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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Transforming Leadership Event

By Kevin Yoho on Monday, November 21 2011 at 05:11PM
Transforming Leadership Event Saturday, April 21, 2012 A Leadership and Training Workshop Opportunity you will want to attend! Transforming Leaders to Grow the Church Deep and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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! ...

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 ...
Posted in: Community News

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 ...

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 ...
Posted in: Congregation 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 ...

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, ...
Posted in: Congregation News

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Privacy FAQ on Blogs and Forum Use

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

Step up to lead in joy

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

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

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 ...

22 Youth Going to Triennium, Advisors Needed

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

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 ...

Music and Worship and Mission

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

New Congregation and Center Formed

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

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 ...

Evangelism Coach and Hunger Challenge- $10

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

Deadline: Scholarship-Interest-Free Loan Program

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

Haiti Response Goal Achieved: $27,025

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

Synod News- February Newsletter

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

PCUSA Proposes Commission

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

Presbytery Center Early Closing Today

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

Enhanced Demographic System Online

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

Perspectives on American History

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

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

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

Religious Leaders' Retreat

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

Ministering to the Missing Generation

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

COM Meeting Rescheduled to 2010-03-18

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

Haiti Response Update: $15,948.53

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

Cancelled: Grants Community Workshop in Newark

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

African American Church Resources

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

Haiti Response Update: $9,220.23

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

NJ PPG Meeting in Heights Town, March 13, 2010

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

A Hymn of Hope: In Haiti There is Anguish

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

GP Report, January 2010

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

Prayer for Haiti

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

Haiti Disaster Response

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

Arabella Meadows-Rogers Memorial Service

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

Youth Triennium 2010 Registration

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

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, ...

Rev. Margie Huffmon died November 26, 2009

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

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

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

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, ...

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 ...

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. ...

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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. ...

Youth Triennium 2010

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

Online NP Staff Survey for 2009

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

2020 Vision Conference

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

Evangelism Resources

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

Board of Pensions 2010 Dues Unchanged

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

What's God Up To?

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

Portuguese Youth Curriculum

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

Seminary Support Network Conference

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

Compassion Fatigue or Satisfaction: Your Choice

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

General Assembly Vice Moderator Visit

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

Facebook and Twitter 101 for Congregations

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

World Mission Challenge Dinner Presentation

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

Prayer Request: Newark, First Hispanic

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

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 ...

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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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 ...

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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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ⇒ ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ......

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 ...

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. ......