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NP Stated Meeting - Tuesday, May 29, 2012

By NP Center Admin on Monday, May 14 2012 at 09:57AM
The next Stated Meeting is Tuesday, May 29th and will be hosted by Grace Presbyterian Church, 153 Grove Street, Montclair, NJ 07042. Rev. Paul Leggett...
Posted in: Presbytery News

Reminder for NJ Company of Pastors May 17, 2012

By NP Center Admin on Thursday, May 10 2012 at 11:09AM
Reminder: To all Pastors of Newark, Elizabeth, and Palisades Presbyteries, Everyone is invited to the next NJ "Company of Pastors" meeting on ...
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A production of the musical, PIPPIN, by Stephen Schwartz

By Barbara Piercy on Monday, May 07 2012 at 03:02PM
A production of the musical, PIPPIN, by Stephen Schwartz Presented by the Westminster Choir, Pippin, by composer Stephen Schwartz of Godspell and Wicked, is a charming yet thought-provoking coming-of-age ...
Posted in: Congregation News

Presbytery Leadership Conference

By NP Center Admin on Tuesday, May 01 2012 at 11:52AM
Great job Leadership Team for your tremendous efforts in planning the April 21st, Presbytery Leadership Conference! It was a wonderful ...
Posted in: Moderator Message

A Message from the Moderator

By NP Center Admin on Monday, April 30 2012 at 11:38AM
I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the Presbytery in the exciting and humble position as moderator. It is great serving with new and old ...
Posted in: Moderator Message

NJ PPG Meeting May 12th Camp J-burg

By Kevin Yoho on Friday, April 27 2012 at 05:57PM
The New Jersey Presbytery Partnership Group (PPG) is meeting Saturday, May 12, 2012 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at Camp Johnsonburg (822 Route 519, ...

Leadership Event Super Success. Thank you!

By Kevin Yoho on Friday, April 27 2012 at 01:27PM
Leadership Event Super Success. Thank you! Hello Learning Friends, On behalf of a grateful presbytery, I want to express my gratitude to the planning team of the Growing Deep and Wide 2012 ...
Posted in: Presbytery News

Website Login

By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, April 26 2012 at 06:17PM
Hello Friend, Some of our users may be experiencing login errors, and we apologize for any inconvenience. The issue is being resolved as quickly ...
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NJ Company of Pastors May 17, 2012

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, April 25 2012 at 11:58AM
To all Pastors of Newark, Elizabeth, and Palisades Presbyteries: Everyone is invited to the next NJ "Company of Pastors" meeting on Thursday, May ...
Posted in: Presbytery News

Office of the Stated Clerk: Stated Meeting Announcement

By NP Center Admin on Friday, April 20 2012 at 11:15AM
From the office of the Stated Clerk April 20, 2012 To: Clerks of Session, Teaching Elders, Commissioned Ruling Elders, Session Commissioners, ...
Posted in: Presbytery News

The Unforgettable Mother's Day Dinner & Show

By NP Center Admin on Tuesday, April 17 2012 at 02:36PM
THE MEN OF MEMORIAL WEST UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Present The UNFORGETTABLE MOTHER’S DAY DINNER AND SHOW, Sunday, MAY 13 at 3:00 p.m. 286 South ......
Posted in: Congregation News

Filmmaking Educational Program May 5, 2012

By NP Center Admin on Tuesday, April 17 2012 at 11:11AM
The Multimedia Academy Collaborative of the Newark Presbytery invites students from all churches and our wider community to learn the art of filmmakin...

Visions of Love Vocal Concert at Bethel

By NP Center Admin on Thursday, April 12 2012 at 12:37PM
The Visions of Love Vocal Concert will be held at Bethel Presbyterian church on Sunday, April 29, 2012 at 3pm in the Sanctuary. Tickets are $20.00. Pe...
Posted in: Congregation News

Saluting the Leader: Securing the Legacy 25 Years 1987-2012

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, March 28 2012 at 02:09PM
On Sunday, May 6th, there will be four services, saluting the legacy and leadership of the Rev. Robert N. Burkins, Sr. at Elmwood United ...
Posted in: Congregation News

Handel's Messiah Performed on Good Friday

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, March 28 2012 at 10:28AM
PRESS RELEASE FROM: Old First Presbyterian Church, 820 Broad Street, Newark, NJ: HANDEL’S MESSIAH PERFORMED ON GOOD FRIDAY - AT ...
Posted in: Congregation News

NP 2012 Leadership Event Registration Open

By NP Center Admin on Monday, March 19 2012 at 03:01PM
NP 2012 Leadership Event Registration Open Starting today you can register for The Growing Deep and Wide Leadership Event! Simply go to www.npleadershipday2012.eventbrite.com to register ...

Memorial West Presents Fifth Jazz Vespers Series

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, March 07 2012 at 01:18PM
Memorial West United Presbyterian Church, 286 South 7th Street, Newark, NJ PRESENTS THE FLATTED FIFTH JAZZ VESPERS SERIES ON SATURDAY, MARCH 31, ...

Songs for a New World

By Todd Shumpert on Tuesday, March 06 2012 at 06:03PM
Songs for a New World On Friday and Saturday March 9 and 10, Pleasantdale Presbyterian Church will host New Jersey's newest community theatre company, Pleasant Valley ...

Celebrating the Life of James Wilson

By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, March 01 2012 at 11:47AM
A celebration of the resurection of Jesus Christ in memory of ruling elder James Wilson will be held at The Presbyterian Church of Livingston, ...

NJ Company of Pastors March 15, 2012

By NP Center Admin on Friday, February 24 2012 at 10:33AM
Calling all Pastors of Newark, Elizabeth, and Palisades Presbyteries, Everyone is invited to the next NJ "Company of Pastors" meeting on Thursday, ...
Posted in: Presbytery News

Presidents Day Holiday Hours 2012

By NP Center Admin on Thursday, February 16 2012 at 05:20PM
The Presbytery Center will be closed for the Presidents Day Holiday, Monday, February 20th. The Center will reopen on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 9:...
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Ruling Elder Jim Wilson (Livingston) died Feb 15

By Kevin Yoho on Wednesday, February 15 2012 at 01:38PM
It is with sadness that I inform you of the death of Ruling Elder Jim Wilson, member of Livingston Presbyterian Church. Jim died suddenly this ...
Posted in: Congregation News

Congregations + Communities = Mission

By Kevin Yoho on Sunday, February 12 2012 at 11:46PM
Congregations + Communities = Mission Smaller membership and larger membership congregations alike have equal access to our presbytery’s abundant resources, teams, and staff. For ...

Speaker Series Invitation at First Caldwell

By NP Center Admin on Monday, February 06 2012 at 03:53PM
First Presbyterian Church at Caldwell is hosting its second annual Multi-Faith Lecture Series: Featuring Tony Campolo, PH.D. Emeritus of Sociology at ...
Posted in: Congregation News

Company of Pastors February 2012

By Kevin Yoho on Friday, February 03 2012 at 02:51PM
Our next NJ "Company of Pastors" Meeting will be held on Thurs. Feb. 16, 12:30 pm- 2:30 pm at First Presbyterian Church of Hackensack, 64 Passaic ...
Posted in: Presbytery News

2012 Staff Feedback Survey Available

By Webmaster on Thursday, February 02 2012 at 09:55PM
Dear Newark Presbytery Leaders: The time has come for the Human Resources Team (HRT) to listen. YOUR job is to prayerfully and thoughtfully fill ...
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PPG Meeting in Plainfield, Elizabeth Presbytery

By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, February 02 2012 at 09:34PM
Meeting of the New Jersey PPG is on Saturday, February 4th beginning at 9:00am. The meeting will be held at the Presbytery of Elizabeth located ...

Prospect PC Presents a Keyboard Sonatas

By NP Center Admin on Monday, January 30 2012 at 01:12PM
Prospect PC presents an afternoon of Keyboard by Scarlatti, Chopin and Franck. Sandor Szabo - Organ, harpsichord and piano. The event will be held at ...
Posted in: Congregation News

Thank You Newark Presbytery

By James Hill (Jim) on Friday, January 27 2012 at 09:58PM
My Term as Moderator of the Newark Presbytery will end January 28, 2012. Rev. Doris Glaspy was elected as the new moderator; I will go on to ...
Posted in: Moderator Message

NP Stated Meeting November 17, 2012

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, January 18 2012 at 04:32PM
Fewsmith Memorial, 444 Union Avenue, Belleville, NJ ...
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NP Stated Meeting September 25, 2012

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, January 18 2012 at 04:30PM
Prospect PC, 646 Prospect Street, Maplewood, NJ ...
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NP Stated Meeting July 24, 2012 Site TBD

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, January 18 2012 at 04:29PM
Newark Presbytery is looking for a host site for this meeting. Please contact the Stated Clerk, Warren McNeill at warren@newarkpresbytery.org or 973-4...
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NP Stated Meeting May 29, 2012

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, January 18 2012 at 04:27PM
Grace PC, 153 Grove Street, Montclair, NJ ...
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NP Stated Meeting March 17, 2012

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, January 18 2012 at 04:24PM
First PC Verona, 10 Fairview Avenue, Verona, NJ ...
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 16, 2012

By NP Center Admin on Friday, January 13 2012 at 04:37PM
In observation of the holiday recognizing and honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Newark Presbytery Center will be closed on Monday, Jan...
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Elmwood United PC Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

By NP Center Admin on Monday, January 09 2012 at 01:46PM
You are cordially invited to join Elmwood United Presbyterian Church at 135 Elmwood Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07018 on Monday, January 16th at 12:00 noo...
Posted in: Congregation News

January Stated Meeting 2012

By NP Center Admin on Monday, January 09 2012 at 09:46AM
From The Office of the Stated Clerk: The January Newark Presbytery Stated Meeting will be held, Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Roseville United ...

NJ Company of Pastors First 2012 Meeting

By NP Center Admin on Tuesday, January 03 2012 at 10:29AM
The next meeting of the NJ Company of Pastors will be held on Thurs. Jan. 19th from 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm at First Presbyterian Church, Hackensack ( addr...
Posted in: Presbytery News

Remembering Ruling Elder Elaine Henry

By Kevin Yoho on Tuesday, December 13 2011 at 07:27PM
Dear friends, I was saddened to learn of the passing of Ruling Elder Elaine B. Henry, longtime member of Elmwood United Presbyterian Church, East ...

Fair Fruit - Presbyterian Mission

By NP Center Admin on Friday, December 09 2011 at 10:35AM
Dear friends of our Presbyterian family, Many of you have heard Christi Boyd share stories in your church about marginalized farmers in ...

Ekhator Music School Piano Recital

By NP Center Admin on Monday, December 05 2011 at 12:41PM
Join the First Presbyterian Church of Irvington and Ekhator School of Music on Saturday, December 17th at 5:00 p.m. for their 12th Annual Piano Recita...
Posted in: Congregation News

Presbytery Day Leadership Event

By Kevin Yoho on Monday, November 21 2011 at 05:11PM
Presbytery Day Leadership Event Saturday, April 21, 2012 A Leadership and Training Workshop Opportunity you will want to attend! Newark Presbytery Day 2012 Growing Deep and Wide ...

NJ Company of Pastors December Meeting

By NP Center Admin on Monday, November 21 2011 at 01:32PM
Invitation to Pastors of the Presbyteries of Palisades, Newark, and Elizabeth; The next Meeting of the NJ Company of Pastors will be held on ...
Posted in: Presbytery News

Equipping The Saints: Princeton Theological Seminary 2012 Leadership Training

By NP Center Admin on Monday, November 21 2011 at 11:34AM
The Princeton Theological Seminary is hosting a free open to the public training for officers and leaders of the church. Participants need to pre-regi...
Posted in: Princeton Seminary

Advent Snapshots a Free on line Seminar

By NP Center Admin on Monday, November 21 2011 at 11:15AM
Join your colleagues and the preaching professor behind WorkingPreacher.org and Sermon Brainwave for a three part on-line seminar. The Dates are Wedne...
Posted in: Princeton Seminary

Clerk of Session Workshop

By NP Center Admin on Monday, November 21 2011 at 10:42AM
Calling all Clerks of Session! You are invited to attend a Clerk of Session training workshop. All Session clerks are invited whether you where recent...
Posted in: Presbytery News

Johnsonburg Advent Retreat Day

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, November 09 2011 at 10:44AM
Camp Johnsonburg invites you to an Advent season day for spiritual uplift, sabbath rest, faith filled conversation, and Scriptural contemplation on De...

The Presbyterian Hymnal - Update!

By NP Center Admin on Monday, November 07 2011 at 02:45PM
The Presbyterian Publishing Corporation (PPC) will be taking your order for the new Presbyterian Hymnal soon and if you pre-order and pay early there ...

NJ Company of Pastors Meets

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, October 26 2011 at 02:55PM
Dear Palisades, Newark, and Elizabeth Presbyteries' Pastors, Everyone is invited to the next NJ "Company of Pastors" Meeting which will be held ...
Posted in: Presbytery News

Part-Time Youth Leader Position

By Marlene Sasso on Monday, October 24 2011 at 11:56AM
Grace Presbyterian Church, Montclair, New Jersey Part Time Youth Leader Position Start Date: November, 2011 Job Qualifications: • A strong ...

Important November Dates

By NP Center Admin on Thursday, October 20 2011 at 11:11AM
In observation of Veterans across America and within our own community Newark Presbytery celebrates the men and women who have and continue to ...
Posted in: Presbytery News

Celebration of Retirement for Mary Lynne Flowers

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, October 19 2011 at 09:30AM
FROM THE SYNOD COUNCIL - Synod of the Northeast: As you are probably already aware, Mary Lynne Flowers, the Synod of Northeast's Executive for ...

2012 Presbyterian Mission Year Book is Here!

By NP Center Admin on Tuesday, October 18 2011 at 04:28PM
Newark Presbytery is now taking pre-orders for the 2012 Mission Yearbook of Prayer and Study. Please contact the Presbytery Center via email at info@n...
Posted in: Presbytery News

Fall_Winter 2011Events at Camp Johnsonburg

By NP Center Admin on Tuesday, October 18 2011 at 12:52PM
We are much more than just a summer camp! Camp Johnsonburg is open year round and hosts a series of events for people of all ages. Please see the atta...

Update about Building and Maintaining Boundaries in Ministry

By NP Center Admin on Tuesday, October 18 2011 at 12:46PM
The Building and Maintaining Boundaries in Ministry Workshop is sponsored by the Committee on Ministry and is designed to provide this training, which...
Posted in: Presbytery News

Bloodmobile at UPC of West Orange

By Kevin Yoho on Monday, September 26 2011 at 01:50PM
To all our friends in the community of West Orange and beyond – At the United Presbyterian Church of West Orange, we are blessed - and very ...

Medical Dues Increasing 2012 and 2013

By Kevin Yoho on Friday, September 23 2011 at 01:55PM
In the 2011 issue of the Church Treasurer & Business Administrator News, you’ll find important updates from The Board of Pensions of the ...

Community Farm supported by Trinity PC Montclair

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, September 21 2011 at 05:04PM
Save the Date! Join Trinity United Presbyterian Church Montclair and HomeCorp, Inc. at Miller Street Community Farm, 16 Miller Street (rear), Montclai...

GP Report, September 2011

By Kevin Yoho on Wednesday, September 21 2011 at 03:25PM
Hello Friends, My Report for the September meeting is attached as a separate PDF, and for your convenience, the text is copied below. Thank you ...

NFoG Training Parking Information

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, September 14 2011 at 12:02PM
Parking information for registrants for the NFoG Training this Saturday is as follows: While space is available you may park in the Presbytery Center ...
Posted in: Presbytery News

Christian Themes in Movies

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, September 14 2011 at 11:57AM
Take part in a very special Bible study program each Wednesday evening beginning at 7:00 p.m. At the Memorial West Presbyterian Church, 286 South ...

Service of Installation for the Reverend Rachel N. Brown

By Esther Bader on Monday, September 12 2011 at 04:10PM
Friends, family and congregation are invited to attend the Service of Installation for the Reverend Rachel N. Brown as the Associate Pastor of Grace P...

Jazz Vespers Pleasantdale West Orange

By Todd Shumpert on Saturday, September 10 2011 at 03:19PM
Jazz Vespers Pleasantdale West Orange On October 2, 2011, Pleasantdale Presbyterian Church will host a Jazz Vespers service beginning at 7:30pm. This alternative format service will featur...

Prayer Featuring Newark Presbytery

By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, September 08 2011 at 06:49PM
Hello Friends, The Mission Yearbook features Newark Presbytery's ministry today. I have recieved many emails and calls of encouraging affirmations ...

Presbytery Center Fall-Winter Hours

By NP Center Admin on Tuesday, September 06 2011 at 10:38AM
The Newark Presbytery Center regular hours have resumed and are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Feel free to stop by during these hours...
Posted in: Presbytery News

Post-Irene Clean-Up and Assessment

By Kevin Yoho on Monday, August 29 2011 at 10:44AM
Hello Friends, we are all relieved and grateful that the severity of Irene was a bit less then we had prepared for. I have not recieved any ...

Hurricane Irene and Newark Presbytery

By James Hill (Jim) on Saturday, August 27 2011 at 10:32AM
Once again we face severe weather but, this time, the storm will be very close to home. Hurricane Irene is a very dangerous storm. I pray that all ...
Posted in: Moderator Message

Emergency Tips for Home

By Kevin Yoho on Friday, August 26 2011 at 08:16PM
Stay safe Before, During and After Ivan Please refer to other blog posts on our website for more detailed emergency response information and ...

At Risk Afterschool Meals Program Webinar Series

By NP Center Admin on Friday, August 26 2011 at 11:55AM
The At-Risk Afterschool Meals Component of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is hosting a Webinar Series Learn about the At-Risk ...
Posted in: Community News

Emergency Disaster Assistance Now Available

By Kevin Yoho on Friday, August 26 2011 at 10:51AM
Hello friend, I received a call a few moments ago that the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance response team will be on the ground, available to our ...

Be Prepared For Irene

By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, August 25 2011 at 05:27PM
Dear friends, thank you for responding to our recent alert concerning storm assessment. Please continue to be vigilant this weekend as Hurricane ...
Posted in: Presbytery News

Check Your Buildings - We Will Help

By Kevin Yoho on Wednesday, August 24 2011 at 09:18AM
Check Your Buildings - We Will Help Hello friends, I am sure you were just as startled as we were at Presbytery Center when a rare earthquake centered in Virginia rattled parts of ...
Posted in: Presbytery News

Fellowship Gathering in Minneapolis

By Kevin Yoho on Monday, August 22 2011 at 11:50AM
Hello Colleagues, Are you planning to attend the Fellowship of Presbyterians in Minneapolis August 25-26? If so, I would appreciate knowing that ...

Healthy Lifestyles Workshop at Roseville PC

By NP Center Admin on Monday, August 22 2011 at 10:23AM
The men of Roseville Church cordially invite you to join them for a Healthy Lifestyles Workshop on Saturday, September 10th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m...
Posted in: Congregation News

New Form of Government NFOG Training

By NP Center Admin on Thursday, August 18 2011 at 10:51AM
Newark Presbytery is hosting a New Form of Government, NFOG Training session on Satruday, September 17, 2011 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The ...

Building and Maintaining Boundaries in Ministry: A Workshop for Ministers (3)

By Webmaster on Wednesday, August 17 2011 at 10:56AM
The same Workshop is offered on three different dates. Choose the Workshop that fits your schedule best. click this link for Workshop ...
Posted in: Presbytery News

Building and Maintaining Boundaries in Ministry: A Workshop for Ministers (2)

By Webmaster on Wednesday, August 17 2011 at 10:47AM
The same Workshop is offered on three different dates. Choose the Workshop that fits your schedule best. click this link for Workshop ...
Posted in: Presbytery News

NP November 2011 Stated Meeting

By Webmaster on Wednesday, August 17 2011 at 10:42AM
The November Stated Meeting will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2011 Time: 9:00 AM Registration, Meeting begins at 9:30 AM Location: To be determin...
Posted in: Stated Meetings

Building and Maintaining Boundaries in Ministry: A Workshop for Ministers

By Kevin Yoho on Wednesday, August 17 2011 at 10:29AM
Newark Presbytery is committed to resourcing our ministers for healthy and effective pastoral leadership. This year, we are providing a special ...
Posted in: Presbytery News

NP September 2011 Stated Meeting

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, August 10 2011 at 02:07PM
The Stated Meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 27th with a 5:15 p.m. registration. The host church is Wyoming Presbyterian Church, 432 ...
Posted in: Stated Meetings

Back-To-School Conference

By Robert Burkins on Tuesday, August 09 2011 at 10:58AM
Back-To-School Conference Elmwood United Presbyterian Church and our non-profit outreach ministry, Harambee Community Development Initiative, Inc. are teaming up to sponsor ...

Board of Pensions Highlights July 2011

By Kevin Yoho on Monday, August 08 2011 at 09:52AM
Board of Pensions Highlights July 2011 In the July 2011 issue of The Board Bulletin, you’ll find articles about key decisions made by the directors of The Board of Pensions of the ...

Whole Year—Whole-Life Stewardship Ideas

By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, August 04 2011 at 06:27PM
Whole Year—Whole-Life Stewardship Ideas Dear Colleague, I hope these resources on Whole Year—Whole-Life Stewardship are useful to you and your ministry. I am available to discuss these ...

Self Study Proposed Mission Statement

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, July 27 2011 at 01:05PM
July 27, 2011 Dear Friends, On behalf of the Mission Council, this is a friendly reminder regarding your response to the proposed Mission ...
Posted in: Presbytery News

Take Your Family to Camp for FREE on the Weekends!

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, July 06 2011 at 10:07AM
Seeking Adult Volunteers for Weekends Many of Johnsonburg’s staffing needs are met by volunteers. One of the relatively new opportunities to help ......
Posted in: Camp Johnsonburg

Effortless Donating that Supports the Legacy!

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, July 06 2011 at 10:03AM
New! A Credit Card that supports Camp Johnsonburg Now you can get a Capital One credit card that donates to Camp Johnsonburg each time you make a ...

Pastors Days at Camp Johnsonburg

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, July 06 2011 at 09:28AM
Pastors Days at Johnsonburg: Wed., July 20 or Fri., July 29 Take a short trip to see their beautiful site and learn about program opportunities ...

Newark Presbytery Center Summer Hours

By NP Center Admin on Thursday, June 23 2011 at 10:50AM
The Newark Presbytery Center hours change annually each summer and as in previous years, those hours begin the first Friday in July. Effective July 1,...
Posted in: Presbytery News

Council For Transformative Congregational Mission, GP Report- June 2011

By Kevin Yoho on Saturday, June 11 2011 at 09:50AM
“The apostles and the elders were gathered together to consider the matter” (Acts 15:6). Brazilian pastor and theologian Rubem Alves understood ......

New Form of Government Approved

By Kevin Yoho on Tuesday, June 07 2011 at 08:11PM
While it is not official until the Office of the General Assembly receives notification from presbyteries that have voted, it appears that, as of ...

Better Together Pentecost Celebration

By NP Center Admin on Friday, June 03 2011 at 05:23PM
Join the Eastern Korean, Newark and Palisades Presbyteries of the Presbyterian Church (USA) for "Better Together A Multicultural Celebration of Pentec...

Employment Opportunity: Bookkeeper at Roseville, Newark

By NP Center Admin on Thursday, June 02 2011 at 09:42AM
Roseville United Presbyterian Church in Newark seeks a part time Bookkeeper for small office, 7 - 10 hours per week. Must be proficient in Peachtree s...
Posted in: Congregation News

35th Racial Ethnic Convocation at Stony Point

By NP Center Admin on Tuesday, May 24 2011 at 10:02AM
Newark Presbytery is pleased to share that The Racial Ethnic Caucus Moderators of the Synod of the Northeast invite you to The 35th Racial Ethnic ...

NJ PPG Meeting Cancelled

By NP Center Admin on Friday, May 20 2011 at 10:02AM
The NP PPG Meeting scheduled for this Saturday, May 21, 2011 has been cancelled. Please note that updated and rescheduled meeting date and time will b...

The City of Newark's 4th Annual Interfaith Prayer Breakfast

By NP Center Admin on Thursday, May 19 2011 at 10:37AM
The City of Newark's 4th Annual Interfatih Prayer Breakfast "Support and Protect our Children" - "Our Community, Our Responsibility", Saturday, June 4...
Posted in: Community News

Stated Meeting June 21, 2011

By NP Center Admin on Tuesday, May 17 2011 at 02:28PM
The June Newark Presbytery Stated Meeting will be held, Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at Elmwood United Presbyterian Church, 135 Elmwood Avenue, East Orange,...

GP Report, May 2011

By Kevin Yoho on Friday, May 13 2011 at 11:05AM
Hello Friends, I welcome the opportunity to share with you and reflect on Scripture in each of my General Presbyter reports. I look forward to ...

Pastoral Letter Regarding Adoption of Amendment 10-A

By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, May 12 2011 at 04:37PM
Pastoral Letter Regarding Adoption of Amendment 10-A May 12, 2011 Dear Newark Presbytery Pastors and Sessions, friends and colleagues, I have attached what I hope is a helpful letter regarding this ...

Peace Mural Unveiling Coincides with the Newark Peace Education Summit

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, May 11 2011 at 10:51AM
Come out to take the opportunity to attend the unveiling of a collaborative effort for messages of peace presented by Newark Interfaith Coalition For ...
Posted in: Community News

The Newark Education Peace Summit: The Power of Nonviolence

By NP Center Admin on Monday, May 09 2011 at 12:12PM
The Newark Peace Education Summit convenes May 13th, 14th and 15th. The Host is Mayor Cory A. Booker who will welcome the participation of Nobel Peace...
Posted in: Community News

New Jersey PPG Meeting Announcement

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, May 04 2011 at 09:03AM
The next New Jersey PPG will be meeting on Saturday, May 21st at 9:00am at the First Presbyterian Church in Belmar, 600 9th Avenue and E Street, Belma...

Big Tent: June 30-July 2, 2011 Indianapolis, IN

By NP Center Admin on Tuesday, May 03 2011 at 01:51PM
We are pleased to announce that Big Tent will be held in Indianapolis! The decision to keep the Big Tent event in Indianapolis this summer was ...

Summer Camp Update 2011 Johnsonburgh Journal

By NP Center Admin on Tuesday, May 03 2011 at 01:41PM
Hurry there's still time to visit Camp Johnsonburg before the Summer Camp Rush! Johnsonburg will be hosting a second open house weekend on Saturday Ma...
Posted in: Camp Johnsonburg

Bloomfield College National Day of Prayer

By NP Center Admin on Monday, May 02 2011 at 01:27PM
On Thursday May 5th at 12:00 noon Bloomfield College is hosting a National Day of Prayer event on its campus quad on Liberty Street between Franklin S...
Posted in: Community News

NP Stated Meeting May 14, 2011 First PC of Arlington

By NP Center Admin on Monday, May 02 2011 at 11:13AM
The next Stated Meeting is just days away. Please forward reports and requests for time on the Docket to the Stated Clerk, Elder Warren McNeill to war...
Posted in: Presbytery News

Relief Efforts for Spring Storm Victims

By NP Center Admin on Friday, April 29 2011 at 02:36PM
On Wednesday the skies turned violent with deadly tornadoes and thunderstorms, devastating dozens of cities in the South. The storms with 200 mph ...
Posted in: Moderator Message

Vote on the Proposed Amendments to the Constitution

By NP Center Admin on Friday, April 29 2011 at 11:13AM
The Called/Stated Meeting of Newark Presbytery on Saturday, May 14 Newark Presbytery will vote on the Proposed Amendments to the Constitution --Part 1...
Posted in: Presbytery News

Pentecost Offering June 12, 2011

By NP Center Admin on Thursday, April 28 2011 at 03:53PM
The Pentecost Offering is a powerful opportunity to minister for the future. Congregations keep 40% for programs that benefit children at risk. ...

Clerk of Session Announcement and Request

By NP Center Admin on Thursday, April 28 2011 at 01:36PM
Dear Clerk of Session and Church Moderator: The next Newark Presbytery Stated Meeting is Saturday, May 14, 2011 9:00 a.m. registration. ...

Severe Weather Alert for Thursday, April 28th

By NP Center Admin on Thursday, April 28 2011 at 01:26PM
There has been a severe weather storm alert that warns of high winds, rain, tornado occurrences an thunderstorms for Essex and Bergen Counties. Meteor...
Posted in: Presbytery News

"He is Risen"

By James Hill (Jim) on Saturday, April 23 2011 at 07:30PM
"He is risen" is the message of Easter. It is a simple message. Yet it carries with it a most tremendous implication for life. Jesus the Lord is ...
Posted in: Moderator Message

Presbyterian 2011-2012 Planning Calendars

By NP Center Admin on Thursday, April 21 2011 at 02:55PM
Presbytery Center is now accepting orders and payment for the 2011-2012 Presbyterian Planning Calendars. The Planning calendar year begins June 2011 -...
Posted in: Presbytery News

Good Friday Holiday Closing April 22, 2011

By NP Center Admin on Tuesday, April 19 2011 at 04:07PM
Dear Newark Presbytery Minister Members & Friends: The Newark Presbytery Center will be closed, Friday, April 22nd in observation of Good ...
Posted in: Presbytery News

Rev. Baron Ashfield installed as Pastor

By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, March 31 2011 at 12:07PM
The Rev. Baron Ashfield will be installed as Pastor of Fewsmith Memorial Presbyterian Church, by the Presbytery of Newark, on Sunday, April 3. The ...
Posted in: Congregation News

Johnson C. Smith in Mission Yearbook

By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, March 31 2011 at 11:17AM
Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary was featured in the Mission Yearbook for Prayer and Study on March 27, 2011. The Rev. Robert N. Burkins, ...

Paying Attention to Kids. PTS Forum.

By Kevin Yoho on Monday, March 28 2011 at 12:07PM
In most of my GP session conversations, the challenges and opportunities concerning our youth takes center stage. The increasing median age of our ...

Trip to Taize', France announced

By Barbara Piercy on Thursday, March 24 2011 at 09:40AM
TAIZE’ TRIP ANNOUNCED A trip to Taize’, France is being organized for August 2011. The dates are tentatively scheduled for August 3 – 17. The ......
Posted in: Congregation News

Roseville Fish Fry

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, March 16 2011 at 02:47PM
The Ushers and Greeters of Roseville United PC, 36 Roseville Ave., Newark, NJ are hosting a Fish Fry on April 22, 2010 and invite all to come out for ...
Posted in: Congregation News

Retirement Announcement by Mary Lynne Flowers

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, March 16 2011 at 02:41PM
UPDATE: Ruling Elder Mary Lynn Flowers wil retire on 12/31/2011. Dear Friends in Christ, With this letter I want to announce publicly my plans to ...

Moderator Invites Japan Relief

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, March 16 2011 at 12:00PM
Dear Brothers and Sisters, On March 11, 2011 an Earthquake struck Japan triggering Tsunami tidal waves on the Northeast part of Japan. The ...
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A production of the musical, GODSPELL by John Michael Tebelak, music by Stephen Schwartz

By Barbara Piercy on Tuesday, March 15 2011 at 12:46AM
A production of the musical, GODSPELL by John Michael Tebelak, music by Stephen Schwartz Friday, April 15 and Saturday, April 16 at 7:30pm Sunday, April 17 at 6:00pm Featuring members of the Westminster & Pilgrim Choir of The First ...
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North Jersey Company of Pastors

By NP Center Admin on Monday, March 14 2011 at 03:42PM
North Jersey Company of Pastors We are pastors and commissioned lay pastors in the Elizabeth, Newark, and Palisades Presbyteries who want to ...
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Japan Earthquake Situation Report and Information

By NP Center Admin on Monday, March 14 2011 at 01:15PM
CHURCH WORLD SERVICE DEVELOPMENT AND HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SITUATION REPORT: JAPAN EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI March 13, 2011: SITUATION: ...

Daylight Savings Time was Sunday

By Kevin Yoho on Saturday, March 12 2011 at 09:29AM
Daylight Savings Time began Sunday morning, March 13th. Clocks were turned ahead by one hour! Spring is near! ...
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Prayers for Victims of Japan Tsunami

By Kevin Yoho on Friday, March 11 2011 at 01:41PM
Prayers for Victims of Japan Tsunami Newark Presbytery is saddened to learn of the devastation and loss of life caused by the earthquake and resulting tsunami that hit Japan ...
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Presbyterian Disaster Assistance: Japan Tsunami

By NP Center Admin on Friday, March 11 2011 at 01:16PM
Information you can use in case of disaster. For Emergency Shelter: Contact your local Red Cross first. One near Presbytery Center: American Red ...

March Stated Meeting Packet and Docket On line

By NP Center Admin on Friday, March 11 2011 at 10:50AM
The March 19th Stated Meeting Docket and Packet are now available on line under the Meetings tab for your review. This months meeting will be at The P...
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BattleCry 2011 Youth Ministry Event: Mend The Broken

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, March 09 2011 at 02:21PM
BattleCry 2011 Youth Ministry Event: Mend The Broken The Greater NY BattleCry is coming back to the IZOD Center, in East Rutherford, NJ on April 8th-9th. Features Ron Luce, Newsboys, Christian ...
Posted in: Community News

Bloomfield College Faith-Based Community Fair

By NP Center Admin on Monday, March 07 2011 at 03:28PM
Bloomfield College would like to invite your organization to be a part of their Faith-Based Organizations Community Service Fair on Thursday, March 31...
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2011 Per Capita Congregation List

By Kevin Yoho on Monday, March 07 2011 at 03:14PM
2011 Per Capita Congregation List If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Nailesh Bhavsar ...
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Stated Meeting May 14, 2011 at First PC of Arlington, Kearny, NJ

By NP Center Admin on Monday, March 07 2011 at 10:59AM
The May Newark Presbytery Called Stated Meeting will be Saturday, May 14th at First PC of Arlington, 663 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, NJ 07032. For time on ...
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BigTent: Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) June 30-July 2, 2011 Indianapolis, IN

By NP Center Admin on Monday, March 07 2011 at 10:53AM
Grow Christ's Church Deep and Wide. Attend The Big Tent Event on June 30 through July 2, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Discover a Presbyterian Church...

Installation- Jin Oh Bae, Pastor- Bloomfield Bethany PC

By NP Center Admin on Friday, March 04 2011 at 03:20PM
All are welcome to attend the Installation Service or the Rev. Jin Oh Bae March 6, 2011at 2:00 p.m. at the Bethany Presbyterian Church, 293 W. Passaic...
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Your Special 2011 Lenten Invitation

By NP Center Admin on Friday, March 04 2011 at 03:09PM
To A New Spiritual Awakening and Mountaintop Experience at the Sanford Heights Presbyterian International Center located at 844 Sanford Avenue, Irving...
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New pastor at Fewsmith Memorial

By Kevin Yoho on Wednesday, March 02 2011 at 07:28PM
New pastor at Fewsmith Memorial After two years without an ordained pastor, Fewsmith Memorial Presbyterian Church welcomed the Rev. Baron Ashfield in December. Prior to his ...
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Bible Lovers Alert!

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, March 02 2011 at 11:53AM
Bible Lovers Alert! If your ears have been drinking in the sounds of the Authorized King James Version … If the words that echo in the chambers of ......

NP Online 411 Bulletin Announcements

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, March 02 2011 at 11:25AM
In an effort to reach everyone and share Newark Presbytery community events and happenings Newark Presbytery Center will be mailing event bulletin ins...
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Summer Camp at Camp Johnsonburg

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, March 02 2011 at 11:16AM
It's that time again! Summer Camp Registrations which means spring Open Houses are near for Camp Johnsonburg's 2011 Summer Camp season! This ...
Posted in: Camp Johnsonburg

Elmwood United PC 50th Anniversary Homecoming Weekend

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, March 02 2011 at 10:57AM
The Session of Elmwood UPC has been planning their ongoing year long celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the merger between Elmwood PC of East ...
Posted in: Congregation News

Family Events at Radio City Music Hall

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, March 02 2011 at 10:38AM
Need something fun to do that will make you laugh and bring joy to the whole family? Madison Square Garden and Radio City Music Hall offers Newark ...
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Family Events at Madison Square Garden & Radio City

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, March 02 2011 at 10:28AM
Are you looking for special events your whole family, Sunday School or Youth Group(s) can enjoy that are economical, fun and will create happy ...
Posted in: Community News

Newark Peace Education Summit at NJPAC

By NP Center Admin on Thursday, February 24 2011 at 03:40PM
"The Newark Peace Education Summit The Power of Nonviolence" will be hosted by Newark Mayor, Cory Booker, Honorary Summit Host at the NJPAC - New ...
Posted in: Community News

Per Capita Thank You, Listening Initiative

By Kevin Yoho on Wednesday, February 23 2011 at 05:05PM
Per Capita Thank You, Listening Initiative To Clerks of Sessions... A Per Capita Thank You and Invitation Request to share with your session. Our presbytery, like our 172 sister ...

THE JOY OF SERVICE

By James Hill (Jim) on Wednesday, February 16 2011 at 11:45PM
I am honored to serve as the Moderator of the Presbytery of Newark. One of the things I love most about the Presbytery of Newark is how our ...
Posted in: Moderator Message

NJ PPG Meeting at Eastern Korean Presbytery

By NP Center Admin on Monday, February 07 2011 at 10:24AM
The next meeting of the New Jersey Presbytery Partnership Group will be held on Saturday, March 12th beginning at 9:00 am. The meeting will be held at...

Vibrant PCUM Focuses On Children, Outreach

By Kevin Yoho on Saturday, February 05 2011 at 11:47AM
Vibrant PCUM Focuses On Children, Outreach A sign in front of the Presbyterian Church of Upper Montclair bears the words "You are welcome here." But, according to Pastor Gregory Horn, ...
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Annual Clerk Questionnaire and Statistical Report

By NP Center Admin on Friday, February 04 2011 at 04:17PM
February 4, 2011 Dear Clerks of Session and Moderators: Happy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and New Year’s celebration ...

2/5 Stated Meeting Cancelled

By NP Center Admin on Friday, February 04 2011 at 12:37PM
2/5 Stated Meeting Cancelled Office of the Stated Clerk Due to persistent inclement weather affecting our area, the Moderator, Elder James Hill, has decided to cancel ...

Stated Meeting March 19, 2011

By NP Center Admin on Friday, February 04 2011 at 12:27PM
The March 19, 2011 Stated Meeting will be hosted by the Presbyterian Church of Upper Montclair, 53 Norwood Avenue, Upper Montclair, NJ 07043. Registra...
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CALL TO PRAYER For Egypt

By Kevin Yoho on Friday, February 04 2011 at 12:27PM
CALL TO PRAYER For Egypt God so loves the world... CALL TO PRAYER For Egypt Newark Presbytery joins with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in expressing grave concern and ...

Book launch of From Africa to America

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, February 02 2011 at 02:34PM
You are invited to join the Rev. Moses O. Biney, Ph.D. for the book launching of From Africa to America, Religion and Adaptation Among Ghanaian Immigr...
Posted in: Congregation News

Stated Meeting February 5, 2011

By NP Center Admin on Friday, January 28 2011 at 04:34PM
The next Stated Meeting is Saturday, February 5, 2011 and will be hosted by Elmwood United Presbyterian Church, 135 Elmwood Avenue, East Orange. Regis...
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Permanent Judicial Commission Trial

By NP Center Admin on Friday, January 28 2011 at 04:12PM
In accordance with the Book of Order and the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church(USA), The Permanent Judicial Commission of Newark Presbytery ...

GP Report, February 2011

By Kevin Yoho on Friday, January 28 2011 at 12:34PM
Dear Colleague, I have attached my General Presbyter Report for February, 2011. (This report will also be included in the presbytery packet.) I ...

Grateful For Your Thoughtfulness

By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, January 27 2011 at 12:04PM
Dear Friends in Newark Presbytery and throughout the Presbyterian Church, (U.S.A.), I am deeply moved by your expressions of love and sympathy in ...

Installation Service for Elaine M. Connolly

By NP Center Admin on Tuesday, January 25 2011 at 11:18AM
All Newark Presbytery Minister members and friends are invited to attend the installation of The Rev. Elaine M. Connolly on Sunday, January 30, 2011 a...
Posted in: Congregation News

Condolences to The Rev. Dr. Kevin Yoho

By NP Center Admin on Tuesday, January 18 2011 at 12:20PM
From the Office of Stated Clerk. Dear Friends and Colleagues in Ministry; Please join me in offering condolences to the Rev. Dr. Kevin Yoho, in ...

Delayed Opening

By Kevin Yoho on Tuesday, January 18 2011 at 08:14AM
Presbytery Center will open two hours late today, at 11:00 am due to inclement weather. ...
Posted in: Presbytery News

Leaders Training Event at Princeton Theological Seminary

By NP Center Admin on Friday, January 14 2011 at 02:24PM
Dear fellow Presbyterians- This email follows up on an advertisement on our Presbytery of Newark web site and other sources to remind you and ...
Posted in: Presbytery News

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 17, 2011

By NP Center Admin on Friday, January 14 2011 at 02:21PM
The Newark Presbytery Center office will be closed in recognition of the National Holiday for The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. the center will reo...
Posted in: Presbytery News

Announcement Re: Martha Yoho, Mother of The Rev. Dr. Kevin Yoho, General Presbyter

By NP Center Admin on Thursday, January 13 2011 at 03:16PM
From the Office of Stated Clerk To: All Ministers of Word and Sacrament and Lay Pastors and Newark Presbytery Friends Dear Colleagues in ...

PC(USA) member among those killed in Arizona

By Kevin Yoho on Monday, January 10 2011 at 12:55PM
PC(USA) member among those killed in Arizona We were all shocked when we learned of the shooting tragedy in Tucson involving Congresswoman Gabrielle Gifford and many others on Saturday. ...

A New Book: From Africa to America by Moses O. Biney

By NP Center Admin on Friday, January 07 2011 at 12:00PM
In From Africa to America, Moses O. Biney offers a rare full-scale look at an African immigrant congregation, the Presbyterian Church of Ghana in New ...
Posted in: Congregation News

The Company of Pastors meets to Discuss: Helping in Hard Times

By NP Center Admin on Friday, January 07 2011 at 11:53AM
"Helping in Hard Times” is the focus of discussion for the Company of Pastors, scheduled to meet on January 20, 2011. The meeting will begin with ......
Posted in: Congregation News

A One Act Opera Presented by The UPC of West Orange

By NP Center Admin on Friday, January 07 2011 at 11:47AM
Gian-Carlo Menotti's Amahl and the NIght Visitors. A one-act opera, telling the story of a lame boy and his widowed mother who are visited by the Magi...
Posted in: Congregation News

Star points to where God’s presence transforms lives

By Kevin Yoho on Saturday, December 25 2010 at 07:56PM
Where Do You See That Star Pointing? After Jesus was born in Bethlehem village, Judah territory—this was during Herod’s kingship—a band of ...

Helping in Hard Times Discussion

By NP Center Admin on Monday, December 20 2010 at 01:47PM
The meeting will begin with brown bag lunch and fellowship promptly at 12:00 noon, at First Presbyterian Church, Hackensack, 64 Passaic Street, ...
Posted in: Congregation News

An Elmwood New Year's Eve

By Robert Burkins on Tuesday, December 07 2010 at 02:21PM
An Elmwood New Year's Eve
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Martin Luther King Worship Service At Elmwood Church

By Robert Burkins on Tuesday, December 07 2010 at 01:04PM
Martin Luther King Worship Service At Elmwood Church Next Year's Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Worship Service Monday, January 17, 2011, 12:00 noon- Elmwood East Campus Guest Preacher The Rev. Dr. ...
Posted in: Congregation News

Electronic Organ Request

By Kevin Yoho on Friday, December 03 2010 at 07:00PM
The Bloomfield Presbyterian Church on the Green is looking for an unused electronic organ they may use for a period of time while their sanctuary ...
Posted in: Congregation News

GP Report, November 2010

By Kevin Yoho on Friday, November 12 2010 at 09:23PM
GP Report, November 2010 What is the presbytery for? As a restorative community we can create a hopeful future together. My GP Report is attached, which is also included ...

Broadway Comes to Caldwell

By Barbara Piercy on Wednesday, November 10 2010 at 11:43AM
Broadway Comes to Caldwell An evening of showtune favorites featuring Broadway Stars past and present. Included on the program are Ron Bohmer and Bradley Dean, current ...
Posted in: Community News

NP Stated Meeting November 20th

By NP Center Admin on Saturday, November 06 2010 at 12:29PM
The next Newark Presbytery Stated Meeting will be Saturday, November 20th at 9:30 a.m. Host Church is First Presbyterian Church of Irvington, 777 ...

Synod Leadership Event Planned

By Kevin Yoho on Monday, November 01 2010 at 03:55PM
At October 2010 Synod of the Northeast's New Jersey Presbytery Partnership Group meeting, it was announced that Princeton Seminary's annual elder and ...

NP Survey- Please distribute to your church leaders_

By NP Self-Study Team on Wednesday, October 27 2010 at 12:41PM
Your Leaders Are The Key to Our Future Please ask them to invest in Our Future For 15 Minutes- NP Self-Study Survey Invitation Note: This online ...

NP Self-Study Portal Survey Invitation

By NP Self-Study Team on Wednesday, October 27 2010 at 11:57AM
The Future For 15 Minutes- NP Self-Study Survey Invitation (If you're ready to take the Portal Survey, just click here: ...

Retirement Service for Rev. Dr. Alfred B. Johnson

By NP Center Admin on Tuesday, October 26 2010 at 04:22PM
On Sunday, December 12, 2010 Clinton Avenue Presbyterian Church will celebrate 44 years of ministry and the retirement of the Rev. Dr. Alfred B. Johns...
Posted in: Congregation News

Installation of Timothy James Osborne

By NP Center Admin on Friday, October 22 2010 at 11:54AM
The Presbytery of Monmouth and First Presbyterian Church of Mount Holly cordially invite you to the ordination of Timothy James Osborne to the ministr...
Posted in: Congregation News

Bethel PC Prepares Thanksgiving Meals

By NP Center Admin on Thursday, October 21 2010 at 03:45PM
Every year the Outreach Committee at Bethel Presbyterian Church prepares meals on Thanksgiving Day and delivers them to Firefighters on duty, nursing ...
Posted in: Congregation News

Proposed 2011 Budget and Highlights

By Lawrence R Jackson on Wednesday, October 20 2010 at 02:21PM
Hello NP Friend, The Finance Team presented the 2011 Newark Presbytery budget for first read at the September presbytery meeting in Roseville. In ...
Posted in: Committee News

Installation of E. Nicholas Van Gombos

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, October 20 2010 at 11:34AM
Newark Presbytery and the Wyoming Presbyterian Church invite you to a Service of Installation for the Rev. E. Nicholas Van Gombos as pastor, Sunday, O...
Posted in: Congregation News

Memorial West Jazz Series

By NP Center Admin on Thursday, October 14 2010 at 10:31AM
Join Memorial West United Presbyterian Church as they Present The Flatted Fifth Jazz Vespers Series featuring Antoinette Montaque & the Bill Easley Tr...
Posted in: Congregation News

Offer the Presbytery Staff Feedback

By Thomas Malek-Jones on Wednesday, October 13 2010 at 02:04PM
2010 Staff Feedback Opportunity Hello NP Friend, We would appreciate your feedback by participating in our Newark Presbytery staff survey. All ...
Posted in: Presbytery News

Tax update for unrelated income & others

By Nailesh Bhavsar on Thursday, October 07 2010 at 04:11PM
Useful article for your church. Information about renting church property and regarding assets to outsiders and their consequences. ...
Posted in: Presbytery News

Mark Braverman Lecture & Book Signing

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, September 29 2010 at 11:29AM
Join First Presbyterian Church at Caldwell, 326 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell, NJ on November 14th at 4:00 p.m.for a lecture and Book Signing by Dr. Mar...
Posted in: Congregation News

GP Report, September 2010

By Kevin Yoho on Friday, September 24 2010 at 01:39PM
GP Report, September 2010 Dear Friends, I offer my General Presbyter Report for the September 28, 2010 presbytery meeting. It will also be included in the presbytery ...

Part-time Musician at Roseville United PC

By NP Center Admin on Tuesday, September 21 2010 at 12:35PM
CHURCH MUSICIAN - Part time Roseville church seeks skilled energetic musician who can inspire others to use their musical gifts for the glory of ...
Posted in: Congregation News

Community Barn Raising

By NP Center Admin on Thursday, September 16 2010 at 10:13AM
Summertime Greetings! Stony Point Center is excited to announce a Barn-raising to create an Arts Center on campus! I love the visuals that come ...

Synod co-Exec Clint McCoy Died

By Kevin Yoho on Monday, September 13 2010 at 11:58AM
UPDATE 2010-09-14: Calling hours for the McCoy family will be from 3:00pm to 5:00pm and 7:00pm to 9:00pm on Friday, September 17th at the Lawrence ...

The Next Stated Meeting is September 28, 2010

By NP Center Admin on Thursday, September 09 2010 at 01:42PM
The Newark Presbytery Stated Meeting will be held Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at the Roseville Presbyterian Church, 36 Roseville Avenue, Newark, NJ 07...
Posted in: Presbytery News

Jazz Series at Elmwood

By Robert Burkins on Tuesday, September 07 2010 at 11:10AM
Jazz Series at Elmwood Get ready for "SUNDAY WIND DOWN JAZZ" at Elmwood Presbyterian Church, West Orange Campus, Sunday, September 26th at 5:00 p.m.. Enjoy an evening ...
Posted in: Congregation News

Elmwood's Friday Oasis

By Robert Burkins on Tuesday, September 07 2010 at 10:21AM
Elmwood Youth & Young Adults present a special Friday Oasis - "THAT'S MA' JAM!!!" - The songs we used to sing BEFORE we got SAVED!!! - on Friday, ...
Posted in: Congregation News

Presbytery Center Hours

By NP Center Admin on Tuesday, September 07 2010 at 10:21AM
The Newark Presbytery Center hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to schedule a meeting please contact the office manager at 973-42...
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2010 FALL REVIVAL

By Robert Burkins on Tuesday, September 07 2010 at 10:08AM
2010 FALL REVIVAL Elmwood United Presbyterian Church is having their Fall Revival starting Sunday, September 12th through Wednesday, September 15th. This year's ...
Posted in: Congregation News

Mission Yearbook Features Newark Presbytery

By Kevin Yoho on Tuesday, August 31 2010 at 08:20PM
Hello, I have received many kind and thoughtful responses and good wishes from across the country as Newark Presbytery is featured in today's ...

Active Parenting at Stony Point

By Kevin Yoho on Monday, August 30 2010 at 11:44AM
Active Parenting at Stony Point Active Parenting Now -Leader Training Workshop: Oct 3-5 For additional information and registration form, please visit: ...

Stated Clerk’s Knee Replacement a Success

By Kevin Yoho on Wednesday, August 18 2010 at 08:15PM
Hello, I was delighted to learn that Stated Clerk Warren McNeill’s planned knee replacement surgery was completely successful Tuesday. We are ...
Posted in: Presbytery News

34th Racial Ethnic Convocation

By NP Center Admin on Monday, August 09 2010 at 02:29PM
The Synod of the Northeast's 34th Annual Racial Ethnic Convocation will be held October 1-2, 2010 at the Stony Point Conference Center. The ...

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. ...
Posted in: Presbytery News

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, ...
Posted in: Presbytery News

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 ...

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 ...
Posted in: Presbytery News

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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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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. ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
Posted in: Presbytery News

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. ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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September 2010 NP Stated Meeting

By NP Center Admin on Monday, November 30 2009 at 01:31PM
September Tuesday, September 28, 2010 Time: 5:15 PM Registration; 5:30-6:15 PM Dinner Gathering Meeting begins at 6:30 PM Location: Roseville ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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. ...
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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 ...
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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

2011 HOLIDAY BAZAAR - DECEMBER 2

By Marlene Sasso on Thursday, November 05 2009 at 08:51AM
December 2, 2011, from 6 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Crafters and Vendors selling an assortment of goods; Knitted and crocheted items; AVON, Mary Kay, ...

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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
Posted in: Presbytery News

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 ...
Posted in: Presbytery News

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, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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'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 ...
Posted in: Presbytery News

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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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"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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 - ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
Posted in: Congregation News

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, ...
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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. ...
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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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