Dec 16, 9:30am

Online

Guided by the Rev. Dr. Margaret Bullitt-Jonas, we will enjoy a morning of listening, prayer, and conversation as we open ourselves to the presence of Divine Love. Our time together will include presentations, guided meditation, and gathering in small groups. If you like, bring a candle and wear something comfortable for an optional walk outdoors. All are welcome to join our fourth annual Advent retreat.

This year’s Advent retreat takes its name from the opening line of a 15th-century hymn attributed to Thomas á Kempis.

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Dec 4, 11am

Online

Please join us via Zoom on Monday, December 4th at 11:00 a.m. for an informal, friendly gathering of our parish administrators and secretaries.

New to your job? Welcome--we'd love to meet you! Whether you are brand new or have been in your position for a long time--you are welcome. We'd love to hear from you and help you connect with others in the diocese!

Please email Karen Warren for the Zoom link: kwarren@diocesewma.org

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"These past years, we found that Zoom meetings can be personal and effective. Being physically together is a gift we have come to truly appreciate but it is not always possible. Using Zoom enabled us to bring together women living in three states and begin a new chapter last September. We would like to stretch this process to include women around our diocese.

We plan to begin a new discernment, via Zoom, in January. We are sure you have questions and so we will be offering an 'Intro to the DOK' at the beginning of January and a new Study will begin before the end of the month. We invite you to check out our national website: www.doknational.org

Please pray about this opportunity and contact me for further information: marianab@earthlink.net.

Mariana Bauman

President, WMA Diocesan Assembly

The Order of the Daughters of the King®"

Nov 28 & 30, 5:30pm - 8pm

Clergy, Staff, & Lay Leaders - Full day in two parts

Dec 10, 2pm - 5pm

Volunteers

Jan 16 & 18, 2024, 5:30pm - 8pm

Clergy, Staff, & Lay Leaders - Full day in two parts

Jan 31, 2024, 5pm - 8pm

Volunteers

Feb 10, 2024, 9am - 2pm

Clergy, Staff, & Lay Leaders

Mar 5, 2024, 5pm - 8pm

Volunteers

Mar 21, 2024, 5pm - 8pm

Volunteers

• 12/03/2023 - Atonement, Westfield
• 12/10/2023 - Trinity Church, Milford
• 12/17/2023 - All Saints, North Adams
• 01/07/2024 - Christ the King-Epiphany, Wilbraham
• 01/14/2024 - St. Stephen's, Westborough
• 01/21/2024 - St. Luke's, Worcester
• 01/28/2024 - Southwick Community
• 02/04/2024 - St. Andrew's, Longmeadow
• 02/11/2024 - St. Mark's, East Longmeadow
• 02/18/2024 - St. David's, Agawam
• 02/25/2024 - St. Helena's, Lenox
• 03/10/2024 - Christ Church, Fitchburg

The Bridging the Gap Series

Nov 21, Dec 5, & Dec 19, 6:30pm

Online

Episcopal City Mission invites you to this fall’s Bridging the Gap Zoom education and formation series, which will be action oriented and focus on the practical nuts and bolts of doing work on reparations, solidarity economy and state-level policy.

The focus of ECM's first series was on understanding the roots of the racial wealth gap and the existing work in the community around these issues.

BTG#2 began on Nov. 7, with a practical in-depth look at local impact investing focused on closing the wealth gap. Videos will be made available for missed sessions. BTG#2 will run every other Tuesday for four sessions: Nov. 7, Nov. 21, Dec. 5, and Dec. 19, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Register at https://tinyurl.com/ECM-BTG2.

The Creation Care Justice Network in Massachusetts is a group of Episcopalians from across our state who are committed to faith-based environmental justice and climate action. They draw upon the strong environmental messages from our bishops and The Episcopal Church as well as our diocesan mission to protect creation and seek ways to work collaboratively to address the climate crisis in a just and equitable way. 

To attend the next meeting, email creationjusticeepisma@gmail.com to confirm and to get the Zoom link.

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"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 3rd year of speakers."

Dec. 21, 2023, 7pm ET

How to Welcome and Embrace Neurodiversity - Veronica Sydlowski

Jan. 18, 2024, 7pm ET 

OutOfTheBox: Playing with stories to bring wellbeing - Kathryn Lord and Lacy Finn Borgo

Feb. 15, 2024, 7pm ET  

Helping Hands Across Ages: Intergenerational Service Projects as a Monthly Ministry Model - Melinda Corey

Mar. 21, 2024, 7pm ET

Rhythms of Grace at St John's Episcopal Church Chico, CA – Teri Todd

Apr. 18, 2024, 7pm ET

Welcoming Trans and Gender Non-conforming folks in our churches - Rev. Kit Wang

May 16, 2024, 7pm ET

Re-invigorating Acolyte Ministries through Gamification, Storytelling, and Community Building - Kelsey Aebi

Jun. 20, 2024, 7pm ET

Using Children's Literature in Children's Ministry - Elizabeth Christie

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