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Old North Church invites the community to the 2026 Lantern Service on Friday, April 17th, commemorating the historic ‘two if by sea’ lantern signal of 1775 and celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence.
This year’s keynote speaker is Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. Together, participants will reflect on faith, freedom, and democracy in our time.
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As we continue to implement our diocesan strategic plan, the Bishop's Office is hiring for two important new positions!
| | Bishop Julia Reflects on Dignity and Community | |
Earlier this week, members of our diocese gathered for a screening of A Reckoning in Boston, hosted by the Racial Justice Commission.
In the conversation that followed, Bishop Julia reflected on dignity, community, and our shared responsibility to one another — themes that continue to shape our diocesan life.
Watch her reflections below and read more about the A Reckoning in Boston screening here.
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| Alternate Liturgies for Holy Week | | |
Bishop Julia has issued a pastoral letter introducing an alternate rite for Palm Sunday and highlighting an authorized alternate Good Friday liturgy. These resources are offered as part of our ongoing commitment to reconciliation and sensitivity in Christian–Jewish relations.
We are grateful to the Rev'd Dr. Dan Joslyn-Siemiatkoski, Ecumenical and Interreligious Officer, for his leadership in developing these resources.
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The Sermon on the Mount:On Earth as in Heaven, a devotional from the Communities for Spiritual Vitalities featuring voices from across the region, including Bishop Whitworth and other Province I bishops.
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God's Justice:
Discerning Our Call to Action
Rooted in our shared values of courage, justice, and welcome, the Diocese of Massachusetts is focusing our public witness in four clear lanes: provide, protect, pray, and public witness. This framework offers guidance for congregations and individuals seeking faithful, practical ways to respond in this moment.
Explore the framework and learn how you can engage in this work.
| | | Immigration Legal Emergency Fund | | |
The Immigration Legal Emergency Fund is making a real difference in the lives of families across our diocese.
This winter, the Fund helped cover legal fees for a family navigating deportation proceedings and supported a single mother who was denied local assistance due to federal eligibility restrictions.
Your generosity makes it possible to provide legal representation, immigration applications, and other urgent support for members of our worshiping communities.
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Diocesan Mental Health Resource
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Care Solace is a confidential mental health care coordination service available to individuals and families across the Diocese of Massachusetts.
Through this diocesan partnership with Snug Harbor at St. John the Evangelist, Duxbury, Care Solace helps individuals connect with mental health providers for counseling, psychiatry, and substance use treatment, and offers support with insurance and finding available care.
This free resource provides easy referral tools and support for clergy and laypeople alike and is available during times of transition, stress, or whenever additional support is helpful.
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The Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
The Diocesan Cycle of Prayer invites us into shared prayer across the Diocese of Massachusetts, naming parishes, ministries, and diocesan communities week by week throughout the church year.
Whether used in Sunday worship, personal devotion, or parish communications, this resource offers a simple way to stay connected in prayer with the wider diocesan community.
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Apply for the Mustard Seed Project
The Mustard Seed Project is a new ministry in the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts cultivation regional, non-residential young adult formation and discipleship communities. These inclusive and creative communities will gather young adults to worship, spiritual formation, and leadership development rooted in God's justice, joy, and love.
Questions?
Contact the The Rev'd Shannon Kelly, Interim Missioner for Children, Youth, and Young Adult Formation, at skelly@diomass.org.
| | Pre-Confirmation Retreats | | |
Are you considering confirmation or recently confirmed and looking to connect with others exploring their faith? Join us for a meaningful weekend of connection, learning, and reflection at the Barbara C. Harris Center.
This retreat is designed for young people discerning their next steps in faith, offering space for conversation, community-building, and deeper exploration of what confirmation means. Please share this opportunity with young people in your community who may be discerning confirmation.
March 13-15th, 2026
Barbara C. Harris Camp & Conference Center
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The Crossing Turns 20
Celebrate 20 years of The Crossing on Thursday, April 9th, at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul.
At 5 p.m., join a book talk on “Church Tomorrow” with Bishop Julia Whitworth and the Rev'd Steph Spellers, followed by light fare. At 7 p.m., gather for worship with Eucharist and song.
| | | Society of Saint John the Evangelist Book Talk Series | | |
The Society of Saint John the Evangelist invites you to a two-part Spring Book Talk Series exploring what it means to be the Church today during a time of challenge and disaffiliation.
Talks immediately follow the 6:00 p.m Evening Prayer at SSJE, 980 Memorial Dr., Cambridge, MA 02138.
A light supper will be provided.
Friday, March 27th
Thursday, April 30th
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