Diocesan Events
Community Events
Dec 6 - 13, 2025
12:00 pm
Senior Resource Center of New Jersey Annual Festival of Trees
This beloved annual community-wide fundraiser draws thousands from across the region to admire and purchase beautifully decorated trees.
Dec 8
12:30 pm
Parish Communicators Zoom Meeting
Everyone in the diocese responsible for parish communications is welcome to participate in meetings of the diocesan Parish Communicators group, formed for sharing resources, developing skills and mutual support.
Dec 11
12:00 pm
Midweek Recharge: Embracing our Spirituality During the Holidays
St. Elizabeth’s, Ridgewood is having their next Midweek Recharge: Embracing our Spirituality During the Holidays.
Dec 11
7:00 pm
Advent Series with Fr. Jim Warnke
Christ Church / St. John the Divine – Hackensack and St. Mark’s – Teaneck are pleased to offer an Advent series “Meditations with Mary and Joseph” facilitated by the Rev. James Warnke.
Dec 11
7:00 pm
Annual Discernment Event: How Can We Follow God’s Will?
Our presenter for this online event will be the Rev. Deacon Sr. Monica Clare, CSJB.
Dec 12
1:00 pm
Mahjong Fridays
Hosted by Trinity, Allendale. All are welcome, beginners to advanced.
Dec 13
10:00 am
St. Paul’s Morris Plains Cookie Walk
St. Paul’s Morris Plains is having their Annual Cookie Walk.
Dec 14
4:00 pm
Handel’s Messiah Concert and Festive Reception
Christ Church, Short Hills will present a Special Holiday Concert featuring George Frideric Handel’s Messiah (Part 1).
Dec 14
4:00 pm
Advent Lessons and Carols
Join St. Peter’s, Essex Fells for their annual Advent Lessons and Carols Service.
Dec 14
5:00 pm
A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
St. George’s Episcopal Church in Maplewood offers its annual Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols.
Dec 14
7:00 pm
A Festival of Lessons & Carols at Trinity Church
A Festival of Lessons & Carols at Trinity Church, Allendale
Dec 17
12:00 pm
SCI’s Second Annual Christmas Service & Celebration
Come and enjoy an inclusive service, live music, Christmas carols, and food and drink. RSVP to ISC@seamenschurch.org.
Dec 18
3:00 pm
Trustees meeting
The Trustees of the Episcopal Fund & Diocesan Properties are one of the three diocesan governing bodies.
Dec 18
7:00 pm
Advent Series with Fr. Jim Warnke
Christ Church / St. John the Divine – Hackensack and St. Mark’s – Teaneck are pleased to offer an Advent series “Meditations with Mary and Joseph” facilitated by the Rev. James Warnke.
Dec 19
1:00 pm
Mahjong Fridays
Hosted by Trinity, Allendale. All are welcome, beginners to advanced.
Dec 24, 2025 - Jan 1, 2026
1:00 pm
Christmas & New Year’s Break
Episcopal House will be closed the afternoon of Wednesday, Dec. 24 through Thursday, Jan. 1 in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays.
Jan 15
7:00 pm
Wardens’ & Treasurers’ Zoom meeting
An email will be sent to all Church Wardens and Treasurers with sign-in instructions for this Zoom meeting.
Feb 1
3:00 pm
The Rev. Absalom Jones Service
Celebration of the life and ministry of the Rev. Absalom Jones with music and Holy Eucharist.
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