Feature Stories

St. Agnes', Little Falls food pantry sign

Second BCEF Call of 2025: St. Agnes’, Little Falls

November 7, 2025

BCEF

The second BCEF call of 2025 is for food pantry upgrades at St. Agnes’, Little Falls.

First BCEF Call of 2025: St. Gregory’s, Parsippany

November 7, 2025

BCEF

The first BCEF call of 2025 is for parking lot repaving for St. Gregory’s, Parsippany.

How stewardship can help to nurture generous and caring children

November 4, 2025

Stewardship Matters

How can the church help parents raise children who are kind, caring, and generous?

Return from sabbatical

November 3, 2025

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Canon Wright's sabbatical plan included two focal points – restoration and enrichment.

Parish Collaboration Lay Pastoral Leader

Parish collaboration: A lay pastoral leader’s experience

November 3, 2025

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Stories from our Congregations

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.

The Value of Service: The Rev. Elizabeth Ivell

October 28, 2025

151st Convention

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The Rev. Elizabeth Ivell, Priest-in-Charge at Messiah, Chester and St. Mary's, Sparta, shares how serving on the ACTS/VIM Board opened her eyes to the diocese’s partnerships, grants, and global impact.

A morning of renewal for Sunday school leaders

October 28, 2025

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Children

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.