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226th Convention of the Diocese
5 and 6 March
Cherry Hill, New Jersey

The 226th Convention met on 5 and 6 March 2010 in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. The Convention includes a keynote speech by the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, the Most Reverend Dr Katharine Jefferts Schori and the Bishop's Address.

In addition, there was voting, reporting, singing, laughing, eating, networking, and just the simple matter of being 900 Jersey Episcopalians in one place for two days.

Look for an overview and photos in the next week or so. Meanwhile, read the Presiding Bishop's speech here.

Updated Reports now available in PDF:

Persons elected to offices
Resolutions as passed

St. Benedict's Paintbox: An Exploration of Benedictine Spirituality and the Visual Arts
27 March, 10am-4pm
Trinity Cathedral, Trenton

The arts do more than provide an experience of beauty. They are a channel God’s presence and spirit touching a place deep within us to bring peace, energy and hope. You are invited to explore the visual arts as an experience of God with Jane Tomaine, priest in residence in the Diocese of Newark, and author of  St. Benedict's Toolbox (Morehouse).

For more details and registration information, download a PDF flyer by clicking here.

Sponsored by the Episcopal Church and the Visual Arts — New Jersey and Trinity Cathedral.

Passion and Purpose Sunday
18 April
Across the Diocese of New Jersey

An intentional day for preaching, teaching, testimony, and theological reflection about vocation: claiming and expressing a passion and purpose for our lives as friends and followers of Jesus Christ.

Ultimately, Passion and Purpose Sunday is about renewing a sense of vocation for all Christians. The diocese is supplying resources and ideas for clergy, church school teachers and youth leaders, including preaching helps, lesson plans, and aids for personal reflection.

For more detail, visit the website: passionandpurpose.info

Planning for Tomorrow and
Enriching Your Retirement
16-17 April: for clergy
Update Location: Sheraton, Atlantic City
Sponsor: The Church Pension Fund

Update Look for more information at the end of this week

Planning for Tomorrow is for not-yet-retired clergy and their spouses / partners of all ages and stages of active ministry. On the first day: pension plans, personal savings  and investments, the government’s role in retirement plans, goal setting for personal, physical, and professional well being. The second day: workshops you choose from a wide selection.

Enriching Your Retirement is for retired clergy, their spouses / partners, and surviving spouses / partners. The first da: the joys and challenges of retirement, post-retiree health care, financial planning, and becoming your own health care advocate. The second day: two targeted workshops.

More information here.

Call for Entries!
"This Fragile Earth"
27 March–21 May 2010
Trinity Cathedral, Trenton

The Episcopal Church and the Visual Arts in New Jersey (ECVA NJ) will hold an exhibition of art focusing on the subject of God's Creation, and our role as Christians in nurturing, protecting and preserving it.

ECVA NJ is seeking artists from across the Diocese to submit art which celebrates the natural world, as well as art which calls our attention to environmental issues. We especially invite art that is made from recycled materials.

The deadline for submissions is Friday, March 12. The exhibition will take place at Trinity Cathedral from 27 March through 21 May 2010.

For complete details, see the ECVA section of this website, where you can download PDFs of the Call for Entries information and an entry form.

Clergy, Wardens, Vestry, and Finance Officers Day
24 April, 9.30am to 3pm
Trinity Cathedral, Trenton

Leaders: Canon John Wood Goldsack, Esq., Diocesan Chancellor; Canon Lee Powers, and others

This will be a day of spiritual reflection and worship with our bishop, along with workshops to equip clergy, wardens, vestry members, and finance officers for their ministries.

Closer to the date you'll find a full listing of workshop content here.