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Deacons Retreat registration form (PDF)

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Spring 2010
COURSES and EVENTS by AUDIENCE

For All
226th Convention of the Diocese (not a Ministry Institute event)
Absalom Jones Service of Witness
Acolyte Festival
Analyzing and Understanding Systemic Racism: Introductory Training (2.5 day workshop)
Analyzing and Understanding Systemic Racism: Introductory and Advanced Training (2.5 or 3.5 day workshop)
Clergy, Wardens, Vestry and Finance Officers Day 
Learning for All through Worship: Christian Educators’ Day with Bishop Councell
Passion & Purpose Sunday
Seeking Deacons
Sexual Misconduct Awareness Workshops
Shared Ministry Workshop
Annual Recovery Sunday Celebration Eucharist Service
Spiritual Growth through Music Retreat: Chestnuts & Macadamias
Youth Ministry Adult Workshop: Teen Spirituality
Youth Ministry Adult Workshop: What Does the Church Say?

For the Laity
Discovering Your God-Given Gifts for Service
Book of Common Prayer
Church History
Old Testament

For the Clergy
Clergy Day at the Beach and Fresh Start Party
Epiphany Clergy Day: Self Care and the Devout and Holy Life
Deacons Retreat
Planning for Tomorrow and Enriching Your Retirement
Renewal of Vows (not a Ministry Institute event)

For Youth and Youth Ministers
Acolyte Festival
51st Bishop’s Ball
Spring Youth Event
Senior Retreat
Youth Ministry Adult Workshop: Teen Spirituality
Youth Ministry Adult Workshop: What Does the Church Say?

Spring 2010
COURSES and EVENTS by DESCRIPTION, in chronological order

Spiritual Growth through Music: Chestnuts and Macadamias
January 9 (for all) 

Leader: The Reverend Philip Carr-Jones, Rector, Church of the Holy Spirit, Lebanon

This is a one-day immersion in Holy Spirit through song, singing, music, and hymnody. Is surprise an aspect of worship Episcopalians value? Is a tradition simply an innovation that stuck? What is the balance between known and fresh? Is there a difference between a hymn and a song? We will sing both the familiar “chestnuts” and the lesser-known “macadamias” as we live an experience of God’s presence. Even if you can’t carry a tune, just come and be immersed in the moment. Sponsored by the Right Onward Visioning Committee.

Traduccion simultanea al Español disponible.
Simultaneous Spanish translation available upon request.

When	Saturday, January 9; 9 am to 3 pm
Cost	No fee, continental breakfast and lunch provided
Where	Trinity Cathedral
t	801 West State Street
t	Trenton, New Jersey 08618
t	609 392-3805
Deadline	Register by Friday, December 18
Register	Online here or email spaige@newjersey.anglican.org. Or fax registration form to 609 394-9546, mail form, or phone Sarah Paige, 609 394-5281, ext. 10.
Contact	Annette Buchanan, 732 918-8023 or annbuc2000@cs.com or the Reverend Sheelagh Clarke, 908 317-5424 or sheelaghclarke@hotmail.com

The Reverend Philip Carr-Jones, former curate at St. Peter’s, Perth Amboy, currently serves as the rector of Church of the Holy Spirit, Lebanon. He is Vice President of the Council of Associated Parishes for Liturgy and Mission, a think tank focusing on worship doing justice doing worship . . . and a doctoral candidate at Drew.

In addition, he is Executive Director of The Uncommon Thread, an early intervention center for children with neurological and developmental disorders in Stirling, New Jersey; a member of both the Right Onward Visioning and Liturgy Commissions of the diocese; and a weekly priest visitor at the Community of Saint John Baptist Convent, Mendham, New Jersey.

In this workshop, both sexual abuse of children and sexual exploitation and harassment of all persons are covered. This training is required every five years and is required for all clergy, wardens, employees, and anyone regularly working with or around children or youth. It is recommended for church personnel who occasionally work with or around children or youth. Please refer to Respecting the Dignity of Every Human Being which you can download here. Sponsored by the Pastoral Response Team of the Diocese of New Jersey.

When	January 9	St Peter, Medford, 9am to 3pm. Register online here.
	March 13	St James, Yardville, 9am to 3pm. Register online here.
	March 20	Grace Church, Pemberton, 9am to 3pm. Register online here.
	April 10	Church of the Holy Spirit, Tuckerton, 9am to 3pm. Register online here.
	April 17	Holy Cross, North Plainfield, 9am to 3pm. Register online here
	May 1	St James, Long Branch, 9am to 3pm. Register online here.
	May 8	St Barnabas, Monmouth Junction, 9am to 3pm. Register online here.
	June 5	Christ Church, Shrewsbury, 9am to 3pm. Register online here.
Cost	No cost, unless you’d like a box lunch at $7.50.
Where	See locations above.
Deadline	By the Monday before the workshop date. Make check payable to the Diocese of New Jersey.
Register	Register online for the date you'd like or email spaige@newjersey.anglican.org. Or fax registration form to 609 394-9546, mail form, or phone Sarah Paige, 609 394-5281, ext. 10.
Contact	Ann Notte, 609 394-5281, ext. 41 or anotte@newjersey.anglican.org

Church History
January 16 and subsequent dates (for laity)

Leader: The Reverend Dr. Henry Jansma, Rector, St. Mary’s Church, Haddon Heights, New Jersey

Given in conjunction with the School for Deacons of the Diocese, this course begins with the Reformation and traces the development of the Church of England, the Episcopal Church, and the Anglican Communion.

When	Eight Sessions: Saturdays, from 10 am to noon. Classes held on January 16, 30; February 13, 27; March 13, 27; and April 10, 24
Cost	$195, plus purchase of texts required
Where	Trinity Cathedral
t	801 West State Street
t	Trenton, New Jersey 08618
t	609 392-3805
Deadline	Register by Friday, January 8. Check payable to the Diocese of New Jersey must be received by this date. Enrollment will be limited to eight lay individuals who are not pursuing studies to become a deacon or priest.
Register	Register online here or email spaige@newjersey.anglican.org. Or fax registration form to 609 394-9546, mail form, or phone Sarah Paige, 609 394-5281, ext. 10.
Contact	The Reverend Linda Moeller, 609 896-2143 or lindagts@comcast.net

Given in conjunction with the School for Deacons of the Diocese, this course is designed to acquaint the student with the mechanics, theology and history of the rites found in the Book of Common Prayer.

When	Eight Sessions: Saturdays, from 1 pm to 3 pm. Classes held on January 16, 30; February 13, 27; March 13, 27; and April 10, 24
Cost	$195, plus purchase of texts required
Where	Trinity Cathedral
t	801 West State Street
t	Trenton, New Jersey 08618
t	609 392-3805
Deadline	Register by Friday, January 8. Check payable to the Diocese of New Jersey must be received by this date. Enrollment will be limited to eight lay individuals who are not pursuing studies to become a deacon or priest.
Register	Register online here or email spaige@newjersey.anglican.org. Or fax registration form to 609 394-9546, mail form, or phone Sarah Paige, 609 394-5281, ext. 10.
Contact	The Reverend Linda Moeller, 609 896-2143 or lindagts@comcast.net

Given in conjunction with the School for Deacons of the Diocese, this survey course explores the literary and historical material in the Old Testament showing the political, cultural and religious development of the people of Israel.

When	Eight Sessions: Saturdays, from 3 pm to 5 pm. Classes held on January 16, 30; February 13, 27; March 13, 27; and April 10, 24
Cost	$195, plus purchase of texts required
Where	Trinity Cathedral
t	801 West State Street
t	Trenton, New Jersey 08618
t	609 392-3805
Deadline	Register by Friday, January 8. Check payable to the Diocese of New Jersey must be received by this date. Enrollment will be limited to eight lay individuals who are not pursuing studies to become a deacon or priest.
Register	Register online here or email spaige@newjersey.anglican.org. Or fax registration form to 609 394-9546, mail form, or phone Sarah Paige, 609 394-5281, ext. 10.
Contact	The Reverend Linda Moeller, 609 896-2143 or lindagts@comcast.net

This conference is for everyone involved in education and worship, laity and clergy alike. Come and learn how to integrate education and worship, particularly for the small church. This event will give you practical suggestions and experience in designing “weekly liturgies that call out the participation of each member of your congregation, no matter your age, through our common life of prayer and confession, story-telling, art, music, and, where applicable, Holy Communion,” so that your congregation will experience transformation and growth. Sponsored by the Committee on Lifelong Christian Formation and the  Right Onward Visioning Committee.

When	Saturday, January 16, coffee and registration at 9 am, 9:30 am to 2 pm
Cost	$15, lunch provided
Where	Trinity Cathedral
t	801 West State Street
t	Trenton, New Jersey 08618
t	609 392-3805
Deadline	By Tuesday, January 12. Check payable to the Diocese of New Jersey must be received by this date.
Register	Register online here or email spaige@newjersey.anglican.org. Or fax registration form to 609 394-9546, mail form, or phone Sarah Paige, 609 394-5281, ext. 10.
Contact	The Reverend Debbie Cook at 856 429-0007 or motherdebbie@gracehaddon.org

The Reverend Caroline Fairless is the Director of Children at Worship-Congregations in Bloom, a grassroots organization that encourages and instructs on including children and youth in worship. She has served on liturgical design teams for national and diocesan conferences for ten years. She is the former Vicar of Holy Family Church, Half Moon Bay, California. During her seven years of service, she created a worshiping community that is fully inclusive of its children and youth, and watched that sense of inclusion spill over to all the decision-making bodies of the church.

Jim Sims is a musician and songwriter, artist and conference presenter. He also has extensive experience as a music therapist and group facilitator with adolescents and adults in residential and outpatient settings. Jim has recorded Lovestar: Songs from the Heart, 1985; Metanoia: Time for Change, 1992; and Miles Tone, 2005. He has ten years experience as a scenic artist and sign writer for film and television, served on the Liturgical Commission for the Diocese of East Carolina for fifteen years, and can build anything from the materials he finds within a six-foot radius. Jim co-directs Director of Children at Worship-Congregations in Bloom.

Seeking Deacons
January 23 (for all)

Leaders: The Venerable Victoria Cuff, Archdeacon; The Venerable John H. Hanson, Archdeacon; The Venerable W. Keith McCoy, Archdeacon

Who are deacons? What is their ministry? How does one identify a call to the Diaconate or recognize a call in someone else? What is the application procedure for prospective deacons? How are deacons deployed upon ordination? Sponsored by the Committee on the Diaconate.

When	Saturday, January 23, from 10 am to 1 pm
Cost	$10, lunch provided
Where	Diocesan House
t	808 West State Street
t	Trenton, New Jersey 08618
t	609 394-5281
Deadline	By Monday, January 18. Check payable to the Diocese of New Jersey must be received by this date. Registrations will be accepted at the door on the day of the event.
Register	Register online here or email spaige@newjersey.anglican.org. Or fax registration form to 609 394-9546, mail form, or phone Sarah Paige, 609 394-5281, ext. 10.
Contact	The Venerable Victoria Cuff at 732 671-2524 or victoriacuff@verizon.net

The Venerable Victoria Cuff is Archdeacon for discernment, continuing education and promotion of the diaconate. The Venerable John H. Hanson is Archdeacon for pastoral care and counseling, retreats, and conferences. The Venerable W. Keith McCoy is Archdeacon for deployment, meeting, and overall coordination of deacons. Working as a team with one another, and with Bishop Councell, they are in their fifth year as Archdeacons in the Diocese of New Jersey.

Epiphany Clergy Day: Clergy Self Care and the Devout and Holy Life
January 28 (for clergy)

Leader: The Reverend Canon Andrew Dietsche, Canon for Pastoral Care, Diocese of New York

Jesus saw that the people were harassed and helpless, and had compassion on them. As medicine for the ills destroying them, he gave them the gift of the gospel life — of which, for some, the priesthood is a part. As recently as the 1970s, all studies showed that clergy were better at managing stress than their counterparts in other professions. That’s completely reversed. So with the premise that if medicine is making us sicker, we must not be taking it as prescribed, we’ll spend our time looking at the unique qualities of holy orders to promote health and the ways in which the culture, the church, and even clergy themselves actively subvert the graces of the priestly vocation and the ordained life. And we’ll look at strategies for reclaiming our vocations as the means of grace. We’ll do all this without ever using the word “wellness”! Sponsored by the Clergy Day Planning Committee.

When	Thursday, January 28, registration at 9:30 am, begins at  10 am, ends at 3 pm
Cost	No fee, lunch provided
Where	Trinity Cathedral
t	801 West State Street
t	Trenton, New Jersey 08618
t	609 392-3805
Deadline	By Friday, January 22.
Register	Register online here or email calvarez@newjersey.anglican.org. Or fax registration form to 609 394-9546, mail form, or phone Cecilia Alvarez, 609 394-5281, ext. 22.
Contact	The Reverend Dr. Gina Walsh-Minor, 732 471-0990 or gwalshminor@comcast.net

Canon Andrew Dietsche currently serves as the Canon for Pastoral Care in the Diocese of New York, a ministry of pastoral care of priests and deacons, with their spouses, partners and children. He came to New York just days after the attacks on the World Trade Center in 2001, so has also had some involvement as a diocesan liaison for disaster response ministries. Prior to his staff position in New York, he was a parish priest in the Diocese of Western Massachusetts (1990 to 2001), and in the Diocese of Chicago (1987-1990). In his earlier life he was a cartoonist and designer in San Diego, and continues to produce occasional cartoons for diocesan publications.

Sponsored by the Deacons' Council, this is the annual retreat weekend for deacons in the diocese. This is a time together for prayer and peace, self-care, sharing, rest and renewal.

When	Friday through Sunday, January 29-31. Arrive Friday by 5 pm for dinner, depart Sunday before lunch.
Cost	Single $160 ($80 per night), all meals included
Where	Stella Maris Retreat Center
t	981 Ocean Avenue
t	Elberon, New Jersey 07740 (near Long Branch)
t	732 229-0216
Deadline	By Wednesday, January 13. Check payable to the Diocese of New Jersey must be received by this date.
Register	Register online here or email calvarez@newjersey.anglican.org. Or fax registration form to 609 394-9546, mail form, or phone Cecilia Alvarez, 609 394-5281, ext. 22.
Contact	The Reverend Sharon L. Sutton, Deacon, 856 727-1294 or suts16@verizon.net

The Very Reverend René John has been the Dean of Trinity Cathedral, Trenton since 2007. A priest for 22 years, he was ordained in the Diocese of Trinidad and Tobago, ministering there for six years before moving to New York in 1989. He served at St. Thomas’ in Brooklyn, a parish with 20 different nations represented among its members. In Trinidad & Tobago and in New York, Fr. René served on various diocesan committees: Diocesan Council, Department of Stewardship, Department of Budget, Programs and Services, and the Commission on Ministry. A graduate of Codrington College and the University of the West Indies, he is completing a Masters in Sacred Theology at General Theological Seminary.

Youth Ministry Adult Workshop: What Does the Church Say?
February 10 (for all, especially those in youth ministry)

Leader: The Right Reverend George E. Councell, Bishop, Diocese of New Jersey

Do your youth often have questions about the church? Ever wonder how to answer those questions? This will be a roundtable discussion on the current state of The Episcopal Church and its positions and struggles around various issues in the world. Our very own Bishop Councell will join us to help clarify these issues and take part in group dialogue on how we can best approach them with our young people.

When	Wednesday, February 10, from 6.30 pm to 9 pm.
Cost	No fee, dinner provided
Where	Diocesan House
t	808 West State Street
t	Trenton, New Jersey 08618
t	609 394-5281
Deadline	By Monday, February 8.
Register	Register online at newjerseyyouth.org or dclarke@newjersey.anglican.org. Or fax registration form to 609 394-9546, mail form, or phone the Reverend Debi Clarke, Deacon, 609 394-5281, ext. 37.
Contact	The Reverend Debi Clarke, Deacon, 609 394-5281, ext. 37 or dclarke@newjersey.anglican.org

George Edward Councell graduated from the University of California, Riverside and from the Episcopal Divinity School. For two years he served as Vicar of Grace, Colton and St. Luke’s, Fontana, California. In 1977, he became the first rector at St. George’s, Riverside, California. In 1986 he was called to the Diocese of Western Massachusetts to serve as Canon to the Ordinary and then in 1995, to be the ninth Rector of The Church of the Holy Spirit in Lake Forest, Illinois. In 2003, he was elected the Eleventh Bishop of the Diocese of New Jersey.

Acolyte Festival
February 13 (for all)

Leader: The Acolyte Festival Committee

The Diocesan Acolyte Festival offers the acolytes of your parish an opportunity for fellowship and learning in a daylong celebration of their ministry. The theme of this year’s festival is The Holy Spirit Working in Our Lives. Workshops, balloons, bubbles and a special celebration of the Eucharist will make this a day to remember! The celebration of the Holy Eucharist, at 2 p.m., closes the day. All groups are requested to bring vestments, banners, crosses, torches, kites or whatever is used in procession. Parents of acolytes and guests are welcome to join the closing service.

Click here for the complete schedule, a registration form, and other helpful information. (PDF)

When	Saturday, February 3, registration and refreshments begin at 9:30 am; festival ends at 3 pm.
Cost	$25 in advance ($30 at the door), lunch and event t-shirt included
Where	Trinity Cathedral
t	801 West State Street
t	Trenton, New Jersey 08618
t	609 392-3805
Deadline	Requested by Wednesday, February 3; however, registrations will be accepted up to and on the day of the festival. Check payable to the Diocese of New Jersey
Register	Brochures and registration forms here or by calling the Reverend Mark Chattin at Holy Trinity in Collingswood at 856 858-0491.
Contact	The Reverend Mark Chattin, 856 858-0491 or holytrinity1@verizon.net

Presider: The Right Reverend George E. Councell, Bishop of the Diocese of New Jersey
Preacher: The Reverend Petrina Pyatt, Rector of the Church of Our Merciful Saviour, Penns Grove, New Jersey

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 the Diocese of New Jersey. This event is sponsored by the Black Clergy Caucus along with the Earl B. Scott Chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians (UBE).

When	Sunday, February 14, 3 pm, reception following.
Where	Trinity Cathedral
t	801 West State Street
t	Trenton, New Jersey 08618
t	609 392-3805
Contact	The Reverend Andy Moore at 908 289-0681 or fatherandy@verizon.net

The Reverend Petrina Pyatt serves as the rector of the Church of Our Merciful Saviour, Penns Grove, New Jersey. Before being called to the ministry, she worked on Wall Street for fourteen years. She is a graduate of General Theological Seminary and has served as a hospice chaplain. In the Diocese of New Jersey, she has served on the Right Onward Visioning Committee and the Bishop’s Advisory Commission on Liturgy. She is currently chair of the Nominating Committee of the diocese and serves as a board member of the YMCA, Family Promise, and Women Inspiring Women of Salem County.

Discovering Your God-Given Gifts for Service
February 20, April 24, May 5 and 12 (for laity)

Leaders: Constance L. White, Co-Director, Ministry Institute, Diocese of New Jersey, Katherine Young, experienced leader of seminars on gifts discernment

Have you ever wondered:“What are my talents for ministry? How I can put my God-given gifts to good use in my parish and in the world?” Then this workshop is for you!

First discover what the Bible has to say about spiritual gifts and then, through a series of questions, gauge your innate talents and proclivities. Afterwards you’ll use tools to reveal your strengths and interests. Finally, you’ll see how to apply those strengths and interests to action in your parish and in the world. You may find some surprising results!

If you’ve done such an analysis in the past, don't be hesitant to try this again. Our talents and interests change with time and with our situation in life.

When and Where	Saturday, February 20, 9.30 am to 3:30 pm; lunch provided. All Saints’ Memorial Church 202 Navesink Avenue Navesink, New Jersey 07752 732 291-0214 Register online here for the above location by Friday, February 12. Saturday, April 24, 9 am to 3:30 pm; lunch provided. St. Matthew’s Church 300 South Main Street Pennington, New Jersey 08534 609 737-0985 Register online here for the above location by Friday, April 16. Wednesdays, May 5 and May 12, 6:30 to 9:30 pm (both sessions required). Trinity Church 503 Asbury Avenue Asbury Park, New Jersey 07712 732 775-5084 Register online here for the above location by Friday, April 30.
Cost	$10, for sessions with lunch provided
Deadline	By dates indicated above. Check payable to the Diocese of New Jersey must be received by these dates.
	Register online as above or email spaige@newjersey.anglican.org. Or fax registration form to 609 394-9546, mail form, or phone Sarah Paige, 609 394-5281, ext. 10.
Contact	Constance White, 215 321-0722, or email connielouwhite@msn.com

Constance L. White is the Co-Director of the Ministry Institute. She has served the Diocese of New Jersey on the Commission on Ministry since 1997 and as Co-Chair since 2002. She also serves on the Board of General Theological Seminary and the Vestry of Trinity, Princeton. Ms. White retired from Educational Testing Service in 2005 as Director of Scholarship and Recognition Programs. In the community, she has been Chair of Board of the Trenton Community Music School and is a member of The Links, Inc. and chair of the Services to Youth Committee.

Katherine Young is a cradle Episcopalian and a nearly lifelong member of St. Luke’s Church, Metuchen. She is a recent Cursillista, having been a candidate of NY Cursillo #85. She is a member of the adult choir, a lay Eucharistic minister, the lay ministry schedule-keeper, a vestry member of St. Luke’s . She has conducted similar workshops at her parish and through the Ministry Institute. She is a research scientist at Merck, where she attempts to discover new antibiotics while studying antibiotic resistance mechanisms.

What does it mean to partner in ministry with another congregation? What issues are involved in forming a covenant relationship with another church? How does a group stay true to itself while becoming a part of something larger? These issues and more will be covered during this event.  Sponsored by the Board of Missions.

When	Saturday, February 20 from 10 am to 2 pm
Cost	$10, lunch provided
Where	Diocesan House
t	808 West State Street
t	Trenton, New Jersey 08618
t	609 394-5281
Deadline	By Friday, February 12.
Register	Register online here or email spaige@newjersey.anglican.org. Or fax registration form to 609 394-9546, mail form, or phone Sarah Paige, 609 394-5281, ext. 10.
Contact	The Reverend Ellen Rutherford at 856 691-1589 or ecrutherford@juno.com

Before coming to the Diocese of New Jersey, Bishop Romero served as an interim bishop in the Diocese of El Camino Real and as diocesan bishop in the Diocese of Belize. Prior to becoming a bishop, Romero was the Hispanic Minister in El Camino Real and participated in developing a model for Cross-Cultural Ministry. Having begun his theological training in Guatemala and having completed it at the Church Divinity School of the Pacific, Bishop Romero is sensitive to Hispanic culture and understands the life of The Episcopal Church in the United States and the ministries that are required in these times in this culture.

Analyzing and Understanding Systemic Racism: Introductory Training, 2.5 days
February 26-28 (for all)

Leaders: Crossroads Anti-Racism Organizing instructors

The Anti-Racism Commission of the Diocese of New Jersey is sponsoring this introductory training for laypersons and clergy interested in learning about racism and potentially joining the Team to dismantle racism in our diocese. Teens and adults, diocesan committees and commissions, seminary students and diaconate students are welcome.

When	Friday through Sunday, February 26-28. Begins with dinner on Friday at 6 pm and ends on Sunday at 3pm.
Cost	All fees, meals, and overnight accommodations provided by the Diocese at no cost to participants. Rooms shared with one other person. Participants may choose to commute.
Where	Grove Hall Retreat and Conference Center
t	15 Pilgrim Pathway
t	Ocean Grove, New Jersey 07756
t	732 775-6720
Deadline	By Friday, February 19
Register	Register online here or email spaige@newjersey.anglican.org. Or fax registration form to 609 394-9546, mail form, or phone Sarah Paige, 609 394-5281, ext. 10.
Contact	The Reverend Canon Joan Fleming, 609 924-1438 or fleming.joan@gmail.com

Crossroads Anti-Racism Organizing was founded in 1986 as an effort to develop new directions in understanding and combating the root causes of institutional racism in the United States. The work of Crossroads is to train teams within institutions, helping them to analyze racism and to develop and implement strategies to dismantle racism within their structures. Crossroads training begins with the ability to analyze systemic racism.

Two conferences, Planning for Tomorrow and Enriching Your Retirement, are held concurrently and simultaneously by the Church Pension Fund. Planning for Tomorrow is for not-yet-retired clergy and their spouses/partners of all ages and stages of active ministry. On the first day we’ll cover pension plans, personal savings/investments, the government’s role in retirement plans, as well as goal setting for personal, physical, and professional well being. The second day is devoted to workshops that you choose, based on your individual situation. They include in-depth financial planning, retirement life planning for those within five years of retirement, and a special workshop for non-ordained spouses/partners and surviving spouses. There will be an opportunity for clergy and their spouses or partners to meet with a member of the Church Pension Fund staff to discuss personal situations.

Enriching Your Retirement is for retired clergy, their spouses/partners, and surviving spouses/partners. On the first day, sessions will cover the joys and challenges of retirement, post-retiree health care, financial planning in retirement years, and becoming your own health care advocate. The second day of the conference is devoted to two workshop choices: engaging in wellness and the workshop mentioned above for non-ordained spouses/partners and surviving spouses.

When	Friday – Saturday, April 16 – 17 from Friday at 9:30 am to Saturday at 1 pm.
Cost	Planning for Tomorrow: $75, individual; $100, couple. Lodging, meals, and parking included. Participants will be fully reimbursed for childcare and senior care. Enriching Your Retirement: No cost, lodging, meals, and parking included. All costs covered by Church Pension Fund. Participants will be fully reimbursed for childcare and senior care.
Where	Information on location and registration will be posted here as it is received from the Church Pension Fund.
Contact	Ann Notte, 609 394-5281, ext. 41 or anotte@newjersey.anglican.org

An intentional day for preaching, teaching, testimony, and theological reflection about vocation: claiming and expressing a passion and purpose for our lives as friends and followers of Jesus Christ. Ultimately, Passion & Purpose Sunday is about renewing a sense of vocation for all Christians. The diocese is supplying resources and ideas for clergy, church school teachers and youth leaders, including preaching helps, lesson plans, and aids for personal reflection. Visit the web site: passionandpurpose.info

When	Sunday, April 18 (Third Sunday of Easter)
Where	Your church!
Register	Please let us know how your church will be observing P&P Sunday.
Contact	The Rev. Gregory Bezilla, 732-932-1278 or bezilla@rci.rutgers.edu or the Rev. Peggy Hodgkins, 908 464-4875 or rector@standrewschurch.org

Recovery Sunday worship reflects the help and friendship, hope and courage that all in recovery are privileged to enjoy. This celebration is offered in thanksgiving for the many 12-step groups who gather within the walls of our congregations from week to week and for the precious gift of recovery we share with millions around the world. As a service of the Diocese of New Jersey, our liturgy reflects Christian tradition as expressed in The Episcopal Church. At the same time, all who seek a deeper relationship with the God of their understanding are honored here as we express a collective attitude of gratitude to the higher power of all. The hospitality of the Lord’s Table extends to all without exception and all who are baptized are welcome to receive Holy Communion. If you would prefer a blessing, please indicate that by crossing your arms over your chest. In solidarity with all in recovery, non-alcoholic wine will be served. Sponsored by the Recovery Ministries Committee.

When	Sunday, April 18 at 3pm, reception following
Where	Trinity Cathedral
n	801 West State Street
n	Trenton, New Jersey 08618
n	609 392-3805
Contact	The Reverend Catherine Brunson, Deacon, at 732 778-7685 or c.brunson01@comcast.net

The Reverend William Terry is a native of New Orleans. He graduated from Tulane University with a B.A. After a successful career in business, he discerned a call to the priesthood. Receiving a Masters in Pastoral Studies from Loyola University and a Masters in Divinity from Nashotah House Seminary, he was ordained in 2002. He has been in successful recovery for twenty years and is the surviving parent of a daughter’s suicide. Married for 25 years, he has three children and one grandchild.

Randy Greve is a native of Houston, Texas, and spent most of his adult life as a youth minister before joining the Order in 2005. He brings with him a unique experience of both intentional living and working with young people. We will explore the reasons and tools for helping young people make worship, meditation, and prayer a central part of their lives.

When	Wednesday, April 21 from 6:30 to 9 pm.
Cost	None, dinner provided.
Where	Diocesan House
t	808 West State Street
t	Trenton, New Jersey 08618
t	609 394-5281
Deadline	By Monday, April 19
Register	Register online at newjerseyyouth.org or to dclarke@newjersey.anglican.org. Or fax registration form to 609 394-9546, mail form, or phone the Reverend Debi Clarke, Deacon, 609 394-5281, ext. 37.
Contact	The Reverend Debi Clarke, Deacon, 609 394-5281, ext. 37 or dclarke@newjersey.anglican.org

Brother Randy Greve is a native of Houston, Texas and spent most of his adult life as a youth minister before joining the Order of the Holy Cross in 2005. He continues to perform youth-related work and manages the Monk’s Cell Book and Gift Shop at the monastery.

This will be a day of spiritual reflection and worship with our bishop, along with workshops to equip clergy, wardens, vestry members, and finance officers for their ministries. Closer to the date you'll find a full listing of workshop content here.

When	Saturday, April 24 from 9:30 am to 3 pm.
Cost	$10, lunch provided.
Where	Trinity Cathedral
t	801 West State Street
t	Trenton, New Jersey 08618
t	609 392-3805
Deadline	By Friday, April 16. Check payable to the Diocese of New Jersey must be received by this date.
Register	Register online here or email spaige@newjersey.anglican.org. Or fax registration form to 609 394-9546, mail form, or phone Sarah Paige, 609 394-5281, ext. 10.
Contact	The Reverend Canon Lee Powers at 609 394-5281, ext. 21 or  lpowers@newjersey.anglican.org

Analyzing and Understanding Systemic Racism: Introductory Training 2.5 or 3.5 days
May 5-8 (for all)

Leaders: Crossroads Anti-Racism Organizing instructors

This workshop is designed to accommodate those who are taking the two and a half day training as well as those who wish to make the dismantling of racism a lifetime commitment.  Participants will engage in the Analyzing and Understanding Systemic Racism workshop, and those who remain for the additional day, will become part of a process of forming an anti-racism team.

The purpose of the anti-racism team is to develop an identity, analyze team member relationships, deepen the internal team life, and to develop goals and strategies, and receive training for organizing skills in dismantling racism. Participants will engage in the 'Analyzing and Understanding Systemic Racism' workshop and those who remain for the additional day will become part of a process of forming an anti-racism team.

When	Wednesday through Saturday, May 5-8. Begins with dinner on Wednesday at 6 pm and ends on Saturday at 3 pm.
Cost	All fees, meals, and overnight accommodations provided by the Diocese at no cost to participants. Rooms shared with one other person. Participants may choose to commute.
Where	Grove Hall Retreat and Conference Center
t	15 Pilgrim Pathway
t	Ocean Grove, New Jersey 07756
t	732 775-6720
Deadline	By Friday, April 30
Register	Register online here or email spaige@newjersey.anglican.org. Or fax registration form to 609 394-9546, mail form, or phone Sarah Paige, 609 394-5281, ext. 10.
Contact	The Reverend Canon Joan Fleming, 609 924-1438 or fleming.joan@gmail.com

Crossroads Anti-Racism Organizing was founded in 1986 as an effort to develop new directions in understanding and combating the root causes of institutional racism in the United States. The work of Crossroads is to train teams within institutions, helping them to analyze racism and to develop and implement strategies to dismantle racism within their structures. Crossroads training begins with the ability to analyze systemic racism.

When	Thursday, June 10 from 10 am to 3 pm.
Cost	No fee, lunch provided
Where	Holy Innocents’ Church
t	410 South Atlantic Avenue
t	Beach Haven, New Jersey 08008
t	609 492-7571
Deadline	By Friday, June 4
Register	Register online here or email calvarez@newjersey.anglican.org. Or fax registration form to 609 394-9546, mail form, or phone Cecilia Alvarez, 609 394-5281, ext. 22.
Contact	The Reverend Frank Crumbaugh, 609 492-7571 or crumbaugh@msn.com

 

DIOCESAN YOUTH MINISTRY: Spring 2010

See newjerseyyouth.org for detailed information on registration, attendance, adult sponsors, medical release forms, and scholarships. You may also call the Youth Ministry Office at 609 394-5281, Canon Kep Short at extension 36 or the Reverend Debi Clarke, Deacon, at extension 37.

51st Bishop’s Ball
Young and old alike are invited to join us for the 51st anniversary of New Jersey’s diocesan-wide tradition of gathering for music, dancing, food, and fun! The evening begins with a high-energy concert by the Sloan River Project. A melding of talent from Virginia, Tennessee, and North Carolina, SRP toured the southeast extensively in the summer 2009 and brings a creative mix of originals and covers to the stage with energy, humor, and spirituality. A big dance follows (with music for everyone), complemented by food and space for hanging out with the bishops and friends from all over the diocese! The dance DJ is Ryan Harrivan from Howell, New Jersey. A great night for a good cause! All proceeds go to Camp Lebanon in Lebanon, New Jersey.

When	Friday, January 22, from 8 pm to midnight.
For	All ages. Youth and adults from years past and present are invited. Churches coming as a group are asked to bring one adult for every five youth.
Dress	Semi-formal (optional)
Where	Trinity Cathedral
Cost	$15 each for advance purchases, $20 each at the door
Register	Buy tickets online at newjerseyyouth.org

The Senior Retreat
High school graduation is a huge milestone! It is, for many, a big step that propels us into the rest of our lives. God calls us into a deepening relationship as we step further into our lives. How do we trust God in that relationship? What makes it hard? What do we do when things do not go our way sometimes? How do we reconnect with the God who loves us when we feel lost? Regardless of what your plans are after high school—this retreat is for you! This weekend is for you to explore your spirituality, rest and relax, and celebrate in community on the verge of life after high school.

When	Friday, April 9, 7 pm – Sunday, April 11, 10 am
For	Twelfth graders
Where	The Episcopal Convent of St. John Baptist, Mendham, New Jersey
Cost	$75, meals and single room lodging included.
Register	By Tuesday, April 6

Spring Youth Event
There are 365 days in a year, seven seasons in our church’s calendar, and one life for each of us to live. What do Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Holy Week, Easter, and Pentecost all mean and how is God revealed in them? Do these seasons really hold key insights into who God is and who we are? Do we dare look for God in different ways? Take time to explore these questions with young people from all over New Jersey! Join us in the beautiful setting of Camp Lebanon as we honor life together and celebrate Christian community. There will be engaging program, great music, creative worship, fun games, relaxing free time, and more! See you there!

When	Friday, May 14 - Sunday, May 16, 2010
For	Sixth through twelfth graders and their adult sponsors
Where	Camp Lebanon, Lebanon, New Jersey
Cost	$75, meals and lodging included (beds in heated cabins)
Register	By Tuesday, May 11

Public transportation to Trenton

If you're coming to an event in Trenton — at Diocesan House or Trinity Cathedral — and need to find a train or bus, check the schedules.

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