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Mission Matters
News from the
Episcopal Diocese
of Western Massachusetts
CELEBRANDO LA ABUNDANCIA DE DIÓS
| | Lenten Retreat Day for Young Adults 18-40 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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Led by The Very Rev. Jim Munroe & The Rev. Dr. Richard Simpson
Local Guides: Canon Iyad Qumri & Rami Qumri
View the itinerary
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- 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 The Episcopal Church | | 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
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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.
| | Mission Matters Publishing Schedule | | |
Upcoming 2025 Mission Matters publish dates:
- Apr 1st, 15th, and 29th
- May 13th and 27th
- Jun 10th and 24th
- Jul 8th and 22nd
- Aug 5th and 19th
- Sep 2nd, 16th, and 30
- Oct 14th and 28th
- Nov 11th and 25th
- Dec 9th and 23rd
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