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Mission Matters
News from the
Episcopal Diocese
of Western Massachusetts
CELEBRANDO LA ABUNDANCIA DE DIÓS
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Building Bridges Veterans Forum |
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February 25, 5:00pm
Online
You are invited to join in an illuminating conversation between Bishop Douglas Fisher, Bishop Alan Gates, and Building Bridges champion, retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel John Paradis, when they will discuss the multifaceted reality of the veteran experience, as well as potential ways to involve the rest of us in bringing greater health to veterans.
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The Rev. Dr. Margaret Bullitt-Jonas
Offers Lenten Retreat on March 6
“Lent and the Longing for God”
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March 6, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Online
This morning retreat, conducted online, will invite us to explore our own desires, as well as the desires of the One “to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid.” Our time together will include presentations and guided meditation, with options for solitary reflection or for small group conversation.
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Province I Annual Formation Conference:
Evangelism
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March 5, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
March 6, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Online
"Join colleagues from across Province I as we gather digitally to share ideas, resources and community.
This year we welcome Patricia M. Lyons and Lisa Kimball on Friday night to lead conversation about the marriage of evangelism and formation.
The following morning we will engage in workshops to connect and inspire our ministries."
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Congratulations, Bishop Cyril! |
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Lenten Resources for Children |
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Lenten Resources for Adults |
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Lenten Resources for Clergy |
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Lenten Resources for Everyone |
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Ministerio Hispano
Latino/Hispanic Ministries
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Para conectar con las actividades del Ministerio Hispano en Worcester visite el sitio web ministeriohispanoworcester.org o mande un email a jreyes@diocesewma.org.
Misa Dominical
- La Catedral: 12:15pm por Facebook Live
- Ministerio Hispano en Worcester: 12:00pm en nuestro sitio web ministeriohispanoworcester.org.
Oración Vespertina
- La Catedral: Todos los martes y jueves a las 6pm por Facebook Live
- Ministerio Hispano en Worcester: Todos los martes a las 6:30pm por WhatsApp.
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Walking Together volunteer, Carrie, talks about her experience and how Walking Together has impacted her life. |
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Human to Human supports outreach programs that provide direct service to community members facing economic, social support, and service challenges.
It is a direct action ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts. We are called by the Gospel to the margins of society, and this work is designed to fulfill that call.
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From The Episcopal Church |
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Guidelines Developed for Amending Church Records
for Identity Changes
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The guidelines may be used by parishes and dioceses to address individuals’ requests to align name and gender entries with usage they have legally adopted in civil jurisdictions. Name and gender identity in records is particularly sensitive to instances where individuals seek to safeguard their privacy, protect themselves from harm, or simply to revise records that do not accurately represent their identity.
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Preaching Hope in a Time of Climate Crisis
The Rev. Dr. Margaret Bullitt-Jonas & the Rev. Stephanie Johnson
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March 3, 10, & 17,
7:00pm - 8:30pm (ET)
Online
Climate change is called the moral challenge of our time, yet many preachers avoid discussing it. Looking ahead to Easter and Pentecost, we will discuss the spiritual/moral imperative to preach about climate change, identify obstacles to climate preaching, and receive theological and homiletic resources. Resources will be available online for asynchronous interaction. Synchronous classes will include a mix of presentations, small group conversation, and whole group discussion.
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March 13 & March 20
Online
Virtual Super Saturday is back! Our special guest is the Rabbi Elan Babchuck, the Founding Director of GLEAN Network, an incubator and network for faith leaders who seek to reimagine the role of religion in an ever-changing world yearning for meaning, belonging, and justice.
Virtual Super Saturday is offering worship, Rabbi Babchuck keynote, 50+ workshops over two days, virtual face-to-face networking sessions, and limited one-on-one professional coaching sessions.
Registration deadline: March 4
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Project Resource: A Stewardship Experience |
April 18 - May 23, 2021
Online
Project Resource teaches culture and systems change around financial development in the worldwide Episcopal Church. Project Resources provides teaching, focus, and adaptable resources to equip clergy and lay leaders to develop their year-round annual stewardship campaigns and to plan, ask for, and receive major gifts.
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Keep an eye on the calendar here.
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