching the lives of hundreds annually across the region.

Stewardship Formation This Summer

June 24, 2025

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Stewardship Matters

Stewardship formation means growing into the kind of people God calls us to be. People who are grateful, generous, and ready to share time, talents, and treasure in service of others.

Episcopalians take Bishops’ Cup

June 24, 2025

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Stories from our Congregations

It's not quite the Cubs winning the World Series, but for the first time in over a decade the Bishops' Cup went to an Episcopal team over the Lutherans at the 13th Annual Bishops’ Cup Golf Outing held by Cross Roads Camp & Retreat Center on June 16.

In one week, we begin our pilgrimage – here’s how to support and follow us

June 11, 2025

150th Anniversary

We invite you, our diocesan family, to support us throughout our pilgrimage by praying for us daily as we are visiting sites of the civil rights movement and engaging in our own prayer, meditation and reflection.

Strategic Vision update: Introducing the new Commission on Justice, Peace, and Racial Reconciliation

June 6, 2025

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Commission on Justice, Peace, & Racial Reconciliation

Justice Ministries

This merger of the Commission for Justice and Peace and the Racial Justice and Healing Commission is planning ways to share ideas and resources rooted in our Baptismal covenant to “strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being.”