Communities in Action is a collaboration between our current New Church Development and Public Mission Committees. This collaboration aspires to support one another in discovering ways to respond with love and courage in their communities.
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Are you looking to connect with your children, youth, young adults, and families? Starting or re-starting the conversation with this generation can appear daunting. How can we love and engage our children, youth, and young adults in a helpful and sustainable way? Whether starting a new dialogue or reigniting an old one, let's work together as the Church to inspire and encourage the next generation.
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Take a look at MLK services around ABCNJ.
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Thursday, November 3, 2022
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Christian social entrepreneurship is a powerful tool we can use to address spiritual, social, economic and environmental needs in our communities as an expression of God’s holistic mission. This webinar will introduce you to faith-based social entrepreneurship and its “triple bottom line” to create missional, social, and economic value.
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Thursday, August 25
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Have you noticed or wondered about a new ministry initiative in your community? In this webinar, we’ll be addressing practical steps you will need to take to engage effectively in this new ministry with the community.
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ABCNJ’s Communities in Action initiative seeks to encourage and support those that answer Jesus’ call to go and do. Communities in Actions grants of up to $2,000 will be awarded for new ministry proposals. Communities in Action grant applications will be accepted from July 18 through August 31, 2022. View post to find more details, requirements, and application.
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We have had more mass shootings in this year than we have had days in the year. Since the beginning of 2022, there has not been a single week without a mass shooting. The Congressional Research Service defines mass shootings as a multiple homicide incident in which four or more victims are murdered with firearms, within one event, and in one or more locations in close proximity. Many of these do not make the news…
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Date: Thursday, May 26
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
The American Baptist Churches of New Jersey is launching a new initiative: “Communities in Action.” This is a collaboration between ABCNJ’s current New Church Development and Public Mission Committees. This partnership aspires to facilitate Christian leaders in navigating the present post-Christian pluralistic society, where injustice and inequity continue to pervade while supporting one another in discovering ways to respond with love and courage. These events, activities, and resources seek to inspire, empower, and support congregations and faith groups in the work towards justice and human rights to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ and be peacemakers in our world.
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Some exciting events coming up, as well as new content from the Center for Asian American Christianity
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Thursday, April 21, 2022 | 7:00 – 8:30 pm EDT
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, communities from diverse groups have faced various social, emotional, and economic challenges. People of Asian descent, especially elderly immigrants, are afraid to use public transit for fear of attacks and have isolated themselves from socializing with friends and church members.
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Check out two different opportunities for Narrative Worship being offered on April 22, 2022, through Sidebar Stories. First is a full-day workshop, Narrative Worship, and in the evening, Sidebar Stories is offering a professional storytelling performance, No Graven Image, at the FringeArts Theater in Philadelphia.
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As we celebrate International Women’s Day today, we are excited to announce that the early registration deadline for “Radical. Redeemed. Ready.” has been extended until the last day of Women’s History Month, March 31, 2022. “Radical. Redeemed. Ready.,” a conference celebrating ministering women, will be held Wednesday-Saturday, June 15-18, 2022 at the Green Lake Conference Center in Green Lake, Wis.
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The Board of General Ministries, the American Baptist Churches USA governing board, is currently in the process of seeking information regarding the priorities for the next General Secretary, whose term will begin in 2024. You can participate in taking the survey until March 5.
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The 2022 Clergy Tax Preparation Guide for 2021 Returns and 2022 Federal Reporting Requirements for Churches are now available on the MMBB Financial Services website.
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Check out our 2022 Summer Camp Schedule and save the date for our upcoming Summer Camping opportunities at Camp Lebanon!
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Partner with ABCNJ & Princeton Theological Seminary to do thoughtful and creative ministry with young people in your region!
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Back by popular demand! A practical course in chaplaincy skills for community contexts where a ministry of nonsectarian spiritual care is needed. Learn how to offer a ministry of presence that honors ecumenical and interfaith engagement, demonstrates cultural humility, practices refined listening skills, and responds to trauma with sensitivity and accountability.
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ABCNJ is partnering with Princeton Theological Seminary to do thoughtful and creative ministry with young people in our Region. If you are looking for creative ways to reach out and work with teenagers in the church, we invite you to be part of our new partnership!
Ministry has changed dramatically since our last in-person clergy retreat...and it continues to change. New opportunities for the Gospel are set before us. What do we need to prepare spiritually, emotionally, physically and mentally as leaders?
American Baptists hold in prayer Arkansas, Mississippi, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee and Illinois, where at least 38 tornadoes recently caused significant damage and the tragic loss of lives. More than 70 deaths have been reported and persons are still missing.
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