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Our Mission:
Join us in following Jesus Christ
with bold acts of
justice, peace, and love.
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Our Vision:
A world transformed,
where all creation knows
God’s life-changing love.
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Holy Week shows us how to face hard things
Jesus never avoided the hard things. We have hard things to face right now, and Holy Week gives us a pattern to follow in facing them time – always remembering what follows is redemption and resurrection. (Time: 5:59 | Read the transcript.)
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On Easter Sunday, Bishop Hughes will celebrate the Eucharist and preach at the 10 AM service at Trinity & St. Philip’s Cathedral in Newark.
The service will be livestreamed on the diocesan YouTube channel and will remain available afterward to watch on demand.
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Prayer Vigil at Delaney Hall
Yesterday evening, Bishop Hughes led members of the diocese in a prayer vigil outside the Delaney Hall Detention Facility in Newark. Volunteers staffing a nearby hospitality tent for visiting families joined in, and afterwards invited the worshippers to see the hospitality tent. View the photo gallery.
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Wondering about a Legacy Society? Let’s do an FAQ
By Cynthia McChesney
The more we talk about Legacy Societies and how they can support our churches, the more I realize there are still unanswered questions. So here’s a quick FAQ to help get us all on the same page. Read more.
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Announcing our 2027 Pilgrimage:
Iona with Bishop Hughes
MAY 29 - JUN 6, 2027
The sacred isle of Iona, off the west coast of Scotland, is the symbolic center of Scottish Christianity. Its fame began in 563AD when St. Columba, with thirteen followers, came to the island to establish a monastery. Through 1400 years of history, its fortunes have fluctuated, from its heights as one of the greatest centers of learning in medieval Europe, to its lows as a crumbling ruin. However, the island has always been revered as a holy place, and, over the centuries, Iona has continually been reinvented and reconstructed as a center for pilgrimage.
Time can be spent exploring Iona with the option to join in with the Iona Community and attend daily services in Iona Abbey.
Prices from £3600 (approximately $4860 USD). Prices are valid against increase for bookings made by May 31, 2026.
Click here to learn more, including the full itinerary and room options, and to reserve your spot.
You can also download this one-page flyer and four-page brochure to share with your parishes.
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Churches that care about their future must learn how to speak about legacy. Planned giving is not optional for sustainable ministry — it is essential. This workshop series – developed specifically for the Diocese of Newark — will equip leaders to move conversations from end-of-life anxiety to enduring impact, helping congregations build a culture of generosity that strengthens mission for generations to come.
Part 3: In-person workshop
SAT, APR 25 | 8:30 AM - 1 PM | The Diocesan Center
This in-person gathering is the culminating event of the three-part series. Refreshments and a light lunch will be served.
Note: You do not have to have attended the Part 1 & 2 webinars to join us for this hands-on event. Find out more and register.
Recordings and materials are available online for the Part 1 and Part 2 webinars.
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Hegg Awards
SUN, JUN 7 | 3 PM | St. Peter’s, Morristown
You are invited to join Bishop Hughes and the Commission on Aging for the 28th annual David P. Hegg II Lifetime Achievement Awards. This event begins with a reception at 3 PM, followed by the awards service.
The Hegg Awards are given annually to members of our diocese who are age 60+, a long-standing, active member of one of our congregations, and made or makes contributions to their congregation and/or the diocese.
The deadline to submit honoree information is: FRI, MAY 8, 5 PM.
To see a list of past Hegg recipients by parish, click here.
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School for Ministry 2026-2027
The Diocese of Newark School for Ministry is launching its third year with training for lay people to become licensed Worship Leaders, Preachers, or Pastoral Leaders.
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Worship Leader Training
Two sessions: WED, MAY 20 & SAT, JUN 20, 2026
Enables a lay person to plan and lead public worship, focusing on Morning Prayer and Ante-Communion (the Liturgy of the Word).
Register and pay online by MON, MAY 4, 5 PM.
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Preacher Training
Six sessions: AUG 22, 2026 - FEB 20, 2027
Designed for lay people who are invited by their clergy person (or if no clergy, the Wardens and Vestry) to preach in public worship on an occasional or regular basis.
Register and pay online by FRI, AUG 3, 5 PM.
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Pastoral Leader Training
Twelve sessions: MAY 13, 2026 - MAY 15, 2027
Designed for lay people who are called to assist their clergy person in providing pastoral and spiritual leadership in their congregation. Includes Worship Leader and Preacher training.
Register and pay online by MON, MAY 4, 5 PM.
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Good Friday closing
The Diocesan Center will be closed this Friday, April 3, in observance of Good Friday.
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Clergy group photo
The group photo of the clergy taken after yesterday's Reaffirmation of Vows service can be downloaded in a high-resolution, 12x8" format from the diocesan Flickr account.
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Ward J. Herbert Fund Grants
Application deadline: APR 15
Provides funds for buildings that are used for congregational functions. Applications are received three times a year; this second cycle is for late-spring funding.
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Snow Removal Relief Loans
To assist our churches with the enormous and unexpected cost of snow removal this winter, Bishop Hughes recommended and the Trustees approved this emergency loan program.
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UBE Scholarships
Application deadline: APR 3
This year the UBE Diocese of Newark Chapter is offering the A. Lorraine Jones Social Justice Scholarship in addition to the Marguerite E. Smith Scholarship. Both are open to all high school seniors who are actively engaged members of a parish in this diocese.
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Gertrude Butts Scholarship
Application deadline: APR 17
Open to youth who are members of a parish in this diocese and demonstrate financial need.
George E. Rath Scholarship
Application Deadline: MAY 15
Open to children of canonically resident clergy.
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Spring 2026 Confirmations
Confirmation Services
May & June
Registration will remain open for each service until it reaches capacity or until April 17, whichever comes first.
Visit the Confirmation page for more information and to register candidates for Confirmation, Reception, or to Reaffirm their Baptismal Vows. Questions? Please email Canon Wright.
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Youth Confirmation Retreat
FRI, APR 10 | 7 PM -
SAT, APR 11 | 5:30 PM
Cross Roads Camp & Retreat Center
All youth candidates are strongly urged to attend. Register here by MAR 30.
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Adult Candidates Pre-Confirmation Dinner and Discussion with Bishop Hughes
TUE, APR 14 | 6:30 PM
Adult candidates will receive an invitation from the Bishop's Office.
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A pastoral word to The Episcopal Church from the March 2026 gathering of the House of Bishops
The bishops of The Episcopal Church, including Bishop Hughes, gathered from March 17-24 at Camp Allen Conference Center in Navasota, Texas. Read their message in English and Spanish.
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Training Episcopal priests for ministry is central topic at House of Bishops’ weeklong meeting
By David Paulsen | Episcopal News Service
Bishop Hughes is quoted in this article.
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An estimated 122 bishops and bishops-elect attended the Spring 2026 House of Bishops meeting. (The white arrow points to Bishop Hughes.)
Photo courtesy Bishop Frank Logue of Georgia.
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