Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey

Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey Founded in 1785, the Episcopal Dioc. of NJ, is located in Trenton, with 136 congregations in the southern 2/3 of the state. Learn more at dioceseofnj.org

We have one purpose: Form people as disciples of Jesus Christ so they participate in God’s mission of Proclaiming Resurrection. Founded in 1785, the Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey, headquartered in Trenton, consists of more than 130 congregations in the southern 2/3 of the state. We have one purpose: To form people as disciples of Jesus Christ so that they can participate in God’s mission of reconciliation in the world.

On Saturday, the Ecumenical Christian Fellowship of NJ gathered for the World Day of Prayer at St. Stephen’s Mar Thoma C...
03/16/2026

On Saturday, the Ecumenical Christian Fellowship of NJ gathered for the World Day of Prayer at St. Stephen’s Mar Thoma Church in East Brunswick, with a focus on praying for the people of Nigeria.

Bishop French joined as the guest of honor alongside clergy from Christian denominations across the state. The Ecumenical Choir, directed by the Rev. Dr. Jacob David Achen (Vicar, Trinity Church, Rocky Hill), and the choir of St. Peter’s Igbo Church in Hamilton offered beautiful music throughout the service.

The Rev. Canon Dr. Martin Oguike (Rector, St. John’s Episcopal Church, Woodbridge) shared reflections on the realities facing Christians in Nigeria today.

is a reminder of the Church’s shared life across borders and the ways prayer draws people together in solidarity and hope.

On March 1, the Diocese of New Jersey gathered for its annual Absalom Jones Service of Witness at Trinity Cathedral of t...
03/09/2026

On March 1, the Diocese of New Jersey gathered for its annual Absalom Jones Service of Witness at Trinity Cathedral of the Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey.

Hosted by the Union of Black Episcopalians - Earl B. Scott Chapter and the Black Clergy Caucus of the Diocese of New Jersey, the service honored the life and witness of the Rev. Absalom Jones, the first Black priest in the Episcopal Church.

Born into slavery, Rev. Jones became a priest, pastor, and leader whose faith and courage helped shape a more just Church. His life continues to call the Church to the work of dignity, justice, and love of neighbor.

During the service, Absalom Jones Service of Witness Awards were presented to members of the diocesan community whose ministries reflect that legacy:

-The Lay Award was presented to Sharon Marcelly of St. Augustine's Church in Asbury Park.

-The Clergy Award was presented to the Rev. Canon Dr. Martin Oguike, rector of St. John's Church in Woodbridge.

-The Congregation Award was presented to St. Peter's Igbo Church in Hamilton, which was elevated to full parish status in November, 2025.

Join us in continuing to celebrate the legacy of the Rev. Absalom Jones and all those who were awarded during this service. All glory be to God.

We rejoice with Calvary Episcopal Church following this weekend’s Episcopal Visitation, especially celebrating those who...
03/02/2026

We rejoice with Calvary Episcopal Church following this weekend’s Episcopal Visitation, especially celebrating those who were confirmed or received.

Let’s pray for the newly confirmed, and all those preparing for baptism or confirmation across our diocese in this season of Lent.

Let’s join together in celebrating one of our wonderful candidates for ordination, Greg Geehern, who preached his senior...
02/27/2026

Let’s join together in celebrating one of our wonderful candidates for ordination, Greg Geehern, who preached his senior service today at Princeton Theological Seminary!

Please pray for Greg and all those in formation for ordination within our diocese and throughout The Episcopal Church.

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We have one purpose: To form people as disciples of Jesus Christ who participate in God’s mission of reconciliation by alleviating the world’s suffering, pain and injustice thereby flourishing as human beings.

Founded in 1785, the Diocese of New Jersey is the second oldest diocese in the Episcopal Church. (The first, if you're wondering, is the Diocese of Connecticut.) The diocese originally covered the entire state. Due to the growth of the church in the mid-1800s, the northern third was split off in 1874 to become the Diocese of Northern New Jersey (later to change to Newark). The dividing line is the border between Essex and Union Counties, between Morris and Somerset Counties, and between Warren and Hunterdon Counties. The exception is the City of Summit, which was assigned to the Diocese of Newark, allegedly because of 19th-century train routes. New Jersey ranks sixth out of 100 domestic dioceses in the Episcopal Church in the USA, in the number of parishes. We're eighth in number of baptized persons. There are 141 congregations in this diocese, including seasonal, collegiate, and institutional chapels. The oldest congregation in the diocese is Saint Peter's Church in Perth Amboy, where services began in 1685. There are more than 15 colonial-era parishes in this diocese. We hold an annual diocesan convention, usually in February or March, at varying locations in the diocese. There are a number of committees, board, agencies, and task forces under the convention that do much work in the diocese, in all sorts of ways.