Mission Matters
News from the
Episcopal Diocese 
of Western Massachusetts  

CELEBRANDO LA ABUNDANCIA DE DIÓS 

March 18, 2025

Lenten Retreat Day for Young Adults 18-40

Apr 5, 10am

Amherst, MA


"The Young Adult Ministry Network (YAMN) is holding its second annual Lent retreat day on Sat. April 5th at Grace Episcopal Church in Amherst. We ask that you spread this news to any young adults you know who might be interested and eligible. Please register by Thurs. Mar 27th or as early as possible, so the retreat organizers can make plans for lunch and worship.


Learn more and register

Upcoming Safe Church Trainings

March 25, 2025 - Volunteers

5pm - 8pm, online

April 1 & 3, 2025 - Clergy, Staff, and Lay Leaders

5:30pm - 8pm both sessions, online

April 9, 2025 - Volunteers

5pm - 8pm, online

April 24, 2025 - Volunteers

5pm - 8pm, online

May 1, 2025 - Clergy, Staff, and Lay Leaders

9am - 2pm, online

May 20, 2025 - Volunteers

5pm - 8pm, online

May 31, 2025 - Volunteers

9am - 12pm, online

June 10 & 11, 2025 - Clergy, Staff, and Lay Leaders

5:30pm - 8pm both sessions, online

June 19, 2025 - Volunteers

5pm - 8pm, online

June 28, 2025 - Volunteers

9am - 12pm, online

Indigenous People's Justice Network Book Discussion

Next meeting March 19th

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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.

A Journey to the Holy Land

Sep 29 - Oct 10, 2025

Led by The Very Rev. Jim Munroe & The Rev. Dr. Richard Simpson


Local Guides: Canon Iyad Qumri & Rami Qumri


View the itinerary

Bishop's Visitations

  • 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
  • 05/11/25 - All Saints, Worcester
  • 05/18/25 - Holy Trinity, Southbridge
  • 05/25/25 - Christ Memorial, North Brookfield
  • 06/01/25 - St. Paul's, Gardner
  • 06/08/25 - Trinity Church, Ware

From Our Congregations


Open Positions

Province 1

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.


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


Read program descriptions here

From The Episcopal Church

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Applications open for Episcopal Church 2025-2026 educational scholarships

Proposing a Sabbath fast from food, finance and media

Workshops, Conferences, Opportunities

What can you do now? How to engage in advocacy in this moment 

Mar 21, 3pm ET

Online


"Join this program to explore how you can leverage your personal power to influence U.S. policies. Learn how civic engagement of all kinds is an expression of carrying out our faith. This workshop will explore the basic tools for engaging elected officials in advocacy, with an emphasis on how to be effective in this moment. We will allow ample open space to discuss questions attendees may have around advocacy and political engagement. "


Learn more and register

Intro to Community Organizing

Mar 22, 11am

Springfield, MA



"Organizing is resistance. Are you ready to organize? Join us.


Training is free for PVP members. Suggester donation for non-members is $25.


Sat, Mar 22nd, 11am-3pm

Pioneer Valley Project

45 Maple St, Springfield, MA


To register, please email Tara at tara@pioneervalleyproject.org or call (413) 214-5100. Lunch is included and childcare can be available, if needed."

The Anglican Church & Palestine

Mar 25, 12pm ET

Online


"This webinar will be moderated by EDS Distinguished Scholar Dr. Kwok Pui Lan and will analyze the war on Gaza and Israeli-Palestinian conflicts from an Anglican perspective, examining Anglican mission and colonial legacy in the Middle East, and responses of Anglican churches from different parts of the Anglican Communion to the current crisis. It will discuss Christian Zionism; religion and peacebuilding; faith, trauma, and suffering; and hope as a lived practice in community."


Learn more and register

Ministerio Hispano | Latino Ministries

Ministerio Hispano San Pablo en Holyoke

  • Misa Dominical - 5:00pm en persona


La Catedral en Springfield

  • Misa Dominical - 12:15pm en persona
  • Estudio Bíblico - (en persona) Miércoles 6:00pm
  • Sabatina - (Segundo, tercer y cuarto sábado del mes) de 10am a 12pm


Ministerio Hispano San Marcos en Worcester

  • Misa Dominical - 12:00pm en persona
  • Marie’s Mission - (diaper distribution program) first Saturday of every month from 10:00am-12:00pm
  •  Thrift Shop - open the first Saturday of every month from 10:00am-12:00pm
  •  Karate Classes - every Wednesday and Friday from 5:30pm-7:00pm
  •  Prayer group - every Friday at 7pm on WhatsApp 
  •  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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