Feature Stories

Messiah, Chester’s Senior Resource Center celebrates 25 years of service

July 3, 2025

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 This Summer

June 24, 2025

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Stewardship Matters

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.

Episcopalians take Bishops’ Cup

June 24, 2025

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Stories from our Congregations

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.

In one week, we begin our pilgrimage – here’s how to support and follow us

June 11, 2025

150th Anniversary

We invite you, our diocesan family, to support us throughout our pilgrimage by praying for us daily as we are visiting sites of the civil rights movement and engaging in our own prayer, meditation and reflection.

Strategic Vision update: Introducing the new Commission on Justice, Peace, and Racial Reconciliation

June 6, 2025

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Commission on Justice, Peace, & Racial Reconciliation

Justice Ministries

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.”

Strategic Vision update: New Parish Communicators group

May 27, 2025

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Strategic Visioning

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.”

ACTS/VIM surpasses $7.5 million in grants

May 22, 2025

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Funding

For 45 years, the ACTS/VIM Fund has provided funding for many varied projects and ministries among our congregations and diocesan-wide initiatives.

Report from the third annual Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Leadership Gathering

May 13, 2025

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“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.”

Serving Our Elders with Compassion and Dignity

April 29, 2025

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Commission on Aging

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”

April 28, 2025

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