Upcoming Events
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CENTERING PRAYER
Every Thursday from 7:15 to 8:15
On Zoom Our Centering Prayer group has been meeting for many years and it is one of our most popular ministries. Guests can gather on Zoom. Please email Sister Monica at srmc@csjb.org if you are interested in joining. A description of this silent contemplative practice can be found HERE. |
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The funeral of Sister Jane MankaaThe funeral service of our beloved Sister Jane Mankaa, the founder and leader of the Good Shepherd Home in Cameroon, West Africa, was held April 30, 2021 on the Facebook page via livestream from Cameroon.
CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW THE RECORDING OF THE FUNERAL ON THE GOOD SHEPHERD HOME FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/goodshepherdhomeforchildren CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO GO TO THE GOOD SHEPHERD HOME WEBSITE: www.goodshepherdhome.org |
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JOIN US FOR PRAYER ON ZOOMFriday July 9 and Friday August 13
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM Eastern time. ALL ARE WELCOME Join us on the 2nd Friday of each month for informal intercessory prayers to give us strength and hope during these trying times. We begin with a check-in time of 10:15am Eastern and praying starts at 10:30am. A special thanks to Interweave for the use of their online platform. Please email Oblate Pat McKenzie for the Zoom info. at: mckenziepat@gmail.com Let’s join together to pray for ourselves, our neighbors, our church, and the world. |
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THE NEW JIM CROWSummer Book Study on Zoom
July 13 at 7:00 PM July 27 at 7:00 PM Aug. 10 at 7:00 PM Join us for three Zoom meetings to discuss the book The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander. This groundbreaking work, written in 2012, began a new era of public awareness and discussion on the issue of mass incarceration - a discussion which continues to inform and motivate people throughout the world. This event is presented by Faithfully Mendham, the interchurch committee of the Mendham which includes UCC, Methodist, Presbyterian, Roman Catholic, and Lutheran faith communities. To purchase the book on Amazon, CLICK HERE To register, click the link below: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlc-2rpz4rE91UWZg4SN5IFZGnhV9FFD2_ To Print a 1/2 sheet flyer to email to your contacts or post in a public area, CLICK HERE. |
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THE SEARCH PROGRAMAUGUST 16-21
THIS YEAR'S SEARCH PROGRAM WILL BE ON ZOOM DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS. Our SEARCH program is not only for those feeling called to be Sisters, but for anyone who is hoping to determine God's call in their lives, whatever that call may be. The Summer SEARCH program takes place in August every year. The dates for 2021 are August 16-21. The program lasts for six days, but you may attend for a portion of it if your work schedule does not allow you to attend all six days. Our Zoom Search program includes classes in prayer, the enneagram, and discussions with Sisters. Please call Sister Pamela at: 973-543-4641 ext. 9 or email sr-pamela@csjb.org for more information. |
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FROM THE DIOCESE OF NEW JERSEY:ANTI-RACISM TRAININGAUGUST 18 - SEPTEMBER 17 on Zoom
The Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey Anti-Racism Ministry invites you to participate in 20 hours of virtual Anti-Racism Training streamed to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. During the last year, the response to the Diocese’s Online Anti-Racism Training has been astounding, but there is still much work to be done. The training takes a historical approach to help participants understand systemic racism and empower them to confront and organize against racism, inequality, and injustice. Lecture and discussion topics include “What is Race?”, “Systemic Racism and White Privilege,” “Internalized Racism,” “The Role of the Church,” “Settler Colonialism,” “Racism in Immigration and Naturalization Legislation,” and “The Prison Industrial Complex.” The course takes place over four Friday evenings, with a follow up session on October 15th. Registration is open until August 12th. CLICK HERE for More info or contact Mary Anne Clisham at info@dioceseofnj.org |
OUR PROGRAM YEAR ENDS EACH YEAR AFTER COMMEMORATION DAY,
THEN PICKS BACK UP IN SEPTEMBER.
CHECK THIS PAGE FOR UPCOMING EVENTS.
THEN PICKS BACK UP IN SEPTEMBER.
CHECK THIS PAGE FOR UPCOMING EVENTS.
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Celtic JourneySDue to the Corona Virus pandemic, many of our 2021 Celtic Journeys were cancelled, but please see our trips for 2022!
https://www.celticjourneys.org/copy-of-ireland https://www.celticjourneys.org/cornwall For more information, contact Sister Margo Elizabeth: Phone:973 543 4641 ext 4 Email: srmargo@gmail.com |
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AN ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING
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Ongoing Events
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Labyrinth Walks
Walk our labyrinth and learn about this ancient way of prayer.
Our Labyrinth is still available for socially-distanced walks, with all participants wearing masks and keeping 6-foot distances between non-household/family members. To schedule an individual or a group labyrinth walk, email Sister Monica Clare at srmc@csjb.org Meets outside at the Convent building. |
