Feb 22, 10am

All Saints, Worcester

What can we do better together than we can on our own? We have lots of parishes in the Worcester Corridor, each with their own unique gifts and challenges. Some have full-time rectors, some have part-time clergy leadership, and others are in transition. All of us together have a mission to share the good news in our region. Are there new models we could consider or opportunities to collaborate in new ways that we haven't yet imagined? How can we share resources, programs, ideas and maybe more? 

Join Bishop Fisher at All Saints, Worcester for a day of prayer, relationship building, reflection and strategizing led by the Rev. Steven Wilco, Interim Canon to the Ordinary and Transition Officer.

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"In these last three years, we've had conversations with so many folks about the desire for more youth programming outside of summer camp.

As the Church and the world continue to change, we're excited to partner with leaders around the region in offering year-round youth retreat weekends. These weekends are for anyone in 6th-12th grade."

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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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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.

• 02/09/25 - Holy Spirit, Sutton
• 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 - Christ Church Cathedral, Springfield
• 04/20/25 - Christ Church Cathedral, Springfield
• 04/27/25 - Christ Church, Fitchburg
• 05/04/25 - St. John's, Williamstown

New dean of Province 1 School for Deacons - the Rev. Charlotte LaForest

"The Province 1 Executive Committee is overjoyed to announce that the Rev. Charlotte LaForest has been appointed the new Dean for the Province 1 School for Deacons! She will begin her ministry with the school on March 1st.

LaForest brings to the school a passion for the diaconate and a deep understanding of the importance of formation, collaboration, and social justice being the focus for our school. She has served a variety of churches in Western Massachusetts and Connecticut and is also a licensed social worker."

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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 Winter/Spring 2025. To sign up click the links for each session.

Feb 20, 7pm ET

The Big Way of Love for Kids - Emily Kenniston, Kristin LeMay, and Tina Clark

Mar 20, 7pm ET

Becoming Intentionally Intergenerational - Wendy Claire Barrie

May 15, 7pm ET

The Gifts and Possibilities of a Parish [Lending] Library - The Rev. Angela Compton-Nelson

June 19, 7pm ET

Season of Creation as Congregational Development - The Rev. Amy Slaughter

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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."

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