The Value of Service: Janelle Grant
Janelle Grant of St. Paul’s, Paterson, shares how serving on diocesan leadership bodies and with youth and anti-racism ministries has deepened her faith and connection to the Church.
The Value of Service: The Rev. Bill Cruse on Diocesan Council
In this video, the Rev. Bill Cruse reflects on his time on Diocesan Council and encourages others to stand for election to a diocesan governing body, commission, or board.
Convention Corner: Arrangements Committee hard at work
Convention is built not only on careful planning but also on the dedication and fellowship of those working behind the scenes. Their efforts ensure that when the doors open, the focus can remain where it belongs – on the work of the church through voting and reports, and on the worship that unites the diocese as one community.
Convention Corner: Important deadlines approaching
As the 151st Annual Convention approaches, several important deadlines are coming up for deputies, clergy, and congregations.
Convention Corner: Preparations are in full swing
As summer winds down, preparations are in full swing for the 151st Annual Convention of the Diocese of Newark, which will take place Saturday, November 15 at Calvary Church in Summit.
Are you considering running for Deputy to General Convention?
The General Convention is the governing body of The Episcopal Church. Every three years it meets as a bicameral legislature that includes the House of Deputies and the House of Bishops, composed of deputies and bishops from each diocese.
Bring your gifts to the table: Stand for diocesan leadership
Are you someone with the skills and commitment to make a positive impact on the mission of the Diocese of Newark? The Nominations Committee is seeking both clergy and lay volunteers to stand for various offices on the boards, committees, councils and grant-making bodies of our diocese.
Convention Corner: 2025 Convention is in the works
Can it really be true? We are already just 115 days away from the Diocese of Newark’s Annual Convention! Planning
Now Is the Time: 150th Anniversary Hymn
The Diocese of Newark commissioned this new hymn for our 150th anniversary, in thanksgiving for 150 years of mission and ministry in northern New Jersey. (Time: 4:28.)
Rest, reflection, lament, and love: Jim Wallis’ keynote address at the 150th Convention
During the Friday evening dinner at the 150th Diocesan Convention, we heard a keynote address by Jim Wallis, the New York Times bestselling author, public theologian, renowned preacher and commentator on ethics and public life. His latest book is The False White Gospel: Rejecting Christian Nationalism, Reclaiming True Faith, and Refounding Democracy. (Time: 43:07.)
Bishop Beckwith’s greeting at the 150th Convention
The Rt. Rev. Mark Beckwith, 10th Bishop of Newark (2007-2018), attended the 150th Diocesan Convention as a guest. At the Friday dinner he spoke briefly reminding us that while the country is in a challenging place, we have the “via media,” or middle way, in our DNA. (time: 2:46.)
Bold Faith in Action: The Diocese of Newark’s 150-year history
Through historical photos and modern footage, this video, produced for the 150th Diocesan Convention, shows how parishes across northern New Jersey have grown together and supported one another since 1874. (Time: 6:47.)
