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Mission Matters
News from the
Episcopal Diocese
of Western Massachusetts
CELEBRANDO LA ABUNDANCIA DE DIÓS
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Feb 27, 6pm
Online
Annual Meetings are nearly over. It's time for us to offer our annual Zoom with the Bishop and Canon to the Ordinary. Although the content is prepared with new vestry members/wardens in mind, we welcome returning vestry members who would appreciate the forum for Q & A and the time with colleagues across the diocese.
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Episcopal Relief & Development Provides Resources for Congregations to Host an Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday | |
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"Episcopal congregations are invited to observe Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday on March 9, 2025.
During the first Sunday in Lent, a day designated by The Episcopal Church as Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday, congregations have an opportunity to learn more about and celebrate the impact of Episcopal Relief & Development’s work.
Participating congregations can observe the day on the first Sunday in Lent or another convenient Sunday during the year, by collecting an offering for Episcopal Relief & Development, holding a special prayer service or sharing about the organization’s work in other creative ways. "
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Indigenous People's Justice Network Book Discussion | |
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Mar 19, 7pm
Online
The Province 1 Indigenous People's Justice Network's next book discussion will be on March 19, from 7:00-8:30 p.m.
The book to be discussed is Ceremony by Leslie Marmon Silko. Register for the discussion using the link:
Register for 3/19 Book Group
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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- 02/23/25 - Atonement, Westfield
- 03/02/25 - St. John's, Ashfield
- 03/05/25 - All Saints, Worcester
- 03/09/25 - Sts James and Andrew, Greenfield
- 03/16/25 - St. Francis, Holden
- 03/30/25 - Christ Trinity, Sheffield
- 04/06/25 - Good Shepherd, Clinton
- 04/13/25 - St. Philip's, Easthampton
- 04/20/25 - Christ Church Cathedral, Springfield
- 04/27/25 - Christ Church, Fitchburg
- 05/04/25 - St. John's, Williamstown
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- Mar 2 - Dixieland Stomp Concert, St. Andrew's, Longmeadow
- Mar 8 - Celtic Worship, St. Andrew's, Longmeadow
- Mar 6-8 - Women and Religious Leadership Symposium, Smith College, Northampton
- Mar 9 - The Philadelphia Eleven screening, St. Paul's, Gardner
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Godly Play set for sale, Church of the Nativity, Northborough
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Recovery Bridge Fellowship, Atonement, Westfield
- Education for Ministry - New groups forming
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Workshops, Conferences, Opportunities | |
The Feast of the Mystery of Creation | |
Feb 20, 7:30pm ET
Online
"Since the 5th century, the Eastern Church has celebrated September 1 as the beginning of the year, marking “the day of Creation”, when God began to create the universe. But in Western churches, the Christian year begins with Advent and the story of the Incarnation. Now there is an ecumenical movement in the western churches to establish a “Feast Day of the Mystery of Creation” on September 1st. Learn about the history of this effort and its implications for preaching and worship. We will consider how a deeper celebration of God the Creator can deepen our understanding of God’s salvation."
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Women and Religious Leadership Symposium | |
Mar 6-8
Northampton, MA
"Fifty years ago, virtually no women served as the primary religious leaders in congregations, synagogues, mosques, or temples in the US. Today, a handful of denominations have gender parity, and even those who still exclude women leaders have grassroots advocacy groups agitating for change. This symposium gathers fourteen scholars from across the country and reflects on these changes within contemporary Buddhist, Christian, Jewish, and Muslim communities.
Our symposium (March 6-8, 2025) asks the following guiding questions. How do we, as scholars of religion, leaders of religious communities, and participants within religious communities, understand the changes we have observed in the last fifty years? How have women as religious leaders redefined religious leadership?"
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May 12-15
Atlanta, GA or Online
"This Year’s Theme:
Preaching to Heal the Divide
Preachers today carry the weight of proclaiming the Gospel and helping their communities navigate through deeply divisive times. They need resources, wisdom, and support to serve as agents of healing and reconciliation. The 2025 Festival of Homiletics aims to provide exactly that—practical tools, theological frameworks, and spiritual nourishment for the vital work of bridge-building through preaching."
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Project Resource, Spring 2025
Mar 9, Mar 16, Mar 23, Mar 30, Apr 6, 5pm ET
Online
"Project Resource teaches culture and systems change around financial development in the worldwide Episcopal Church. Project Resource 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."
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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Mission Matters Publishing Schedule | |
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Upcoming 2025 Mission Matters publish dates:
- Mar 4th and 18th
- Apr 1st, 15th, and 29th
- May 13th and 27th
- Jun 10th and 24th
- Jul 8th and 22nd
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