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.)
Covenant of Safety
The 150th Convention took place three days after the 2024 presidential election. Before calling Convention to order, Bishop Hughes asked all Convention attendees to enter into the following Covenant of Safety, based on the Baptismal Covenant.
