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ECS Sunday 2022:Together, We Are StrongerMay 1 This year our focus is to maximize engagement. We will be launching ECS-NJ Congregational Champions! Who will be your congregation’s ECS-NJ Champion? We
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ECS Sunday 2022:Together, We Are StrongerMay 1 This year our focus is to maximize engagement. We will be launching ECS-NJ Congregational Champions! Who will be your congregation’s ECS-NJ Champion? We
“Be still and know that I am God!" (Psalm 46:10) Our world is complex and it can be overwhelming and our thoughts can sometimes be scattered. Where is God in
A chance for the Diocese to come together to discuss current issues, share fellowship, worship, and work together on challenges facing us today. Register in advance for this meeting: https://bit.ly/LayTownHall
A chance for clergy of the Diocese to come together to discuss current issues, share fellowship, worship, and work together on challenges facing us today. Register in advance for this
Join us for A Sound Mind; a safe online space to discuss mental and emotional wellness, share information and resources and support each other through this tumultuous time. The group
Confirmation is an important rite of passage for those seeking full membership in the Episcopal Church. It’s important that we’re able to gather as a Diocese to celebrate the commitment
We invite you to join our very first public (online) gathering around the welcome and experience of the LGBTQIA+ community in our parishes and in society. We will look at the past, present, and future, hear queer voices, and suggest actions we can take individually and together as we seek to fulfill the baptismal covenant and resemble even more God’s beloved community.
Dear Clergy Spouse Care Group or CSCG, The first meeting of the ‘Every Other Wednesday CSCG’ (Clergy Spouse Care Group) is tonight at 7 p.m. Join us tonight for the
Join us for A Sound Mind; a safe online space to discuss mental and emotional wellness, share information and resources and support each other through this tumultuous time. The group
ECS-NJ Presents “For a Bountiful Harvest: Parish Land Becoming Gardens That Feed” Presenter: The Rev. Marshall Shelly, Rector of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Spotswood, New JerseySaturday, May 14, 10:00 a.m.Register Now:
A celebration of graduates for 2022 with Bishop Stokes. This year's celebration has been moved online via Zoom due to Covid concerns, so please join us. Please register here so
A requirement for all those who work in the churches of our Diocese, especially those persons who work with children and youth. See the video description here Leaders: The Reverend
Save the Date! May 15th @ 3:00 pm Join us for an entertaining afternoon as the Steve Minzer Quartet plays Jazz music classics from their extensive repertoire! Light refreshments will
“Be still and know that I am God!" (Psalm 46:10) Our world is complex and it can be overwhelming and our thoughts can sometimes be scattered. Where is God in
You are invited to a Zoom meeting. When: Sep 14, 2021 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting: https://dioceseofnj.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5Aldu6uqjsoJRTU_O2nW6PyZP0wNYqwzA After registering, you
Standing Committee on Clerical Compensation Meeting Join Zoom Meeting https://dioceseofnj.zoom.us/j/331316655?pwd=OE9VS1FHd3NnankwOWkyVFJnY0JZQT09 Meeting ID: 331 316 655 Passcode: 635247 One tap mobile +13017158592,,331316655# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,331316655# US (Chicago) Dial by your
Topic: Deans’ Meeting Time: Every month on the Third Thursday 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your
Join us for A Sound Mind; a safe online space to discuss mental and emotional wellness, share information and resources and support each other through this tumultuous time. The group
A requirement for all those who work in the churches of our Diocese, especially those persons who work with children and youth. See the video description here Leaders: The Reverend
This workshop is designed to help congregations develop a year-round approach to stewardship and giving. You'll come out of the session ready to use the summer well. Prepare for the
Dear Clergy Spouse Care Group or CSCG, The first meeting of the ‘Every Other Wednesday CSCG’ (Clergy Spouse Care Group) is tonight at 7 p.m. Join us tonight for the
Join us for A Sound Mind; a safe online space to discuss mental and emotional wellness, share information and resources and support each other through this tumultuous time. The group
Register in advance for this meeting: https://dioceseofnj.zoom.us/meeting/register/v5AufuCqrjkqI14M8SECqrUB8OHW2v-lVA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Esta sesión es solo para hispanohablantes. Un requisito para todos aquellos que trabajan en las iglesias de nuestra Diócesis, especialmente aquellas personas que trabajan con niños y jóvenes. Ver la
Sunday, May 29 5PM Requiem, op. 48, by Gabriel Fauré Choir of All Saints' Church, Princeton Fairmount Chamber Ensemble Eric Plutz, organ Kevin O'Malia, Director of Music Please join us,
A chance for the Diocese to come together to discuss current issues, share fellowship, worship, and work together on challenges facing us today. Register in advance for this meeting: https://bit.ly/LayTownHall
A chance for clergy of the Diocese to come together to discuss current issues, share fellowship, worship, and work together on challenges facing us today. Register in advance for this
Join us for A Sound Mind; a safe online space to discuss mental and emotional wellness, share information and resources and support each other through this tumultuous time. The group
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