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Death of Fred Deusinger Mourned

By NP Center Admin on Thursday, March 11 2010 at 03:57PM

Frederick Deusinger was a member of Sanford Heights Presbyterian Church from 1944. He served as Deacon, Elder, Trustee, and Treasurer from 1950. He wa

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Part-time Church Office Position Open

By Julie Platte on Tuesday, March 09 2010 at 06:47PM
Grace Presbyterian Church in Montclair is seeking a part-time Church Administrator/Secretary. Strong interpersonal skills, organizational skill
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Concert Series First PC Orange

By NP Center Admin on Thursday, March 04 2010 at 07:24PM

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

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Haiti Response Goal Achieved: $27,025

By Kevin Yoho on Monday, March 01 2010 at 05:29PM

Dear Friends,

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

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First Irvington Black History Month Celebration

By NP Center Admin on Tuesday, February 16 2010 at 02:45PM

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

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February 2010 NP Special Meeting

By NP Center Admin on Monday, February 08 2010 at 02:28PM

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

When 2006 Stand

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Roseville PC Hosts Gospel Concert

By NP Center Admin on Thursday, February 04 2010 at 07:18PM

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 of

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Cancelled Workshop at Roseville PC Hosts Grant Workshop

By NP Center Admin on Monday, February 01 2010 at 08:18PM
Dear Friend,


(Due to potential inclement weather, the grants workshop scheduled for February 25, 2010 has been cancelled. This workshop will be res
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Prayer for Haiti

By Kevin Yoho on Wednesday, January 13 2010 at 08:23PM

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 the

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Elmwood's Friday Oasis

By Robert Burkins on Monday, January 11 2010 at 03:45PM

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

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Elmwood's 2010 MLK Celebration

By Robert Burkins on Monday, January 11 2010 at 03:36PM

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

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Youth Triennium 2010 Registration

By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, January 07 2010 at 04:36PM

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

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

By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, December 10 2009 at 10:21PM

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

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Elmwood's Friday Oasis - December 2009

By Robert Burkins on Wednesday, November 25 2009 at 07:11PM

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 Orange, NJ

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Christmas Day Dinner: At Memorial West United Presbyterian Church

By NP Center Admin on Thursday, November 19 2009 at 03:19PM

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. 

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2010 Compensation Policy and Report Form

By Kevin Yoho on Monday, November 09 2009 at 09:24PM

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

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HOLIDAY BAZAAR

By Marlene Sasso on Thursday, November 05 2009 at 01:51PM

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

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Triennium is Coming!

By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, October 15 2009 at 06:51PM
Triennium is Coming!

Triennium is Coming...

Wait, what IS the Presbyterian Youth Triennium?

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

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Flu Prevention Poster (English and Spanish)

By Kevin Yoho on Tuesday, October 13 2009 at 08:25PM

 

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

FLU I.Q. Who

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Ragtime! Finale

By Todd Shumpert on Tuesday, October 13 2009 at 05:32PM

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 16,

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Even More RAGTIME!

By Todd Shumpert on Tuesday, October 13 2009 at 05:31PM

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 16,

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More Ragtime!

By Todd Shumpert on Tuesday, October 13 2009 at 05:31PM

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 16,

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Come See the Sunday Show!

By Todd Shumpert on Tuesday, October 13 2009 at 05:30PM

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 16,

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Ragtime!

By Todd Shumpert on Tuesday, October 13 2009 at 05:26PM

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 16,

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Ragtime

By Todd Shumpert on Tuesday, October 13 2009 at 05:25PM

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,

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Ragtime the Musical

By Todd Shumpert on Tuesday, October 13 2009 at 05:24PM

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 16,

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Prayer Request: Newark, First Hispanic

By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, September 17 2009 at 03:29PM

Hello NP Friend,

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

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

By Laura Phillips on Friday, September 11 2009 at 07:31PM

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 Church o

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National Healthcare Resource for Bulletin

By Kevin Yoho on Friday, September 11 2009 at 05:25PM

The Rev. Clint McCoy, Synod Executive for Partnerships, shared with the presbyteries the attached information that can be used as a bulletin inser

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First Presbyterian & Trinity: Custodian Wanted:

By NP Center Admin on Thursday, September 10 2009 at 06:19PM

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

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Christian Theology and Undoing Violence

By Robert Burkins on Wednesday, September 09 2009 at 06:47PM

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 Wednesday, September 09 2009 at 01:30AM

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

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Join EUPC for a Panel Discussion

By NP Center Admin on Thursday, September 03 2009 at 02:27PM

Church in the 21st Century: A discussion on Social Justice, Religion, Gender and Sexuality. Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Loca

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Elmwood Presbyterian Church: Fall Revival 2009

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, September 02 2009 at 07:53PM

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

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Feature your congregation on the PC(USA) home page

By Kevin Yoho on Thursday, August 27 2009 at 05:59PM

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 of

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Excellence in Education Ministry Award

By Kevin Yoho on Wednesday, August 26 2009 at 11:48PM

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

Each year Union Theol

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Youth Director Sought

By Webmaster on Tuesday, August 25 2009 at 08:37PM

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

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Free Legal Clinic: Immigration Law

By NP Center Admin on Thursday, August 20 2009 at 05:21PM

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

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Roseville Presbyterian Church: The Doors of the Open Church

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, July 22 2009 at 07:59PM

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 time o

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Presbytery Hosts PCUSA Missionary

By Kevin Yoho on Tuesday, July 21 2009 at 08:18PM
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 Executive

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Retirement News from Central Presbyterian Church

By NP Center Admin on Thursday, July 02 2009 at 05:19PM

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

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Passing of Louise Saunders Prospect Presbyterian Church Member

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, July 01 2009 at 02:24PM

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:

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

By Kevin Yoho on Friday, June 26 2009 at 07:49PM

(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 27,

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Elmwood's Friday Oasis Comedy Show

By Robert Burkins on Monday, June 22 2009 at 05:41PM

Elmwood will host a Comedy Show featuring Christian Comedian Chris Clark on July 17th at 7:00 p.m. at Elmwood East.  Be sure to ma

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St. Paul's Newark 80th Anniversary

By NP Center Admin on Thursday, June 11 2009 at 02:40PM
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 voice

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Elmwood's Friday Oasis Gospel Concert

By Robert Burkins on Tuesday, June 02 2009 at 04:16PM
The Wardlaw Brothers(TWB)is a group of five biological brothers from Atlanta, GA who have made a huge impact on the world through their own soulful Go...
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Congratulations to The Rev. Dr. Rick Boyer!

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, May 27 2009 at 02:40PM
The Newark Presbytery congratulates The Reverend Richard Boyer, Pastor of Prospect Presbyterian Church, 646 Prospect Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040 for e...
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Installation of the Rev. Gregory Horn

By NP Center Admin on Friday, May 15 2009 at 06:25PM
On behalf of Newark Presbytery, at 3 p.m. on Pentecost Sunday, May 31st, the Session and congregation of the Presbyterian Church of Upper Montclair 53...

Memorial West's Window with a Message

By Webmaster on Thursday, April 23 2009 at 06:39PM
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 hus...
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Happy Administrative & Executive Assistant's Day!

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, April 22 2009 at 04:01PM
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Grants for African American Churches

By Webmaster on Thursday, April 09 2009 at 08:01PM
The Presbyterian Church (USA), office of Racial/Ethnic Ministries is inviting African American congregations who are in need of financial assistance f...

Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery of Newark: Spring Gathering

By NP Center Admin on Thursday, April 09 2009 at 07:44PM
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. R...
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Immigrant Families Project: First Presbyterian Church of Irvington

By NP Center Admin on Tuesday, April 07 2009 at 08:13PM
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 06:58PM
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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First Friday Oasis @ Elmwood Presents: Shattered Silhouettes

By NP Center Admin on Tuesday, March 24 2009 at 08:14PM
Elmwood United Presbyteryian Church presents: A Theatrical Production Exploring Women of the Bible; written and performed by Naima Imani Lett. See th...
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Stories sought for 2010 Mission Yearbook

By Webmaster on Tuesday, February 17 2009 at 06:27PM
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 con...
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Come to the Roseville Film Festival!

By NP Center Admin on Friday, February 13 2009 at 07:14PM
Come watch then discuss Spike Lee's "Get On The Bus". Admission is free, but there will be Food and drinks for $5.00 that includes two hot dogs and o...
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Come Celebrate Black History Month at Roseville Presbyterian Church!

By NP Center Admin on Friday, February 13 2009 at 07:00PM
The African-American Heritage Committee cordially invites you to Celebrate Black History Month at Roseville Presbyterian Church, 36 Roseville Avenue, ...
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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 08:12PM
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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Music from Around the World at Prospect, Maplewood

By Webmaster on Friday, December 12 2008 at 04:14PM
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Wyoming Church Youth Connection Event

By NP Center Admin on Wednesday, December 10 2008 at 04:05PM
Wyoming Presbyterian Church is having a Presbyterian Youth Connection Event and your Youth Group is invited! Grades 6-12 are welcome to attend. Brin...
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