In the News

Articles published by the Diocese of Newark and media coverage of our churches and members.

Obituary of the Rev. Canon Denise G. Haines, Former Archdeacon and Educator
The Rev. Canon Denise G. Haines

The Reverend Canon Denise G. Haines, in the vanguard of women ordained to the priesthood in the Episcopal Church, former Archdeacon of the Diocese of Newark and developer of innovative clinical pastoral care programs died on October 8th in Summit, NJ. She was 73. The cause was cancer, said her daughter, Elizabeth L. Haines. She was a resident of Summit from 1967 to 1986 and then again from 2007 until the time of her death.

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Generosity: A Latina Perspective

Armantina R. Peláez, a Vestry member at St. Paul's Church in Paterson, invites us to think about generosity in terms of time and talent as well as treasure. Drawing upon her experience as a member of a Latino/a congregation, she shares how practicing generosity through shared experiences can enrich a congregation. This article is available in both English and Spanish.

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Bookkeepers Wanted!

There are several churches that need bookkeeping assistance and have asked if I can refer them to an individual or firm that provides bookkeeping services. I would like to gather information on potential resources and make them available to all our churches. My intention is to provide contact information with, perhaps, a brief outline of their services. I will not be making any recommendations, but the list may help churches by providing them with potential resources.

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United Thank Offering Grants - Change in Timeline

There has been a change in the timeline for grant applications for 2013. Grant applications will be accepted only online from January 1 through February 28, 2013. The grant criteria and changes may be viewed beginning November 1 at www.episcopalchurch.org/uto.

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Video: Talking about religion, growing in faith
Rabbi Matthew Gewirtz, Imam W. Deen Shareef and Bishop Mark Beckwith

Diocese of Newark Bishop Mark Beckwith, Rabbi Matthew Gewirtz of Temple B’Nai Jeshurun in Short Hills, New Jersey, and Imam W. Deen Shareef of Masjid Waarith ud Deen in nearby Irvington have worked together to serve the people in the sometimes violence-ridden city of Newark, New Jersey, for the last five years. Each says their relationship has helped them grow in faith.

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District 4 Youth keep a “Nightwatch!”
District 4 Youth keep a “Nightwatch!”

On Friday night, September 21, over 30 teenagers from Grace Church in Madison, St. Paul’s Church in Chatham, Grace Church in Newark, and St. Stephen’s Church in Milburn gathered to “keep watch.” The overnight, hosted by the Revs. Tom Murphy, Brent Bates, Megan Sanders and Mary Davis at Grace, Madison, was the first in a series of events planned for District 4 Youth.

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September 2012 Grants by the Ward J. Herbert Fund

On September 8, 2012, Diocesan Council ratified a total of $35,496 in grants recommended by the Ward J. Herbert Fund Board for its second 2012 granting cycle.

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2012 Clara Horsley Leadership Award
Robert Simmons, Aubrey Thompson, Lauren Harrison. JAMES PORTER, JR. PHOTO

The Diocese of Newark Chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians held its second Clara Horsley Leadership Award Breakfast Saturday September 22, 2012 at the Chandelier in Belleville.

This year’s recipient of the award was Robert Simmons, who was nominated by the Rev. Joseph A Harmon and Christ Church in East Orange. Simmons currently serves as the Warden of Christ Church and has served on the several committees on the diocesan level including the Standing Committee of the Diocese of Newark.

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Third BCEF Call of 2012: St. Matthew's, Paramus: Inspired Sounds – New Life
St. Matthew's, Paramus

We, the Congregation of St. Matthew's, seek to know the gifts that Christ has given us, to use them as Christ would have us in a ministry of love and encouragement to each other and the community, with God's help.

St. Matthew’s: a tale of commitment, dedication, perseverance, awareness of the best of the past and an appreciation of the future with God’s grace when a congregation finds its way to renewed ministry in response to issues of property repairs and a failing organ.

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One year after hurricane, St. Stephen’s in Millburn dedicates restored rectory to mission, deacons' center
Bishop Beckwith, the Rev. Sheelagh Clarke, Archdeacon Liz Ostuni, Sandra Haimoff

In August 2011, flooding from Hurricane Irene put downtown Millburn in the national news – and badly damaged both St. Stephen’s Church and its freshly renovated rectory. On September 9, 2012, St. Stephen’s congregation joined with Bishop Mark Beckwith and Millburn Mayor Sandra Haimoff to celebrate the completion of a year of flood repairs by dedicating the restored rectory, which will be used to house parish offices and various ministries, including The Tinning Center for Diaconal Ministries.

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