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This Blog Category is specifically for news, announcements and important happenings within the surrounding communities of the Newark Presbytery. Feel free to share important collaborative ministry and other events or efforts that are helping to improve and transform the neighborhoods we all love and care about.

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...
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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 ...

Important Broad Street Road Closure Notice-June 30th

By NP Center Admin on Tuesday, June 28 2011 at 02:08PM
The Presbytery Center would like you to know that The Bloomfield Roadrunners Club and Investors Savings Bank will be hosting the 23rd running of the S...

See Macy's July 4th Fireworks on the Hudson!

By NP Center Admin on Thursday, June 23 2011 at 03:11PM
No plans for July 4th? No problem...here's a once in a lifetime opportunity to see an event that has been touted the world's best fireworks from the b...
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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...

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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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Part Time Youth Leader Position

By Esther Bader on Friday, April 08 2011 at 04:57PM
A part-time Youth Leader is needed at Grace Presbyterian Church, 153 Grove Street, Montclair. The youth leader is directly responsible for ...

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

By warren C. McNeill on Saturday, January 15 2011 at 10:36PM
From the Office of Stated Clerk To: All Ministers of Word and Sacrament and Lay Pastors and Newark Presbytery Friends. Dear Friends and ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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, ...