One Body. One Spirit. One Call to Give.
“There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one
Welcoming Christmas Visitors with Intention
Every visit is a chance to practice the stewardship of hospitality—one of the most tangible expressions of Christ’s love we can offer. Every visitor is someone God has entrusted to our care for that moment.
St. Andrew’s recognized as Harrington Park Citizen of the Year 2025
On December 8, 2025, Harrington Park Mayor Joon L. Chung awarded St. Andrew’s, Harrington Park the 2025 Citizen of the
Parish collaboration: Thankful for our shared journey
When St. Mary's, Sparta and Messiah, Chester began sharing clergy, they also raised up lay pastoral leaders to help support their congregations. One lay pastoral leader shares her journey of saying “yes” to God’s call – and discovering what this new form of collaboration looks like in action.
Second BCEF Call of 2025: St. Agnes’, Little Falls
The second BCEF call of 2025 is for food pantry upgrades at St. Agnes’, Little Falls.
Return from sabbatical
Canon Wright's sabbatical plan included two focal points – restoration and enrichment.
Parish collaboration: A lay pastoral leader’s experience
When St. Mary's, Sparta and Messiah, Chester began sharing clergy, they also raised up lay pastoral leaders to help support their congregations. One lay pastoral leader shares her journey of saying “yes” to God’s call – and discovering what this new form of collaboration looks like in action.
A morning of renewal for Sunday school leaders
On the fall morning of Saturday, October 25, thirteen Sunday school teachers and ministry leaders from across the Diocese of Newark gathered at Grace Church, Nutley, for a time of rest, reflection, and renewal.
Parish collaboration: A priest’s experience
This is the third article in a series on the Team Ministry collaboration between Messiah, Chester and St. Mary’s, Sparta.
Diocesan youth attend National Acolyte Festival
Our acolytes joined hundreds from around the country for a grand procession and worship service, then explored workshops and activities.
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.
Parish collaboration: A warden’s experience
This is the first article in a series on the Team Ministry collaboration between Messiah, Chester and St. Mary's, Sparta.
