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Mission Matters
News from the
Episcopal Diocese
of Western Massachusetts
CELEBRANDO LA ABUNDANCIA DE DIÓS
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Election Vigil this Evening with the
Presiding Bishop
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As we cast our votes on this Election Day, we invite you to join us in prayer from 8-10 pm EST. Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe will offer an opening reflection and prayer. Episcopalians from around the church will hold silence and lead participants in prayers together for peace, the nation, and all people and countries. Join the event via Zoom, or watch a livestream on The Episcopal Public Policy Network’s Facebook page. | | | |
Join via livestream beginning at 9am!
The 123rd Diocesan Convention
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Upcoming Safe Church trainings | |
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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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- 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
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Social Justice and Beloved Community | |
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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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Province 1 Indigenous Peoples' Justice Network Events
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 | |
Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe takes office, proclaims 'one church in Christ' for a changing world | Episcopal News Service] The Most Rev. Sean Rowe began his nine-year term as the 28th presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church with an intimate but festive investiture service on Nov. 2 in New York... | | | |
Workshops, Conferences, Opportunities | |
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2024 Our Whole Lives (OWL) Facilitator Training
Nov 8-10
Sharon, CT
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Offered by SNEUCC
"Implementing the nation’s most highly regarded sexuality education curriculum is a big responsibility. Training prepares facilitators to succeed in their role and enables your faith development team members to understand their own and others’ sexuality within the context of United Church of Christ values."
Learn more and register
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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.
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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:
- Nov 19th
- Dec 3rd and 17th
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