The Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey

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DIOCESAN HOUSE WILL BE CLOSED ON WEDNESDAY, 10 FEBURARY, OWING TO THE PREDICTED SNOWSTORM.

'What does the Church say?'	WHAT: Diocesan Convention	WHAT: You!
Youth Ministry Adult Workshop: What Does the Church Say? DATE CHANGE to 10 MARCH 10 February, 6.30-9pm Trinity Cathedral Leader: The Right Reverend George Councell Do your youth often have questions about the church? Ever wonder how to answer those questions? On Wednesday evening at Trinity Cathedral, come and take part in a roundtable discussion on the current state of the Episcopal Church and its positions and struggles around various issues in the world. Bishop Councell will help clarify these issues and take part in group dialogue on how we can best approach them with our young people. Click here to register online or email dclarke@newjersey.anglican.org.	226th Convention of the Diocese 5 and 6 March The 226th Convention will be held on 5 and 6 March 2010 in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. The Convention will include an address by the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, the Most Reverend Dr Katharine Jefferts Schori. Registration online is now available, along with online registration for exhibitors. And you'll find a host of materials on this website, from a tentative schedule to hotel information. And you're invited to add your name and greetings to the convention booklet on the occasion of the 225th anniversary of the founding of the Diocese of New Jersey. Details here. Click here for the Convention section.	Discovering Your God-Given Gifts for Service 20 February, 9.30am to 3:30pm All Saints’ Church, Navesink Discover what the Bible has to say about spiritual gifts and then gauge your innate talents and proclivities. Afterwards, you'll use tools to reveal your strengths and interests. Finally, see how to apply those strengths and interests to action in your parish and in the world. You may find some surprising results! The cost is a mere $10, with lunch provided. More info and online registration here. Leaders: Constance White, Co-Director of the Ministry Institute. She has served on the Commission on Ministry since 1997 (Co-Chair since 2002) and is a member of the Board of General Theological Seminary and the Vestry of Trinity, Princeton. Katherine Young is a nearly lifelong member of St. Luke’s Church, Metuchen. She sings in the choir, is a lay Eucharistic minister, and a vestry member. She is a research scientist at Merck.
WHAT: Absalom Jones celebration	WHAT: Ministry to the Imprisoned	WHAT: Lenten Retreat for 18-35s
Absalom Jones Service of Witness 14 February, 3pm (reception following) Trinity Cathedral SOON The Service of Witness — this year a Solemn Evensong — highlights the contributions of African Americans in the ongoing life of the church in general and specifically in the Diocese of New Jersey. Come join us for the service and stay for the reception afterwards. Presider: The Right Reverend George E. Councell, Bishop, Diocese of New Jersey Preacher: The Reverend Petrina Pyatt, Rector, Church of Our Merciful Saviour, Penns Grove, New Jersey More information? Contact the Reverend Andy Moore at 908 289-0681 or email fatherandy@verizon.net About Absalom Jones: Want to learn about the extraordinary man who was Absalom Jones? Click here.	Ministry to the Imprisoned Across the Diocese of New Jersey Bishop Councell launched a diocesan-wide Ministry to the Imprisoned in January 2009, to assist and enable laity and clergy to minister to those in the prisons and jails of New Jersey. Of 13 state prisons in the state, 12 are in the Diocese of New Jersey. The committee on Ministry to the Imprisoned has assembled all the information and materials your church — or all you need! — to begin. You do not need permission, you need only pray and follow where the spirit leads. We hope these resources will aid you as you begin your calling. Ministry to the imprisoned is a ministry of presence, an active, engaged, honest, real-you presence. The imprisoned you meet are extremely thankful that you took time out of your day to visit with them. Click here to learn more.	The Interior Castle: A Lenten retreat for adults aged 18-35 Saturday, 20 February, 10am to 4pm Christ Church, New Brunswick Spend some time apart this Lent to deepen your faith, examine your life, and strengthen your connections with other young adults. Sponsored by the Right Onward Vision Committee. Cost: Free (lunch provided) Where: Christ Church 5 Paterson Street New Brunswick, New Jersey 732 545-6262 Leaders: The Reverend Deborah Meister, Rector, Christ Church, New Brunswick; the Reverend Gregory Bezilla, Chaplain, the Episcopal Campus Ministry at Rutgers. Deadline to register: Monday, 20 February. Click here to register. More info? Email the Revd Dr Deborah Meister.

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