Feature Stories

Good Shepherd, Ringwood sponsors Narcan training

December 16, 2024

On Sunday, Dec. 8, Good Shepherd, Ringwood sponsored a Narcan training class. Narcan is an emergency nasal spray used to reverse the effects of an opiate overdose.

Leveraging Property Assets for Mission and Growth

December 11, 2024

Stewardship Matters

Whether it’s bringing in income through tenants, developing community partnerships, or finding other creative uses for existing space, physical assets can play a key role in supporting mission.

Matthias, the Additional Apostle: A “12th month” campaign strategy

December 2, 2024

Stewardship Matters

If you've finished up your fall pledge campaign (even if there are a few pledges outstanding), this could be the perfect time to invite your congregation to consider an additional, meaningful way to support your church: a Matthias Gift.

Niambi Mercado, Sister Monica and Diana Baudelaire by Kirk Petersen

New Jersey convent welcomes its first new postulants in over a dozen years; TikTok played a role

December 2, 2024

[Episcopal News Service] The Community of St. John Baptist in Mendham, New Jersey, matches in many ways the traditional conception

First Third of Life Survey Results

November 16, 2024

Strategic Visioning

In the late summer, the Diocesan Youth Commission issued a congregational survey about ministry to children, families, youth, and young adults. The main purpose of the survey was to learn who was doing these ministries in our congregations and identify people to invite to an expanded First Third of Life Commission, one of the initiatives in the Strategic Vision.

Justice Ministry Spotlight: Prison Ministry

November 16, 2024

Justice Ministries

The Prison Ministry advocates for restorative justice, interfaith programs, and personal healing for prisoners, their families, and communities.

Christ Church, Bloomfield/Glen Ridge banner

Banners that don’t break the budget

November 15, 2024

Stories from our Congregations

If your congregation is in need of a church banner, don’t let your budget keep you from letting the world see you as well as hear your voice in the community and at the next diocesan event.

Now Is the Time: 150th Anniversary Hymn

The Diocese of Newark commissioned this new hymn for our 150th anniversary, in thanksgiving for 150 years of mission and ministry in northern New Jersey. (Time: 4:28.)

Rest, reflection, lament, and love: Jim Wallis’ keynote address at the 150th Convention

During the Friday evening dinner at the 150th Diocesan Convention, we heard a keynote address by Jim Wallis, the New York Times bestselling author, public theologian, renowned preacher and commentator on ethics and public life. His latest book is The False White Gospel: Rejecting Christian Nationalism, Reclaiming True Faith, and Refounding Democracy. (Time: 43:07.)

Bishop Beckwith’s greeting at the 150th Convention

The Rt. Rev. Mark Beckwith, 10th Bishop of Newark (2007-2018), attended the 150th Diocesan Convention as a guest. At the Friday dinner he spoke briefly reminding us that while the country is in a challenging place, we have the “via media,” or middle way, in our DNA. (time: 2:46.)

Good Shepherd, Ringwood sponsors Narcan training

Leveraging Property Assets for Mission and Growth

Matthias, the Additional Apostle: A “12th month” campaign strategy

New Jersey convent welcomes its first new postulants in over a dozen years; TikTok played a role

First Third of Life Survey Results

Justice Ministry Spotlight: Prison Ministry

Banners that don’t break the budget

Now Is the Time: 150th Anniversary Hymn

Rest, reflection, lament, and love: Jim Wallis’ keynote address at the 150th Convention

Bishop Beckwith’s greeting at the 150th Convention

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Nina Nicholson