ECS Briefing—Juvenile Justice
Zoom Meeting NJ, United StatesNew Jersey’s youth justice system is failing young people, particularly Black and Brown young people
New Jersey’s youth justice system is failing young people, particularly Black and Brown young people
With some of the worst racial disparities in America, it’s time for New Jersey to have the conversation about the deep history of slavery and structural racism in our state—and to propose policies that will re-invest in black communities that have suffered divestment for generations. For more information, email info@dioceseofnj.org, or call 609-394-5281 It’s
Imagine the strength of commitment across the Diocese of NJ as every Episcopal church joins in celebrating this vital initiative. The excitement is growing and we are all part of it! Download the ECS Sunday Toolkit: https://bit.ly/ECSToolkit On December 5, we invite congregations and individuals to take part in ECS Sunday: Justice & Compassion. ECS Sunday
The Episcopal Community Services of the Diocese of New Jersey (ECS-NJ) Spring Grant Application Process is Open! The ECS-NJ grants are designed to expand existing charity and justice ministries of congregations and make new ones possible. You are encouraged to review the guidelines and application and apply! Applications will be accepted no later than
The ECS-NJ grants are designed to expand existing charity and justice ministries of congregations and make new ones possible. You are encouraged to review the guidelines and application and apply! Applications will be accepted no later than Wednesday, March 9. Do you have questions about the grant application process? Learn more about the ECS-NJ Grant
Join us for a workshop on how to apply for grants. Not just Episcopal Community Services’ grants, all grants. T.J. Houlihan, Senior Development Officer for the wider Episcopal Church, will present Grant Writing 101 on Saturday, March 26 at 10 am. Mark it on your calendar and be sure to come. Grant writing is a
Join us on Saturday, April 23 at 10 am for ECS-NJ’s 4th Summit! Our Keynote Speaker, the Rev. Sara Lilja, will discuss the theology of civic engagement and accompaniment, and then delve into the practical skills needed to be effective in the public arena.
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 are encouraging all congregations to identify someone who is committed to compassion and justice. Please begin to think about who might be a good champion
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: https://dioceseofnj.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkc-igqTMpGdQXWhFkebN5nhUM-1yX3K_Q Come join us to learn about converting parish land from lawn to arable gardens, and how those gardens provide ecological, economic and social justice