From anotte at newjersey.anglican.org Thu Apr 2 17:42:03 2009 From: anotte at newjersey.anglican.org (Ann Notte) Date: Thu Apr 2 17:43:37 2009 Subject: [DioNJ] Spring Church in Metropolitan Areas Conference Message-ID: <5FB9A0249C4F449F858F7DB80F7C0297@capital.local> Church in Metropolitan Areas announces its spring 2009 conference. We are pleased to announce the Spring Church in Metropolitan Areas Conference entitled "The Global City and the Environment: A Faith Based Perspective". The conference will be held Monday, April 20th through Thursday, April 23rd in the Meadowlands, NJ. The Global City and the Environment: A Faith Based Perspective will explore the results of our built environment and the impact our cities have on building, sustaining and recycling our environment. The Meadowlands in northern New Jersey sits just minutes from the Empire State building and midtown Manhattan. Formerly an industrial waste site for the old industrial cities of New York, Newark, and Jersey City it is now becoming a new edge city offering eco-tourism as one of its entertainment attractions along with Xanadu and Giants Stadium. We will be hosted by the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission www.njmeadowlands.gov. Our program will feature a day long session with the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission at their center in the Meadowlands. We will also have sessions with GreenFaith, Interfaith Partners in Action for the Earth, www.GreenFaith.org. and with Metro IAF and particularly the New Jersey IAF group that has fought the chromium battle in against Honeywell and most recently with PPG in Jersey City, www.industrialareasfoundation.org. Our biblical and theological reflection for the conference will be led by Judith Jones and Edmundo Desueza, CMA's resident leaders for this reflection. The theme of their studies will be "What we have seen, what is, and what is to come" using the first three chapters of the Book of Revelation. We will be meeting in a variety of sites to give participants a chance to experience first hand the environmental issues. We will be staying at the Marriott Fairfield Inn 850 Paterson Plank R. East Rutherford, NJ 201-507-5222. Each person needs to make their own lodging arrangements. The cost of the conference is $150 per person. Further readings materials and details of the conference will be passed on with registration. For more information and registration contact The Rev. Geoff Curtiss gcurtiss@allsaintshoboken.com 201-792-3563 The Church in Metropolitan Areas is a self chosen group of persons who seek to share with one another best practices and peer-learnings as we work in metropolitan ministry settings. The group came into existence at the 2000 General Convention of the Episcopal Church. We welcome all like-minded persons of faith who seek to build vital congregations in our metropolitan areas. Please register by April 6th so we can plan appropriately. From mwilkes at newjersey.anglican.org Fri Apr 3 10:17:48 2009 From: mwilkes at newjersey.anglican.org (Michael Wilkes) Date: Fri Apr 3 10:19:23 2009 Subject: [DioNJ] Upcoming Ministry Institute Events for the period of4/4/09 through 4/18/09 Message-ID: <0DE32F7447DD469F99263C2098D8546A@capital.local> EVENTS ******************** The Senior Retreat! When Friday, April 17, 7 PM to Sunday, April 19, 10 AM For 12th graders Cost $66, meals and single room lodging included. Where The Episcopal Convent of St. John the Baptist - Mendham, New Jersey Register By Tuesday, April 14 ******************** Sexual Misconduct Awareness Workshops Leaders: The Reverend Henrietta L. Lavengood; The Reverend Charles Lochner; The Reverend Dr. Paul S. Rimassa, Trinity Episcopal Church, Rocky Hill; or The Reverend Peter Stimpson, Associate, St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, Pennington, New Jersey, and Priest-in-Charge, Holy Trinity Episcopal Chapel, Spring Lake, 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 One-day workshops, from 9am to 3pm April 18 All Saints, Scotch Plains May 2 St. Andrew's, New Providence May 9 St. Clement's, Belford Cost No cost, unless you'd like a box lunch at $7.50. Register By Monday prior to the workshop. Make check payable to the Diocese of New Jersey. Registration Email preferred to 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 ******************** ******************** Michael Wilkes Manager of Information Technology Diocese of New Jersey 808 West State Street Trenton, NJ 08618 Phone: 877-394-5281 Ext 33 Fax: 609-394-9546 mwilkes@newjersey.anglican.org This email, from the Diocese of New Jersey, may contain information that is confidential, privileged, or both. Such information is intended for the use of person or organization addressed in the TO: field or copied in the CC: fields. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by replying to this email immediately. If you're not the intended recipient, please be advised that any use of the information in this email is prohibited, and may constitute an invasion of the privacy of the intended recipient. From anotte at newjersey.anglican.org Fri Apr 3 10:41:32 2009 From: anotte at newjersey.anglican.org (Ann Notte) Date: Fri Apr 3 10:43:16 2009 Subject: [DioNJ] Convention Journal Message-ID: <2C20BED1FC4F4DF796720FE46D492CDF@capital.local> Dear Members of the Diocese, The Journal of the 224th Annual Diocesan Convention is complete and will be available soon on the website, http://newjersey.anglican.org. If you desire a copy in either book format or cd, please contact Sarah Paige or Ann Notte by email: spaige@newjersey.anglican.org or anotte@newjersey.anglican.org. Your choice will be mailed to you within two weeks of your request. The Journal of the 225th Annual Diocesan Convention is in progress. Please watch for availability after completion. Ms. Ann Notte Office and Convention Manager Diocese of New Jersey 808 West State Street Trenton, NJ 08618-5326 Phone: 609-394-5281 x41 Fax: 609-394-8015 anotte@newjersey.anglican.org http://newjersey.anglican.org From anotte at newjersey.anglican.org Fri Apr 3 17:11:29 2009 From: anotte at newjersey.anglican.org (Ann Notte) Date: Fri Apr 3 17:13:05 2009 Subject: [DioNJ] Living with Loss Message-ID: <97DF02C0F4E146F9923A8EF89058EB46@capital.local> LIVING WITH LOSS Bereavement Support Group Sponsored by: The Visiting Nurse Association of Mercer County Hospice Program When: Wednesday Evening: 6:30pm - 8:30 pm Starting April 27thth for Seven (7) Weeks New Location: The Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville 2688 Main St (Route 206) Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 Directions: Route 206 North from I 295/ I 95 (exit 7) Just north of the center of the village of Lawrenceville. A white church on the right hand side. Parking in the back. (Do not confuse with Lawrence Road Presby Church) Who Should Attend: The group is open to anyone struggling with a loss who is willing to receive and give support. The Goal: To provide members the opportunity to express their grief, to understand the mourning process, and to share coping skills in order to begin reinvesting in life once again. Registration: There is NO FEE but..... Registration is required via a simple phone call For Information and Registration Call Kathy Green (609) 815-3539 From anotte at newjersey.anglican.org Mon Apr 6 09:31:54 2009 From: anotte at newjersey.anglican.org (Ann Notte) Date: Mon Apr 6 09:33:33 2009 Subject: [DioNJ] Healing Mission Message-ID: The Order of St. Luke Chapter of Christ Episcopal Church, 415 Washington Street, Toms River, will be holding a healing mission on Saturday, May 9, 2009, from 8 am to 3:30 pm with teaching, music and healing ministry with the Right Rev. Carol Gallagher. A pre-registration fee of $8.00 is required to cover the cost of a catered breakfast and luncheon. The deadline for registration is April 25, 2009. For further information, please call (732) 349-2705 or (732) 349-1777. From spaige at newjersey.anglican.org Mon Apr 6 16:12:35 2009 From: spaige at newjersey.anglican.org (Sarah Paige) Date: Mon Apr 6 16:14:11 2009 Subject: [DioNJ] Annual English Tea Message-ID: St. Mark's Episcopal Church 300 Peach Street PO Box 443 Hammonton NJ 08037 Telephone: 609-561-2310 Web: Stmarksepiscopal.info March 31, 2009 For Immediate Release St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Hammonton announces its annual English tea will be held this year on Saturday May 2nd from 1 to 4 p.m. in the parish hall. Featuring a variety of English tea sandwiches including egg salad, cucumber and deviled ham, as well as fruited bread with cream cheese, peanut butter & jelly for the kids and homemade scones made to an old British recipe. To wash it all down a variety of exotic teas from around the world, will be served. The meal costs $5.50 and consists of your choice of sandwiches, mix and match plus a scone with butter and jelly, a pot of tea of your choice. Homemade desserts will be available at a la care prices. Take away may be ordered or reservations made at 609-561-2310. Also frozen scones can be ordered at the same number at $6.50 per half dozen to take home heat and serve at any time. Contact Person-Father Charlie Sasso-Crandall-609-561-2310 From anotte at newjersey.anglican.org Tue Apr 7 13:01:46 2009 From: anotte at newjersey.anglican.org (Ann Notte) Date: Tue Apr 7 13:03:27 2009 Subject: [DioNJ] St. Andrew's Spring Fling Message-ID: Excitement Builds as Martha's Vineyard Comes to New Providence Warm sun and gentle breezes are certainly inviting after a long winter .that's what you will find at the annual Spring Fling fundraiser for St. Andrew's Nursery School and Kindergarten on April 24th, in New Providence. Transforming a reputable education hall into a Martha's Vineyard inspired paradise promises an escape into a world of excitement, prizes, cocktails, catered gourmet hors d'oeuvres and lively music. This exciting event, hosted annually by the St. Andrew's Parent's Association, is the most vital fundraising effort for the school. The magic of this affair starts with the intention of the fundraising dollars, divided three ways: a scholarship fund to support families who need financial assistance for early childhood education, updated school and outdoor equipment and a designated outreach project. This year, for the outreach project, St. Andrew's is partnering with Reach Out and Read, a national program which promotes literacy among children at risk. As a supporter of Reach Out and Read, St. Andrew's contributions go toward purchasing new books that are distributed to children from birth to five years old during their "well visit" to their pediatrician in addition to supplying books to create literature-rich waiting rooms. A Reach Out and Read site has recently been established at Overlook Hospital. All are welcome and encouraged to attend the event. With thousands of dollars donated by local and national vendors to create magnificent basket raffles, a silent auction and buy it now boards (including Giants/Jets tickets, American Girl, a $500 gift certificate to The Mall at Short Hills, Knicks signed basketballs, Wii, iPod - iTouch, Weber grill and a week in Vermont), everyone is bound to go home with a prize! To obtain tickets, you can call the school at 908-464-4878 or simply go online: www.standrews-school.org/. The event is from 7:30 - 10:30 pm at St. Andrew's Parish Hall, 419 South Street in New Providence. From anotte at newjersey.anglican.org Wed Apr 8 13:47:49 2009 From: anotte at newjersey.anglican.org (Ann Notte) Date: Wed Apr 8 13:49:29 2009 Subject: [DioNJ] Rutgers Collegium Musicum Message-ID: <765553DCA60F4C4CB315B0D790A45D73@capital.local> Christ Church, 130 Prince Street, Bordentown, NJ will be hosting Collegium Musicum,*_ _*an early music vocal ensemble of Rutgers University on *Saturday, April 18 at 7:30* *p.m*. The program for the evening is titled "The Music of Renaissance France" Admission is free but a free-will offering will be taken that evening. Please join us for this special event. If you have any questions, please call the Christ Church Parish Office at 609-298-2348 Ms. Ann Notte Office and Convention Manager Diocese of New Jersey 808 West State Street Trenton, NJ 08618-5326 Phone: 609-394-5281 x41 Fax: 609-394-8015 anotte@newjersey.anglican.org http://newjersey.anglican.org From anotte at newjersey.anglican.org Thu Apr 9 12:48:14 2009 From: anotte at newjersey.anglican.org (Ann Notte) Date: Thu Apr 9 12:49:52 2009 Subject: [DioNJ] World Labyrinth Day Walk Message-ID: <29F82308B22C4432BDD718E7B911F030@capital.local> World Labyrinth Day Walk Saturday, May 2nd 1:00 pm The Cathedral Labyrinth Ministry will host a walk of labyrinths at Trinity Cathedral as part of World Labyrinth Day, a celebration to share the opportunity for prayer, contemplation and reflection offered by labyrinths. The Cathedral is home to a Ravenna-style, 7-circuit, permanent labyrinth installed in 2004. To mark the World Labyrinth Day, the Labyrinth Ministry has made arrangements to place two additional labyrinths within the Cathedral to provide more opportunities to walk and to experience different types of labyrinth designs. The program will begin with a welcoming prayer and brief presentation on using labyrinths as active prayer and contemplation. Participants will then be invited to walk a labyrinth. The program closes with a prayer and fellowship. Please invite a friend and join us on May 2nd for this first event sponsored by the Labyrinth Ministry. For more information contact Bernard McMullan at (609) 334-7027 or rivervue@comcast.net. From anotte at newjersey.anglican.org Tue Apr 14 11:13:26 2009 From: anotte at newjersey.anglican.org (Ann Notte) Date: Tue Apr 14 11:14:48 2009 Subject: [DioNJ] Art Auction Message-ID: ART AUCTION Sponsored by St. John's Episcopal Church To Benefit St. John's Church 158 West High Street Somerville, NJ on Saturday Evening, May 2, 2009 Preview: 6:00 p.m. Auction: 7:00 p.m. Admission: $15.00 per person Wine & Cheese ~ Hors D'oeuvres ~ Dessert & Coffee For Tickets or Information Call: Greg Pasquale (908) 595-9375 Major credit cards accepted for art purchases Featuring Art in All Media & Price Range Please show your support today! Visit marlinart.com and any purchase you make will be credited towards St. John's Episcopal Church by simply entering code 43692 at check out. Art selections may include: AGAM ALVAR BORELLI BOULANGER BRODINSKY CHAGALL DELACROIX FAZZINO GHAMBERO GORMAN HAENRAETS KUN LENA LIU ROBERT LUI MOSES NEIMAN PATCHELL-OLSON ROCKWELL ROTHENBERG SCHLUSS SHVAIKO TARKAY WISSOTZKY WOOSTER-SCOTT WYETH ZULE SPORTS MEMORABILIA AND MANY MORE! From spaige at newjersey.anglican.org Tue Apr 14 13:29:18 2009 From: spaige at newjersey.anglican.org (Sarah Paige) Date: Tue Apr 14 13:30:40 2009 Subject: [DioNJ] Emerging adults of color at Diocesan House on Saturday Message-ID: The Rev. Miguelina Espinal of the Episcopal Church Center will visit the Diocese of New Jersey to meet with emerging adults of color. When & Where: Saturday, April 18th, 2-4 PM at Diocesan House, 808 W. State St., Trenton * Our purpose in meeting: * In an effort to create space and opportunities for vocational discernment and diversity in ministry development, the Committee on the Priesthood of the Diocese of New Jersey and the Pastoral Leadership Search Effort (PLSE) program of the Episcopal Church Center are hosting a meeting for young people of color who are active in their parishes and feel call to engage in a journey to promote vocation among their peers. The Committee on the Priesthood is committed to recruiting younger and ethnically diverse people for the priesthood. PLSE is a program of the Young Adult Ministries Office at the Episcopal Church Center, design to promote vocational discernment to lay and ordained ministry among young people ages 16-30. For more information about PLSE: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/plse/ Meeting goals: 1) Gather emerging adults of color 2) Build relationships 3) Choose a task force group to work with the Coordinator of the Committee on the Priesthood and PLSE on various initiatives to promote active involvement of young adults in the life of the Church (i.e. local and diocesan level) Outcome: 1) A younger and more diverse Church 2) Younger and more diverse leadership lay and ordained 3) A Church that forms people for leadership and ministry 4) Design and implementation of events and activities that will provide space for young adults of the diocese to explore their calling as well as to welcome new young people to join this community. ** It would be wonderful to have representation from your parish or ministry - please forward this note to young adult leaders! ** To confirm your participation or for more information: The Reverend Gregory Bezilla, Chaplain Episcopal Chaplain at Rutgers E-mail: bezilla@rci.rutgers.edu Facebook: http://rutgers.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2327143316 Phone: 732-932-1278 _______________________________________________ From spaige at newjersey.anglican.org Tue Apr 14 13:54:25 2009 From: spaige at newjersey.anglican.org (Sarah Paige) Date: Tue Apr 14 13:55:47 2009 Subject: [DioNJ] Clergy Death Announcement Message-ID: <4861109D2AD24AD1AF7C5E63C27DCD84@capital.local> We commend to Our Lord and announce the death of The Rev. Arthur William Matthews The Rev. Arthur W. Matthews, one-time priest in the Diocese of New Jersey, died on April 4, 2009, in Sterrett, Alabama. Born July 28, 1923, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Maude Benbow and Arthur George Matthews. He was a 1948 graduate Cum Laude of the University of Pennsylvania, a graduate of the Philadelphia Divinity School with a ThB , in 1951 and a ThM in 1955. He was ordained Deacon by the Rt. Rev. William P. Remington on May 15, 1951 and Priest by the Rt. Rev. William B. Roberts on December 18, 1951. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served in the Far East during WWII. He married Frances Tennant on August 23, 1967. He served congregations in Pennsylvania before becoming Vicar of St. John-in-the-Wilderness, Gibbsboro, from 1955 to 1959; Trinity Church, Vineland, from 1967-1985; St. Mary's, Pleasantville, as Locum Tenens from 1974-1975; and Christ Church, Millville, as Priest-in-Charge from 1976-1987. While serving at Millville he also held the position of Professor of Humanities at Cumberland College. He and Frances retired to Daphne, Alabama. He served as Priest-in-Charge of St. Peter's Church, Jackson, Alabama, from 1989-1997. He is survived by his wife Frances, her daughter and granddaughter. A memorial service will be held April 16, 2009, at 11:00 AM at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Daphne, Alabama. Biographical material provided by The Archives of the Diocese of New Jersey From calvarez at newjersey.anglican.org Tue Apr 14 14:58:00 2009 From: calvarez at newjersey.anglican.org (Cecilia Alvarez) Date: Tue Apr 14 15:05:13 2009 Subject: [DioNJ] Evensong for The Rev. Canon Elizabeth Geitz Message-ID: <00a701c9bd32$eec23810$1e01a8c0@capital.local> The Right Reverend George E. Councell XI Bishop of New Jersey Requests the honour of your presence at A Festive Evensong To celebrate the ministry of The Rev. Canon Elizabeth R. Geitz Canon for Ministry Development and Deployment On Saturday, the Ninth of May Two thousand and nine At Two o'clock in the afternoon Trinity Cathedral 801 West State Street Trenton, New Jersey Reception immediately following in Synod Hall R.S.V.P. to Cecilia Alvarez by May 4 calvarez@newjersey.anglican.org or 609-394-5381, ext. 22 Cecilia Alvarez Assistant Deployment Officer Diocese of New Jersey 808 West State Street Trenton, NJ 08618 Phone: 877-394-5281 x22 Fax: 609-394-9546 calvarez@newjersey.anglican.org This email, from the Diocese of New Jersey, may contain information that is confidential, privileged, or both. Such information is intended for the use of person or organization addressed in the TO: field or copied in the CC: fields. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by replying to this email immediately. If you're not the intended recipient, please be advised that any use of the information in this email is prohibited, and may constitute an invasion of the privacy of the intended recipient. From mwilkes at newjersey.anglican.org Thu Apr 16 10:13:21 2009 From: mwilkes at newjersey.anglican.org (Michael Wilkes) Date: Thu Apr 16 10:15:12 2009 Subject: [DioNJ] Photography Exhibition at Trinity Cathedral - Sponsored by ECVA NJ Message-ID: <9EC5AF986D724E5189843D2DFF0C5ACA@capital.local> ******************** "SUN & SHADOW- The Soul of Brazil : Photographs by Amber Palecek" Opens at Trinity Cathedral April 26. Trenton, April 15, 2008: Trinity Cathedral, Trenton, is host to a new exhibition of photographs by Amber Palecek from April 26- June 26. In twenty striking images, in both black & white and in color, Palecek captures the many faces of the city of Salvador Brazil, where she spent six weeks as a volunteer with Cross Cultural Solutions. "My goal was to stay in a city and see it from all angles not just the pretty tourist end laid out for visitors. I didn't want to pass through a culture with out knowing it on a deeper level. I photographed everything that caught my eye during those 6 weeks. People, landscape, and objects all seemed deeply intertwined." Through her camera's lens, Amber brings us her unique vision of that intertwining of poverty and hope, beauty and decay, of sun and shadow. The exhibition will be in Synod Hall at Trinity Cathedral, 801 W. State St., Trenton, from April 26-June 26, 2009. (Please call for hours (609) 392-3805) Opening Reception Sunday, May 3 from 3-5 pm. Sponsored by ECVA NJ (The Episcopal Church and Visual Arts in the Diocese of New Jersey) www.ecva.org www.newjersey.anglican.org/arts ******************** PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS EMAIL Michael Wilkes Manager of Information Technology Diocese of New Jersey 808 West State Street Trenton, NJ 08618 Phone: 877-394-5281 Ext 33 Fax: 609-394-9546 mwilkes@newjersey.anglican.org This email, from the Diocese of New Jersey, may contain information that is confidential, privileged, or both. Such information is intended for the use of person or organization addressed in the TO: field or copied in the CC: fields. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by replying to this email immediately. If you're not the intended recipient, please be advised that any use of the information in this email is prohibited, and may constitute an invasion of the privacy of the intended recipient. From mwilkes at newjersey.anglican.org Thu Apr 16 13:31:04 2009 From: mwilkes at newjersey.anglican.org (Michael Wilkes) Date: Thu Apr 16 13:32:27 2009 Subject: [DioNJ] Reminder - Recovery Sunday Celebration with Bishop George Councell and Bishop Mark Hollingsworth, Jr. Message-ID: <772DA74230B54345A783F3131DCF1C37@capital.local> ******************* Recovery Ministries of the Diocese of New Jersey is pleased to invite one and all to our 2nd annual Recovery Sunday Celebration Sunday, April 19 at 3 p.m. Trinity Cathedral, Trenton Celebrant: The Rt. Rev. George Councell Bishop of the Diocese of New Jersey Preacher: The Rt. Rev. Mark Hollingsworth, Jr. Bishop of the Diocese of Ohio Bishop Hollingsworth is a true renaissance man whose hobbies and interests include music, antique car restoration and ice hockey (he plays goalie). Many of us were privileged to meet him as he offered himself to our own Episcopal search process in 2003. At that time he shared, "Perhaps my most significant spiritual experience has been 17 years of recovery as an alcoholic, Sobriety has been a vehicle through which God has taught me how little of life is within my power to control, how great is my responsibility for that which is, and how the rest I must surrender in trust to God. It's a learning that has yet to let me down." After more than two decades in recovery, Bishop Hollingsworth has a most compelling message of hope and new life to share. All are welcome: recovering alcoholics, addicts, family members, friends & advocates. Share the good news with AA, NA, Alanon, Alateen and all the 12-step groups that meet in our congregations. Come and be blessed. ******************** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS EMAIL Michael Wilkes Manager of Information Technology Diocese of New Jersey 808 West State Street Trenton, NJ 08618 Phone: 877-394-5281 Ext 33 Fax: 609-394-9546 mwilkes@newjersey.anglican.org This email, from the Diocese of New Jersey, may contain information that is confidential, privileged, or both. Such information is intended for the use of person or organization addressed in the TO: field or copied in the CC: fields. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by replying to this email immediately. If you're not the intended recipient, please be advised that any use of the information in this email is prohibited, and may constitute an invasion of the privacy of the intended recipient. From anotte at newjersey.anglican.org Thu Apr 16 15:31:36 2009 From: anotte at newjersey.anglican.org (anotte@newjersey.anglican.org) Date: Thu Apr 16 15:31:43 2009 Subject: [DioNJ] Community Interfaith Forum Message-ID: <1239910296.992720055@192.168.1.202> You are cordially invited to attend our Third Community Interfaith Forum PATHS TO TRUTH: "Practicing Charity" Representatives of the Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain and Ba'hai traditions will come together for a public workshop series titled "Paths to Truth". This special presentation on "PRACTICING CHARITY" will tell the stories of their beliefs of each spiritual tradition in order to promote interfaith understanding among our diverse communities. DATE: Saturday, May 2, 2009 PLACE: Why Islam Center 1320 Hamilton Street , Somerset , NJ 08873 TIME: 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm Refreshments will be provided. For further information call Fr. Ed Murphy 732 881 6282 From mwilkes at newjersey.anglican.org Fri Apr 17 09:38:16 2009 From: mwilkes at newjersey.anglican.org (Michael Wilkes) Date: Sat Apr 18 08:28:37 2009 Subject: [DioNJ] Upcoming Ministry Institute Events for the period of4/18/09 through 5/2/09 Message-ID: <7FEA1D3F06F14D6BA8BFF3731E2407BF@capital.local> EVENTS ******************** Sexual Misconduct Awareness Workshops Leaders: The Reverend Henrietta L. Lavengood; The Reverend Charles Lochner; The Reverend Dr. Paul S. Rimassa, Trinity Episcopal Church, Rocky Hill; or The Reverend Peter Stimpson, Associate, St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, Pennington, New Jersey, and Priest-in-Charge, Holy Trinity Episcopal Chapel, Spring Lake, 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 One-day workshops, from 9 am to 3 pm April 18 All Saints, Scotch Plains May 2 St. Andrew's, New Providence May 9 St. Clement's, Belford Cost No cost, unless you'd like a box lunch at $7.50. Register By Monday prior to the workshop. Make check payable to the Diocese of New Jersey. Registration Email preferred to 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 ******************** Youth Ministry Adult Workshop: Journey to Adulthood Speaker: Eppie Miller, Youth Minister and Senior Consultant for Leader Resources, Cleveland, Ohio Journey to Adulthood (J2A) is a teenage formation curriculum in use by a number of churches in our diocese. This workshop is geared toward those churches and individuals who are currently using J2A and would like to further develop and increase its effectiveness. There will be idea sharing, Q&A, and a presentation from Eppie Miller. a J2A consultant and youth ministry veteran who has successfully administered J2A at multiple churches. Come join us! When Wednesday, April 22 from 6:30 to 9 PM Cost None, dinner provided Where Diocesan House 808 West State Street Trenton, New Jersey 08618 609 394-5281 Register By Monday, April 20 Registration Email preferred 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. ******************** CANCELLED Disciples of Christ in Community (DOCC) Facilitators and Presenters Training Leader: The Reverend Canon William H. Barnwell, Coordinator National Disciples of Christ in Community (DOCC) is a congregational-based Christian formation program for adults that builds community while encouraging individual spiritual growth. DOCC consists of 18-24 sessions, with each session containing two parts. The first part is a presentation led either by clergy members or theologically trained lay persons. This is followed by an hour-long response in small groups led by members of the congregation trained to facilitate the discussion. All presenters and facilitators receive 18 or more hours of training. This three-day event provides the 18 contact hours of training for presenters and facilitators. The rector and vestry need to be fully supportive of DOCC in order for it to be successful. Recruit two people from your congregation to be small group facilitators for every 7-9 DOCC participants. Your clergy person or a theologically trained lay person should train to be a presenter. One way to run this program, especially if resources are tight, is to combine your efforts with nearby churches. This program, for deepening the Christian Faith, works very well when run by a group of churches. If possible, the vestry should develop a budget to cover the costs for training their people. Another option, is for the church to pay half the expenses and take up a special collection ("pass-the-hat") for the remainder. See below for scholarship information. Sponsored by the Congregational Development Committee. When Friday, April 24 from 3:30 PM to 9:30 PM Saturday, April 25 from 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM Sunday, April 26 from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, includes time for worship Cost Facilitator Training: $100, Presenter Training: $150 Meals: $80. Meals include: Friday: dinner; Saturday: breakfast, lunch, dinner Sunday: breakfast, lunch Where Trinity Cathedral 801 West State Street Trenton, New Jersey 08618 609 392-3805 Register By Friday, April 3. Check payable to the Diocese of New Jersey must be received by registration date. Scholarships are available for clergy and lay persons at mission churches. Some partial scholarships are available for Level I churches. To apply for scholarship, please contact Debbie Crall, 609-394-5281, ext. 20 or dcrall@newjersey.anglican.org. Registration Email preferred to spaige@newjersey.anglican.org. Or fax registration form to 609 394-9546, mail form, or phone Sarah Paige, 609 394-5281, ext. 10. There is an option to stay with a host family instead of a hotel or commuting. If interested, please inform Sarah Paige by Friday, April 3 and specify gender. Contact Debbie Crall, 609-394-5281 ext. 20 or dcrall@newjersey.anglican.org The Reverend Canon Barnwell is most recently Canon Missioner at the Washington National Cathedral. He has been a professor in the English Department at the University of New Orleans, where he taught The Bible as Literature. He has written several books, and served as editor for Education for Ministry, a four-year course offered by the School of Theology at the University of the South. ******************** Passion & Purpose Sunday 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 26 (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 Deborah Crall, 609-394-5281, ext. 20 or dcrall@newjersey.anglican.org ******************** Analyzing and Understanding Systemic Racism: Advanced Team Training (3.5 days) Leaders: Crossroads Anti-racism Organizing instructors The Anti-Racism Commission of the Diocese of New Jersey is sponsoring this 3.5 day advanced training seminar facilitated by Crossroads Ministry instructors. The 2.5 day diocesan introductory training is a prerequisite. This event is offered to diocesan lay persons and clergy interested in learning more about racism and potentially joining the Team to fight racism in our diocese. When Wednesday through Saturday, April 29-May 2. Begins with dinner on Wednesday at 6 PM and ends on Saturday at 2 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 15 Pilgrim Pathway Ocean Grove, New Jersey 07756 732 775-6720 Register By Friday, April 24 Registration Email preferred to spaige@newjersey.anglican.org. Or fax registration form to 609 394-9546, mail form, or phone Sarah Paige, 609 394-5281, ext. 10. Contact Noreen Duncan, 609 278-9515 or Noreen.duncan@att.net 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. Then, provided with a comprehensive understanding of racism, an intensive training process equips teams with strategic skills to lead their institutions toward long term and permanent transformation. For almost 20 years, Crossroads has provided consultation and training services to institutions and organizations and teams with the necessary skills and tools that are needed to bring about systemic change. ******************** Teaching & Addressing Stewardship Leader: The Reverend Lee Powers, Canon to the Ordinary, Diocese of New Jersey Congregations are encouraged to send a team of individuals who will be working on stewardship for these two presentations. Bring a bible and copies of your current stewardship materials. 1. A biblical understanding of stewardship: the first session will examine the biblical narratives and teaching around the issue of stewardship. This is intended to give Vestries and Stewardship Committees a theological grounding in stewardship to better understand this important indicator of our life of discipleship. 2. Forming a Stewardship Committee and planning your events: Canon Powers will share ways in which he has worked with Vestries and Stewardship Committees to construct creative programs that communicate the teaching of stewardship to the whole congregation, and encourage members to grow in their faithful response. His approaches can be used in any size church. In one parish, faithful attention to this important ministry resulted in financial stewardship growing about 400% over eleven years, while also funding a major restoration project. When Saturday, May 2 from 9:30 AM to 2 PM Cost $10, lunch provided Where Christ the King 40 Charleston Road Willingboro, New Jersey 08046 609 877-2987 Register By Friday, April 24 Registration Email preferred to 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, 609 394-5281, ext. 21 or at lpowers@newjersey.anglican.org Prior to serving as Bishop Councell's Canon to the Ordinary, The Reverend Canon Lee Powers served mission churches and parishes in the Dioceses of New Jersey and Central Florida from 1981 to 2004. In each church served, he worked with the Vestries and Stewardship Committees to find creative ways to teach stewardship and plan stimulating, instructive programs. He is also on the faculty of CREDO, teaching finance to clergy and the laity. ******************** ******************** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS EMAIL Michael Wilkes Manager of Information Technology Diocese of New Jersey 808 West State Street Trenton, NJ 08618 Phone: 877-394-5281 Ext 33 Fax: 609-394-9546 mwilkes@newjersey.anglican.org This email, from the Diocese of New Jersey, may contain information that is confidential, privileged, or both. Such information is intended for the use of person or organization addressed in the TO: field or copied in the CC: fields. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by replying to this email immediately. If you're not the intended recipient, please be advised that any use of the information in this email is prohibited, and may constitute an invasion of the privacy of the intended recipient. From anotte at newjersey.anglican.org Tue Apr 21 18:04:06 2009 From: anotte at newjersey.anglican.org (Ann Notte) Date: Tue Apr 21 18:05:35 2009 Subject: [DioNJ] Christ Church in Riverton Message-ID: The Rector, Wardens and Vestry of CHRIST CHURCH in RIVERTON request the honor of your prayers and presence at a Festival Evensong honoring The Rev'd Dr. Alan K. Salmon as Rector Emeritus and Mr. G. G. Hollingsworth as Warden Emeritus Sunday, 26 April 2009 being the Third Sunday of Easter at 4:00 o'clock in the afternoon 305 Main Street at Fourth Street Riverton, New Jersey From anotte at newjersey.anglican.org Wed Apr 22 09:47:06 2009 From: anotte at newjersey.anglican.org (Ann Notte) Date: Wed Apr 22 09:48:35 2009 Subject: [DioNJ] ECVA Message-ID: <3D688107007A48EF8E98F3DA19D90E60@capital.local> THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH& VISUAL ARTS Diocese of New Jersey Chapter Dear friends, First let me express my gratitude to all of you who came and saw the icon exhibition in Synod Hall. It was one of the most visited and most successful shows ECVA has had the privilege to sponsor. Many visitors came from outside the Diocesan community. In addition, two icons were sold, of which 25% went to the Cathedral, totaling $700. One of those sold was generously donated to the Cathedral by the purchaser. Our exhibitions vary widely. This next one is a series of photographs, in both black & white and in color, taken by a gifted young photographer of the city of Salvador, Brazil. Amber Palecek volunteered with a group called Cross Cultural Solutions and has captured the essence of her experience through her camera's lens. I invite you and your congregation to come and see these exceptional photos, and to attend the opening reception on Sunday afternoon, May 3rd from 3-5 pm. Faithfully, Ruth Tietjen Councell Chair ECVA NJ Chapters Coordinator, ECVA Encouraging the Arts in the Life of the Church From anotte at newjersey.anglican.org Wed Apr 22 10:38:41 2009 From: anotte at newjersey.anglican.org (Ann Notte) Date: Wed Apr 22 10:40:08 2009 Subject: [DioNJ] Prayers Message-ID: <86EC9DCE522140898C10124B4A7AE365@capital.local> Dear Friends, Clifton Simmons, father of the Rev. Idalia Craig, died yesterday in Texas. Idalia is the Rector of St. Thomas' Church in Glassboro. Please keep Idalia and her family in your prayers. May his soul and all the souls of the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. From anotte at newjersey.anglican.org Thu Apr 23 11:18:47 2009 From: anotte at newjersey.anglican.org (Ann Notte) Date: Thu Apr 23 11:20:14 2009 Subject: [DioNJ] Invitation Message-ID: April 22, 2009 Dear Friends, I wish to share my joy with you that after over two blessed years of serving St. John's in Passaic, New Jersey as priest-in-charge, the parish has called me as its rector. The installation will be on May 10th during the regular visitation of Bishop Beckwith. I realize that few of my colleagues in my former Diocese of New Jersey, or present Diocese of Newark, can attend because it falls on a Sunday morning on which they should be doing something else. It's also Mothers' Day, which lays claim to many would-be lay visitors. Yet it's going to be a wonderful morning. It's even May Festival! I thank you for your prayers, including that Saint John's will continue to grow and be the happy parish before our Lord that it is. In case you would like to come, the invitation follows to all. With gratitude and prayers, I remain; Yours faithfully in Christ, Fr. William Thiele (Bill + ) By the Grace of God, The People, Vestry and Wardens of Saint John's Church in Passaic, New Jersey and The Right Reverend Mark M. Beckwith, Bishop of the Diocese of Newark, invite you to the Installation of The Reverend William C. Thiele as Rector of the Parish on Sunday, May 10th, 2009 at ten-thirty o'clock in the morning (White stoles for clergy in Quire.) A reception follows immediately in the Parish House. From mwilkes at newjersey.anglican.org Fri Apr 24 12:42:36 2009 From: mwilkes at newjersey.anglican.org (Michael Wilkes) Date: Fri Apr 24 12:44:07 2009 Subject: [DioNJ] Upcoming Ministry Institute Events for the period of4/25/09 through 5/9/09 Message-ID: EVENTS ******************** ******************** Passion & Purpose Sunday 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 26 (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 Deborah Crall, 609-394-5281, ext. 20 or dcrall@newjersey.anglican.org ******************** Analyzing and Understanding Systemic Racism: Advanced Team Training (3.5 days) Leaders: Crossroads Anti-racism Organizing instructors The Anti-Racism Commission of the Diocese of New Jersey is sponsoring this 3.5 day advanced training seminar facilitated by Crossroads Ministry instructors. The 2.5 day diocesan introductory training is a prerequisite. This event is offered to diocesan lay persons and clergy interested in learning more about racism and potentially joining the Team to fight racism in our diocese. When Wednesday through Saturday, April 29-May 2. Begins with dinner on Wednesday at 6 PM and ends on Saturday at 2 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 15 Pilgrim Pathway Ocean Grove, New Jersey 07756 732 775-6720 Register By Friday, April 24 Registration Email preferred to spaige@newjersey.anglican.org. Or fax registration form to 609 394-9546, mail form, or phone Sarah Paige, 609 394-5281, ext. 10. Contact Noreen Duncan, 609 278-9515 or Noreen.duncan@att.net 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. Then, provided with a comprehensive understanding of racism, an intensive training process equips teams with strategic skills to lead their institutions toward long term and permanent transformation. For almost 20 years, Crossroads has provided consultation and training services to institutions and organizations and teams with the necessary skills and tools that are needed to bring about systemic change. ******************** Teaching & Addressing Stewardship Leader: The Reverend Lee Powers, Canon to the Ordinary, Diocese of New Jersey Congregations are encouraged to send a team of individuals who will be working on stewardship for these two presentations. Bring a bible and copies of your current stewardship materials. 1. A biblical understanding of stewardship: the first session will examine the biblical narratives and teaching around the issue of stewardship. This is intended to give Vestries and Stewardship Committees a theological grounding in stewardship to better understand this important indicator of our life of discipleship. 2. Forming a Stewardship Committee and planning your events: Canon Powers will share ways in which he has worked with Vestries and Stewardship Committees to construct creative programs that communicate the teaching of stewardship to the whole congregation, and encourage members to grow in their faithful response. His approaches can be used in any size church. In one parish, faithful attention to this important ministry resulted in financial stewardship growing about 400% over eleven years, while also funding a major restoration project. When Saturday, May 2 from 9:30 AM to 2 PM Cost $10, lunch provided Where Christ the King 40 Charleston Road Willingboro, New Jersey 08046 609 877-2987 Register By Friday, April 24 Registration Email preferred to 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, 609 394-5281, ext. 21 or at lpowers@newjersey.anglican.org Prior to serving as Bishop Councell's Canon to the Ordinary, The Reverend Canon Lee Powers served mission churches and parishes in the Dioceses of New Jersey and Central Florida from 1981 to 2004. In each church served, he worked with the Vestries and Stewardship Committees to find creative ways to teach stewardship and plan stimulating, instructive programs. He is also on the faculty of CREDO, teaching finance to clergy and the laity. ******************** Sexual Misconduct Awareness Workshops Leaders: The Reverend Henrietta L. Lavengood; The Reverend Charles Lochner; The Reverend Dr. Paul S. Rimassa, Trinity Episcopal Church, Rocky Hill; or The Reverend Peter Stimpson, Associate, St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, Pennington, New Jersey, and Priest-in-Charge, Holy Trinity Episcopal Chapel, Spring Lake, 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 One-day workshops, from 9 am to 3 pm April 18 All Saints, Scotch Plains May 2 St. Andrew's, New Providence May 9 St. Clement's, Belford Cost No cost, unless you'd like a box lunch at $7.50. Register By Monday prior to the workshop. Make check payable to the Diocese of New Jersey. Registration Email preferred to 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 ******************** ******************** PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL Michael Wilkes Manager of Information Technology Diocese of New Jersey 808 West State Street Trenton, NJ 08618 Phone: 877-394-5281 Ext 33 Fax: 609-394-9546 mwilkes@newjersey.anglican.org This email, from the Diocese of New Jersey, may contain information that is confidential, privileged, or both. Such information is intended for the use of person or organization addressed in the TO: field or copied in the CC: fields. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by replying to this email immediately. If you're not the intended recipient, please be advised that any use of the information in this email is prohibited, and may constitute an invasion of the privacy of the intended recipient. From mwilkes at newjersey.anglican.org Fri Apr 24 12:45:18 2009 From: mwilkes at newjersey.anglican.org (Michael Wilkes) Date: Fri Apr 24 12:46:46 2009 Subject: [DioNJ] Evensong for Canon Elizabeth Geitz Message-ID: The Right Reverend George E. Councell XI Bishop of New Jersey Requests the honour of your presence at A Festive Evensong To celebrate the ministry of The Rev. Canon Elizabeth R. Geitz Canon for Ministry Development and Deployment On Saturday, the Ninth of May Two thousand and nine At Two o'clock in the afternoon Trinity Cathedral 801 West State Street Trenton, New Jersey Reception immediately following in Synod Hall R.S.V.P. to Cecilia Alvarez by May 4 calvarez@newjersey.anglican.org or 609-394-5381, ext. 22 **Clergy are not required to vest nor to process Michael Wilkes Manager of Information Technology Diocese of New Jersey 808 West State Street Trenton, NJ 08618 Phone: 877-394-5281 Ext 33 Fax: 609-394-9546 mwilkes@newjersey.anglican.org This email, from the Diocese of New Jersey, may contain information that is confidential, privileged, or both. Such information is intended for the use of person or organization addressed in the TO: field or copied in the CC: fields. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by replying to this email immediately. If you're not the intended recipient, please be advised that any use of the information in this email is prohibited, and may constitute an invasion of the privacy of the intended recipient. From anotte at newjersey.anglican.org Mon Apr 27 11:09:56 2009 From: anotte at newjersey.anglican.org (Ann Notte) Date: Mon Apr 27 11:11:27 2009 Subject: [DioNJ] Mostly Motets Message-ID: <718A49A8AB5148A5A65BF78BA3260950@capital.local> Mostly Motets On Sunday May 31, at 3:30 p.m., St. Matthew's in Pennington will present a concert of both acappella and accompanied music by Mostly Motets. This concert will present an array of vocal works, as the group's repertoire includes both secular and sacred music from 1200 to the present day. Mostly Motets is a vocal ensemble made up of ten to sixteen musicians from the Yardley/Princeton area, singing under the direction of Timothy Carpenter. The organization was founded in 1996 as a sight-singing group, but it quickly evolved into a performing chamber choir with several concert engagements each year. Many of the singers of Mostly Motets are former or current members of Princeton Pro Musical. Others have sung with Princeton Opera Association, the Westminster Choir, the Pearson Ensemble, and various church and community choirs. The event is free, with a freewill offering being taken toward the parish's new Walker Organ. We invite you to come and join us at St. Matthew's, 300 S. Main St. in Pennington. From anotte at newjersey.anglican.org Mon Apr 27 15:08:00 2009 From: anotte at newjersey.anglican.org (Ann Notte) Date: Mon Apr 27 15:09:30 2009 Subject: [DioNJ] Connecting with graduating high school students Message-ID: Dear Clergy and Parish Leaders: By this time of the year most of your high school seniors have decided where they will attend college. We would like to connect these students to a campus minister or the Episcopal parish church closest to their campus. Would you please include the following blurb in your church bulletin for the next four weeks as well as your May or June newsletter? For more information or to submit student contact information directly, please contact the Rev. Greg Bezilla (bezilla@rutgers.edu) or the Rev. Lisa Caton (caton@tcnj.edu). For parish bulletins and newsletters: -------------------------------------------- Keeping Connected While at College Are you a college or university student? Are young people in your parish, or a member of your family, heading off to college? The Diocese of New Jersey would like to help all students connect with the Episcopal campus ministry or the local parish church closest to their school, so that they can be welcomed and supported during this next stage of their lives. To connect with a campus ministry visit: http://newjersey.anglican.org/Resources/YoungAdult/campusministry.html# You'll find an on-line referral form for connecting students to campus ministries, a link to a list of campus ministries around the country, and a directory of campus ministries in the Diocese of New Jersey (currently Rutgers, TCNJ, Princeton, and Rowan). For each contact submitted using the on-line form, a member of the campus ministry team will alert the appropriate campus minister or closest local parish church. From anotte at newjersey.anglican.org Mon Apr 27 17:02:07 2009 From: anotte at newjersey.anglican.org (Ann Notte) Date: Mon Apr 27 17:03:38 2009 Subject: [DioNJ] Not too late to sign up. Message-ID: Dear Diocesan Members, Please sign up by April 29 for the May 2 or May 9 Sexual Misconduct Awareness Training. Please see below for the training overview. Remember that this course should be retaken every five years. Call or email me to register for the following sessions from 9-3: May 2, 2009 - St. Andrew's, New Providence May 9, 2009 - St. Clement's, Belford. TRAINING OVERVIEW In the Diocese of New Jersey, Abuse Awareness and Skills Training is offered numerous times per year in diverse locations. 1. REQUIRED FOR: a. All Clergy (canonically resident or licensed) b. All Wardens c. All Employees (secretaries, sextons, organists, and those who may be self-employed) d. Anyone Regularly Working With or Around Children or Youth, including but not limited to: . Children's or Youth Choir Directors, . Organists who work with children or youth, . Lay Youth Ministers, . Volunteer Youth Directors, . All Church Personnel who regularly work in the nursery/day care if they are the only person over 21 present at any time, . All staff, whether volunteer or paid, at church camps, . Adults who participate in overnight activities with children or youth more than twice a year. 2. RECOMMENDED, BUT NOT REQUIRED, FOR CHURCH PERSONNEL WHO OCCASIONALLY WORK WITH OR AROUND CHILDREN OR YOUTH: a. Church School Teachers b. All persons who supervise or assist in supervising children or youth in ministries, programs or activities infrequently, generally no more than three times a year or for one (1) program or activity during a year that lasts less than a month (i.e., assisting with preparation for the Christmas pageant or teaching one "unit" of Church School for a month) c. All persons who provide transportation to children or youth without other adults in the vehicle infrequently, generally no more than three times a year d. All persons who work or assist in the nursery four or fewer times a year, whether on an emergency basis or otherwise e. Adults who participate in overnight activities with children or youth once or more a year 3. HOW OFTEN: Every five years 4. TOPICS: Both sexual abuse of children (3 hours) and sexual exploitation & harassment of all persons (3 hours) Ms. Ann Notte Office and Convention Manager Diocese of New Jersey 808 West State Street Trenton, NJ 08618-5326 Phone: 609-394-5281 x41 Fax: 609-394-8015 anotte@newjersey.anglican.org http://newjersey.anglican.org From anotte at newjersey.anglican.org Tue Apr 28 16:43:51 2009 From: anotte at newjersey.anglican.org (Ann Notte) Date: Tue Apr 28 16:45:22 2009 Subject: [DioNJ] A Concert in Steel Message-ID: <512650D241974FDE9B2894E19CB99CE5@capital.local> Grace Church Plainfield, invites you to A CONCERT IN STEEL by the CASYM STEEL ORCHESTRA OF NEW YORK. Saturday May 16, 2009 6pm Grace Church 600 Cleveland Avenue (at the corner of Seventh Street) Plainfield, New jersey Tickets: $20 Adults and $5 for children under 12 years old The CASYM Steel Orchestra is comprised of young musicians who are between 7 - and 21 - years-old. CASYM has appeared at the world famous Apollo Theatre, Madison Square Garden, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and other famous concert halls throughout the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean. In addition, the orchestra has performed at well know universities such as Yale, Harvard, Princeton, Cornell and Rutgers. For additional information and tickets, please call the Parish Office at Grace Episcopal Church between, 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. 908-756-1520. From anotte at newjersey.anglican.org Wed Apr 29 13:50:48 2009 From: anotte at newjersey.anglican.org (Ann Notte) Date: Wed Apr 29 13:52:20 2009 Subject: [DioNJ] Young Adult Seaside Retreat Message-ID: Please help to spread the word in your parish or ministry! + Young Adult Seaside Retreat: http://newjersey.anglican.org/MI/indexa.html#YASeaside What does it mean to find and follow a personal calling? How do we distinguish between an authentic calling and the competing, counterfeit voices in our culture? How can we balance the inward listening to our hearts and listening with our hearts to the needs of our world? This retreat offers young adults (ages 18 to 35) time and space to reflect on these vocational questions in an environment of prayer, quiet, and beauty, and in fellowship with other young adults. When: Saturday through Sunday, May 30 - 31; begins Saturday, check-in 3:30 PM, first session at 4 PM and ends Sunday at 3 PM. Cost: $25 per person overnight or commuter, meals included. Where: Stella Maris Retreat Center 981 Ocean Avenue, Elberon, NJ 07740 (near Long Branch) 732 229-0216 Register By Friday, May 15. Space for overnight attendees limited to 20. Check payable to the Diocese of New Jersey must be received by this date. Registration: Email preferred to 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 Gregory Bezilla, 732-932-1278 or at bezilla@rci.rutgers.edu Retreat Leaders: The Reverend Gregory Bezilla is Chaplain of the Episcopal Campus Ministry at Rutgers, based at Canterbury House in New Brunswick, New Jersey. He has served as a parish priest and a hospital chaplain. He is a graduate of the Johns Hopkins University, Columbia University, and Emory University. The Reverend Joanne Epply-Schmidt has been a priest in the Diocese of New Jersey for almost 20 years. After a dozen years of parish work emphasizing children and youth ministries, she joined the staff of Storytelling Arts, Inc. of Princeton, a secular non-profit, as a professional storyteller and teaching artist working with at-risk and incarcerated youth in Mercer County. As a adjunct Professor at Palmer Theological Seminary in Philadelphia she has mentored preaching practicums, and taught the art of storytelling to seminary students. As a frequent supply preacher she has served in many churches throughout the siocese, and proudly bears the distinction of being an official "Hip-Hop Priest", having been active in the Hip-Hop Eucharist ministry of this diocese. She an affiliated priest at Trinity Church in Princeton, is a board member of the Procter Foundation, and The Bridge Academy of New Jersey. From anotte at newjersey.anglican.org Thu Apr 30 13:24:19 2009 From: anotte at newjersey.anglican.org (Ann Notte) Date: Thu Apr 30 13:28:25 2009 Subject: [DioNJ] Schola Cantorum Leipzig Message-ID: Christ Church in New Brunswick in the Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey welcomes the Schola Cantorum Leipzig Sunday, May 3 at 6 p.m. Suggested donation: $10 at the door Under the direction of Philipp Amelung, this world-renowned choir of women and girls will perform a concert of Choral pieces ranging from the 16th to the 20th Centuries, and featuring the works of composers such as Bach, Purcell, Mendelssohn, Mozart, Saint-Saens and many more. Historic Christ Church is located across from the Hyatt Hotel in downtown New Brunswick, bordered by Neilsen Street, Church Street and Paterson Street. Parking is FREE in the Church Street deck on Sunday evenings. 5 Paterson Street New Brunswick, NJ 08901 www.christchurchnewbrunswick.org 732.545.6262 EVERYONE IS WELCOME HERE From anotte at newjersey.anglican.org Thu Apr 30 16:45:53 2009 From: anotte at newjersey.anglican.org (Ann Notte) Date: Thu Apr 30 16:47:24 2009 Subject: [DioNJ] Cancellation - May 2 Message-ID: The Sexual Misconduct Awareness workshop scheduled for May 2, 2009 at St. Andrew's in New Providence has been cancelled. There are openings at the session on May 9, 2009 at St. Clement's in Belford, or you can wait for the Fall dates which will be announced in the near. We're sorry for any inconvenience. Ms. Ann Notte Office and Convention Manager Diocese of New Jersey 808 West State Street Trenton, NJ 08618-5326 Phone: 609-394-5281 x41 Fax: 609-394-8015 anotte@newjersey.anglican.org http://newjersey.anglican.org