The Northeast Region of the Administrative Personnel Association (APA) of the PCUSA, invites you to join them in Pittsburgh, PA as they host the 2010

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 Moderato

The First Presbyterian Church Orange, NJ Presents: Trio Bella Cantare Carmen Artis, John Hammel and Nancy Purkiss in Cole on the Coals of Love, S

A 3-part series on evangelism sponsored by Palisades Presbytery will be led by the Evangelism Coach, The Rev. Chris Walker (EvangelismCoa

Reminder- The Synod of the Northeast is receiving Wurffel/Sills Scholarships/Interest-Free Student Loan Program applications for 2010. Pl

Dear Friends,

Thank you for your generous and timely response to the Moderator's challenge of raising $25,000. Newark Presbytery achieved t

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 we

February 23, 2010

COGA proposes middle governing body commission.

Group would have power to act between General Assemblies

LOUISVILLE — Wit

Due to inclement weather, the Presbytery Center will be closing early today. Hours will be from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Exclusive to Newark Presbytery, and other clients of MissionInsite, an Enhanced Demographic Information System is now online at MissionInsite

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 in

Stony Point May 16-17 - Energy Stewardship for Congregations: A Practical Guide to Taking the Next Steps

This is a seminar for faith communities an

Stony Point Center April 25-27 - Religious Leaders' Retreat - David Frost "Becoming Grounded Again"

Get away for a time for rest, renewal and

Stony Point Center March 21-23, 2010

Ministering to the Missing Generation

The Reverend Carol Howard Merritt, pastor at Western Presbyterian

Come join First Presbyterian Church of Irvington and The Council of Ghanaian Associations of New Jersey and Amandla Newspaper on February 28, 2010 at

On Saturday, April 17, 2010, Newark Presbytery will host a leadership event for leaders of all of its churches. The event will be held at the Presbyte

Thank you for your generous response to the Haiti disaster totaling $15,948.53 that has been received and forwarded to Presbyterian Disaster Assistanc

The Presbytery must establish an Investigating Committee(IC). Meeting documents can be found under the Meetings tab, click here.

When 2006 Stand

Attached article refers if housing allowance can be used to pay for cell phone expenses. It is viewed as an aggressive tax position.

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 of

Dear Friends,

(Due to possible inclement weather, the grants workshop scheduled for February 25, 2010 has been cancelled. This work shop will be resc

A helpful site for PC(USA) African-American congregations: http://www.pcusa.org/africanamerican/

Locally, a steering committee has been meeting

Dear Friends,

As the relief effort delivers needed supplies and resources to the Haitian people devastated by the recent disaster, our Moderator's

Synod Commissioners will meet in New Brunswick March 13, 2010- 9 AM - for the Synod's New Jersey Presbytery Partnership Group stated meeting.

Dear Fr

A Hymn of Hope: In Haiti There is Anguish



ST. CHRISTOPHER 7.6.8.6.8.6.8.6 (“Beneath the Cross of Jesus”)



In Haiti, there is anguish that see

Since the improvement of the presbytery's ministry is inextricably bound up with the improvement of its congregations' ministries, I am challenging ea

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 the

Newark Presbytery will be receiving a special offering at its presbytery meeting on Saturday, January 16, 2010. More information about this oppor

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. Newa

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 Ave

Please join the Elmwood Church congregation in celebrating the life and legacy of The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 18th at

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 importan

The memorial service for Arabella Meadows-Rogers will be held this Saturday, January 9, 2010 in New York, NY at Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church at

Sign up today! The deadline for the 2010 Youth Triennium is February 15. Flyer and Registration Form are below!

The Globalization Work Team will be meeting on January 12, 2010 at 2PM at Presbytery Center. For information and agenda, please contact the

2010 Per Capita is $21.50

See attachement for distribution and Per Capita Report.

Dear Friends,



We have received news that that former New York City Presbytery Executive Presbyter, friend, and colleague, the Rev. Arabella Meadows-Ro

Each of our congregations are unique expressions of the Grace of God. Each pastor, session, and congregation has faced challenges and embraced opportu

Church treasurers and business administrators can now submit salary changes or confirm salaries online through a new feature on Benefits Connect, the

The 2010 GA Meeting will be held the second week in July beginning July 5, 2010. Further details and registration information to follow.

Newark Presbytery's March 2010 stated meeting will be Saturday, March 20, 2010, Bloomfield Presbyterian Church on the Green, 147 Broad Street, Bl

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 Moderator wi

Dear Presbytery Friend,

Sadly, I report to you that a former minister member of Newark Presbytery, The Rev. Margaret A. ("Margie") Huffmon, died on T

You and yours are invited!

To a Holiday Drop-In

For all Newark Presbytery Staff, Members,

Commissioners, and Committee Members

At the McArthur Hom

The Presbytery is currently seeking churches willing to host 2010 meetings, please contact the Stated Clerk if your church is available Saturday, Nove

The Presbytery is currently seeking churches willing to host 2010 meetings, please contact the Stated Clerk if your church is available Tuesday, Septe

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, 2010

The Presbytery is currently seeking churches willing to host 2010 meetings, please contact the Stated Clerk if your church is available on Tuesday, Ju

The Presbytery is currently seeking churches willing to host 2010 meetings, please contact the Stated Clerk if your church is available on Tuesday, Ma

The Presbytery is currently seeking churches willing to host 2010 meetings,  please contact the Stated Clerk if your church is available on Satur

The Presbytery is currently seeking churches wiling to host 2010 meetings, please contact the Stated Clerk if your church is available on Saturday, Ja

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 Orange, NJ

The Presbytery Center will close at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, November 25 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. The center will reopen on Monday,

It is that time of year again when families, friends, communities and churches make it more intentional than usual to gather together for fellowship,

There's a battle raging in our churches. The outcome is being decided every day the congregation is sent into the world. Abundance v. Scarcity; W

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 details. 

As an ongoing effort to improve service to you and your congregation advanced notice of needed support, as well as your feedback is helpful.  Fee

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 inform

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 people

Have you ever wondered where you can get continuos leadership information to support leadership efforts of Newark Presbytery, that is easily accessibl

The Presbyterian Investor's Fall 2009 PC(USA) Investment and Loan Program, Inc. features Elmwood United Presbyterian Church's three locations, East Or

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 1:00

The 2010 Compensation Policy for full and part-time ministry and the 2010 Compensation Change Reporting Form is available for download under Resources

Annual Holiday Bazaar at the Bloomfield Presbyterian Church on the Green on Saturday, December 5th, 2009 from 10am til 6pm.  Crafters and Vendors

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 New

Published twice a year, The Lighthouse contains news and information of interest to Presbyterian Women in Synod of the Northeast.

Caption-p

Come and hear stories about how Young Adults are making real change in the world God loves. For college students, young adults, seminarians & youn

Attached article is useful for congregation for stewardship purpose. It lists out the ways to improve giving, particularly in this difficult time.

For meeting material click here:

The next Stated Meeting will be Saturday, November 14, 2009 at Memorial West United Presbyterian Church, 286 So. 7th

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 training

To Committee on Ministry and Committee on Preparation for Ministry

Flyer attached about the Monday, November 2, gathering in New York City to cons

To help sessions with their 2010 budget planning, the General Assembly Mission Council provides two printed resources (attached six pages) as well as

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 O'Brien. Al

Triennium is Coming...

Wait, what IS the Presbyterian Youth Triennium?

Every three years, thousands of high schoolers from our denomination (the Pre

all congregations should have in place ' internal control system' so far the accounting records concerned. Poor system will put the church in difficul

Please use the attached Poster for Flu Prevention (English and Spanish) at your church, or pass along to your congregation.

FLU I.Q. Who

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 16,

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 16,

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 16,

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 16,

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 16,

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 16,

Revised Mission Program Grant programs, designed to increase the number of new church development grants and to support presbyteries’ work in he

The Newark Presbytery Center will be closed for the entire day in observance of Columbus Day, Monday, October 12th. The Presbytery Center will re-open

LOUISVILLE-The special Committee to Study Issues of Ciivl Unions and Christian Marriage unanimously approved on September 17 a draft of its report to

A breakthrough event co-sponsored by the General Assembly through the Office of Hispanic/Latino/na Congregational Support, the Office of Resources and

BY JERRY L. VAN MARTER, PRESBYTERIAN NEWS SERVICE

LOUISVILLE - Most Presbyterian pastors are not adequately equipped to lead their congregations

219th General Assembly (2010) Form of Government Task Force report is available online, click here.  

"Make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose". Philippians 2:2 

The 2010 Presbyterian Youth Triennium will be held from July 20-24, 2010 at Purdue University in Indiana.

Every three years the Presbyterian Church (

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 is t

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 the ch

Evangelism & Church Growth - PC(USA) newest resources highlight the work of the Office of Evangelism.  Just in time for Evange

BREAKING NEWS: The Board of Pensions (Presbyterian Church USA) announced today at the General Assembly Mission Council meeting in Louisville that pens

If people can’t see what God is doing, they stumble all over themselves; Proverbs 29.18a (The Message). In what ways does y

Download Portuguese youth curriculum: Nos Acreditamos: Palavra de Deus para as Pessoas de Deus, teaches youth about key concepts in interactive ways.&

The Seminary Support Network and Theological Education Fund's annual meeting in Pittsburgh, Aril 21-23, 2010.

Compassion Fatigue or Satisfaction: Your Choice.

Acts 15:36-41

Some time later Paul said to Barnabas, "Let us go back and visit the brothers in all th

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 9, 2

"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 calendar

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 Networked W

The Moderator of Newark Presbytery invites you to attend a Dinner Reception and Presentation with Jeff Boyd on Wednesday, October 14, 2

Hello NP Friend,

Elder Elizabeth Valdez, (Newark, First Hispanic) was admitted into intensive care at Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville today

NEW JERSEY INTERFAITH PARTNERSHIP FOR DISASTER RECOVERY

After Nearly Eight Years, NJIPDR Closing

Dear Friends: At the New Jersey Interfaith Partner

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 Church o

First Presbyterian and Trinity Church in South Orange has an opening for a full-time sexton (flexible hours) to perform custodial and minor repair dut

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 Brun

Christian Theology and Undoing Violence:

Strategies For Peace That Work!

(Utilizing state-of-the-art technology, this four-week course is

Talented youth from the Westminster Choir of The First Presbyterian Church at Caldwell, will present an entertaining musical revue of Broadway show tu

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 we

attached August 09 detailed report of mission givings.

attached summary report of mission givings for August 09

Join EUPC for Fall Revival 2009 "Serving This Present Age"; Sunday, September 13 through Wednesday, September 16th at 7:00 p.m. nightly.  See the

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 Caldw

Annual Herencia Lectures at Princeton Theological Seminary. This year the joint offices of The Latin@ Collegium (Office of Multicultural Rel

New Jersey Networks, Congregations, and Organizations,



Attached you will find the flier for the eighth annual Awards and Celebration Supper for the Ne

Leading Change in the Congregation

For Elders and Ministers and CLP's

Sponsored by the New Jersey Presbytery Partnership Group, Synod of the Northeast

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 of

Is a congregation in our Presbytery eligible for an "Excellence in Education Ministry Congregation Award?" I think so! Is it you?

Each year Union Theol

The Presbyterian Church Upper Montclair is diligently seeking for God to bring us the right person to share our ministry as Youth Director. See the

Dear Minister Colleague,

    As we approach the middle of 2009, I want to give you an update on the availability and use of Board of

Please join us at the First Presbyterian Church this Saturday August 22 for our Legal Clinic  and/ or pass on the  attached&nbs

Attached July 09- summary report of per capita and mission givings.

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 surprise t

A useful publication for minister and church treasurers.

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 time o

Come out to show support at the annual Bradley Court Fair Day sponsored by Integrity House, Inc. of Newark and supported by Newark community organizat

Register now for New Church Development Team Training sponsored by the GA Mission Council Office of Church Growth. for Leadership Teams from NCD's tha

Register now for Level One Coaching Skills Training sponsored by the GA Mission Council Office of Church Growth.  For Presbytery teams already in

Register now for New Church Development Pastor Discernment Sponsored by the GA Mission Council Office of Church Growth. The seminar is from October 15

Register now for Fall Events sponsored by the GA Mission Council Office of Church Growth. New Church Development Training is for Presbytery and Church

July 21, 2009

 

Dear Presbytery Friends,

As I collaborate with other presbyteries, serve on the steering committee of the Association of Executive

For ministers, be alert as IRS is eying on their tax returns. Please visit the attached site and get upto- date info on these issues.

IRS reporting requirement for volunteers.

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 an

Hello,

Pastoral care is a core ministry provided by every congregation through its pastor, elders, deacons, and every member. Many pastors have areas

Please read carefully.

Attached please find for your planning reference the holiday schedule for the Synod of the Northeast.

June 30, 2009 YTD detailed report of mission givings. Please verify report with your records.

Gaylord French will officially end his long and extraordinary tenure as Central's Director of Music on August, 16, 2009. Please see the attached annou

June 2009 summary report of Mission givings.

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 - 11:

June 29, 2009- We are all grateful for God's blessings experienced by our General Presbyter, Dr. Kevin Yoho, regarding his recent surgery. Many prayer

This resolution is for housing allowance for Minister. It must be approved by the church board and be a part of minutes before the end of each year.

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 Presbytery

(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 27,

For a full list of the grant recipients, please see the attached.

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 and a

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 was t

St. Paul's Presbyterian Church is commemorating it's 80th Anniversary with a special celebration service that includes the participation of a 20 voice

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 Pres

Next Presbytery Meeting Saturday, January 17, 2009 8:00 AM registration and refreshments 8:30 AM meeting starts LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE immediately fol