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Mission Matters
News from the
Episcopal Diocese
of Western Massachusetts
CELEBRANDO LA ABUNDANCIA DE DIÓS
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Register for the 123rd Diocesan Convention | |
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Nov 9, 8am
Amherst, MA
Convention will once again be held in-person at The Conference Center at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. Please note that all voting delegates must be present at the convention venue. The convention, including the Eucharist, will be streamed, but interactive online participation will not be offered.
Please watch the Convention website for the most up to date information: www.diocesewma.org/convention
Learn more and register
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Cathedral to host Acolyte Festival | |
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Oct 19, 11am
Springfield, MA
Christ Church Cathedral along with St. Paul's, Holyoke and St. Peter's Springfield are hosting an acolyte festival.
The post-Covid church has seen a decline in acolytes and we hope to generate some new interest by bringing as many acolytes together as we can to enjoy fellowship and learn the important craft of serving at the altar!
The day will feature a tour of the cathedral, workshops, games, food and lots of fellowship with friends you haven't met yet!
Learn more and RSVP
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Upcoming Safe Church trainings | |
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October 12, 2024 - Clergy, Staff, and Lay Leaders
9am - 2pm, online
October 17, 2024 - Volunteers
5pm - 8pm, online
October 27, 2024 - Volunteers
2pm - 5pm, online
November 2, 2024 - Volunteers
9am - 12pm, online
November 13, 2024 - Clergy, Staff, and Lay Leaders
9am - 2pm, online
November 20 & 21, 2024 - Clergy, Staff, and Lay Leaders
5:30pm - 8pm both sessions, online
December 1, 2024 - Volunteers
2pm - 5pm, online
December 7, 2024 - Clergy, Staff, and Lay Leaders
9am - 2pm, online
January 8, 2024 - Volunteers
5pm - 8pm, online
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- 09/29/24 - Christ Church Cathedral, Springfield
- 10/06/24 - Good Shepherd/Grace Lutheran, West Springfield
- 10/13/24 - St. Mark's & San Marcos, Worcester
- 10/20/24 - St. Luke's, Lanesboro
- 10/27/24 - Grace Church, Amherst
- 11/03/24 - St. Paul's, Holyoke
- 11/10/24 - Trinity Church, Lenox
- 11/17/24 - St. Matthew's, Worcester
- 11/24/24 - St. John's, Millville
- 12/08/24 - St. Philip's, Easthampton
- 12/15/24 - Trinity Church, Shrewsbury
- 12/29/24 - All Saints, Worcester
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An Episcopal Path to Creation Justice
An Episcopal Path to Creation Justice is a four-level program now being developed in Massachusetts to encourage and support our congregations to amplify and accelerate their response to the climate emergency.
After a successful pilot, An Episcopal Path to Creation Justice is growing in Fall 2024. Parishes around Province I can sign up by the end of August to explore their unique Path.
Path parishes will have a trained Companion walking with them as they discern how their parish can deepen their commitment to caring for creation by Praying, Learning, Acting, and Advocating. Path parishes will also be in fellowship with each other via monthly Zoom gatherings.
If you think your parish might be interested, speak with your rector and vestry and reach out to Rev. Rachel Field and Deb Baker at episcopalcreationpath@gmail.com
Learn more about An Episcopal Path to Creation Justice
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Social Justice Commission | |
Rough Sleepers: a conversation with the author
Oct 12, 1pm
Springfield, MA
Rough Sleepers, by Tracy Kidder, tells "the powerful story of an inspiring doctor [Dr. Jim O'Connell] who made a difference, by helping to create a program to care for Boston's homeless community."
Christ Church Cathedral
35 Chestnut St.
Springfield, MA 01103
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Celebrate St. Francis Day at Agapé
Oct 5, 10am
Hardwick, MA
"Join us at Agape for our 42nd Annual St. Francis Day celebration. Our theme is Growing the Community of Communities. How can communities of Faith and Action continue to sustain themselves, as they face the ecological and social crises of the 21st Century?
To address this question, we call on activists, students, theologians and practitioners of nonviolent resistance from all faith traditions, to reflect on the challenges we currently face and the possibilities we can collectively actualize. It’s a day for remembering our roots and enfleshing our future."
Learn more
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Recovery Bridge Fellowship, Atonement, Westfield
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Available: Pews & Kneelers, Trinity, Milford
- Good Shepherd, Oxford seeks hymnals (LEVAS & WLP)
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Godly Play set for sale, Church of the Nativity, Northborough
- Sep 28 - Fall Festival, St. Paul's, Holyoke
- Sep 29 - Ecumenical Recovery Service, Church of the Atonement, Westfield
- Oct 1 - Grace in the Ruins of Fenway Park, St. Andrew's, Longmeadow
- Oct 5 - Blessing of the Animals, Christ the King-Epiphany, Wilbraham
- Oct 12 - Celtic Worship, St. Andrew's, Longmeadow
- Oct 26 - ECM Annual Meeting, Episcopal City Mission, Worcester
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Dean, Province I School for Deacons
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Pastoral Associate, Lawrence House, South Hadley
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Part-time Pastor, Worcester Fellowship, Marlborough
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Program Director, Action Centered Tutoring Service, Springfield
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Communications and Events Coordinator, Episcopal City Mission
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Treasurer, Pastoral Counseling Centers of MA, Westborough
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Part- or Full-time LMHC, Pastoral Counseling Centers of MA, Westborough
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Conversations with Noted Speakers
The Province 1 Christian Formation Network is hosting a series of online monthly
Conversations with Noted Speakers on Zoom. While hosted by the Episcopal churches of New England everyone is welcome to join these sessions.
On the third Thursday of most months’ participants will have the opportunity to hear from people at the forefront of Christian Formation. Each session includes time for questions and conversation as we learn from each other new ways of sharing our faith. Below is the information for our speakers for Fall 2024. To sign up click the links for each session.
Oct 17, 7pm ET
Resurrecting Sunday School - Rev. Grace Pritchard Burson
Nov 21, 7pm ET
Forming Faith at Baptism - Rev. Joyce Scherer-Hoock
Read program descriptions here
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Province 1 Indigenous Peoples' Justice Network Events
Indigenous Peoples' Day Celebration
Oct 14, 10:30am
Christ Church, Andover, MA
Book Discussion: Massacre on the Merrimack: Hannah Duston's Captivity and Revenge in Colonial America
Nov 13, 7pm
Online
register here
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From The Episcopal Church | |
Workshops, Conferences, Opportunities | |
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Becoming an Episcopal Outdoorswoman
Oct 5
Greenfield, NH
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Facilitated by Episcopal women, come and spend the day learning how to forage for wild mushrooms, build a fire, cook with the coals, navigate, use a recurve bow, and so much more. Spend the day connecting with creation, one another, and learning, together, valuable skills in an environment of cooperation and Christian community.
Becoming An Episcopal Outdoorswoman is being coordinated by NH Episcopalian and environmental educator Linden Rayton.
Learn more and register
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Save the Date:
Fostering a Future with Leaders of Color
Dec 14, 9am
Arlington, MA
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"Gather with lay and ordained leaders of color from around the Episcopal Church in New England for a day of discernment, story sharing, and empowerment.
Held at Bethany House of Prayer, Arlington, MA.
Stay tuned for details and registration."
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Save the Date: Province 1 & Forma Conference
Jan 27, 2025
Greenfield, NH
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"This year the Province I Faith Formation Network is combining its annual formation conference with Forma to offer the best of both worlds!
Drawing on this year's conference theme, Come Away Together, we will gather with colleagues from across New England onsite at the Barbara C. Harris Camp and Conference Center for four days, during which time we will take mornings to meet and connect with our provincial colleagues and afternoons to participate in the Forma workshops and content, with evenings offering an informal opportunity to share inspiration and learning."
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Ministerio Hispano | Latino Ministries | |
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Ministerio Hispano San Pablo en Holyoke
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Misa Dominical - 5:00pm en persona
La Catedral en Springfield
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Misa Dominical - 12:15pm en persona
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Estudio Bíblico - (en persona) Miércoles 6:00pm
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Sabatina - (Segundo, tercer y cuarto sábado del mes) de 10am a 12pm
Ministerio Hispano San Marcos en Worcester
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Misa Dominical - 12:00pm en persona
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Marie’s Mission - (diaper distribution program) first Saturday of every month from 10:00am-12:00pm
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Thrift Shop - open the first Saturday of every month from 10:00am-12:00pm
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Karate Classes - every Wednesday and Friday from 5:30pm-7:00pm
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Prayer group - every Friday at 7pm on WhatsApp
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AA meetings - every Tuesday and Saturday from 7:00pm-8:00pm
Para conectar con las actividades de la Catedral mande un email a ap735@earthlink.net.
Para conectar con las actividades del Ministerio Hispano en Worcester visite el sitio web ministeriohispanoworcester.org o mande un email a jreyes@diocesewma.org.
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Mission Matters Publishing Schedule | |
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Upcoming 2024 Mission Matters publish dates:
- Oct 8th and 22nd
- Nov 5th and 19th
- Dec 3rd and 17th
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