On the hill where Cornelia Street meets Cedar Street, behind St. John’s Church, something wonderful happens every Saturday. The parish hall kitchen hums with activity as volunteers prepare lunch for their community.
The insights shared at our March 15 gathering are already shaping our planning for future initiatives, resource development, and connection opportunities, and we're excited to announce our next gathering on August 14.
In this first-person account, one of the pilgrims to the American South describes why she went and what she experienced.
Looking for new ideas or a fresh approach to your fall campaign? These two summer webinars will give you practical tools and guidance you can put to work right away.
Spanning over 25 years, the Senior Resource Center of New Jersey, which operates out of The Church of the Messiah in Chester, plays a vital role in caring for the elderly, touching the lives of hundreds annually across the region.
Stewardship formation means growing into the kind of people God calls us to be. People who are grateful, generous, and ready to share time, talents, and treasure in service of others.
It's not quite the Cubs winning the World Series, but for the first time in over a decade the Bishops' Cup went to an Episcopal team over the Lutherans at the 13th Annual Bishops’ Cup Golf Outing held by Cross Roads Camp & Retreat Center on June 16.
This merger of the Commission for Justice and Peace and the Racial Justice and Healing Commission is planning ways to share ideas and resources rooted in our Baptismal covenant to “strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being.”
The development of this new Parish Communicators group is one of the initiatives in the Strategic Vision that will move us toward our goal of “placing communications and technology on an equal level to other areas of ministry and congregational life and offering opportunities for professional development in every congregation and faith community across the diocese.”
For 45 years, the ACTS/VIM Fund has provided funding for many varied projects and ministries among our congregations and diocesan-wide initiatives.
“If we choose to listen to the way of life and path of spirituality of an AAPI person this week,” writes the Rev. Paul Rajan, “that will be the genuine celebration of AAPI month.”
As followers of Christ, we are called to care for those in need, and among the most wisdom-filled and often overlooked are our elderly neighbors. Many seniors face daily challenges – whether it's mobility issues, managing health concerns, food security, or isolation – that can leave them feeling forgotten.
