Faith Groups: Sharing Lives, Growing in Faith

Since the first Easter, Christians have been gathering in small groups. These gatherings offer the chance not only to grow our faith, but to develop deep, life-giving relationships with one another. This time of pandemic has reminded us of the…
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Bishop Hughes calls us to “Open our eyes” in Season of Epiphany

  https://youtu.be/hmTK0uhwhcM It takes constantly working to open one's eyes," says Bishop Hughes. "It takes looking sometimes at really difficult things – things that hurt. It takes being willing to disagree with others. And being…
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Diocesan Communion Sunday, November 8th

This Sunday, November 8th, is Diocesan Communion Day! Read/view Bishop Carlye's message here.  There are two ways to receive communion this Sunday: 1. Attend the in-person, indoor service of Holy Eucharist at Church of the Holy Spirit…
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Join in Prayer for the Election

The Diocese of Newark is joining with Forward Movement and The Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations for A Season of Prayer: For an Election for a novena (nine days) October 27-November 4. A novena is an ancient tradition of nine…

For Just Such a Time as This – Bishop Hughes

“Who knows? Perhaps you have come to royal dignity for just such a time as this.” Esther 4:14b The challenges of pandemic, protest, and economic disruption continue to shape every area of our lives. We are navigating complex and volatile…

Be Strong and Let Your Heart Take Courage – Bishop Hughes

Watch the video here or read the transcript below.   This is Bishop Hughes in the Diocese of Newark. The 31st Psalm ends with these words: "Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord." Those words…

Checking in: a Conversation with Bishop Hughes

Bishop Carlye Hughes is eager to once again spend time in conversation with the members of the diocese, to reflect and consider what we, our churches, and our communities have learned and experienced as we have adjusted to the changes this time…
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The Journey Forward: Guidelines for in-person Worship

Bishop Carlye Hughes and the Journey Forward team of the Diocese of Newark have released guidelines for outdoor and indoor worship during the COVID pandemic. Read the guidelines here. St. Peter's Vestry is working hard to determine the best…

Faith Takes Practice: Bishop Hughes

Watch the video.   Read the transcript: This is Bishop Hughes in the Diocese of Newark and I want to talk with you about training to be the church that God needs us to be. While I was watching the streaming of the Broadway musical…