"Risking something big for something good" - Bishop Beckwith's address at the 138th Annual Convention

"Risking something big for something good" - Video & text of Bishop Beckwith's Convention address

Video: Images from 2011

Video of images from 2011 - people, ministries and events from all around our diocese

Celebrate the Feast of Absalom Jones

Celebrate Absalom Jones, the first African American priest in The Episcopal Church February 12

Middle School Retreat

Register by February 24 for the Middle School Retreat March 9-11 at Cross Roads

Photo Album: Convention Attendees Act Like Kids... to Show Commitment to Kids

"The Hands Project" - Convention Attendees Act Like Kids... to Show Commitment to Kids

Deputies and guests at Convention had an opportunity to play a little, while at the same time making a visual sign of their commitment to the serious topic of children's justice issues.

Audio of the Rev. Thomas L. Brackett, Officer for Church Planting and Ministry Redevelopment at the Episcopal Church Center, preaching at the Opening Eucharist at the 138th Annual Convention on January 27, 2012.

All Saints' Episcopal Korean Church in Bergenfield believes "Diversity is the perfection of the universe." In this video shown at the 138th Annual Convention of the Diocese of Newark, they relate the history of Korean Episcopal churches in the United States and the Anglican Church of Korea, and share All Saints' vision for ministry.

What does living into Christ's mission look like at Christ Church in Ridgewood? It looks like focusing on children, worship and opportunities for youth mission.

What does living into Christ's mission look like at Church of the Messiah in Chester? It looks like running a senior resource center that offers information, activities and community.

What does living into Christ's mission look like at St. Peter's in Mountain Lakes? It looks like reaching out to neighbors affected by Hurricane Irene.

What does living into Christ's mission look like at Church of the Epiphany in Orange? It looks like committing to serve their brothers and sisters in need through a food pantry.

What does living into Christ's mission look like at St. Andrew & Holy Communion in South Orange? It looks like a diverse community in service to others.

What does living into Christ's Mission look like at the churches of District 10? It looks like several churches combining resources to hold a children's choir camp together.

What does living into Christ's mission look like at St. John's in Boonton? It looks like getting out from behind closed doors and building relationships.

The assignment from God to the prophet Jeremiah is a tough one. God asks, no God tells Jeremiah, that he has a prophetic sermon to preach: to “pluck up, tear down, overthrow and destroy – in order to build and plant.”

"Co-Creators of The New" - A conversation about personal, community and institutional hope, creativity and change with Ann Smith, guest speaker at the Newark Episcopal Women's Commission breakfast on January 28, 2012.

What does living into Christ's mission look like at Christ Church in Pompton's Shepherd's Haven? It looks like dignity and independence in a safe and structured environment.

What does living into Christ's mission look like at St. John's in Montclair? It looks like 13 high schoolers traveling to New Orleans to help rebuild a house destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.

Images of people, ministries and events from all around the Episcopal Diocese of Newark in 2011. First shown at the 138th Annual Convention on January 27, 2012.