This section is a grab-bag of resources, links, and forms for parishes and people throughout the diocese.
We've launched a chapter of the Episcopal Church and the Visual Arts in this diocese. If you're interested in learning about ECVA-NJ, have a look at the website or contact Ruth Councell <ruth@councell.net>, chair of ECVA-NJ.
Email lists just for the Diocese of New Jersey
Share, ask questions, find out information, and enjoy getting to know others throughout the diocese by joining one of the lists.
Forms, of all sorts and conditions of
Everything from parish search forms to clergy documents, diocesan convention forms and grant requests. See the comprehensive listing for more.
Parish resources
Invite A Friend Sunday - 2 November 2008: Click here for general, bulletin and planning resources, plus reservation cards, skits and more!
Guidelines for Episcopal visitations, ordinations, and celebrations of new ministry, written by Bishop Councell in February 2006. Click here for more detail.
Supply clergy: A roster of supply clergy, if your parish needs to arrange for assistance.
Searching for a new rector or vicar? If your parish is beginning the Discernment Process for a rector or vicar, here is information about Transition Consultants in the Diocese of New Jersey.
Form a health ministry in your congregation! For ideas and information, please contact the Reverend Fran Clark, Deacon, Diocesan Liaison for the national Episcopal Health Ministries. You can reach Deacon Clark by email at Clfran45@verizon.net or by phone at 856 768-1277.
Letter of Agreement: A PDF of the presentation that Canon Lee Powers gave at Wardens and Financial Officers Day in December 2006. Covers all the issues in negotiating a Letter of Agreement between a congregation and a clergy person. Click here to download a PDF.
Mutual Ministry Cycle: A PDF of the presentation that Canon Lee Powers gave at Wardens and Financial Officers Day in December 2006. Click here to download.
Respecting the Dignity of Every Human Being, A Manual for the Health of the Church and Its People — Sexual Misconduct: Prevention, Procedures, Resources. Here is a PDF file you can download for reference.
Building a parish website? Here are some tips for developing a good one.
It’s time to define the identity of young adults in the Diocese of New Jersey! Start a young adult ministry in your parish.
Prayer resources
Daily Morning Prayer, adapted from Enriching Our Worship for the New Jersey Fresh Start Program (PDF)
Cover page for Daily Morning Prayer (PDF)The Diocesan Cycle of Prayer for 2008 (PDF)
A listing of the men and women serving in the military — connected with Diocese of New Jersey — for whom prayer is requested.