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Mission Matters
News from the
Episcopal Diocese
of Western Massachusetts
CELEBRANDO LA ABUNDANCIA DE DIÓS
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Attention Delegates:
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Save the date: Come Away Together | FORMA Conference on-site with Province 1 colleagues | |
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Jan 27-30, 2025
Greenfield, NH
Save the date for this on-site FORMA Conference at the Barbara C. Harris Camp and Conference Center.
"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."
Learn more and register
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Upcoming Safe Church trainings | |
- 11/24/24 - St. John's, Millville
- 12/15/24 - Trinity Church, Shrewsbury
- 01/05/25 - St. Peter's, Springfield
- 01/12/25 - All Saints, North Adams
- 01/19/25 - St. Luke's, Worcester
- 01/26/25 - Grace Church, Great Barrington
- 02/02/25 - All Saints, South Hadley
- 02/09/25 - Holy Spirit, Sutton
- 02/23/25 - Atonement, Westfield
- 03/02/25 - St. John's, Ashfield
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Chaplaincy for Climate and Earth: Doing the Work
Nov 26, 12pm ET
Online
"As the real effects of the climate crisis are felt across all nations and peoples, there is such great need for responsive, skilled, compassionate spiritual care to address the short-term and long-term needs of those who are, and will be, affected by these new realities. The conditions to which we must adapt, and the changed landscapes of which we must make sense, require adjusted spiritual understandings for each of us, as well as the support that will enable us to make those adjustments.
But what exactly is 'The Work'? Our presenter, Lauren Van Ham, has asked and answered this question for herself in roles as varied as our society itself: working with multi-national corporations and non-profit organizations; teaching, coaching and mentoring; and creating ceremonies, prayers, and writings. "
Learn more and register
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Social Justice and Beloved Community | |
Lessons of Liberation: From Local to Global Solidarity
Nov 12, Nov 19, Dec 3, & Dec 10, 6:30pm ET
Online
"Join ECM for an enriching series on Liberation, Faith, and Social Transformation, featuring theologians Dr. Filipe Maia and Dr. James McCarty from Boston University School of Theology on November 12th & 19th and December 3rd and 10th. All sessions are from 6:30pm - 8:00pm EST.
In these interactive sessions, we’ll explore the powerful narratives and faith practices that empower communities to create just and hopeful futures. Together, we’ll delve into Liberation Theology, critique economic systems through a theological lens, and reflect on faith-based organizing and conflict transformation in our complex world. Open and free to all, this series invites you to learn, discuss, and empower your advocacy with a community rooted in action."
Learn more and register
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Recovery Bridge Fellowship, Atonement, Westfield
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Available: Pews & Kneelers, Trinity, Milford
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Godly Play set for sale, Church of the Nativity, Northborough
- Education for Ministry - New groups forming
- Nov 24 - Renaissonics Concert, St. Andrew's, Longmeadow
- Dec 14 - Celtic Worship, St. Andrew's, Longmeadow
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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.
Nov 21, 7pm ET
Forming Faith at Baptism - Rev. Joyce Scherer-Hoock
Read program descriptions here
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From The Episcopal Church | |
Workshops, Conferences, Opportunities | |
Politics of the Mind: Marxism and Mental Distress | |
Dec 12, 5pm ET
Online
"Drawing on his book Politics of the Mind: Marxism and Mental Distress (Bookmarks, 2nd ed., 2023), featured speaker Iain Ferguson, PhD, will challenge dominant biomedical models of mental distress and explore his belief that the roots of the current mental health crisis lie primarily in the ideology and operations of neoliberal capitalism, not in our brains and genes.
Dr. Ferguson will explain how Marx’s theory of alienation provides a framework for understanding the ways in which capitalism denies our most basic emotional needs—and most importantly, how collective resistance which challenges alienation can be good for our mental health, a topic he will explore in the context of social models of mental health in social work practice."
Learn more and register
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Fostering a Future with Leaders of Color | |
Dec 14, 9am
Arlington, MA
"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."
Register here
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You Are Not Alone: Responding to Grief and Trauma by Building Relationships | |
Dec 20-22
Greenfield, NH
"Retreat co-presenters are The Rev. Bob Davidson (an Episcopal priest and social worker who has served as a hospice chaplain and trauma counselor) and Dr. Anthony Valdini (professor of family medicine and community health at the University of Massachusetts Chan School of Medicine).
You Are Not Alone will feature three presentations, including:
- Facing Up To Loneliness and Isolation: medical, psychological, and spiritual impact
- Overcoming Grief and Trauma: gaining insight and discovering everyday recovery tools
- Building Relationships and Social Connection: healing support and interdependence"
Register here
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Summer 2025
Greenfield, NH
"Summer Camps at BCH are inclusive Christian formation ministries of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts in partnership with the dioceses New Hampshire and Western Massachusetts.
You and your family are welcome here! As an Episcopal camp, we are passionate about being a safe space for all campers and families and we strive for a rich diversity of campers and staff. Each week chaplains participate in all camp activities and lead space for chapel and reflection."
Family Camp: June 27-30
Session 1: July 6-11
Session 2: July 13-18
Session 3: July 20-25
Session 4: July 27- Aug 1
Learn more and register
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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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