Annual Convention

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 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 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 the churches of District 10? It looks like several churches combining resources to hold a children's choir camp together.

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.”

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.

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.

With The Episcopal Church’s senior officer for ministry redevelopment as guest preacher at the opening Eucharist, the 138th Annual Diocesan Convention will launch a diocese-wide focus on mission issues under the theme Living Into Christ's Mission.