Feature Stories

Serving Our Elders with Compassion and Dignity

April 29, 2025

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.

Don’t Wait to Say “Thank You”

Don't miss the chance to honor someone in your congregation through the David P. Hegg II Lifetime Achievement Awards, which celebrate long-standing, active members (age 60+) whose quiet dedication and steadfast presence have helped shape the life of your church.

The Stewardship of the Nametag

April 14, 2025

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Stewardship Matters

Wearing a nametag might feel like a small thing – but it signals something big: we were expecting you.

Ring Out for Earth 2024 at Messiah, Chester

Call to address climate actions: Ring Out for Earth, Creation Care Pledge, and Creation Care resources

April 10, 2025

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Climate

The Episcopal Church, through The Creation Care Covenant, calls for members, congregations, and dioceses to embark on addressing reconciliation to

The Gift That Keeps on Giving: Why Legacy Giving Matters for Your Church

April 1, 2025

Stewardship Matters

As church leaders, we must realize that if we don’t talk about planned giving, it won’t happen.

Sermon on the Transgender Day of Visibility

On March 31, 2025, the Diocese of Newark celebrated Transgender Day of Visibility with "Breaking Bread, Breaking Binaries," a service of Holy Eucharist hosted by the Diocese of Newark's LGBTQ+ Action Group at Grace Church in Madison. This sermon was given by Brigid Dwyer, a Postulant for the Diaconate from St. George's, Maplewood. (Time: 14:21.)

Justice Ministry Spotlight: Advocating for Effective Action

March 28, 2025

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Commission on Justice, Peace, & Racial Reconciliation

On Wednesday, March 26, the Commission on Justice and Peace sponsored a workshop on Advocating for Effective Action. The session

Priest returns from Middle East deployment

March 17, 2025

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Stories from our Congregations

After a one-year deployment with the Army National Guard to the Middle East, Fr. Aaron Oliver is back with his congregation at St. Gregory’s, Parsippany.

Strengthen Your Church’s Future: Join Us on April 5!

March 17, 2025

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Stewardship Matters

Every church wants to grow, thrive, and truly connect with those who walk through its doors. But how do we make that happen in a way that is both meaningful and lasting?

Strategic Vision Update: Congregational Collaboration and our Small and Mid-sized Churches

March 17, 2025

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Strategic Visioning

On February 10, 2025, we gathered the lay and clergy leadership of our small and mid-sized congregations for their fourth

Serving Our Elders with Compassion and Dignity

Don’t Wait to Say “Thank You”

The Stewardship of the Nametag

Call to address climate actions: Ring Out for Earth, Creation Care Pledge, and Creation Care resources

The Gift That Keeps on Giving: Why Legacy Giving Matters for Your Church

Sermon on the Transgender Day of Visibility

Justice Ministry Spotlight: Advocating for Effective Action

Priest returns from Middle East deployment

Strengthen Your Church’s Future: Join Us on April 5!

Strategic Vision Update: Congregational Collaboration and our Small and Mid-sized Churches

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