Presbytery of Newark

Welcome!

In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, we welcome you to the website of Newark Presbytery. It is being re-designed to help you connect to the vibrant, missional work of forty-one (41) multi-cultural and multi-ethnic congregations actively committed to delivering the Good News to the almost 800,000 residents of Essex and parts of Hudson and Bergen counties in New Jersey.

Newark Presbytery is related to the Synod of the Northeast and the Presbyterian Church (USA) and is energized in New Jersey by working with our colleagues in the New Jersey Presbytyery Partnership Groups. We celebrate our unity in Christ and seek the discernment and the transformational leadership of the Holy Spirit as we work collaboratively to be effective congregations, answering God's Call to love the whole person in the whole world.

(How our mission design is depicted in our new logo: click here.)

Newark Presbytery has begun an exciting and important "deep change" journey in executing a new mission design. We are committed to building healthy, effective congregations by engaging in worship, congregation and leadership development, transformation, training, resourcing, and recruiting. We invite you to join us in our challenging and compelling work.

“This is how much God loved the world: He gave his Son, his one and only Son. And this is why: so that no one need be destroyed; by believing in him, anyone can have a whole and lasting life.” Jn. 3:16

Thank you for connecting with us to love the world with us!

Notice:
The Presbytery of Newark, located at 192 Broad Street, Bloomfield, is seeking a part-time Stated Clerk, for 21 hours per week (or 6 Units), effectively immediately. PC(USA) Elders and Ministers of the Word and Sacrament who understand polity and the Form of Government of the PC(USA) are encouraged to apply. The primary responsibilities are to participate in the preparation of the docket and record the minutes of all meetings of the Presbytery, attend important organizational meetings and to send correspondences as required to governing bodies in the required timely manner. The Stated Clerk is also to attend meetings of the Middle Governing Bodies and General Assembly as required. Benefits are provided through the Board of Pensions of the PC(USA). Excellent written and oral communication skills are required, including computer proficiencies in Word, Adobe, computer operating systems, etc.

For additional information regarding this position or to send a résumé or PIF contact: the Rev. Paul Leggett, Ph.D at fan44@aol.com or the
Grace Presbyterian Church 973-744-2565; or the
Rev. Dr. Jim Horn, drjimhorn@comcast.net (973)452-3782 cell.

Calendar of Meetings

Next Presbytery Meeting

Tuesday, June 17, 2008
5:00 pm registration and refreshments
5:30 am meeting starts

If you are not on our automated e-packet list, please call the Presbytery Center. Thanks...

2007 "Marked for Leadership" Leadership Conference:
Up to Something…What is God Up To? involved…
200 Attendees from 34 Congregations including 40 Youth Participants
who enjoyed workshops and presentations by the Revs. Robert N. Burkins, Dan Martian, Chuck Rawlings, Mac McArthur, Dr. Kevin Yoho, and Nailesh Bhavsar with Dr. Melissa Arnott, Elder Shakeema North, and two keynotes with the Rev. Dr. Len Sweet.
A special, "Thanks!" goes to the planning team, and the Rev. Frank Muse, Session, and volunteers from First Orange!
Photo highlights of the Leadership Conference.
Dr. Len Sweet resources: "Napkin Scribbles" Podcast

"Gospel According to Starbucks" available at a special discounted price at Presbytery Center until 2/29! (We sold 62 copies at the conference and gave 40 copies to our youth attendees.)

March 29, 2008 8:30 AM: Stated Meeting
Prospect Presbyterian Church, Maplewood, NJ

June 17, 2008 Tuesday Evening: Stated Meeting
September 23rd Tuesday Evening: Stated Meeting
November 15th Saturday Morning: Stated Meeting

Downloadable Documents:

2008 MIssion Pledge Form

NP 2008 Budget (approved)
NP Financial Statements and Auditors Report 2006, 2005.pdf
NP Standing Rules (revised 11/18/06)

Docket and Packet from March 29, 2008 Meeting

Docket and Packet from February 16, 2008 meeting at First, Orange

Minutes of February 16, 2008 meeting at First Presbyterian Church, Orange
Minutes of November 17, 2007 meeting at Clinton Avenue Presbyterian Church, Newark
Minutes of September 25, 2007 meeting at Presbyterian Church of Livingston, Livingston
Minutes of August 21, 2007 meeting at First Presbyterian Church, Irvington
Minutes of June 26, 2007 meeting at First Presbyterian Church of Caldwell, Caldwell
Minutes of May 22, 2007 meeting at Wyoming Church, Millburn
Minutes of March 24, 2007 meeting at Central Presbyterian Church (Elmwood United)