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Mission Matters
News from the
Episcopal Diocese
of Western Massachusetts
CELEBRANDO LA ABUNDANCIA DE DIÓS
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Advent Retreat for Disabled Episcopalians, Lutherans | |
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Dec 7th, 9:30am
Online
We are pleased to offer a second online retreat experience for the faithful who identify as disabled. Please forward this to any congregant who would appreciate a contemplative space with a small but growing cohort in our diocese.
Retreat Leader: Diana Ventura holds a Ph.D. in Practical Theology from Boston University Center for Practical Theology.
Learn more and register
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FORMA Conference on-site with Province 1 colleagues | Save the date: Come Away Together | |
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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 | |
- 12/15/24 - Trinity Church, Shrewsbury
- 12/22/24 - Christ Church Cathedral, Springfield
- 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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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
- Dec 6 - Free Holiday Concert, Southwick Community
- Dec 10 - Jesse Zink to speak at St. John's, Northampton
- Dec 14 - Celtic Worship, St. Andrew's, Longmeadow
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From The Episcopal Church | |
Workshops, Conferences, Opportunities | |
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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Mission Matters Publishing Schedule | |
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Upcoming Mission Matters publish dates:
- Dec 17th
- Jan 7th and 21st
- Feb 4th and 18th
- Mar 4th and 18th
- Apr 1st, 15th, and 29th
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