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The Mark of a Disciple

By Deirdre Malloy on Thursday, July 29 2010 at 11:04AM
If I where to ask you; "What is a disciple?" You would likely say "a disciple is a follower of Jesus", and if so, you would be, in my opinion, ...
Posted in: The Word of God

Triennium 2010 Underway!

By Kevin Yoho on Wednesday, July 21 2010 at 03:11PM
Triennium 2010 Underway! Twenty-one (21) wonderful youth from five Newark Presbytery congregations (Montclair, Central; Newark, Roseville; Irvington, First; East Orange, ...
Posted in: Congregation News

Post General Assembly pastoral letter from PCUSA Moderator and Stated Clerk

By Kevin Yoho on Tuesday, July 13 2010 at 02:00PM
MINNEAPOLIS To Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) congregations: Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. "Out of the ...

219th General Assembly approves Middle East report

By Kevin Yoho on Friday, July 09 2010 at 03:42PM
219th General Assembly approves Middle East report "Breaking Down the Walls" as amended (558-119; 82%-17%). ...

The 219th General Assembly maintains current definition of marriage

By Kevin Yoho on Friday, July 09 2010 at 08:47AM
The 219th General Assembly (2010) voted Thursday night to maintain the current definition of marriage — between a man and a woman — in ...

PC(USA) Considers Additions to Confessions

By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, July 08 2010 at 10:58PM
The 219th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has directed a special committee to engage in a retranslation of the Heidelberg ...

219th General Assembly approves change in ordination standards

By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, July 08 2010 at 05:54PM
219th General Assembly approves change in ordination standards 373-323 (53%-46%). More information is available at www.pcusa.org/ga219 ...

219th General Assembly approves the Christian-Muslim paper

By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, July 08 2010 at 04:48PM
219th General Assembly approves the Christian-Muslim paper by a vote of ...

Follow the work of the 219th General Assembly live

By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, July 08 2010 at 04:33PM
You can follow the work of the 219th General Assembly live at http://www.pcusa.org/ga219 ...

219th GA approves Middle Governing Body Commission

By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, July 08 2010 at 01:17PM
219th GA approves Middle Governing Body Commission by vote of 566-104 (84%-15%). Details ...

New Form of Government Passes

By Kevin Yoho on Wednesday, July 07 2010 at 11:19PM
New Form of Government passes with 61% affirmative votes. Details at ...

Open House Celebration: for Rev. Charles Thompson, H.R.

By NP Center Admin on Tuesday, July 06 2010 at 02:37PM
Calling all Newark Presbytery Minister Members to come out and join the staff at the Presbytery Center for food and fellowship with the Rev. ...

Newark Presbytery Summer Hours

By NP Center Admin on Tuesday, July 06 2010 at 09:41AM
The Newark Presbytery will be open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. during the summer. Regular hours will resume on September 6, ...

PCUSA decline matches all other volunteer associations

By Kevin Yoho on Sunday, July 04 2010 at 01:34PM
PCUSA decline matches all other volunteer associations Mission Matters GA219: Did you know The Presbyterian Church (USA) member decline during the past 40-year period matches the decline of ALL other ...

New Moderator: Cynthia Bolbach in fourth ballot

By Kevin Yoho on Sunday, July 04 2010 at 12:00PM
For moderator, it's Bolbach in fourBy Leslie Scanlon, Outlook national reporter MINNEAPOLIS - After four rounds of voting and some worry about ...

GA219 Opens in Minneapolis

By Kevin Yoho on Saturday, July 03 2010 at 03:39PM
The 219th General Assembly opened at 1:30 pm local time in Minneapolis today. Newark Presbytery's commissioners, youth advisory delegate, and ...

What Will You Make Better?

By Kevin Yoho on Wednesday, June 30 2010 at 02:05PM
What Will You Make Better?   What Will You Make Better? I just think things should work properly.   “So let’s not allow ourselves to get fatigued doing ...

Elmwood's First Annual Golf Outing

By NP Center Admin on Tuesday, June 29 2010 at 03:04PM
Join Elmwood United for their first annual Golf Outing, Monday, September 20, 2010, East Orange Golf Course, Short Hills, NJ. Please see the ...
Posted in: Congregation News

New NP 2010 GA Commissioner

By NP Center Admin on Friday, June 25 2010 at 05:18PM
Unfortunately, the Reverend Robert N Burkins cannot attend.  Neither can his alternate. However, I am delighted to let you know that the ...

GA219 is a unique opportunity

By Kevin Yoho on Wednesday, June 23 2010 at 05:55PM
    GA219 is a unique opportunity. I think Linda Valentine, Executive Director, and the General Assembly Mission Council (GAMC), are ...

A Remedy for Forty-Years of Decline

By Kevin Yoho on Wednesday, June 23 2010 at 01:07PM
Presbyterians are ready for a change.
 GA219 is a unique opportunity. Are we ready? Are you? Friends, don't slack off in doing what is ...

First Church of Orange

By Paul Rodes Trautman on Sunday, June 20 2010 at 08:38PM
If the First Church of Orange has voted to dissolve, why wait until that date in September when all their funds are exhausted?. Is it because they ...
Posted in: Congregation News

Take Care West Orange Elmwood United PC West Campus

By NP Center Admin on Tuesday, June 15 2010 at 10:30AM
Join Elmwood West Campus at 20 Old Indian Road, West Orange, NJ on Saturday, June 19, 2010 for a Health Symposium and Family Fun Day.  There ...
Posted in: Community News

Elmwood West Church Presents_Juneteenth Revival

By NP Center Admin on Tuesday, June 15 2010 at 10:25AM
Elmwood West Church hosts its 2010 Juneteenth Revival from Wednesday, June 16-Friday, June 18th. Inspirational Music by Elmwood's Music Ministry. ...
Posted in: Congregation News

Elmwood United PC Events

By Deirdre Malloy on Tuesday, June 15 2010 at 10:18AM
EUPC Across the Sea Ghanaian Fellowship Initiative Presents: Dr. Leonard Jeffires, Noted Author, Scholar and Historian "The People of Ghana: Their ...
Posted in: Congregation News

Are you attending GA219?

By Kevin Yoho on Tuesday, June 08 2010 at 09:11PM
As occurred in previous assemblies, there are likely several NP minister members and elders who are planning to attend the 219th General Assembly ...

Heidelberg Catechism rewrite proposed by NP goes to GA

By Kevin Yoho on Tuesday, June 08 2010 at 08:38PM
Pre-GA: Retranslation of Heidelberg Catechism proposed to GA219Written by Leslie Scanlon, Outlook national reporter Wednesday, 02 June 2010 ...

Using Social Media- Tips for Meetings

By Kevin Yoho on Tuesday, June 08 2010 at 04:53PM
(Director of Operations for the Office of the General Assembly, The Rev. Tom Hay, has created a document that addresses recommendations and best ...

Pray for the 219th GA July 3-10, 2010

By Kevin Yoho on Tuesday, June 08 2010 at 04:06PM
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) General Assembly, July 3-10, 2010, Minneapolis Convention Center - Minneapolis, Minnesota Pray for ...

Elmwood's Juneteenth Revival 2010

By Robert Burkins on Friday, June 04 2010 at 01:50PM
Elmwood's Juneteenth Revival 2010 Elmwood West will host a Juneteenth Revival featuring The Rev. Dr. Carolyn Ann Knight of Atlanta, GA.  The Revival will be held from ...
Posted in: Community News

Elmwood's June Friday Oasis

By Robert Burkins on Friday, June 04 2010 at 12:47PM
Elmwood's June Friday Oasis      "Purify.." featuring Rev. Eyesha Marable will be held on Friday, June 11th at 7:00 p.m.  This Choreo-sermon ...
Posted in: Community News

Pastoral Letter About Oil Spill

By Kevin Yoho on Friday, May 28 2010 at 01:28PM
A pastoral letter to those affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill disaster In life and in death we belong to God. Through the grace of our ...

Summer VBS and Skype

By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, May 27 2010 at 11:11AM
Vacation Bible School and SkypeMany of our churches have already started working on Vacation Bible School plans. You can order PC (USA) ...
Posted in: Congregation News

Revive 2010!

By NP Center Admin on Thursday, May 27 2010 at 09:35AM
Revive! 2010 is a revival. It's about imparting and renewing Christian faith. Dynamic worship, preaching and conversation with some of the ...

Privacy FAQ on Blogs and Forum Use

By Kevin Yoho on Wednesday, May 26 2010 at 01:31PM
Hello. Your Frequently Asked Questions have been answered! Well, mostly, we hope. Here is a FAQ on the distinctive features of the Blog and ...

Step up to lead in joy

By Kevin Yoho on Tuesday, May 25 2010 at 12:40PM
A Message from Your Presbytery's Nominating Committee Dearly beloved! Your Presbytery's Nominating Committee meets Thursday, June 3, 2010 to ...

Stated Meeting June 22, 2010

By NP Center Admin on Monday, May 24 2010 at 02:49PM
The June 2010 Newark Presbytery Stated Meeting will be Tuesday, June 22, 2010 hosted by Montgomery Presbyterian Church, 638 Mill Street, ...

Two New Jersey churches assemble hygiene kits for Haiti

By Kevin Yoho on Monday, May 24 2010 at 01:09PM
Two New Jersey churches assemble hygiene kits for Haiti Bloomfield Presbyterian Church on the Green, Bloomfield, NJ. and their sister church, Korean United Presbyterian Church, Bloomfield, NJ, recently ...
Posted in: Congregation News

Grand Opening: Interfaith Hospitality Network

By Deirdre Malloy on Wednesday, May 19 2010 at 11:26AM
Come celebrate the Grand Opening of the Interfaith Hospitality Network of Essex County (IHN) Family & Resource Center located in the heart of ...
Posted in: Community News

Session Records Review

By NP Center Admin on Friday, May 14 2010 at 09:42AM
Please note that the Session Records Review scheduled for this Saturday, May 15, 2010 have been cancelled. The Session Records Review Sessions ...

Presbyterian Women May Meeting

By NP Center Admin on Thursday, May 13 2010 at 05:06PM
The Presbyterian Women's Committee will meet this Saturday, May 15, 2010 at Presbytery Center, 192 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ from 9:00 a.m. to ...

Johnsonburg Summer 2010 News

By Deirdre Malloy on Wednesday, May 12 2010 at 03:22PM
Johnsonburg is now offering Church Youth Group Retreats! This new exciting group activity offers a variety of camp experiences. For further ...
Posted in: Camp Johnsonburg

A Day of Rest At Camp Johnsonburg

By Kevin Yoho on Monday, May 03 2010 at 04:31PM
As a show of appreciation and to thank all Church Secretaries, Office Managers and/or Administrative Assistants, Camp Johnsonburg offers its ...

Honorably Retired Ministers Appreciation Luncheon

By NP Center Admin on Monday, May 03 2010 at 01:04PM
Calling all Honorably Retired ministers of Newark Presbytery to join the Hosts: Regional Representative for the Synod of the Northeast, ...

National Day of Prayer: May 6, 2010

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, April 28 2010 at 05:06PM
Thursday, May 6, 2010 at 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the Steps of Newark City Hall, 920 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102 - Honorable Cory A. Booker, ...

Johnsonburg Spiritual Sanctuary Event

By NP Center Admin on Monday, April 26 2010 at 11:56AM
An Offering of The Spiritual Sanctuary at Johnsonburg Presbyterian Camp & Conference Center "The Practice of Pausing". Led by Cathy Burrafato, ...

Reverend Charles and Judy Thompson Retirement Celebration

By NP Center Admin on Monday, April 26 2010 at 11:28AM
After 33 years of dedicated and loving service The Reverend Charles Thompson retires. Please join First and Trinity Presbyterian Church of South ...
Posted in: Congregation News

Missing Maplewood Teen: Your Help Needed!

By NP Center Admin on Thursday, April 22 2010 at 02:36PM
Matthew Robins a Maplewood, NJ 14 year old teen has been missing from his home since, April 18th. If anyone has seen Matthew or knows of his ...

22 Youth Going to Triennium, Advisors Needed

By Kevin Yoho on Wednesday, April 21 2010 at 01:22PM
  Triennium 2010 Update: 22 to Triennium, Advisors Needed I hope you are all excited for Triennium 2010. As of right now we have 22 ...
Posted in: Congregation News

Bible Study Workshop

By Robert Burkins on Monday, April 19 2010 at 12:03PM
Bible Study Workshop   Saturday, May 8th from 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon    A Bible Study Workshop to help church members realize the multiple voices and ...
Posted in: Congregation News

Elmwood's May Friday Oasis

By Robert Burkins on Monday, April 19 2010 at 12:01PM
Elmwood's Monthly Friday Oasis will be held on Friday, May 14th at 7:00 p.m. in the Elmwood East Sanctuary, located at 135 Elmwood Avenue, East ...
Posted in: Congregation News

BOT Meeting

By James Hill (Jim) on Friday, April 16 2010 at 05:57PM
Newark Board of Trustees The Next meeting of the Newark Presbytery Board of Trustees will be May 5, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. at the Presbytery Center ...
Posted in: Congregation News

Memorial Service for The Rev. William S. Ackerman

By NP Center Admin on Thursday, April 15 2010 at 01:21PM
William S. Ackerman passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2010, at Harrogate in Lakewood, N.J. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April ...
Posted in: Congregation News

COPM Meeting Date Change to May 12, 2010

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, April 14 2010 at 04:51PM
The next COPM Meeting will be held on, Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. at the Newark Presbytery Center. There will not be a meeting on, ...
Posted in: Committee Meetings

The Earth Day Climate Rally - April 25, 2010: The National Mall in Washington, D.C.

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, April 14 2010 at 02:40PM
As everyone is well aware, Climate Change presents a moral, ethical, and spiritual challenge for our communities. The increasing frequency of ...

NP Community Transformation Corp. Meeting

By Kevin Yoho on Wednesday, April 14 2010 at 01:34PM
The Newark Presbytery Community Transforamtion Corporation 501(c)(3) board will be meeting Thursday, April 15, 2010, 4:30-6:00 PM at Elizabeth ...

ELMWOOD LAUNCHES VIRTUAL CHURCH

By Robert Burkins on Thursday, April 01 2010 at 04:56PM
  After many months of planning, the Elmwood Interactive Webcast (the Elmwood Virtual Church) is in a test mode.   Going forward, ...
Posted in: Congregation News

The Roseville PC Hosts Gospel Concert

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, March 31 2010 at 10:52AM
Join Roseville PC and the Award Winning Virginia State University Gospel Chorale, of Petersburg, VA in Concert on Saturday April 17, 2010 at 6:00 ...
Posted in: Congregation News

Music and Worship and Mission

By Kevin Yoho on Tuesday, March 23 2010 at 01:19PM
Music and Worship and Mission During worship at the presbytery meeting March 21, 2010, the Korean United Presbyterian Church (Bloomfield) offered their praise to the glory ...
Posted in: Stated Meetings

New Congregation and Center Formed

By Kevin Yoho on Tuesday, March 23 2010 at 12:27PM
New Congregation and Center Formed Newark Presbytery formed the United Presbyterian Church of West Orange, a union of the former St. Cloud Presbyterian Church, Paterson ...

An Evening of Magical Music - Youth and beauty highlight a night of memorable melodies

By Barbara Piercy on Tuesday, March 16 2010 at 11:35PM
Come and be entertained by two handsome tenors and a beautiful soprano on Sunday evening, April 11 at the First Presbyterian Church at Caldwell, ...
Posted in: Congregation News

GP Report, March 2010

By Kevin Yoho on Friday, March 12 2010 at 06:43PM
Hello Friend, People, organizations, even complex organizations like churches, change when they are ready to change. There has to be a readiness ...

Death of Fred Deusinger Mourned

By NP Center Admin on Thursday, March 11 2010 at 10:57AM
Frederick Deusinger was a member of Sanford Heights Presbyterian Church from 1944. He served as Deacon, Elder, Trustee, and Treasurer from 1950. ...
Posted in: Congregation News

Admin Conference October 7-10, 2010

By NP Center Admin on Tuesday, March 09 2010 at 12:30PM
The Northeast Region of the Administrative Personnel Association (APA) of the PCUSA, invites you to join them in Pittsburgh, PA as they host the ...

Stated Meeting Time Change

By NP Center Admin on Monday, March 08 2010 at 09:15AM
The March 20, 2010 Newark Presbytery Stated Meeting will begin at a slightly later time. Registration will open promptly at 9:00 a.m. and the ...

Concert Series First PC Orange

By NP Center Admin on Thursday, March 04 2010 at 02:24PM
The First Presbyterian Church Orange, NJ Presents: Trio Bella Cantare Carmen Artis, John Hammel and Nancy Purkiss in Cole on the Coals of ...
Posted in: Congregation News

Evangelism Coach and Hunger Challenge- $10

By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, March 04 2010 at 10:41AM
Evangelism Coach and Hunger Challenge- $10   A 3-part series on evangelism sponsored by Palisades Presbytery will be led by the Evangelism Coach, The Rev. Chris Walker ...

Deadline: Scholarship-Interest-Free Loan Program

By Kevin Yoho on Wednesday, March 03 2010 at 04:06PM
  Reminder- The Synod of the Northeast is receiving Wurffel/Sills Scholarships/Interest-Free Student Loan Program applications for ...

Haiti Response Goal Achieved: $27,025

By Kevin Yoho on Monday, March 01 2010 at 12:29PM
Dear Friends, Thank you for your generous and timely response to the Moderator's challenge of raising $25,000. Newark ...

Synod News- February Newsletter

By Kevin Yoho on Saturday, February 27 2010 at 12:18PM
  Attached is the February 2010 edition of the Synod's Nor'E-News as a PDF file. This is a one page (front and back) communication instrument ...

PCUSA Proposes Commission

By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, February 25 2010 at 08:25AM
February 23, 2010 COGA proposes middle governing body commission. Group would have power to act between General Assemblies LOUISVILLE — ...

Presbytery Center Early Closing Today

By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, February 25 2010 at 08:10AM
Presbytery Center Early Closing Today Due to inclement weather, the Presbytery Center will be closing early today. Hours will be from 9:00 AM to 2:00 ...

Enhanced Demographic System Online

By Kevin Yoho on Monday, February 22 2010 at 04:58PM
Exclusive to Newark Presbytery, and other clients of MissionInsite, an Enhanced Demographic Information System is now online at ...

Perspectives on American History

By Kevin Yoho on Monday, February 22 2010 at 09:57AM
Perspectives on American History   Black History Month continues to be a time for all Americans to learn about and celebrate the lives and legacy of people of African descent ...

Energy Stewardship for Congregations: A Practical Guide to Taking the Next Steps

By Kevin Yoho on Monday, February 22 2010 at 09:38AM
Stony Point May 16-17 - Energy Stewardship for Congregations: A Practical Guide to Taking the Next Steps This is a seminar for faith communities ...

Religious Leaders' Retreat

By Kevin Yoho on Monday, February 22 2010 at 09:31AM
Stony Point Center April 25-27 - Religious Leaders' Retreat - David Frost "Becoming Grounded Again" Get away for a time for rest, renewal ...

Ministering to the Missing Generation

By Kevin Yoho on Monday, February 22 2010 at 09:26AM
  Stony Point Center March 21-23, 2010 Ministering to the Missing Generation The Reverend Carol Howard Merritt, pastor at Western ...

First Irvington Black History Month Celebration

By NP Center Admin on Tuesday, February 16 2010 at 09:45AM
Come join First Presbyterian Church of Irvington and The Council of Ghanaian Associations of New Jersey and Amandla Newspaper on February 28, 2010 ...
Posted in: Congregation News

Leadership Event Cancelled

By NP Center Admin on Thursday, February 11 2010 at 10:42AM
Dear colleagues in the Presbytery of Newark, Due to scheduling conflicts within our presbytery, the Leadership Training event scheduled ...

COM Meeting Rescheduled to 2010-03-18

By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, February 11 2010 at 10:17AM
  The COM meeting scheduled for today 2/11/2010 has been cancelled and rescheduled for next Thursday, 2/18/2010, at 3:30 p.m. at the ...
Posted in: Committee Meetings

Haiti Response Update: $15,948.53

By Kevin Yoho on Wednesday, February 10 2010 at 11:47AM
Thank you for your generous response to the Haiti disaster totaling $15,948.53 that has been received and forwarded to Presbyterian Disaster ...

February 2010 NP Special Meeting

By NP Center Admin on Monday, February 08 2010 at 09:28AM
The Presbytery must establish an Investigating Committee(IC). Meeting documents can be found under the Meetings tab, click here. When 2006 ...

Roseville PC Hosts Gospel Concert

By NP Center Admin on Thursday, February 04 2010 at 02:18PM
Join Roseville PC and Virginia State University Gospel Chorale on February 26, 2010 at 7:00 p.m as Virginia State University Presents "The History ...
Posted in: Congregation News

Cancelled: Grants Community Workshop in Newark

By Kevin Yoho on Wednesday, February 03 2010 at 11:20AM
Dear Friends, (Due to possible inclement weather, the grants workshop scheduled for February 25, 2010 has been cancelled. This work shop will be ...

African American Church Resources

By Kevin Yoho on Friday, January 29 2010 at 01:10PM
A helpful site for PC(USA) African-American congregations: http://www.pcusa.org/africanamerican/ Locally, a steering committee has been ...

Haiti Response Update: $9,220.23

By Kevin Yoho on Wednesday, January 27 2010 at 05:16PM
Dear Friends, As the relief effort delivers needed supplies and resources to the Haitian people devastated by the recent disaster, our ...

NJ PPG Meeting in Heights Town, March 13, 2010

By Kevin Yoho on Wednesday, January 27 2010 at 09:45AM
Synod Commissioners will meet in New Brunswick March 13, 2010- 9 AM - for the Synod's New Jersey Presbytery Partnership Group stated meeting. Dear ...

A Hymn of Hope: In Haiti There is Anguish

By Kevin Yoho on Wednesday, January 27 2010 at 08:24AM
A Hymn of Hope: In Haiti There is Anguish A Hymn of Hope: In Haiti There is AnguishST. CHRISTOPHER 7.6.8.6.8.6.8.6 (“Beneath the Cross of Jesus”)In Haiti, there is anguish that ...

GP Report, January 2010

By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, January 14 2010 at 02:11PM
Since the improvement of the presbytery's ministry is inextricably bound up with the improvement of its congregations' ministries, I am ...

Prayer for Haiti

By Kevin Yoho on Wednesday, January 13 2010 at 03:23PM
A Presbyterian Church (USA) Prayer for Haiti Sometimes in the face of tragedy and feelings of helplessness, all we can do is pray. Then there is ...

Haiti Disaster Response

By Kevin Yoho on Wednesday, January 13 2010 at 02:43PM
Newark Presbytery will be receiving a special offering at its presbytery meeting on Saturday, January 16, 2010. More information about this ...

Celebrating The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

By NP Center Admin on Tuesday, January 12 2010 at 02:22PM
How do you celebrate the Dream? The visionary dream and legacy of one man, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., that became the way of life for millions. ...

Elmwood's Friday Oasis

By Robert Burkins on Monday, January 11 2010 at 10:45AM
Elmwood's Black History Month Friday Oasis will be held on Friday, February 5th at 7:00 p.m. in the Elmwood East Sanctuary, located at 135 Elmwood ...
Posted in: Congregation News

Elmwood's 2010 MLK Celebration

By Robert Burkins on Monday, January 11 2010 at 10:36AM
Please join the Elmwood Church congregation in celebrating the life and legacy of The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 18th ...
Posted in: Congregation News

January 2010 Stated Meeting

By Warren McNeill on Thursday, January 07 2010 at 06:48PM
Grace to you all, and peace, In a few days we will gather for our first Presbytery meeting of this year, and of a new decade. There are many ...

Arabella Meadows-Rogers Memorial Service

By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, January 07 2010 at 06:32PM
The memorial service for Arabella Meadows-Rogers will be held this Saturday, January 9, 2010 in New York, NY at Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church ...

Youth Triennium 2010 Registration

By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, January 07 2010 at 11:36AM
Sign up today! The deadline for the 2010 Youth Triennium is February 15. Flyer and Registration Form are ...
Posted in: Congregation News

Globalization Work Team Meeting

By NP Center Admin on Tuesday, December 22 2009 at 12:50PM
The Globalization Work Team will be meeting on January 12, 2010 at 2PM at Presbytery Center. For information and agenda, please contact ...
Posted in: Committee Meetings

NYC EP Arabella Meadows-Rogers Died Today (12-17-2009)

By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, December 17 2009 at 11:54AM
Dear Friends, We have received news that that former New York City Presbytery Executive Presbyter, friend, and colleague, the Rev. Arabella ...

What have you learned about being the church this past year?

By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, December 10 2009 at 05:21PM
Each of our congregations are unique expressions of the Grace of God. Each pastor, session, and congregation has faced challenges and embraced ...

Online Salary Change Forms at Board of Pensions

By Kevin Yoho on Monday, December 07 2009 at 10:28AM
Church treasurers and business administrators can now submit salary changes or confirm salaries online through a new feature on Benefits Connect, ...

General Assembly 2010 Meeting

By NP Center Admin on Friday, December 04 2009 at 02:48PM
The 2010 GA Meeting will be held the second week in July beginning July 5, 2010. Further details and registration information to ...

March 2010 NP Stated Meeting

By NP Center Admin on Friday, December 04 2009 at 02:44PM
Newark Presbytery's March 2010 stated meeting will be Saturday, March 20, 2010, Bloomfield Presbyterian Church on the Green, 147 Broad ...
Posted in: Stated Meetings

January 2010 NP Stated Meeting

By NP Center Admin on Friday, December 04 2009 at 02:39PM
The January 16, 2010 Stated Meeting will be held at St. Cloud PC, 6 Ridgeway, West Orange, NJ 07052. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. the ...
Posted in: Stated Meetings

Rev. Margie Huffmon died November 26, 2009

By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, December 03 2009 at 03:59PM
Dear Presbytery Friend, Sadly, I report to you that a former minister member of Newark Presbytery, The Rev. Margaret A. ("Margie") Huffmon, died ...

You're Invited to the McArthur's Holiday Drop-In

By Kevin Yoho on Wednesday, December 02 2009 at 01:53PM
You're Invited to the McArthur's Holiday Drop-In You and yours are invited! To a Holiday Drop-In For all Newark Presbytery Staff, Members, Commissioners, and Committee Members At the McArthur ...

November 2010 NP Stated Meeting

By NP Center Admin on Monday, November 30 2009 at 01:32PM
The Presbytery is currently seeking churches willing to host 2010 meetings, please contact the Stated Clerk if your church is available Saturday, ...
Posted in: Stated Meetings

September 2010 NP Stated Meeting

By NP Center Admin on Monday, November 30 2009 at 01:31PM
The Presbytery is currently seeking churches willing to host 2010 meetings, please contact the Stated Clerk if your church is available Tuesday, ...
Posted in: Stated Meetings

Honorably Retired Ministers and Spouses Luncheon

By Kevin Yoho on Monday, November 30 2009 at 01:29PM
Please hold the date for a special thank you and celebratory luncheon for Newark Presbytery's H.R.'s and their spouses on Wednesday, February 10, ...

Newark Presbytery March 2010 Stated Meeting

By NP Center Admin on Monday, November 30 2009 at 01:21PM
The Presbytery is currently seeking churches willing to host 2010 meetings,  please contact the Stated Clerk if your church is available on ...
Posted in: Stated Meetings

Newark Presbytery January 2010 Stated Meeting

By NP Center Admin on Monday, November 30 2009 at 01:15PM
The Presbytery is currently seeking churches wiling to host 2010 meetings, please contact the Stated Clerk if your church is available on ...

Elmwood's Friday Oasis - December 2009

By Robert Burkins on Wednesday, November 25 2009 at 02:11PM
Elmwood's Friday Oasis will be held on Friday, December 4th at 7:00 p.m. in the Elmwood East Sanctuary, located at 135 Elmwood Avenue, East ...
Posted in: Congregation News

Thankfulness is Our Mission

By Kevin Yoho on Wednesday, November 25 2009 at 11:55AM
Happy Thanksgiving! Recently I have challenged congregations to think about what they have in abundance they can give away. Every congregation ...

Newark Presbytery Center is Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday: Have a Safe Holiday!

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, November 25 2009 at 09:19AM
The Presbytery Center will close at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, November 25 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. The center will reopen on ...

Thanksgiving Blessings!

By NP Center Admin on Tuesday, November 24 2009 at 10:56AM
It is that time of year again when families, friends, communities and churches make it more intentional than usual to gather together for ...

Abundance v Scarcity; Whose side are you on?

By Kevin Yoho on Friday, November 20 2009 at 11:55AM
There's a battle raging in our churches. The outcome is being decided every day the congregation is sent into the world. Abundance v. ...

Christmas Day Dinner: At Memorial West United Presbyterian Church

By NP Center Admin on Thursday, November 19 2009 at 10:19AM
All are welcome to join Memorial West United PC for dinner from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Please see the attached letter for ...
Posted in: Congregation News

Participate!

By NP Center Admin on Thursday, November 19 2009 at 09:56AM
As an ongoing effort to improve service to you and your congregation advanced notice of needed support, as well as your feedback is helpful. ...

Attention all Elders and Deacons: A Comprehensive Overview of the role and Responsibilities of a church Elder

By NP Center Admin on Thursday, November 19 2009 at 09:49AM
Serving as an Elder is a serious and active responsibility to the greater Body of Christ.  Attached is a link for a resource that provides ...

It's All About our Youth: Connecting, Upholding, Inspiring!

By NP Center Admin on Thursday, November 19 2009 at 09:35AM
Have you ever wondered how to connect with young people to faithfully serve the triune of God? How about reaching and connecting with all young ...

Association of Presbyterian Church Educators

By NP Center Admin on Thursday, November 19 2009 at 09:23AM
Have you ever wondered where you can get continuos leadership information to support leadership efforts of Newark Presbytery, that is easily ...

Elmwood United Presbyterian Church: Extends Reach of Christ_

By NP Center Admin on Tuesday, November 10 2009 at 01:49PM
The Presbyterian Investor's Fall 2009 PC(USA) Investment and Loan Program, Inc. features Elmwood United Presbyterian Church's three locations, ...

Community News: Moms In Touch International invites you to_

By NP Center Admin on Tuesday, November 10 2009 at 11:01AM
Arise! Cry Out! One of the over 650 sites will be in Montclair at the Salvation Army, 13 Trinity Place on Saturday, November 14 from 9:00 a.m to ...

2010 Compensation Policy and Report Form

By Kevin Yoho on Monday, November 09 2009 at 04:24PM
The 2010 Compensation Policy for full and part-time ministry and the 2010 Compensation Change Reporting Form is available for download under ...
Posted in: Congregation News

HOLIDAY BAZAAR

By Marlene Sasso on Thursday, November 05 2009 at 08:51AM
Annual Holiday Bazaar at the Bloomfield Presbyterian Church on the Green on Saturday, December 5th, 2009 from 10am til 6pm.  Crafters and ...
Posted in: Congregation News

Where to Vote on Tuesday, November 3rd

By Kevin Yoho on Monday, November 02 2009 at 11:55AM
Where to Vote on Tuesday, November 3rd Hello, We all know the importance of voting in our participatory democracy. Some of us may not know where our local polling place is located. The ...

Presbyterian Women August 2009 Newsletter

By Webmaster on Saturday, October 31 2009 at 11:59AM
Presbyterian Women August 2009 Newsletter Published twice a year, The Lighthouse contains news and information of interest to Presbyterian Women in Synod of the Northeast. ...

Change Maker Movement

By NP Center Admin on Friday, October 30 2009 at 02:04PM
Come and hear stories about how Young Adults are making real change in the world God loves. For college students, young adults, seminarians & ...

Newark Presbytery November Stated Meeting

By NP Center Admin on Tuesday, October 27 2009 at 10:04AM
For meeting material click here: The next Stated Meeting will be Saturday, November 14, 2009 at Memorial West United Presbyterian Church, 286 So. ...

Child and Youth Safety Policy Training

By NP Center Admin on Monday, October 26 2009 at 04:43PM
On Tuesday, October 27 from 7:00-9:00 pm, Newark Presbytery invites its members to attend a Child and Youth Safety Policy training event. The ...

African American Church Growth Strategy

By NP Center Admin on Tuesday, October 20 2009 at 04:16PM
To Committee on Ministry and Committee on Preparation for MinistryFlyer attached about the Monday, November 2, gathering in New York City to ...

Support Presbyterian Mission!

By NP Center Admin on Monday, October 19 2009 at 01:20PM
To help sessions with their 2010 budget planning, the General Assembly Mission Council provides two printed resources (attached six pages) as well ...

Newark Receives a Blessing Through Conan O'Brien

By Kevin Yoho on Saturday, October 17 2009 at 02:07PM
Newark Receives a Blessing Through Conan O'Brien For weeks now, the Mayor of Newark, Cory Booker, has been sparring with late night TV host Conan O'Brien on NBC's The Late Show with Conan ...

Triennium is Coming!

By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, October 15 2009 at 02:51PM
Triennium is Coming! Triennium is Coming... Wait, what IS the Presbyterian Youth Triennium? Every three years, thousands of high schoolers from our denomination (the ...
Posted in: Congregation News

Flu Prevention Poster (English and Spanish)

By Kevin Yoho on Tuesday, October 13 2009 at 04:25PM
  Please use the attached Poster for Flu Prevention (English and Spanish) at your church, or pass along to your congregation. FLU ...
Posted in: Congregation News

Ragtime! Finale

By Todd Shumpert on Tuesday, October 13 2009 at 01:32PM
I hope that you'll take an afternoon or evening to come and see “Ragtime,” the show I’m doing in Bloomfield, Oct. 16-24. October ...
Posted in: Congregation News

Even More RAGTIME!

By Todd Shumpert on Tuesday, October 13 2009 at 01:31PM
I hope that you'll take an afternoon or evening to come and see “Ragtime,” the show I’m doing in Bloomfield, Oct. 16-24. October ...
Posted in: Congregation News

More Ragtime!

By Todd Shumpert on Tuesday, October 13 2009 at 01:31PM
I hope that you'll take an afternoon or evening to come and see “Ragtime,” the show I’m doing in Bloomfield, Oct. 16-24. October ...
Posted in: Congregation News

Come See the Sunday Show!

By Todd Shumpert on Tuesday, October 13 2009 at 01:30PM
I hope that you'll take an afternoon or evening to come and see “Ragtime,” the show I’m doing in Bloomfield, Oct. 16-24. October ...
Posted in: Congregation News

Ragtime!

By Todd Shumpert on Tuesday, October 13 2009 at 01:26PM
I hope that you'll take an afternoon or evening to come and see “Ragtime,” the show I’m doing in Bloomfield, Oct. 16-24. October ...
Posted in: Congregation News

Ragtime the Musical

By Todd Shumpert on Tuesday, October 13 2009 at 01:24PM
I hope that you'll take an afternoon or evening to come and see “Ragtime,” the show I’m doing in Bloomfield, Oct. 16-24. October ...
Posted in: Congregation News

2009 Mission Program Grant proposals

By Kevin Yoho on Tuesday, October 13 2009 at 11:04AM
Revised Mission Program Grant programs, designed to increase the number of new church development grants and to support presbyteries’ work ...

Newark Presbytery Center is Closed on Columbus Day: Have a Safe Holiday!

By NP Center Admin on Friday, October 09 2009 at 03:58PM
The Newark Presbytery Center will be closed for the entire day in observance of Columbus Day, Monday, October 12th. The Presbytery Center will ...

News & Analysis: Civil Unions, Marriage Committee Drafts Report

By NP Center Admin on Thursday, October 08 2009 at 09:23AM
LOUISVILLE-The special Committee to Study Issues of Ciivl Unions and Christian Marriage unanimously approved on September 17 a draft of its report ...

Embracing the Latina/o Paradigm

By Kevin Yoho on Tuesday, September 29 2009 at 12:39PM
A breakthrough event co-sponsored by the General Assembly through the Office of Hispanic/Latino/na Congregational Support, the Office of Resources ...

Most PCUSA Pastors Lack Ability to Adapt

By Kevin Yoho on Monday, September 28 2009 at 05:52PM
BY JERRY L. VAN MARTER, PRESBYTERIAN NEWS SERVICE LOUISVILLE - Most Presbyterian pastors are not adequately equipped to lead their ...

Form of Government Final Draft

By Kevin Yoho on Monday, September 28 2009 at 03:11PM
219th General Assembly (2010) Form of Government Task Force report is available online, click here. ...

Philippians 2:2

By NP Center Admin on Monday, September 28 2009 at 01:29PM
"Make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose". Philippians ...
Posted in: The Word of God

Youth Triennium 2010

By Kevin Yoho on Friday, September 25 2009 at 04:08PM
Youth Triennium 2010 The 2010 Presbyterian Youth Triennium will be held from July 20-24, 2010 at Purdue University in Indiana. Every three years the Presbyterian ...

Online NP Staff Survey for 2009

By Kevin Yoho on Friday, September 25 2009 at 11:42AM
Thank you for taking the time to complete Newark Presbytery's 2009 Staff Assessment Survey. As in previous years, the purpose of the staff survey ...

2020 Vision Conference

By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, September 24 2009 at 02:06PM
This fall, the Synod of the Trinity Transformation Network will be presenting a series for congregations who want to get ready or are ready for ...

Evangelism Resources

By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, September 24 2009 at 01:12PM
Evangelism & Church Growth - PC(USA) newest resources highlight the work of the Office of Evangelism.  Just in time ...

Board of Pensions 2010 Dues Unchanged

By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, September 24 2009 at 11:55AM
BREAKING NEWS: The Board of Pensions (Presbyterian Church USA) announced today at the General Assembly Mission Council meeting in Louisville that ...

What's God Up To?

By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, September 24 2009 at 10:49AM
If people can’t see what God is doing, they stumble all over themselves; Proverbs 29.18a (The Message). In what ways ...
Posted in: The Word of God

Portuguese Youth Curriculum

By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, September 24 2009 at 09:59AM
Download Portuguese youth curriculum: Nos Acreditamos: Palavra de Deus para as Pessoas de Deus, teaches youth about key concepts in interactive ...

Seminary Support Network Conference

By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, September 24 2009 at 09:47AM
The Seminary Support Network and Theological Education Fund's annual meeting in Pittsburgh, Aril 21-23, ...

Compassion Fatigue or Satisfaction: Your Choice

By Kevin Yoho on Wednesday, September 23 2009 at 04:41PM
Compassion Fatigue or Satisfaction: Your Choice. Acts 15:36-41Some time later Paul said to Barnabas, "Let us go back and visit the brothers in all ...

General Assembly Vice Moderator Visit

By Kevin Yoho on Wednesday, September 23 2009 at 02:13PM
General Assembly Vice Moderator Visit The 218th General Assembly Vice-Moderator, Byron Wade, will be visiting Newark Presbytery for a special Q&A Luncheon 12:00-2:00 PM on October ...

Brick City on Sundance Channel

By Deirdre Malloy on Monday, September 21 2009 at 04:15PM
LISA DURDEN ASSOCIATE PRODUCER OF DOCU-REALITY MINI SERIES, "BRICK CITY"ABOUT NEWARK NEW JERSEY IN TRANSITION Talk show host/producer, ...

James 2:18

By NP Center Admin on Monday, September 21 2009 at 10:49AM
"Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by what I do". James 2:18 This scripture is from the Presbyterian Planning ...
Posted in: The Word of God

Facebook and Twitter 101 for Congregations

By Kevin Yoho on Friday, September 18 2009 at 09:38AM
Facebook and Twitter 101 for Congregations Alban Institute Webinar (keep reading to see how you can view this Webinar for free!) Led by Lynne Baab, author of Reaching Out in a ...

World Mission Challenge Dinner Presentation

By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, September 17 2009 at 06:14PM
The Moderator of Newark Presbytery invites you to attend a Dinner Reception and Presentation with Jeff Boyd on Wednesday, October ...

Prayer Request: Newark, First Hispanic

By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, September 17 2009 at 11:29AM
Hello NP Friend, Elder Elizabeth Valdez, (Newark, First Hispanic) was admitted into intensive care at Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville ...
Posted in: Congregation News

'Brick City' the Documentary on Sundance Channel

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, September 16 2009 at 09:20AM
  On September 21, 2009 "Brick City" a Sundance Channel five-episode documentary series filmed for nine months in 2008 and produced by ...

After Nearly Eight Years, NJIPDR Closing

By Kevin Yoho on Sunday, September 13 2009 at 04:40PM
NEW JERSEY INTERFAITH PARTNERSHIP FOR DISASTER RECOVERY After Nearly Eight Years, NJIPDR Closing Dear Friends: At the New Jersey Interfaith ...

Bonnie St_ John (Live Your Joy) speaks at PC of Upper Montclair

By Laura Phillips on Friday, September 11 2009 at 03:31PM
On Sunday, September 20, from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm, Bonnie St. John, noted author and speaker, will be a guest speaker at the Presbyterian ...
Posted in: Congregation News

National Healthcare Resource for Bulletin

By Kevin Yoho on Friday, September 11 2009 at 01:25PM
The Rev. Clint McCoy, Synod Executive for Partnerships, shared with the presbyteries the attached information that can be used as a bulletin ...
Posted in: Congregation News

First Presbyterian & Trinity: Custodian Wanted:

By NP Center Admin on Thursday, September 10 2009 at 02:19PM
First Presbyterian and Trinity Church in South Orange has an opening for a full-time sexton (flexible hours) to perform custodial and minor repair ...
Posted in: Congregation News

PPG Meeting in New Brunswick 09-12-2009

By Webmaster on Thursday, September 10 2009 at 11:15AM
The New Jersey Presbytery Partnership Group (PPG) is meeting is Saturday, September 12, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Presbyterian Church of New ...

Christian Theology and Undoing Violence

By Robert Burkins on Wednesday, September 09 2009 at 02:47PM
Christian Theology and Undoing Violence: Strategies For Peace That Work!   (Utilizing state-of-the-art technology, this four-week course is ...
Posted in: Congregation News

"Everything's Coming Up Roses" Cabaret 2009

By Barbara Piercy on Tuesday, September 08 2009 at 09:30PM
Talented youth from the Westminster Choir of The First Presbyterian Church at Caldwell, will present an entertaining musical revue of Broadway ...
Posted in: Congregation News

Synod News- September Newsletter

By Kevin Yoho on Tuesday, September 08 2009 at 09:30PM
Attached is the September 2009 edition of the Synod's Nor'E-News as a PDF file.  This is a one page (front and back) communication instrument ...

Elmwood Presbyterian Church: Fall Revival 2009

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, September 02 2009 at 03:53PM
Join EUPC for Fall Revival 2009 "Serving This Present Age"; Sunday, September 13 through Wednesday, September 16th at 7:00 p.m. nightly.  See ...
Posted in: Congregation News

September Stated Meeting, Presbyterian Church of West Caldwell

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, September 02 2009 at 10:19AM
The next NP Stated Meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at the Presbyterian Church of West Caldwell. 31-33 Fairfield Avenue, West ...
Posted in: Stated Meetings

Herencia Lectures: Navigating Immigration Tensions

By Webmaster on Monday, August 31 2009 at 04:39PM
Annual Herencia Lectures at Princeton Theological Seminary. This year the joint offices of The Latin@ Collegium (Office of Multicultural ...

New Jersey Coalition for Inclusive Ministries

By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, August 27 2009 at 03:10PM
New Jersey Networks, Congregations, and Organizations, Attached you will find the flier for the eighth annual Awards and Celebration Supper for ...

Leading Change in the Congregation

By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, August 27 2009 at 03:07PM
Leading Change in the CongregationFor Elders and Ministers and CLP's Sponsored by the New Jersey Presbytery Partnership Group, Synod of the ...

Feature your congregation on the PC(USA) home page

By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, August 27 2009 at 01:59PM
Feature your congregation on the PC(USA) home page. Each week two PC(USA) congregations are featured on pcusa.org. Share the mission and ministry ...
Posted in: Congregation News

Excellence in Education Ministry Award

By Kevin Yoho on Wednesday, August 26 2009 at 07:48PM
Is a congregation in our Presbytery eligible for an "Excellence in Education Ministry Congregation Award?" I think so! Is it you?Each year Union ...
Posted in: Congregation News

Synod July and August Newsletter

By Webmaster on Tuesday, August 25 2009 at 05:01PM
  Attached is the July/August 2009 edition of the Synod's Nor'E-News as a PDF file.  This is a one page (front and back) ...

Looking for Answers?

By Kevin Yoho on Tuesday, August 25 2009 at 04:51PM
Looking for Answers? In case you missed it, the Rev. Kenneth Goode, formally a member of Newark Presbytery and now serving a congregation in New Brunswick ...

Youth Director Sought

By Webmaster on Tuesday, August 25 2009 at 04:37PM
The Presbyterian Church Upper Montclair is diligently seeking for God to bring us the right person to share our ministry as Youth Director. See ...
Posted in: Congregation News

Sabbath Grants Available

By Kevin Yoho on Tuesday, August 25 2009 at 04:01PM
Dear Minister Colleague,     As we approach the middle of 2009, I want to give you an update on the availability and use of Board ...

Free Legal Clinic: Immigration Law

By NP Center Admin on Thursday, August 20 2009 at 01:21PM
Please join us at the First Presbyterian Church this Saturday August 22 for our Legal Clinic  and/ or pass ...
Posted in: Congregation News

GP Responds to PCUSA Report of Steepest Member Loss in 25 Years

By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, July 30 2009 at 03:02PM
GP Responds to PCUSA Report of Steepest Member Loss in 25 Years This news of the steepest membership loss in twenty-five years comes as no ...

Roseville Presbyterian Church: The Doors of the Open Church

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, July 22 2009 at 03:59PM
An evening of Praise and Prayer. Wednesday, August 19, 2009 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Music, Drama, Dance fellowship hour. Join us for this special ...
Posted in: Congregation News

Integrity House and Newark Interfaith Coalition for Hope and Peace: Bradley Court Fair Day

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, July 22 2009 at 12:54PM
Come out to show support at the annual Bradley Court Fair Day sponsored by Integrity House, Inc. of Newark and supported by Newark community ...

New Church Development Team Training

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, July 22 2009 at 12:45PM
Register now for New Church Development Team Training sponsored by the GA Mission Council Office of Church Growth. for Leadership Teams from NCD's ...

Level One Coaching Skills Training

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, July 22 2009 at 12:41PM
Register now for Level One Coaching Skills Training sponsored by the GA Mission Council Office of Church Growth.  For Presbytery teams ...

New Church Development Pastor Discernment

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, July 22 2009 at 12:36PM
Register now for New Church Development Pastor Discernment Sponsored by the GA Mission Council Office of Church Growth. The seminar is from ...

New Church Development Training for Presbytery Teams

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, July 22 2009 at 12:32PM
Register now for Fall Events sponsored by the GA Mission Council Office of Church Growth. New Church Development Training is for Presbytery and ...

Presbytery Hosts PCUSA Missionary

By Kevin Yoho on Tuesday, July 21 2009 at 04:18PM
Presbytery Hosts PCUSA Missionary July 21, 2009 Dear Presbytery Friends, As I collaborate with other presbyteries, serve on the steering committee of the Association of ...

GP Post-Surgery Update (07-17-2009)

By Webmaster on Saturday, July 18 2009 at 10:30AM
  UPDATE- July 17, 2009- After a post-op appointment with the doctor, Kevin was told he is healing as expected. That's welcomed news and ...

Ministers Salary Study Released

By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, July 16 2009 at 02:29PM
Phil Gehman, our Board of Pensions Regional Representative, posted the following RegionalLinks for July. Of particular interest was ...

God's Love Through Pastoral Care

By Kevin Yoho on Monday, July 13 2009 at 02:40PM
Hello, Pastoral care is a core ministry provided by every congregation through its pastor, elders, deacons, and every member. Many pastors have ...

Special Meeting July 21, 2009 Bloomfield

By Webmaster on Thursday, July 09 2009 at 05:36PM
See attachments for Notice and Docket. When the 2006 Standing Rules were adopted, this action of the Presbytery to form a Committee of ...
Posted in: Stated Meetings

Farewell Gathering for the Rev Brandi Wolf Drake

By Webmaster on Thursday, July 09 2009 at 02:15PM
Farewell Gathering for the Rev Brandi Wolf Drake On behalf of Newark Presbytery Moderator, Elder Connie Cosgrove and The Rev. Dr. Kevin Yoho, General Presbyter,You are invited to ...

2010 Synod Holiday Schedule

By NP Center Admin on Tuesday, July 07 2009 at 02:58PM
Attached please find for your planning reference the holiday schedule for the Synod of the ...

Retirement News from Central Presbyterian Church

By NP Center Admin on Thursday, July 02 2009 at 01:19PM
Gaylord French will officially end his long and extraordinary tenure as Central's Director of Music on August, 16, 2009. Please see the attached ...
Posted in: Congregation News

Passing of Louise Saunders Prospect Presbyterian Church Member

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, July 01 2009 at 10:24AM
Monday 7/6 - Visitation from 5-7pm Martin's Home for Service. 48 Elm St Montclair, NJ 07042-3234 (973) 746-2158 Tuesday 7/7 - ...
Posted in: Congregation News

GP Post-Surgery Update (06-30-2009)

By Deirdre Malloy on Tuesday, June 30 2009 at 04:13PM
June 29, 2009- We are all grateful for God's blessings experienced by our General Presbyter, Dr. Kevin Yoho, regarding his recent surgery. Many ...

NP Center Summer Hours

By NP Center Admin on Monday, June 29 2009 at 12:59PM
The Presbytery Center will begin summer hours on Wednesday, July 1, 2009. The hours are Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00. The ...

G-Fy-G Youth Dies in Fire (update)

By Kevin Yoho on Friday, June 26 2009 at 03:49PM
(Updated 06-30-2009) Hello NP Friend. I am deeply saddened to report that G-Fy-G member, Tony Ward, Jr., died in a fire on Saturday morning, June ...

NCD and Transformation Grants Awarded

By NP Center Admin on Friday, June 26 2009 at 01:48PM
For a full list of the grant recipients, please see the ...

Delivering Hope in the City

By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, June 25 2009 at 02:41PM
Delivering Hope in the City Integrity House, Newark's preeminent addictions treatment program, recently celebrated the opening of a new women and children outpatient program ...

Why is the gang life attractive to kids?

By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, June 18 2009 at 05:37PM
In Newark, New Jersey, as in any city, young people want, and certainly need, to have opportunities to interact with people who model an ...

The Season of the Church: What Time Is It?

By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, June 18 2009 at 01:09PM
  There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven:  a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant ...

Rev. Barbara Worthington Died June 6th

By Webmaster on Thursday, June 11 2009 at 04:31PM
I was saddened to learn that on June 6th, after an illness, the Rev. Barbara Worthington died with her husband and children at her side. Barbara ...

St. Paul's Newark 80th Anniversary

By NP Center Admin on Thursday, June 11 2009 at 10:40AM
St. Paul's Newark 80th Anniversary St. Paul's Presbyterian Church is commemorating it's 80th Anniversary with a special celebration service that includes the participation of a 20 ...
Posted in: Congregation News

June Presbytery Meeting- St. Paul's, Newark

By Webmaster on Sunday, May 31 2009 at 12:13PM
Presbytery Meeting Tuesday, June 23, 2009 5:00 pm registration and refreshments at 5:30 p.m. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Location St. Paul's ...
Posted in: Stated Meetings

Share Your News With Us!

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, May 27 2009 at 10:52AM
The Newark Presbytery would like to hear about major accomplishments you would like the rest of the Newark Presbytery Body to be aware of. Please ...

Congratulations to The Rev. Dr. Rick Boyer!

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, May 27 2009 at 10:40AM
The Newark Presbytery congratulates The Reverend Richard Boyer, Pastor of Prospect Presbyterian Church, 646 Prospect Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040 ...
Posted in: Congregation News

Focus on Youth, Young Adults Wins $50,000 Grant

By Kevin Yoho on Monday, May 18 2009 at 03:34PM
I want to congratulate the entire Presbytery Transformation Commission, its moderator, Elder Celia King, and the emerging NP Community ...

Memorial Day Holiday Hours

By NP Center Admin on Monday, May 18 2009 at 03:11PM
The Newark Presbytery Center will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday Monday, May 25, 2009. The center will re-open Tuesday, May 26, 2009 with ...

Open Spigots and Glowing Spirits. GP Report, May 26, 2009

By Kevin Yoho on Saturday, May 16 2009 at 09:04AM
Hi, Every one of our congregations are like open spigots and glowing spirits as they gather for worship. Even better, each person is then sent out ...

Installation of the Rev. Gregory Horn

By NP Center Admin on Friday, May 15 2009 at 02:25PM
On behalf of Newark Presbytery, at 3 p.m. on Pentecost Sunday, May 31st, the Session and congregation of the Presbyterian Church of Upper ...

Farewell Gathering for the Rev. Chuck Rawlings

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, May 13 2009 at 04:33PM
All are welcome to the farewell open house for Chuck and Joan Rawlings on Sunday, June 7th at Central Presbyterian Church, 46 Park Street, Montclair, ...

Growing the Church Wider and Deeper

By Webmaster on Wednesday, May 13 2009 at 12:46PM
Growing the Church Wider and Deeper Growing the Church Wider and Deeper A Conference on Community Engagement, Mission Development and Evangelism Saturday, May 30 8:30 AM to 2:30 ...

May Presbytery Meeting: May 26, 2009

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, May 06 2009 at 02:46PM
May Presbytery Meeting: May 26, 2009 Stated Meeting of Presbytery of Newark May 26, 2009 Grace Presbyterian Church 153 Grove Street Montclair, NJ 07042 973-744-2565 Our meeting ...
Posted in: Stated Meetings

Conference on Community, Mission, and Evangelism

By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, April 23 2009 at 03:10PM
Growing the Church Wider and Deeper Community Engagement, Mission Development, and Evangelism Conference Featuring: ⇒ Networking Breakfast ⇒ ...

Memorial West's Window with a Message

By Webmaster on Thursday, April 23 2009 at 02:39PM
Memorial West's Window with a Message At Memorial West in Newark, the Rev. Ford Ottman married Louise Steele, the daughter of a prominent minister. Louise Steele Ottman had much of her ...
Posted in: Congregation News

Mayor Cory A. Booker's Annual Interfaith Breakfast

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, April 22 2009 at 11:57AM
*Mayor Cory A. Booker, Newark Municipal Council and the Council of Religious Leaders will host: Mayor Cory A. Booker's Annual Interfaith ...

Mission Grant Application Deadline May 1st

By Kevin Yoho on Tuesday, April 21 2009 at 12:46PM
REMINDER: The DEADLINE for Mission Grant applications is May 1, 2009 For details: ...

Green Resources for Faith Based Organizations

By Kevin Yoho on Tuesday, April 21 2009 at 12:37PM
In honor of Earth Day on April 22nd, we hope you will join us for the following event. Please help spread the word! You are invited to ...

Helping At Risk, Youth, and Young Adults

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, April 15 2009 at 01:56PM
Pentecost Offering for Children at Risk, Youth, and Young Adults is an ongoing ministry effort. Attached is more information to order and get more ...

Johnsonburg Reunion Event

By NP Center Admin on Monday, April 13 2009 at 04:50PM
Johnsonburg Presbyterian Center: 2009-2010 Event Calendar & Staff/Alumni Reunion Memorial Day Weekend May 22-25, 2009 Please see the attached ...

BigTent: Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Atlanta Georgia; June 11-13 at the Hyatt Regency!

By NP Center Admin on Monday, April 13 2009 at 03:08PM
The 2009 Presbyterian Communicators’ Network conference is being held in conjunction with Big Tent June 11-13 in Atlanta, Georgia. Have you signed ......

Session Records Review

By Warren McNeill on Thursday, April 09 2009 at 05:00PM
These are the final Session Records Review dates. ...

Grants for African American Churches

By Webmaster on Thursday, April 09 2009 at 04:01PM
The Presbyterian Church (USA), office of Racial/Ethnic Ministries is inviting African American congregations who are in need of financial ...

Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery of Newark: Spring Gathering

By NP Center Admin on Thursday, April 09 2009 at 03:44PM
The Presbyterian Women's Spring Gathering will be held at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, 117 Union Street, Newark, NJ 07105. Phone (973) 589-3264. Re...
Posted in: Congregation News

Request for Proposal: Re-Purposing a Congregational Site

By Webmaster on Thursday, April 09 2009 at 02:48PM
The Board of Trustees and the session of First Presbyterian Church, Orange, New Jersey, have approved the distribution of a Request for Proposal ...

Know Your Community

By Kevin Yoho on Tuesday, April 07 2009 at 04:15PM
Loving without knowing is incomplete. To assist your congregation in loving your community neighbors, we want to help you know them better. ...

Immigrant Families Project: First Presbyterian Church of Irvington

By NP Center Admin on Tuesday, April 07 2009 at 04:13PM
The Mission of the Immigrant Families Project (IFP), Sanford Heights International Center at 844 Sanford Avenue, Irvington, NJ 07111; is to assist new...
Posted in: Congregation News

Faith Fit Weight Loss Challenge

By NP Center Admin on Tuesday, April 07 2009 at 02:58PM
The Women's Empowerment Initiative of Elmwood United Presbyterian Church Presents the eight week Faith Fit Weight Loss Challenge. From April 13 - Jun ...
Posted in: Congregation News

Presbytery Center Good Friday Schedule

By NP Center Admin on Monday, April 06 2009 at 03:57PM
The Presbytery Center will be closed in observance of Good Friday. The regular center hours of 9:00-5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday will resume on; M...

Make A Plan...

By NP Center Admin on Friday, April 03 2009 at 12:19PM
Commit to the Lord whatever you do and your plans will succeed. Proverbs 16:3. Do your plans align with the Word of God? Commit them to the Lord. Comm...

Community Transformation Training Offered by CCDA

By Kevin Yoho on Tuesday, March 31 2009 at 12:11PM
Community Transformation Training Offered by CCDA Interested in learning more about community transformation? The resources offered by the CCDA are worth a look, and even a drive, as they are ...

General Assembly Council Announces Cuts

By Kevin Yoho on Tuesday, March 31 2009 at 11:19AM
GAC outlines budget cuts. 44 staff positions eliminated. Excerpted from article by Leslie Scanlon, Outlook national reporter. Cmplete link is ...

Summary of March 21 Presbytery Meeting

By Warren McNeill on Wednesday, March 25 2009 at 07:29PM
Recently uploaded is the summary of the actions taken during March 21, 2009 meeting. ...

GA Restricted Funds Grant Applications

By Kevin Yoho on Tuesday, March 24 2009 at 11:38AM
GA Restricted Funds Grant Applications GA Restricted Funds Grant Applications The General Assembly Restricted Funds are now available. These funds were created by the gifts of ...

March Meeting Documents online

By Warren McNeill on Tuesday, March 17 2009 at 04:27PM
March Meeting Documents online: ...

Pastor's 21st Century Re-Tooling Program

By Webmaster on Monday, March 16 2009 at 12:57PM
Pastor's 21st Century Re-Tooling Program Re-Tooling Ministry for the 21st Century is a monthly continuing education program that launches April 30-May 1, 2009. Details in the attached ...

Race, don’t chase. GP Report, March 21, 2009

By Kevin Yoho on Saturday, March 14 2009 at 02:30PM
Hello, This is my General Presbyter Report for the March 21, 2009 presbytery meeting. Read about how during a downturn, generosity wins to build ...

Race, Don't Chase

By Kevin Yoho on Saturday, March 14 2009 at 02:25PM
Race Don’t Chase simply means that in an economic downturn, when your revenues begin to fall off, you cut expenses FASTER than the numbers you’re ......

Seeking the Welfare of the City" Convocation

By Webmaster on Tuesday, March 10 2009 at 03:49PM
Rutgers Newark’s Institute on Ethnicity, Culture and the Modern Experience, and New Brunswick Theological Seminary are sponsoring the 2009 ...

PTC/CTC Meeting Report

By Webmaster on Monday, March 09 2009 at 06:34PM
PTC/CTC Meeting Report Newark Presbytery Community Transformation Corporation Presbyterian Transformation Commission Work Team Report 26 individuals representing 7 ...

Lent is about Transformation

By Kevin Yoho on Wednesday, February 25 2009 at 09:23AM
Hi, The liturgical season of Lent begins today. It offers us an opportunity to take a hard look at what we do, how we act, and who we, at our ...

Celebrating African American History Month

By Kevin Yoho on Monday, February 23 2009 at 12:46PM
Hello, All across our presbytery many congregations have been offering celebrations for Black History Month. Now you can add sound to those ...

Leadership Conference: Equipping our Leaders for Ministry

By NP Center Admin on Monday, February 23 2009 at 12:38PM
Leadership Conference: Equipping our Leaders for Ministry The Spring Training Event registration deadline is April 20th. The event will be from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and will hosted by Central Presbyterian C...

CTC (501(c)(3) Newark Meeting

By Webmaster on Monday, February 23 2009 at 12:25PM
On behalf of Elder Celia King (Prospect), (PTC moderator), pastors and elders (up to four from each church) are invited to participate in our ...

PPG Meeting in New Brunswick

By Webmaster on Monday, February 23 2009 at 11:11AM
The plenary of the New Jersey Presbytery Partnership Group of the Synod of the Northeast will meet on March 14, 2009 from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm at ...

CTC Mission Statement

By Webmaster on Wednesday, February 18 2009 at 03:51PM
Mission Statement (proposed) The mission of the Newark Presbytery Community Transformation Corporation is to strengthen the social, physical, and ...

Stories sought for 2010 Mission Yearbook

By Webmaster on Tuesday, February 17 2009 at 01:27PM
The Mission Yearbook for Prayer & Study for 2010 is being prepared soon. If you have a narrative or story to share about what God is doing in your ...
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March Stated Meeting

By Webmaster on Wednesday, February 11 2009 at 09:52AM
Please be advised that the March 21, 2009 meeting of Newark Presbytery will be held at Elmwood United Presbyterian Church, 135 Elmwood Avenue, ...

Evening of Discussion: Using The Discernment Process

By NP Center Admin on Monday, February 02 2009 at 03:36PM
NEW LOCATION Proposed Amendments to the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (USA). Wednesday, February 18th . The Rev. Terry Chapman of ...

Stated Meeting & 2009 Leadership Conference

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, January 14 2009 at 03:13PM
Part I - Saturday, January 17, 2009. Location: Bloomfield College, Van Fossen Theater corner of Franklin Avenue at Fremont Street, Bloomfield, ...
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Presbytery Center Schedule

By NP Center Admin on Monday, December 22 2008 at 03:19PM
The Newark Presbytery Center is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ...

New resources Relating to Medicare, Including: Save $3,600 on Prescription Drug Costs

By Deirdre Malloy on Tuesday, December 16 2008 at 03:12PM
Help someone you care about apply for extra help with their Medicare prescription drug costs. Anyone who has Medicare can get Medicare Prescription Dr...
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The Role of the Church in the Current Economic Environment

By Webmaster on Monday, December 15 2008 at 12:31PM
The Role of the Church in the Current Economic Environment NEW JERSEY COUNCIL OF CHURCHES ISSUES & ACTION 2009: The Role of the Church in the Current Economic Environment Saturday, January 24, 2009, 8:30 – ......

Music from Around the World at Prospect, Maplewood

By Webmaster on Friday, December 12 2008 at 11:14AM
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Change is all around us. There is hope!

By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, December 11 2008 at 03:54PM
Change is…all around us. Change starts with agreeing together, “No longer!”

So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. ......

Wyoming Church Youth Connection Event

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, December 10 2008 at 11:05AM
Wyoming Presbyterian Church is having a Presbyterian Youth Connection Event and your Youth Group is invited! Grades 6-12 are welcome to attend. ...
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January 17, 2009 Leadership Conference & Stated Meeting

By NP Center Admin on Thursday, November 20 2008 at 03:39PM
Next Presbytery Meeting Saturday, January 17, 2009 8:00 AM registration and refreshments 8:30 AM meeting starts LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE immediately ...
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November 15th Stated Meeting

By Deirdre Malloy on Wednesday, October 22 2008 at 02:49PM
The next Newark Presbytery Stated meeting November 15, 2008 will be hosted by The Rev. Rick Boyer and the Prospect Presbyterian Church, located at 646...
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2009 Stated Meeting Schedule

By SiteAdmin on Thursday, September 04 2008 at 12:44PM
Newark Presbytery Stated Meeting Schedule for 2009 January Saturday, January 17, 2009 TIme: 8:30 Location: Bloomfield College Van ...
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