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.
The Value of Service: The Rev. Bill Cruse
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.
Pledge Campaign Season is here!
Fall has officially arrived – and so has your church’s annual pledge campaign. To make sure you’re ready, here’s a roundup of some excellent tools, templates, and inspiration to keep handy as you launch or continue your campaign this season.
Convention Corner: Important deadlines approaching
As the 151st Annual Convention approaches, several important deadlines are coming up for deputies, clergy, and congregations.
Christ Church, Short Hills’ Choir Residency at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh
This July, under the direction of Dr. Andrew Moore, the 28-member Christ Church Choir had the honor of serving as resident choir at St. Mary’s.
