From anotte at newjersey.anglican.org Tue Sep 1 09:04:59 2009 From: anotte at newjersey.anglican.org (Ann Notte) Date: Tue Sep 1 09:06:22 2009 Subject: [DioNJ Announcements] Cursillo NJ #23: Message-ID: <6B347944EFCD45ECA96B48F5B2213438@capital.local> Sent for Jim Mc Connell jimmccon@optonline.net ------------------------------------- Cursillo NJ #23: The Diocese of NJ will be holding its 23rd Cursillo weekend. (Cursillo is a "short course" in Christianity consisting of 15 talks, meditations and prayer) The weekend will be held from September 10th at 6:30pm to September 13th at about 3pm. It will be held at the Murray Grove Retreat Center, Route 9, Lanoka Harbor, NJ. There are still openings for candidates to attend this weekend. They must be sponsored by someone (lay or clergy) who has attended a Cursillo (or 3 day format such as "Walk to Emmaus") weekend in the past. The cost is $180 and includes 8 meals as well as single (or double) occupancy room. Please contact Jim Mc Connell at jimmccon@optonline.net if you are interested. ***************************************************** For those of you reading this who have been on Cursillo before, the closing ceremony for the weekend will be held at Christ Church, Tom's River on Sunday 9/13 at 3pm. If you can, please plan on welcoming the new Cursillistas to the 4th day community by attending the closing ceremony (Clausura). ***************************************************** For those of you who would like to send "palanca" to the team and candidates on the weekend, please send for the team and candidate listing by e-mail at sonshineeditor@njepiscopalcursillo.org From anotte at newjersey.anglican.org Tue Sep 1 12:33:22 2009 From: anotte at newjersey.anglican.org (Ann Notte) Date: Tue Sep 1 12:34:46 2009 Subject: [DioNJ Announcements] From St. John's, Little Silver Message-ID: Two announcements from St. John's, Little Silver: 1. Sunday evening, September 20, gifted musician Fran McKendree will offer a service of song, poetry and spiritual reflection beginning 7 pm at St. John's, Little Silver (325 Little Silver Point Road). All are invited. Admission is free. An offering will be asked. Please share this information freely. 2. Two wooden adult chairs and 12 wooden chairs sized for older children (15 1/2" seat height) are available free of charge to anyone who can pick them up. All chairs are sturdy and in good condition. Please contact St. John's, Little Silver at stjohnslittlesilver@verizon.net. From anotte at newjersey.anglican.org Thu Sep 3 10:30:01 2009 From: anotte at newjersey.anglican.org (Ann Notte) Date: Thu Sep 3 10:31:27 2009 Subject: [DioNJ Announcements] Upcoming events Message-ID: <4E248D0AC4D74E6D8304E7503E10ABB3@capital.local> Please note: Online registration is in place for virtually all courses and events! Now posted to the website for your viewing: Equipping the Servants, Day of Workshops http://www.newjersey.anglican.org/MI/index.html#equip Nominating Committee information for the upcoming elections at the 2010 Convention http://www.newjersey.anglican.org/DiocesanConvention/index.html#nominations The College for Congregational Development http://www.newjersey.anglican.org/Diocese/Committees/CongregDevelopment/inde x.html Events in September: September 10 (for clergy) Clergy Homecoming Day with Bishop Councell Leader: The Right Reverend George E. Councell, Bishop, Diocese of New Jersey Each autumn, the clergy of the diocese meet with the bishop to renew acquaintances and take pleasure in fellowship and worship. This day will include a report from General Convention, along with updates and discussion of issues and concerns that affect our common life. Sponsored by the Clergy Planning Day Committee. When Thursday, September 10, coffee 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 Register by Thursday, September 3 Register Online: http://www.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0015-0007-92515966B908458296 4BCAE170DB52BE 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 George E. Councell, born in Detroit in 1949, was ordained deacon and priest in 1975. He was consecrated the Eleventh Bishop of the Diocese of New Jersey on October 18, 2003. He is Vice-President of Province II and serves on the Board of Trustees of General Theological Seminary, the Presiding Bishop?s Council of Advice, and the Joint Standing Committee on Program, Budget and Finance. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- September 12 (for everyone) Basic Spirituality Retreat An Invitation to Christian Spiritual Teaching: How God Loves, Transforms, and Makes People Whole Leader: Dr. Elisabeth Koenig, Professor of Ascetical Theology, The General Theological Seminary Explore a spiritual path whose profundity and richness have nurtured people for over two millennia. Discover personalities and teachings from ancient times to the present that speak of the value of a conscious, intentional relation with God. This bond not only grounds human identity, through a clearer sense of self and a greater appreciation of potential, but also provides an effective passage through difficult situations of life, such as sickness, death, loss, failure, and separation ? the condition for entering into the fullness of joy. Hear others? stories of spiritual growth and tell your own. Explore spiritual practices, including modes of prayer, discernment, and rituals for social change, a fine way to forge a spiritual path or to attend to the one you tread. Sponsored by the Right Onward Committee. Traduccion simultanea al Espa?ol disponible. Simultaneous Spanish translation available upon request. When Saturday, September 12 from 9 am to 3 pm Cost No cost, continental breakfast and lunch provided Where St. George?s Episcopal Church t 7 Lincoln Avenue t Rumson, New Jersey 07760 t 732 842-0596 Deadline Register by Friday, August 28 Register Online: http://www.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0015-0007-7560FE7582404745B8 91018962B0159E or email spaige@newjersey.anglican.org. Or fax registration form to 609 394-9546, mail form, or phone Sarah Paige at 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 Elisabeth Koenig, Professor of Ascetical Theology at The General Theological Seminary, earned her Master of Divinity at Princeton Theological Seminary and her doctorate through the joint program in religion at Columbia University and Union Theological Seminary. Her specialties are patristic spirituality, the fourteenth century English mystics, Christian discernment, spiritual practice, spiritual direction, theology and psychology, religion and art, and comparative religion. Dr. Koenig has directed numerous diocesan clergy conferences, preached, lectured, and conducted quiet days and retreats throughout the United States. She also has lectured on pilgrimages in Italy and England. She is currently at work on a book about Christian discernment. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- September 12?26 (for everyone) Sexual Misconduct Awareness Workshops Leaders: The Reverend Henrietta Lavengood; The Reverend Charles Lochner; The Reverend Dr. Paul S. Rimassa, Trinity Episcopal Church, Rocky Hill; or The Reverend Peter Stimpson, Director, Trinity Counseling, 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 from the Diocesan website. Sponsored by the Pastoral Response Team of the Diocese of New Jersey. When September 12 Christ Church, Somers Point, 9am to 3pm Register online: http://www.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0015-0007-D31B94D46A8D49C98D D3872F9740D867 September 19 St John's Church, Somerville, 9am to 3pm Register online: http://www.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0015-0007-4ED386BB7122484B94 E9B7FE8524F6BC September 26 Grace Church, Plainfield, 9am to 3pm Register online: http://www.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0015-0007-2BA8B8E1B3804DC9AE 533CD35BE90FDB 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 Online 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- SEPTEMBER 26 (for clergy) Deacons Day with Bishop Councell Leader: The Right Reverend George E. Councell, Eleventh Bishop of the Diocese of New Jersey A time for deacons to come together with Bishop Councell and with one another, the day begins with the bishop celebrating the Holy Eucharist. He will then share his impressions of General Convention and events in the Episcopal Church. The archdeacons will each give a brief report related to their respective area of oversight. Sponsored by the Deacons? Council. When Saturday, September 26, registration at 8.30am. Begins at 9am and ends at 3pm. Cost $10 for lunch collected on day of event Where Diocesan House, Matthews Conference Room t 808 West State Street t Trenton, New Jersey 08618 t 609 394-5281 Deadline Register by Monday, September 21 Register Online: http://www.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0015-0007-75A52C2B9989499289 2B51CFCE756A86 or email calvarez@newjersey.anglican.org. Or fax registration form to 609 394-8015, mail form, or phone Cecilia Alvarez, 609 394-5281, ext. 22. Contact The Reverend Denise Cavaliere, Deacon, 856 424-9398 or dcav721@comcast.net George E. Councell, born in Detroit in 1949, was ordained deacon and priest in 1975. He was consecrated the Eleventh Bishop of the Diocese of New Jersey on October 18, 2003. He is Vice-President of Province II and serves on the Board of Trustees of General Theological Seminary, the Presiding Bishop?s Council of Advice, and the Joint Standing Committee on Program, Budget and Finance. 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 Sep 3 16:08:58 2009 From: anotte at newjersey.anglican.org (Ann Notte) Date: Thu Sep 3 16:10:21 2009 Subject: [DioNJ Announcements] New link Message-ID: Sent for Trinity Cathedral: ------------------------------------------- Hello, All! As the summer winds down, it's time to get our (busy) fall schedules together! Catch up on the latest news by reading the September issue of the Trinity Times online at: http://www.trinitycathedralnj.org/News.html We've just added links to our website where you can purchase tickets to upcoming Cathedral events conveniently, ONLINE! Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend. Patrice A. D'Angelo Cathedral Administrator Trinity Cathedral 801 West State Street Trenton, NJ 08618 (609) 392-3805 ext. 100 (609) 392-2305 (Fax) From spaige at newjersey.anglican.org Fri Sep 11 15:20:27 2009 From: spaige at newjersey.anglican.org (Sarah Paige) Date: Fri Sep 11 15:22:03 2009 Subject: [DioNJ Announcements] Upcoming events & Reminders Message-ID: Don?t? be left out of your convocation quilt. The deadline is Tuesday, September 15 to submit your decorated panel to Diocesan House. To date, Monmouth County is in the lead with the most panels submitted. Congratulations to Spotswood for being the first to submit their panel. Which convocation will be the first to have all their decorated panels returned? If you should need a little extra time, please contact Ann Notte at anotte@newjersey.anglican.org. Please note: Online registration is in place for virtually all courses and events! Now posted to the website for your viewing: Equipping the Servants, Day of Workshops http://www.newjersey.anglican.org/MI/index.html#equip Nominating Committee information for the upcoming elections at the 2010 Convention http://www.newjersey.anglican.org/DiocesanConvention/index.html#nominations The College for Congregational Development http://www.newjersey.anglican.org/Diocese/Committees/CongregDevelopment/inde x.html Events in September: September 12 (for everyone) Basic Spirituality Retreat An Invitation to Christian Spiritual Teaching: How God Loves, Transforms, and Makes People Whole Leader: Dr. Elisabeth Koenig, Professor of Ascetical Theology, The General Theological Seminary Explore a spiritual path whose profundity and richness have nurtured people for over two millennia. Discover personalities and teachings from ancient times to the present that speak of the value of a conscious, intentional relation with God. This bond not only grounds human identity, through a clearer sense of self and a greater appreciation of potential, but also provides an effective passage through difficult situations of life, such as sickness, death, loss, failure, and separation ? the condition for entering into the fullness of joy. Hear others? stories of spiritual growth and tell your own. Explore spiritual practices, including modes of prayer, discernment, and rituals for social change, a fine way to forge a spiritual path or to attend to the one you tread. Sponsored by the Right Onward Committee. Traduccion simultanea al Espa?ol disponible. Simultaneous Spanish translation available upon request. When Saturday, September 12 from 9 am to 3 pm Cost No cost, continental breakfast and lunch provided Where St. George?s Episcopal Church t 7 Lincoln Avenue t Rumson, New Jersey 07760 t 732 842-0596 Deadline Register by Friday, August 28 Register Online: http://www.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0015-0007-7560FE7582404745B8 91018962B0159E or email spaige@newjersey.anglican.org. Or fax registration form to 609 394-9546, mail form, or phone Sarah Paige at 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 Elisabeth Koenig, Professor of Ascetical Theology at The General Theological Seminary, earned her Master of Divinity at Princeton Theological Seminary and her doctorate through the joint program in religion at Columbia University and Union Theological Seminary. Her specialties are patristic spirituality, the fourteenth century English mystics, Christian discernment, spiritual practice, spiritual direction, theology and psychology, religion and art, and comparative religion. Dr. Koenig has directed numerous diocesan clergy conferences, preached, lectured, and conducted quiet days and retreats throughout the United States. She also has lectured on pilgrimages in Italy and England. She is currently at work on a book about Christian discernment. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- September 12?26 (for everyone) Sexual Misconduct Awareness Workshops Leaders: The Reverend Henrietta Lavengood; The Reverend Charles Lochner; The Reverend Dr. Paul S. Rimassa, Trinity Episcopal Church, Rocky Hill; or The Reverend Peter Stimpson, Director, Trinity Counseling, 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 from the Diocesan website. Sponsored by the Pastoral Response Team of the Diocese of New Jersey. When: September 12- Christ Church, Somers Point, 9am to 3pm Register online: http://www.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0015-0007-D31B94D46A8D49C98D D3872F9740D867 September 19- St John's Church, Somerville, 9am to 3pm Register online: http://www.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0015-0007-4ED386BB7122484B94 E9B7FE8524F6BC September 26- Grace Church, Plainfield, 9am to 3pm Register online: http://www.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0015-0007-2BA8B8E1B3804DC9AE 533CD35BE90FDB 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 Online 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- SEPTEMBER 26 (for clergy) Deacons Day with Bishop Councell Leader: The Right Reverend George E. Councell, Eleventh Bishop of the Diocese of New Jersey A time for deacons to come together with Bishop Councell and with one another, the day begins with the bishop celebrating the Holy Eucharist. He will then share his impressions of General Convention and events in the Episcopal Church. The archdeacons will each give a brief report related to their respective area of oversight. Sponsored by the Deacons? Council. When Saturday, September 26, registration at 8.30am. Begins at 9am and ends at 3pm. Cost $10 for lunch collected on day of event Where Diocesan House, Matthews Conference Room t 808 West State Street t Trenton, New Jersey 08618 t 609 394-5281 Deadline Register by Monday, September 21 Register Online: http://www.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0015-0007-75A52C2B9989499289 2B51CFCE756A86 or email calvarez@newjersey.anglican.org. Or fax registration form to 609 394-8015, mail form, or phone Cecilia Alvarez, 609 394-5281, ext. 22. Contact The Reverend Denise Cavaliere, Deacon, 856 424-9398 or dcav721@comcast.net George E. Councell, born in Detroit in 1949, was ordained deacon and priest in 1975. He was consecrated the Eleventh Bishop of the Diocese of New Jersey on October 18, 2003. He is Vice-President of Province II and serves on the Board of Trustees of General Theological Seminary, the Presiding Bishop?s Council of Advice, and the Joint Standing Committee on Program, Budget and Finance. Sarah Paige Diocese of New Jersey 808 West State Street Trenton, NJ 08618 609-394-5281 x10 spaige@newjersey.anglican.org www.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 lpowers at newjersey.anglican.org Fri Sep 11 16:29:36 2009 From: lpowers at newjersey.anglican.org (Lee Powers) Date: Fri Sep 11 16:31:14 2009 Subject: [DioNJ Announcements] During my sabbatical Message-ID: <7D35F617B5AA4E2D8E91B32F4A7952AF@capital.local> Dear sisters and brothers in Christ: It has been my privilege and joy to serve you in the ministry of the Gospel as Bishop Councell's Canon to the Ordinary since July 2004. When I began, Bishop Councell said I would receive three months for sabbatical leave after five years. I have greatly looked forward to this opportunity to rest, read, do research and discover again the great joy with which I first answered our Lord's call to serve as a priest in his church. I will be leading a CREDO Conference next week, and will begin my sabbatical on September 22nd. I will return to Diocesan House on January 4, 2010. During my absence, I have asked my assistant, Ms. Debbie Crall to check all my phone and e-mail messages and route them to other staff members for proper attention. You can help reduce that load by going to the following people with the specific matters I am listing below: Cecilia Alvarez - all matters related to deployment and interim ministry. Debbie Crall - any matters related to inspections of property, or sale of property. Ann Notte - any questions about background checks Bill Bloor of Smith Benefit Services - any questions about insurance rates and plans (1-800-257-9228, ext 215 bill.bloor@smithbenefitservices) Bishop Councell - any matters needing urgent attention by clergy or wardens, such as conflict resolution The Rev. Gina Walsh Minor - any questions about clergy compensation (908-276-4047, gwalshminor@comcast.net) I am looking forward to a few weeks of study at the Lambeth Palace Library and Oxford University Library as I do research on missionary and evangelism societies. I'll tell you more about that when I return. God bless you all. In Christ, Lee Powers From anotte at newjersey.anglican.org Mon Sep 14 08:51:35 2009 From: anotte at newjersey.anglican.org (Ann Notte) Date: Mon Sep 14 08:53:12 2009 Subject: [DioNJ Announcements] Rectory available for rent Message-ID: >From St. Paul's, Bound Brook: St. Paul's Bound Brook will have it's rectory available for rent as of October 1 2009. The rectory is located approximately a quarter mile from the church in a quiet tree lined neighborhood. The house has three bedrooms, one and a half baths, plus a fenced in backyard and garage. The town of Bound Brook is situated in Somerset County, within commuting distance to Madison, New Brunswick, Princeton and Manhattan. Interested parties can call the church @ 732-356-0247. From anotte at newjersey.anglican.org Tue Sep 15 09:45:14 2009 From: anotte at newjersey.anglican.org (Ann Notte) Date: Tue Sep 15 09:46:52 2009 Subject: [DioNJ Announcements] Grace Church, Haddonfield and St Wilfrid's Medical Development Message-ID: <3B06D31AC28543B5BF9E6C8A5BDE2017@capital.local> Update: Grace Church, Haddonfield and St Wilfrid's Medical Development Grace Church has been working with St. Wilfrid's Church in Camden to open a free medical clinic in conjunction with Lourdes Hospital. Last month, the removal of an asbestos floor in the parish hall was completed and a new floor installed. A workday will be held to clean the inside of the parish hall and outside of the building in anticipation of the next step of the project. Plans have been drawn up for a three-stage construction project to build the necessary exam rooms and other medical space. The estimated cost of the entire project is nearly $250,000. We are now looking for funding sources and donations to purchase materials. If you would like to see a copy of the budget and proposed plans, please speak to Fr. Pat of Grace Church in Haddonfield. On Saturday, September 19th there will be a clean up day from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Help is needed to clean up the inside and outside. Contact the Grace Church in Haddonfield Parish Office (856-429-0007) if you can help out. St. Wilfrid's is located at Dudley St and Westfield Ave, in Camden. Thank you. Grace Church 19 King's Highway East Haddonfield, NJ 08033-2001 Telephone: 856 429-0007 Email: office@gracehaddon.org Website: www.gracehaddon.org From anotte at newjersey.anglican.org Wed Sep 16 16:28:57 2009 From: anotte at newjersey.anglican.org (Ann Notte) Date: Wed Sep 16 16:30:38 2009 Subject: [DioNJ Announcements] Supply Priest needed Message-ID: <9EAA1F83B5484FE3BF4C95A1C5590011@capital.local> >From St. John the Baptist Church, Linden: Supply priest needed for Sundays 10/18, 25 & 11/1. One service at 10 am at St. John the Baptist, Linden. Reply to the Rev. Terence Blackburn at (908) 241-3670 or Ter2413@msn.com. From anotte at newjersey.anglican.org Fri Sep 18 09:48:42 2009 From: anotte at newjersey.anglican.org (Ann Notte) Date: Fri Sep 18 09:50:25 2009 Subject: [DioNJ Announcements] Society of St. Alban Message-ID: Forwarded for the Rev. Marshall Shelly, Trinity, Matawan: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- "All priests are welcome to attend the next monthly meeting of the Society of St. Alban, a group formed to offer mutual support to priests seeking to keep the personal discipline of the Daily Office and to persist in prayer for each other, the Church and the World. We will meet for prayer, refreshment, fellowship and study on Tuesday, Sept. 22nd at 10 AM. Location this month is Trinity Episcopal Church, Matawan, the Rev. Marshall Shelly hosting. Directions to the church can be found at www.trinitymatawan.com and all are welcome. Please RSVP to Fr. Shelly @ marshallshelly1@gmail.com or via cell @ 732-539-2535." From anotte at newjersey.anglican.org Fri Sep 18 11:38:45 2009 From: anotte at newjersey.anglican.org (Ann Notte) Date: Fri Sep 18 11:40:27 2009 Subject: [DioNJ Announcements] Comedy Night Message-ID: <792C2E70FA174ED487D2DDD855EA0961@capital.local> Forwarded for Trinity Church, Matawan: Trinity Church in Matawan has begun selling tickets for their annual "Comedy Night" to be held at Sterling Gardens on Rte 79 and Matawan. We would like your help to make this fundraiser a success. Our annual fundraiser helps feed the homeless and hungry at St. Mark's Food Kitchen, stocking the Matawan Food Pantry, and knitting hats and scarves for the Seamens Institute. We host free meetings such as AA, NA, OA, and Al-Anon in our church as well as reaching out in the local communities to help those in need by supplying Christmas gifts for unwed mothers and their children, along with local families who cannot afford food and gifts for the holidays. The cost of the ticket includes a delicious dinner and show by comedian Joseph Anthony, plus our famous basket raffle, 50/50, and hand made king size quilt raffle (drawing to be held December 13th. 2009). Please call the parish office M-F, 9AM-2PM, at 732-591-9210, to purchase tickets. Come enjoy a great night out and invite your friends to come for a wonderful evening of fun, food and fellowship. For more information please call our fundraising chairperson Meredith Twyman at 732-583-6108. Thank you. From spaige at newjersey.anglican.org Fri Sep 18 15:02:35 2009 From: spaige at newjersey.anglican.org (Sarah Paige) Date: Fri Sep 18 15:04:18 2009 Subject: [DioNJ Announcements] Upcoming events & Reminders Message-ID: <13B9E84BC7E34860A8E9E17CF4586F51@capital.local> Update on the convocation quilts: Camden Convocation needs six (6) more congregations to submit their panels. Most of the other convocations need seven (7). We have extended the deadline till the end of this month. The quilters are anxiously waiting to compile these eight quilts before convention. Remember, the finished projects can be used for your events throughout the year and then returned for display at every convention. Please contact Ann Notte with questions at anotte@newjersey.anglican.org. Thank you for your participation. Please note: Online registration is in place for virtually all courses and events! Now posted to the website for your viewing: Equipping the Servants, Day of Workshops http://www.newjersey.anglican.org/MI/index.html#equip Nominating Committee information for the upcoming elections at the 2010 Convention http://www.newjersey.anglican.org/DiocesanConvention/index.html#nominations The College for Congregational Development http://www.newjersey.anglican.org/Diocese/Committees/CongregDevelopment/inde x.html Upcoming Events: September 19 ? October 10 (for everyone) Sexual Misconduct Awareness Workshops Leaders: The Reverend Henrietta Lavengood; The Reverend Charles Lochner; The Reverend Dr. Paul S. Rimassa, Trinity Episcopal Church, Rocky Hill; or The Reverend Peter Stimpson, Director, Trinity Counseling, 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 from the Diocesan website. Sponsored by the Pastoral Response Team of the Diocese of New Jersey. When: September 19- St John's Church, Somerville, 9am to 3pm September 26- Grace Church, Plainfield, 9am to 3pm Register online: http://www.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0015-0007-2BA8B8E1B3804DC9AE 533CD35BE90FDB October 5-Diocesan House, Trenton, 9am to 3pm-Register online: http://www.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0015-0007-6378448DBC714BE7AE F67F84A173D0AF October 10-St. James' Church, Edison, 9am to 3pm-Register online: http://www.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0015-0007-9836496495E3485D87 E06314A2CB56A9 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 Online 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- SEPTEMBER 26 (for clergy) Deacons Day with Bishop Councell Leader: The Right Reverend George E. Councell, Eleventh Bishop of the Diocese of New Jersey A time for deacons to come together with Bishop Councell and with one another, the day begins with the bishop celebrating the Holy Eucharist. He will then share his impressions of General Convention and events in the Episcopal Church. The archdeacons will each give a brief report related to their respective area of oversight. Sponsored by the Deacons? Council. When Saturday, September 26, registration at 8.30am. Begins at 9am and ends at 3pm. Cost $10 for lunch collected on day of event Where Diocesan House, Matthews Conference Room t 808 West State Street t Trenton, New Jersey 08618 t 609 394-5281 Deadline Register by Monday, September 21 Register Online: http://www.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0015-0007-75A52C2B9989499289 2B51CFCE756A86 or email calvarez@newjersey.anglican.org. Or fax registration form to 609 394-8015, mail form, or phone Cecilia Alvarez, 609 394-5281, ext. 22. Contact The Reverend Denise Cavaliere, Deacon, 856 424-9398 or dcav721@comcast.net George E. Councell, born in Detroit in 1949, was ordained deacon and priest in 1975. He was consecrated the Eleventh Bishop of the Diocese of New Jersey on October 18, 2003. He is Vice-President of Province II and serves on the Board of Trustees of General Theological Seminary, the Presiding Bishop?s Council of Advice, and the Joint Standing Committee on Program, Budget and Finance. OCTOBER 5-7 (for clergy) Annual Clergy Conference: Clergy as a Public Person Leader: The Right Reverend Mark Sisk, Fifteenth Bishop of New York This conference is an occasion to grapple with, and come to celebrate, this most unexpected part of ordained ministry. As Bishop Sisk?s says, 'From my experience, first as a seminary dean for 14 years and now for the last 12 years as a bishop, the thing that priests and deacons do not expect (I certainly didn't) is the extent to which, once ordained, their lives are not their own. The ordained person becomes a "public person" whether she or he expects to or not, whether he or she wants it or not. It is simply a fact.' The purpose of the conference is to reflect on this fact and its several dimensions. When Monday through Wednesday, October 5 ? 7. Begins Monday with registration at 4:30 pm. Conference starts at 5 pm and ends Wednesday at noon. Cost Single $285, shared room $190, commuter $95, all meals included Where The White Sands Oceanfront Resort and Spa t 1205 Ocean Avenue t Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey 08742 t 732 899-3370 Deadline Register by Wednesday, September 30. Check payable to the Diocese of New Jersey must be received by this date. Register Online http://www.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0015-0007-38BB0AEE6B8347EF9F CC0F54EC13529D 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 The Right Reverend Mark Sisk is the fifteenth Bishop of the Diocese of New York. He was installed on September 29, 2001, after his consecration as Bishop Coadjutor in 1998. Prior to his election as Coadjutor, from 1984 through 1998, Bishop Sisk was President and Dean of Seabury-Western Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois. Under his leadership new models for theological education for seminarians, continuing education for clergy, and the first doctoral degree in congregational development were instituted. >From 1977 through 1984, Bishop Sisk served as an Archdeacon in the Diocese of New York. He started the Metropolitan Japanese Ministry and nurtured the first Latino congregations in Yonkers. Bishop Sisk?s early ministry was as curate of Christ Church in New Brunswick, New Jersey followed by a three-year call as associate rector, Christ Church, Bronxville, New York and as Rector of St. John?s, Kingston, New York, where he co-founded the Religious Council of Kingston. _____ OCTOBER 10 (for everyone) Urban Ministry Retreat Leader: The Reverend Canon Dr. Sandye A. Wilson, Rector of St. Andrew and Holy Communion Episcopal Church in South Orange, New Jersey Urban Ministry in the Diocese of New Jersey is sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ with all who live or work in our urban centers by preaching, teaching and advocating in the power of the Holy Spirit. Given this stated vision, in this all day retreat with prayers and reflections, we will: * revisit why we are called to this ministry * reconnect to our primary purpose, which is mission * recommit to our ministries in urban centers * reaffirm the transformational power of this ministry, if we are givers as well as receivers Sponsored by the Right Onward Committee. Traduccion simultanea al Espa?ol disponible. Simultaneous Spanish translation available upon request. When Saturday, October 10 from 9am to 3pm Cost No cost, continental breakfast and lunch provided Wherettt St. Paul?s Episcopal Church 422 Market Street Camden, New Jersey 08104 856 365-5880 Deadline Register by Friday, September 25 Register Online http://www.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0015-0007-AE5B85A3C4D74EA381 0DED3DEA64D57E 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 Canon Dr. Sandye Wilson is rector of St. Andrew and Holy Communion Episcopal Church in South Orange, New Jersey. Her church work includes experience in urban, suburban and rural settings, from small towns to major cities. She is currently a member of Diocesan Council, The Good Liturgy Committee, a member of the Commission on Ministry, a Co-president of the South Orange/Maplewood Clergy Association, a member of the Diocesan Women?s Commission, a leader of the Black Church Initiative on Congregational Development, a deputy to the Episcopal Church?s 2009 National General Convention and Chair of the Deputation. A creative liturgist and congregational development specialist, she has rebuilt congregations, consulted with congregations and led retreats around the country on new life in the Spirit. Passionate about social justice as a gospel mandate, she has been trained by the Industrial Area Foundation in community organizing and development. Clear about the need for boundaries in life, she has done advanced graduate work in Friedman and Bowen Family Systems Analysis. A powerful preacher, she has had opportunities to share the Good News in all kinds of settings around the world. _____ OCTOBER 12 (for everyone) 5th Annual Trinity Cathedral Community Day Trinity Cathedral will once again host its annual Community Day Golf Event. Throughout the Diocese, this has quickly become a broadly anticipated activity and the Cathedral is most grateful that this is the case. In total, over $80,000 has been generated to assist the Cathedral?s mission and ministry. As usual, there will be an on-course Eucharist celebrated by Bishop Councell to begin the day, followed by an 18-hole ?shamble? and dinner. Everyone, no matter the skill level is encouraged to participate . . . or just come for dinner. Several churches are gearing up to wrest the Bishop?s Cup from St. George?s-by-the-River, Rumson. When Monday, October 12 from 9:30am to 6pm (Dinner at 4pm) Cost $160 a player, includes continental breakfast, lunch, dinner, prizes. Dinner only: $30. Where Mercer Oaks?West Golf Course t Village Road t West Windsor, New Jersey 08550 t 609 936-1383, ext 3 Deadline Register by Friday, September 4 Register Send completed registration forms and payment ? including name of the church, town, names of all participants, and contact information ? to Trinity Cathedral, 801 West State Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08618. Contact Canon Chuck Perfater, 609 494-7944, or chperfater@comcast.net Sarah Paige Diocese of New Jersey 808 West State Street Trenton, NJ 08618 609-394-5281 x10 spaige@newjersey.anglican.org www.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 Wed Sep 23 12:09:10 2009 From: anotte at newjersey.anglican.org (Ann Notte) Date: Wed Sep 23 12:10:27 2009 Subject: [DioNJ Announcements] Musical Event Message-ID: <43D5B5961677433496FB53CADBD1256B@capital.local> Sent for The Rev. Jack Zamboni St. Francis' Church 400 New Market Rd. Dunellen, NJ 08812 --------------------------------------- Songs and Sweets: A Musical Event at St. Francis', Dunellen. Four professional singers join for an afternoon of exciting music ranging from opera to Broadway . At Intermission, homemade desserts, coffee and tea will be served. It will all take place on Sunday, October 18th at 3:00 PM. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Good music and good food - a great combination on a Sunday afternoon! Call 732-968-6781 for tickets and information. St. Francis' Church is located at 400 New Market Road, Dunellen, NJ 08812. 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 Wed Sep 23 14:19:35 2009 From: anotte at newjersey.anglican.org (Ann Notte) Date: Wed Sep 23 14:20:53 2009 Subject: [DioNJ Announcements] Archives Workshop Message-ID: <8E9396388DE74CA49138FD4C0B714F76@capital.local> Wondering what to do with all the piles of paper and photographs that are collecting in the rector?s closet, the church secretary?s office, or behind the boiler in the church basement? Do you have a treasurer who keeps everything or ? worse ? nothing? The National Episcopal Historians and Archivists (NEHA), an association of persons who have the care of parish and diocesan archives and history, as well as persons who simply love the history of the Church, invites you to: CHURCH ARCHIVES 101: WHAT TO KEEP AND HOW TO KEEP IT 10:00 am to 12:00 noon ? Saturday, October 17, 2009 Trinity Episcopal Church Chester Road and College Avenue, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania 19081 The workshop will include the following topics: ? what records should be retained ? the proper storage environment for long-term preservation ? appropriate archival storage supplies (folders, boxes, photo envelopes, etc.) ? guidelines for handling materials in your archives ? ideas for sharing your congregational history Workshop leader is Susan Rehkopf, archivist for the Diocese of Missouri and a member of NEHA?s board of trustees. This workshop is for church archivists, registrars, historians, and librarians, as well as clergy, administrative assistants, secretaries, and anyone else who is interested in helping to preserve your congregation?s history. The program is for both novice and experienced alike. Whether your congregation has an archival system or you don?t know where to begin, the workshop will show you ways to improve your present system or how to get started. Registrants? packets will include the Episcopal Church?s ?Records Management for Congregations? retention schedule, lists of what a parish archives should hold, conservation terms and definitions, and lists of archival resources, among other aids. The workshop will begin at 10:00 am, but coffee will be ready at 9:30 for those who want to come a little early. The $10.00 registration fee, payable to NEHA, covers refreshments and the workshop packet. You may register for the workshop by sending your check and the form printed below to NEHA at 509 Yale Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081. Or by calling the NEHA office, 610-544-1886. Or by sending an e-mail to nehahqs@aol.com. Please make reservations by October 9, 2009. Name Position (Archivist, historian, administrator, friend of old records, interested member, etc.) Mailing address E-mail address Telephone number From anotte at newjersey.anglican.org Wed Sep 23 16:32:17 2009 From: anotte at newjersey.anglican.org (Ann Notte) Date: Wed Sep 23 16:33:35 2009 Subject: [DioNJ Announcements] Celebration of New Ministry Message-ID: Sent for St. Andrew's Episcopal Church 186 East Commerce Street Bridgeton, NJ 856-451-3233 --------------------------------- You are invited to join the people of the shared ministry of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Bridgeton, and Trinity Episcopal Church, Vineland, in the Celebration of a New Ministry. Sunday, October 11, 2009, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon The Rev. Ellen C. Rutherford to be installed as priest-in-charge The Rt. Rev. Sylvestre D. Romero, presiding St. Andrew's Episcopal Church 186 East Commerce Street Bridgeton, NJ Clergy: White Stoles A buffet supper will follow the service. Please RSVP by September 30th to St. Andrew's Church office (856-451-3233). From anotte at newjersey.anglican.org Thu Sep 24 11:13:52 2009 From: anotte at newjersey.anglican.org (Ann Notte) Date: Thu Sep 24 11:15:10 2009 Subject: [DioNJ Announcements] HERE & NOW! Message-ID: Sent for the Rev. Carmen Viola, Dcn. --------------------------------------- Where is God in your Life? We invite you to experience God in a Relevant way... HERE & NOW! Everyone's looking for answers; sometimes life seems so complicated. Join us as we journey to the center of our selves. Discuss and learn about the human experience and who we really are; and discover how we can reconnect to God and to each other. We will tackle topics like unconditional love, appreciation, baggage, having enough, shame, suffering, forgiveness... making biblical truths relevant for today! We invite you to participate in a series of seminars and open discussions on living a more complete and spirit filled life. These forums are FREE and are open to all. For more information please contact The Reverend Carmen Viola, Deacon by phone at 267.236.5163, or by email at: carmen.viola@dla.mil The Seminars will be held every Monday evening starting on Sept 28th at the St. Stephen's Parish Hall located behind St. Stephen's Episcopal Church 51 Main Street, Mullica Hill NJ 08062. The time is from 7 PM to 8:30 PM. We are not Human Beings having a Spiritual Experience, rather we are Spiritual Beings having a Human experience! Teilhard de Chardin From anotte at newjersey.anglican.org Thu Sep 24 11:21:10 2009 From: anotte at newjersey.anglican.org (Ann Notte) Date: Thu Sep 24 11:22:29 2009 Subject: [DioNJ Announcements] Help for Bhutanese Refuges Message-ID: Sent for the Rev. Edward Murphy, 732 881-6282: ------------------------------------------- We have a number of ethnically Napalese families in the Edison area who are in great need. Their stays in displaced persons camps have caused a kind of "learned helplessness" which is being addressed but the need is imminent as the weather changes and school begins. Please contact me if you can help. Fr. Ed Murphy 732 881 6282 Subject: Help for Bhutanese Refuges I would like to see if your church might be able to help some of these refuges who are settle in New Jersey. They are looking for winter clothing and kids school supplies. There are 50,000 Bhutanese refugees being settle here in US. About 100 families are in NJ. Thank you Bhutanese Refugees - BACKGROUND OF THE REFUGEE CRISIS: In the late 1980s, the government of Bhutan started the actual execution of its ethnic cleansing policy. Consequently, the southern settlers known as the Lhotshampas who are ethnically Nepalis were deprived of their fundamental rights. Schools were shut down in almost all the southern districts from East to the west denying the Lhotshampas' kids access to education. Nepali language was lifted from the school curriculum in other districts of Northern and Central regions. Royal Bhutan Army was deployed in every villages to terrorize the public. The implementation of the "Driglam Namzha" with "One Nation, One People" policy imposed the culture, dress code, language, and customs of the northern Bhutanese on the entire population. The ethnic cleansing grew out of an urge to preserve the indigenous Drukpa culture of the north of the kingdom. It may be commendable aspiration to wish to preserve a nation's culture in a world that is homogenizing fast through pervasive western influence, but when this occurred at the expense of a large proportion of a country's population who have a legitimate claim to citizenship, it became intolerable .This further bred frustration among the citizens in the south as they were forced to give up their traditional costumes and language. In the mid 1990, nationwide public demonstration against these developments erupted. The government tried to dose the flame of voice of the Nepali speaking citizens with its all might. Those involved in these demonstrations were tagged as anti-nationals and seized their land and properties, arrested and imprisoned several hundreds of them, demolished and burnt their houses and were coerced into signing voluntary emigration forms in a language they did not understand for renouncing the Druk citizenship and finally compelled to leave their motherland. Dr. Tulsi R. Maharjan 908-369-4318 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 spaige at newjersey.anglican.org Mon Sep 28 07:56:39 2009 From: spaige at newjersey.anglican.org (Sarah Paige) Date: Mon Sep 28 11:20:02 2009 Subject: [DioNJ Announcements] Upcoming events & Reminders Message-ID: Please note: Online registration is in place for virtually all courses and events! Now posted to the website for your viewing: Equipping the Servants, Day of Workshops http://www.newjersey.anglican.org/MI/index.html#equip Nominating Committee information for the upcoming elections at the 2010 Convention http://www.newjersey.anglican.org/DiocesanConvention/index.html#nominations The College for Congregational Development http://www.newjersey.anglican.org/Diocese/Committees/CongregDevelopment/inde x.html Upcoming Events: October 5-10 (for everyone) Sexual Misconduct Awareness Workshops Leaders: The Reverend Henrietta Lavengood; The Reverend Charles Lochner; The Reverend Dr. Paul S. Rimassa, Trinity Episcopal Church, Rocky Hill; or The Reverend Peter Stimpson, Director, Trinity Counseling, 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 from the Diocesan website. Sponsored by the Pastoral Response Team of the Diocese of New Jersey. When: October 5-Diocesan House, Trenton, 9am to 3pm-Register online: http://www.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0015-0007-6378448DBC714BE7AE F67F84A173D0AF October 10-St. James' Church, Edison, 9am to 3pm-Register online: http://www.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0015-0007-9836496495E3485D87 E06314A2CB56A9 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 Online 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- OCTOBER 5-7 (for clergy) Annual Clergy Conference: Clergy as a Public Person Leader: The Right Reverend Mark Sisk, Fifteenth Bishop of New York This conference is an occasion to grapple with, and come to celebrate, this most unexpected part of ordained ministry. As Bishop Sisk?s says, 'From my experience, first as a seminary dean for 14 years and now for the last 12 years as a bishop, the thing that priests and deacons do not expect (I certainly didn't) is the extent to which, once ordained, their lives are not their own. The ordained person becomes a "public person" whether she or he expects to or not, whether he or she wants it or not. It is simply a fact.' The purpose of the conference is to reflect on this fact and its several dimensions. When Monday through Wednesday, October 5 ? 7. Begins Monday with registration at 4:30 pm. Conference starts at 5 pm and ends Wednesday at noon. Cost Single $285, shared room $190, commuter $95, all meals included Where The White Sands Oceanfront Resort and Spa t 1205 Ocean Avenue t Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey 08742 t 732 899-3370 Deadline Register by Wednesday, September 30. Check payable to the Diocese of New Jersey must be received by this date. Register Online http://www.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0015-0007-38BB0AEE6B8347EF9F CC0F54EC13529D 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 The Right Reverend Mark Sisk is the fifteenth Bishop of the Diocese of New York. He was installed on September 29, 2001, after his consecration as Bishop Coadjutor in 1998. Prior to his election as Coadjutor, from 1984 through 1998, Bishop Sisk was President and Dean of Seabury-Western Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois. Under his leadership new models for theological education for seminarians, continuing education for clergy, and the first doctoral degree in congregational development were instituted. >From 1977 through 1984, Bishop Sisk served as an Archdeacon in the Diocese of New York. He started the Metropolitan Japanese Ministry and nurtured the first Latino congregations in Yonkers. Bishop Sisk?s early ministry was as curate of Christ Church in New Brunswick, New Jersey followed by a three-year call as associate rector, Christ Church, Bronxville, New York and as Rector of St. John?s, Kingston, New York, where he co-founded the Religious Council of Kingston. _____ OCTOBER 10 (for everyone) Urban Ministry Retreat Leader: The Reverend Canon Dr. Sandye A. Wilson, Rector of St. Andrew and Holy Communion Episcopal Church in South Orange, New Jersey Urban Ministry in the Diocese of New Jersey is sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ with all who live or work in our urban centers by preaching, teaching and advocating in the power of the Holy Spirit. Given this stated vision, in this all day retreat with prayers and reflections, we will: * revisit why we are called to this ministry * reconnect to our primary purpose, which is mission * recommit to our ministries in urban centers * reaffirm the transformational power of this ministry, if we are givers as well as receivers Sponsored by the Right Onward Committee. Traduccion simultanea al Espa?ol disponible. Simultaneous Spanish translation available upon request. When Saturday, October 10 from 9am to 3pm Cost No cost, continental breakfast and lunch provided Wherettt St. Paul?s Episcopal Church 422 Market Street Camden, New Jersey 08104 856 365-5880 Deadline Register by Friday, September 25 Register Online http://www.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0015-0007-AE5B85A3C4D74EA381 0DED3DEA64D57E 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 Canon Dr. Sandye Wilson is rector of St. Andrew and Holy Communion Episcopal Church in South Orange, New Jersey. Her church work includes experience in urban, suburban and rural settings, from small towns to major cities. She is currently a member of Diocesan Council, The Good Liturgy Committee, a member of the Commission on Ministry, a Co-president of the South Orange/Maplewood Clergy Association, a member of the Diocesan Women?s Commission, a leader of the Black Church Initiative on Congregational Development, a deputy to the Episcopal Church?s 2009 National General Convention and Chair of the Deputation. A creative liturgist and congregational development specialist, she has rebuilt congregations, consulted with congregations and led retreats around the country on new life in the Spirit. Passionate about social justice as a gospel mandate, she has been trained by the Industrial Area Foundation in community organizing and development. Clear about the need for boundaries in life, she has done advanced graduate work in Friedman and Bowen Family Systems Analysis. A powerful preacher, she has had opportunities to share the Good News in all kinds of settings around the world. _____ OCTOBER 12 (for everyone) 5th Annual Trinity Cathedral Community Day Trinity Cathedral will once again host its annual Community Day Golf Event. Throughout the Diocese, this has quickly become a broadly anticipated activity and the Cathedral is most grateful that this is the case. In total, over $80,000 has been generated to assist the Cathedral?s mission and ministry. As usual, there will be an on-course Eucharist celebrated by Bishop Councell to begin the day, followed by an 18-hole ?shamble? and dinner. Everyone, no matter the skill level is encouraged to participate . . . or just come for dinner. Several churches are gearing up to wrest the Bishop?s Cup from St. George?s-by-the-River, Rumson. When Monday, October 12 from 9:30am to 6pm (Dinner at 4pm) Cost $160 a player, includes continental breakfast, lunch, dinner, prizes. Dinner only: $30. Where Mercer Oaks?West Golf Course t Village Road t West Windsor, New Jersey 08550 t 609 936-1383, ext 3 Deadline Register by Friday, September 4 Register Send completed registration forms and payment ? including name of the church, town, names of all participants, and contact information ? to Trinity Cathedral, 801 West State Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08618. Contact Canon Chuck Perfater, 609 494-7944, or chperfater@comcast.net _____ OCTOBER 24 (for everyone) Equipping the Servants: A Day of Workshops Leaders: Numerous leaders, both lay and clergy, from our diocese and beyond A day of workshops designed to equip the ?servants of God? for service to God and ministry in and beyond the congregation. The theme for this year reflects to the diocesan vision initiative: Spiritual Renewal. You may select up to four workshops, each one hour and 15 minutes, from offerings such as Lectio Divina, developing your spiritual personality, different ways of praying, exploring the call of a deacon, and reflections on the Millennium Development Goals. Sponsored by the Congregational Development Committee. Download a PDF brochure. When Saturday, October 24 from 9am to 3pm Cost $10, lunch provided Where Trinity Cathedral t 801 West State Street t Trenton, New Jersey 08618 t 609 392-3805 Deadline Register by Monday, October 19 Register Online http://www.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0015-0007-7EDB07239088485E93 BDFC0F3CE6EA3D 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 Debbie Crall, 609-394-5281 ext. 20 or dcrall@newjersey.anglican.org _____ NOVEMBER 5 (for laity) [New date, was 29 October] Reading the Lessons Aloud Effectively Leader: Melissa Semmes-Thorne, president of Speaking with Power and Effectiveness for Adults and Kids (SPEAK) How often have you been called upon to read scripture that was simply ?impossible?? You know, the one with forty-six names from the Old Testament or one of St. Paul?s interminable run-on sentences! Ms. Semmes-Thorne will work with you to improve your skills in the oral interpretation of literature, i.e., reading aloud in church. The object is not to teach you to read aloud (you already know how to do that), but to help you to learn to read aloud more effectively for your congregation?s understanding. This workshop will take place in the sanctuary of the church. You will learn a series of simple tools to use in preparing a reading and have an opportunity to work with these concepts in a coaching session involving readings from the lectionary. When Thursday, November 5 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm Cost No fee Where Church of St. Barnabas-by-the-Bay t 13 West Bates Avenue t Villas, New Jersey 08251 t 609 886-5960 Deadline Register by Sunday, November 1 Register Online http://www.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0015-0007-0CA56F60FF1549D4AC 760E8FC3CC2CEB 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 connielouwhite@msn.com Melissa Semmes-Thorne, president of Speaking with Power and Effectiveness for Adults and Kids (SPEAK), has been helping people to read aloud more effectively for many years. She has a degree in theatre and the oral interpretation of literature from Northwestern University. Ms. Semmes-Thorne has coached lectors at many levels, from beginners to trained readers; from cathedrals to level-one churches. She has helped to improve the lector skills of readers at all age levels. Sarah Paige Diocese of New Jersey 808 West State Street Trenton, NJ 08618 609-394-5281 x10 spaige@newjersey.anglican.org www.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 Sep 28 12:53:36 2009 From: anotte at newjersey.anglican.org (Ann Notte) Date: Mon Sep 28 12:54:59 2009 Subject: [DioNJ Announcements] Death Notice Message-ID: <571126E1C0064831BEF5BAD862058653@capital.local> We commend to Our Lord and announce the death of The Rev. Paul Allen Westman The Rev. Paul A. Westman died suddenly at his home in Villas on Thursday, September 24, 2009. He was born in Los Angeles, California, on June 14, 1930, son of Felix A. and Frances (Yolme) Westman. We received his bachelor degree from Lake Forest College, Lake Forest, Illinois, in 1953; his divinity degree from Berkley Divinity School, Yale University; and a masters in Religious Education from Princeton Seminary in 1965. He was made deacon on November 28, 1959 and ordained priest on June 25, 1960, both by the Rt. Rev. Alfred L. Banyard, VII Bishop of New Jersey. He was married to Linda E. Pressey on May 6, 1961, and they have a daughter, Karin, of Pennsville. He was vicar of St. John's Church, Maple Shade, from 1959-1965; rector of St. James' Church, Wichita, Kansas, 1965-1966; Assistant Director of Christian Education at St. George's, Ardmore, Pennsylvania, 1977-1969. He was of non-parochial status since 1970 but served as interim in New Jersey for several congregations, the most recent being St. George's Church, Pennsville, where he was serving at the time of his death. There will be a time of visitation at 10:30 am at St. George's Church, Pennsville. The Holy Eucharist will be celebrated at 11:00 am and burial will follow in St. George's Cemetery. A reception will follow in the Parish Hall. Biographical material provided by The Archives of the Diocese of New Jersey 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 Mon Sep 28 13:36:43 2009 From: anotte at newjersey.anglican.org (Ann Notte) Date: Mon Sep 28 13:38:05 2009 Subject: [DioNJ Announcements] Death Notice additional information Message-ID: <8EA040D24D144ACBA90F3481DDF05318@capital.local> We're sorry for the omission of the date for the Holy Eucharist, interment and reception. It will be on Saturday, October 3, 2009 at St. George's Episcopal Church in Pennsville at 11:00 AM. ---------------------------------- We commend to Our Lord and announce the death of The Rev. Paul Allen Westman The Rev. Paul A. Westman died suddenly at his home in Villas on Thursday, September 24, 2009. He was born in Los Angeles, California, on June 14, 1930, son of Felix A. and Frances (Yolme) Westman. We received his bachelor degree from Lake Forest College, Lake Forest, Illinois, in 1953; his divinity degree from Berkley Divinity School, Yale University; and a masters in Religious Education from Princeton Seminary in 1965. He was made deacon on November 28, 1959 and ordained priest on June 25, 1960, both by the Rt. Rev. Alfred L. Banyard, VII Bishop of New Jersey. He was married to Linda E. Pressey on May 6, 1961, and they have a daughter, Karin, of Pennsville. He was vicar of St. John's Church, Maple Shade, from 1959-1965; rector of St. James' Church, Wichita, Kansas, 1965-1966; Assistant Director of Christian Education at St. George's, Ardmore, Pennsylvania, 1977-1969. He was of non-parochial status since 1970 but served as interim in New Jersey for several congregations, the most recent being St. George's Church, Pennsville, where he was serving at the time of his death. There will be a time of visitation at 10:30 am at St. George's Church, Pennsville. The Holy Eucharist will be celebrated at 11:00 am and burial will follow in St. George's Cemetery. A reception will follow in the Parish Hall. Biographical material provided by The Archives of the Diocese of New Jersey From anotte at newjersey.anglican.org Tue Sep 29 09:32:23 2009 From: anotte at newjersey.anglican.org (Ann Notte) Date: Tue Sep 29 09:33:47 2009 Subject: [DioNJ Announcements] THE BENEDICTINE WAY OF HOPE Message-ID: Sent for Sr. Barbara Jean, 973 543-4641 ext. 1: ----------------------------------------------------- Living With Christ At the Center: THE BENEDICTINE WAY OF HOPE Saturday, November 7, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. A One-day workshop conducted by the Rev. Jane Tomaine In these challenging and uncertain times, this retreat will explore the many ways the Rule of St. Benedict can help us to live with Christ at the center. Cost $75. To register contact Sr.Barbara Jean at 973-543-4641 Ext.1 or e-mail srbj@csjb.org From anotte at newjersey.anglican.org Tue Sep 29 13:48:40 2009 From: anotte at newjersey.anglican.org (Ann Notte) Date: Tue Sep 29 13:50:04 2009 Subject: [DioNJ Announcements] Supply Priest Needed... Message-ID: Sent for Ascension Church, Atlantic City: ------------------------------------------------------- Ascension Church in Atlantic City needs a supply priest for this coming Sunday, October 4, as well as for future Sundays. If you are able to help, please call the Senior Warden at 609 296-4792. Any help you can give will be deeply appreciated. Thank you. From anotte at newjersey.anglican.org Tue Sep 29 15:57:50 2009 From: anotte at newjersey.anglican.org (Ann Notte) Date: Tue Sep 29 15:59:13 2009 Subject: [DioNJ Announcements] GRAND ULTREYA Message-ID: <1BAF93C45B9748F18A01E60A455C6404@capital.local> GRAND ULTREYA Sunday October 11th - 3pm to 5pm Welcome the Cursillistas of NJ #23 Bring something to share (finger food) BRING YOUR INSTRUMENT IF YOU PLAY GUITAR!! Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 90 Leonardine Avenue South River, NJ 08882 (732-254-1734 for directions) Ultreya Format: Gathering with Songs Decuria (finger food) Table Sharing (before/after) Opening Prayer: Come Holy Spirit Theme and Scripture Break into small groups for reunion format Witness Talk Lay and Clergy Comments/discussion Closing Prayer: We Give You Thanks ********************************************************************* ULTREYA (What it is...) One of the key elements of Cursillo is to build up the Church in the world through groupings of people in their environments. One form of this grouping is Ultreya, a Spanish word meaning Onward. This is where members of Group Reunions come together as a larger community to pray together, read the Word of God, have access to spiritual direction, share, inspire and encourage one another to persevere in our Fourth Day. For those Cursillistas that have not yet joined or formed a Group Reunion it inables them to connect with other Cursillistas to form these groups that meet regularly. Ultreya is a vital part of our Cursillo movement. The Group Reunion satisfies the basic need for the individual for a sense of growth and community; the Ultreya satisfies the need for growth in community and being part of the Church in the world. Both are necessary to achieve the ongoing work of evangelizing the environments in the world. (the strategy of Cursillo) From cmcfarland at newjersey.anglican.org Tue Sep 29 23:33:33 2009 From: cmcfarland at newjersey.anglican.org (Cynthia McFarland) Date: Tue Sep 29 23:33:43 2009 Subject: [DioNJ Announcements] From the Church of the Holy Spirit, Bellmawr Message-ID: <0778E6AF-400E-4B29-AFE3-9FA09EF105CD@newjersey.anglican.org> The Church of the Holy Spirit, Bellmawr, New Jersey is having its Annual Church Auction. Please come! When: October 21 Time: 6pm Where: American Legion Hall, Brooklawn, NJ Tickets: $10 For further information please contact, Jane Gellien at 856 933-1377 or Lois Shelton at 856 456-0730. From cmcfarland at newjersey.anglican.org Tue Sep 29 23:36:35 2009 From: cmcfarland at newjersey.anglican.org (Cynthia McFarland) Date: Tue Sep 29 23:36:45 2009 Subject: [DioNJ Announcements] From the Convent of St John the Bpatist, Mendham Message-ID: <6CCC97C1-B9EA-4C71-9CA6-B52C351CF2A4@newjersey.anglican.org> Living With Christ at the Center: THE BENEDICTINE WAY OF HOPE Saturday, November 7, 9am to 3pm At the Convent of St. John Baptist, 82 West Main Street, Mendham, NJ. See directions on www.csjb.org Cost $75 A one-day workshop conducted by the Rev. Jane Tomaine Jane Tomaine is an Episcopal priest, author and retreat leader. She received a Bachelor of Music degree from Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, Iowa, and a Master of Music degree from Ohio State University, both in organ performance. Following a career with AT&T she left corporate life, earning both Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees from the Theological School of Drew University in Madison, New Jersey. As a part of her doctoral program she introduced the Rule of Benedict to her parish, St. Peter's in Livingston, New Jersey, where she was rector, through a parish-wide study, liturgical, and renewal program. During this program she wrote a book on the Rule of Benedict for her parish, St. Benedict's Toolbox: The Nuts and Bolts of Everyday Benedictine Living, now available through Morehouse Publishing. Jane currently teaches courses and leads workshops and retreats on the Rule and Benedictine spirituality at parishes and retreat centers, and at the Newark School of Theology. Jane lives in Mountaiside, NJ with her husband John Tomaine, her mother-in-law Ruth and eight independent felines. In these challenging and uncertain times, this retreat will explore the many ways the Rule of St. Benedict can help us to live with Christ at the center. From anotte at newjersey.anglican.org Wed Sep 30 11:25:41 2009 From: anotte at newjersey.anglican.org (Ann Notte) Date: Wed Sep 30 11:27:05 2009 Subject: [DioNJ Announcements] Press Release Message-ID: Press Release sent for: Grace Church in Haddonfield 19 Kings Highway East Haddonfield, NJ 08033 856-429-0007 fax: 856-429-3291 email: office@gracehaddon.org ----------------------------------------------------- GRACE CHURCH LECTURE SERIES Micki McIntrye Of HealthyNJ Presents Finding Quality Health Information on the Internet Grace Church Parish Hall Friday, October 16th 7:30 pm The Internet is full of information, some of it good, some bad, some downright dangerous! So, how to separate the wheat from the chaff? Join us on Friday, October 16th as Micki McIntyre shows us how to navigate to the safer waters of medical information on the Internet. She'll touch on such topics as: how to notice the little warning signs that indicate the information might not be the most authoritative; which sites always give quality information; a few quick ways to evaluate sites; and will showcase a dozen or so favorite health sites, including HealthyNJ. HealthyNJ is the consumer health web site from the libraries at UMDNJ. Micki McIntyre is the HealthyNJ Librarian for UMDNJ and works out of the Stratford campus, she is a faculty member in the UMDNJ School of Public Health. Micki regularly speaks at conferences of health care professionals, librarians and the general public. Other projects she is currently involved in are the founding of a health literacy center in the state, and Go Local New Jersey, an upcoming data bank of health related services in New Jersey. Micki Master's degrees in both Library Service and Theology. Refreshments will be served. A free-will offering will be taken. Grace Church in Haddonfield is located at 19 Kings Highway East in Haddonfield, and is adjacent to the Haddonfield PATCO station. For further information, please contact the Church Office at 856-429-0007. From anotte at newjersey.anglican.org Wed Sep 30 11:53:33 2009 From: anotte at newjersey.anglican.org (Ann Notte) Date: Wed Sep 30 11:54:56 2009 Subject: [DioNJ Announcements] Meatloaf Supper Message-ID: <38FD08CA888640AF995BD1C1E19B1A65@capital.local> Sent for The Rev. Laurence D. Fish, St. Barnabas, Burlington: ------------------------------------- St. Barnabas Church, Burlington, is offering a Meatloaf Supper on Tuesday, October 13, 2009, from 5 to 7 pm. The cost for eat-in or take-out is $8 for adults and $6 for children under twelve. Included is entr?e, salad, beverage, and dessert. St. Barnabas? is located at 309 East Broad Street, Burlington, and the telephone is 609.386.9119. From anotte at newjersey.anglican.org Wed Sep 30 13:20:00 2009 From: anotte at newjersey.anglican.org (Ann Notte) Date: Wed Sep 30 13:21:23 2009 Subject: [DioNJ Announcements] Office of Public Affairs Message-ID: <959300624708481AB5E4106D6AD0C56E@capital.local> Sent for the The Episcopal Church Office of Public Affairs Resources available for H1N1 preparedness [September 30, 2009] With the onset of flu season, and related concerns about H1N1, many dioceses in The Episcopal Church are actively reviewing the most current data and have posted information on their websites in order to make decisions based on local practices and safety concerns in our church communities. To link to diocesan websites: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/directory.htm Extensive information about preparing for H1N1 and other potential pandemic influenza outbreaks is available on Episcopal Relief & Development's website www.er-d.org. This site links to strong examples of pandemic preparedness plans and offers resources that can help people to provide for congregational gathering needs should an outbreak occur. Additionally, Episcopal Relief & Development posted Planning for Pandemic Influenza, available at http://www.er-d.org/PlanningforPandemicInfluenza The United States Government offers H1N1 Flu: A Guide for Community and Faith-based Organizations at http://flu.gov/professional/community/cfboguidance.html Included is a section, Vulnerable and Hard-to-Reach Populations, as well as links that congregations who may serve a homeless population may find especially useful: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/guidance/homeless.htm In times of need, the Episcopal Church remains a welcoming presence and offers comfort to all. The Episcopal Church welcomes all who worship Jesus Christ in 110 dioceses and three regional areas in 16 nations. The Episcopal Church is a member province of the worldwide Anglican Communion. # # # # The Episcopal Church: www.episcopalchurch.org Diocesan websites: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/directory.htm Episcopal Relief & Development: www.er-d.org H1N1 Flu: A Guide for Community and Faith-based Organizations http://flu.gov/professional/community/cfboguidance.html Planning for Pandemic Influenza: http://www.er-d.org/PlanningforPandemicInfluenza IamEpiscopalian: http://www.iamepiscopalian.org/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/episcopalian Twitter: http://twitter.com/iamepiscopalian YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/TECtube # # # # For more info contact: Neva Rae Fox Public Affairs Officer The Episcopal Church newsline@episcopalchurch.org 212-716-6080 Mobile: 917-478-5659 From anotte at newjersey.anglican.org Wed Sep 30 13:28:04 2009 From: anotte at newjersey.anglican.org (Ann Notte) Date: Wed Sep 30 13:29:27 2009 Subject: [DioNJ Announcements] A Swing Sensation Message-ID: Sent for the Rev. Carol Horton: ----------------------------------------------------- October 25,??4 pm to 7pm ?Flemington " A Swing Sensation"?dance to ?"Terry A and the Big Band Sound" ?A joint ?benefit for Flemington Jewish Community Center and ?St Thomas Episcopal Church, Alexandria Will be held at Flemington Jewish Community Center 5 Sergeantsville Road Flemington, NJ Tickets $18.00 in advance and $20.00 at the door (Refreshments are included) For?tickets and information please call 908-735-4215 ? Thank you, The Rev. Canon Carol Horton St Thomas Episcopal Church 98 Sky Manor Road Pittstown, NJ 08801 908-996-4091 rector@stthomasepc.org From anotte at newjersey.anglican.org Wed Sep 30 14:42:35 2009 From: anotte at newjersey.anglican.org (Ann Notte) Date: Wed Sep 30 14:44:00 2009 Subject: [DioNJ Announcements] Evensong Message-ID: Sent for the Rev. Carolyn Eklund, Grace, Plainfield: ----------------------------------------- Dear Friends, We invite you to Grace Church, Plainfield for Evensong. Will you please share this with others? Peace, Carolyn Eklund + Feast of St. Francis of Assisi Sunday, October 4, 2009 - 4:00 PM Music for Trumpet and Organ Cynthia Woodall, Trumpet Robert Gangewere, Organ Choral Evensong Grace Church Choir www.graceplainfield.org 908-756-1520