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ECS Sunday 2026

Sunday, May 3, 2026

Setting a Table Where All are Fed

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Be the “human face” of ECS-NJ in your congregation, Advocate for support of mission outreach efforts and needs, and more.

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ECS Sunday  is a day when our diocese come together in service, reconciliation, and justice—and you can help make a difference. Your generosity helps ECS-NJ provide critical funding opportunities for organizations addressing food insecurity, housing support, racial justice, and community outreach.

setting a table where all are fed

Like newborn infants, long for the pure, spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow into salvation— if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good (I Peter 2:2 – 3)

Special Thank You to Our Champions for Justice Congregations

We are deeply grateful to our 2026 Champions for Justice Congregations for their commitment in this year’s ECS Sunday campaign.

Trinity Woodbridge

St. Peter's Perth Amboy

St. Paul's Camden

St. Luke's Metuchen

St. Mary's By the Sea, Point Pleasant Beach

St. John's Little Silver

St. James, Edison

Holy Apostles, Yardville

Grace, Merchantville

Grace St. Paul's, Mercerville

Christ Church, Toms River

St. Luke's, Gladstone

St. John on the Mountain, Bernardsville

St. Bernards, Bernardsville

Holy Innocents, Beach Haven

St. Raphael's, Brick

Church of the Good Shepherd, Pitman

Holy Spirit, Lebanon

All Saints, Lakewood

St. Peter's, Spotswood

Christ Church, New Brunswick

ECS Sunday 2026

May 3, 2026

Volunteer Your Time

Offer your skills and time to support a minstry. Whether it’s helping at an event, providing administrative support, or using your professional expertise, volunteering is a direct way to make a difference.

An ECS-NJ Champion can:

  • Be the “human face” of ECS-NJ in your congregation,
  • Serve as a liaison to the vestry,
  • Advocate for support of mission outreach efforts and needs, and
  • Highlight ECS-NJ news, events, and advocacy opportunities.

Continue scrolling to learn more about how you can get involved with our campaign ↓

Like newborn infants, long for the pure, spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow into salvation— if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good (I Peter 2:2 – 3)

Join our campaign today by showing support in one or more ways.

Ways to show support #1

Champions Parish Partnership

All congregations are asked to recognize ECS Sunday in worship services, making the ECS story part of sermons, Prayers of the People, and congregational communications through the use of some of the following resources:

    Become a Champion for Justice

    Church Bulletin

    2026 Information Packet

    As part of our efforts to build community and strengthen our common work across the Diocese, ECS-NJ “Champion” program for every church in the Diocese and seeks someone in each congregation who knows ECS-NJ. Through this program, an ECS-NJ Champion can:

    • Take a special offering for ECS Sunday 
    • Start a garden in your parish, engage in a feeding ministry and more
    • Be the “human face” of ECS-NJ in your congregation
    • Serve as a liaison to the vestry
    • Advocate for support of mission outreach efforts and needs, and
    • Highlight ECS-NJ news, events, and advocacy opportunities.
    • Place our ECS Sunday Champion for Justice seal on your website

    ECS-NJ Champion for Justice Seal

    Click the link below to email us and let us know how your congregation will be participating in ECS Sunday. Once you do, we’ll send you a link to the seal. We want to celebrate your support by recognizing you on our website and across all our media platforms!

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    Invite Us to Speak at Your Congregation

    We would love to share the mission of ECS-NJ with your congregation! A member of our Advisory Council is available to speak at your church about ECS Sunday and how we can work together to make a difference. If you’re interested, please reach out to Rev. Tammy Young at [email protected] to explore this opportunity.

    Episcopal Community Services of the Diocese of New Jersey (ECS-NJ) is a diocesan initiative that works to strengthen our collective ability to proactively address human needs and relentlessly work against both social and racial injustice.

    Ways to show support #2

    Join our Justice & Service Campaign Giving Circle.

    • $50– Friend of ECS
    • $100– Advocate for Change
    • $250– Justice Leader
    • $500+ – Faith Leader
    • $1000+– Partner
    Donate Today

    No matter the size of your gift, your contribution helps us:

    • Expanding grant funding to grassroots initiatives serving vulnerable populations.
    • Empowering local leaders to create lasting change in their communities.

    Together, we can amplify impact rooted in compassion and service. Join us in making a difference today!

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     for all those we serve.

    Empowering Ministries to Serve More

    Photograph Courtesy: Food pantry (Christ Church) in New Brunswick