Feature Stories

Honoring the call to act justly, love kindly, and walk humbly: Resources to address creation care and environmental racism

April 3, 2024

The Episcopal Church offers numerous resources and practical ways individuals and congregations can act now to address issues at the intersection of climate change, poverty & inequality, and biodiversity loss.

Sister Monica sparks dialogue about spirituality on #NunTok

February 21, 2024

Video

Our own Sister Monica Clare of the Community of St. John Baptist in Mendham is featured in the "TikTok Sparks Good" ad series talking about her TikTok channel @nunsenseforthepeople, which has created a community where people feel safe asking questions about spirituality.

Thank you, Alleluia Fund donors!

January 22, 2024

Alleluia Fund

Thank you to the many individuals across the diocese who responded to the Bishop’s Advent Appeal for support of the Alleluia Fund for Outreach!

Strategic Visioning report and recommendations

November 15, 2023

Strategic Visioning

As announced in October, the Strategic Visioning Team presented their recommendations to the diocese’s governing bodies. Diocesan Council has reviewed and discussed these recommendations, and at their November 8 meeting voted unanimously to approve them.

October 2023 update from the Strategic Visioning Team

October 17, 2023

Strategic Visioning

A year after the Diocese of Newark launched a visioning process in September 2022, the Strategic Visioning Team presented their recommendations to the diocese’s governing bodies. Their final report is now in the hands of Diocesan Council, which has principal oversight for deciding how the recommended goals and initiatives will be implemented.

A story of resurrection: How The Lighthouse in Jersey City overcame challenges to become Lighthouse 2 in Union City

April 17, 2023

Immigration

Justice Ministries

This month, Lighthouse 2 is celebrating two years in its new location in Union City, along with a greatly expanded mission.

Opening The Lighthouse for asylees

April 3, 2017