Once again, the Diocese of Massachusetts plans to have large and visible delegations of LGBTQ+ people and allies as we witness God's love for all people this June. Join us and walk, march, or sashay in Pride celebrations across eastern Massachusetts!

We're hoping to show up not just as Christians and Episcopalians but also as parishes within the diocese. The Pride Planning Team asks you to sign up your parish here for both local events and the Boston parade.

Local: Various Dates and Times

Find a Pride celebration near you on our website.

Boston: June 6

• Meet at Copley Square (exact location to be announced) at 10am; the parade kicks off around 11am, rain or shine.
• We'll be marching behind a DioMass banner; you're encouraged to bring your parish banner and Holy Spirit doves for waving.
• After the parade, all are invited to
• 12noon-5pm: Festival and concert in Boston Common. DioMass a “Come to Coffee Hour” table with snacks, fun activities, and opportunities to talk with chaplains and get a blessing or healing prayer.
• 12noon-4:30pm: Quiet activities inside and art making and bubble blowing on the steps at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, 138 Tremont St.

Learn more on our website.

Diaconal Ordinations

May 30 at 10:30am ~ Cathedral Church of St. Paul, 138 Tremont St., Boston

God willing and the people consenting, the Right Rev'd Julia E. Whitworth will ordain

• Karen Pocalyko Aalto
• Kourtni Brown Patten
• Robertha Q. Dwuye
• Alden Emery Jackson Fossett
• Julie Oldfield House
• William Kiwanuka Kazibwe
• Nelson Adams Pike
• Alec F. Vaughn
• Jason von Ehrenkrook

to the Sacred Order of Deacons. Clergy are invited to vest; the color of the day is red.

Save the Dates

Clergy Day

September 30 ~ Cathedral Church of St. Paul, 138 Tremont St., Boston

241st Annual Diocesan Convention

November 14 ~ Trinity Church, 206 Clarendon Street, Boston

2027 Clergy Conference

April 26-28, 2027 ~ Wellsworth Hotel in Southborough

Interim Ministry

Interim Training qualifies priests to serve as Interims in this diocese and across the Church and can sharpen the skills of clergy in longer-term positions. Continuing education grants can be used to subsidize the cost of the training modules, and scholarships may also be available. If you have questions or want to share your interest, be in touch with your Regional Canon.

Palm Sunday Trial Rites Feedback

Clergy are invited to provide feedback on the trial rites for Palm Sunday. Take the survey.

Finance Forum Series: Trustees of Donations

May 19 from 5-6pm via Zoom

Presenter: Bill Boyce Understanding Trustees of Donations, investment oversight, distributions, and stewardship. Join the Zoom.

Wardens' Call with the Canon to the Ordinary

May 28 from 12-12:45pm via Zoom

Wardens and lay leaders are invited to gather for monthly calls with the Rev'd Canon Chris Wendell, Canon to the Ordinary and Chief of Staff, on the last Thursday of the month from 12-12:45pm. These interactive Zoom workshops are welcoming, practical, and rooted in the shared work of lay leadership in today’s church. Find more information, all the dates, and registration links here.

Preaching Among Friends Information Sessions

June 28 and July 26 from 7-8pm via Zoom

Preaching Among Friends, an online ecumenical ministry for lay and ordained preachers, will offer two information sessions this summer. The 11-session program runs September 20-November 5, from 7-8:30pm via Zoom. Tuition is $475 per person, and the Diocese of Massachusetts offers a 50% scholarship to participants. Learn more.

Invite Welcome Connect

The Invite Welcome Connect access code for this year is IWC2026_M25:35. If you are having any trouble accessing the video library on the website, please be in touch with the Rev'd Canon Kelly O’Connell.

Sacred Reckonings

May 16-17 from 1-6pm ~ St. Paul's, 39 E Central St., Natick

This conference invites faith communities and individuals to explore the spiritual, relational, and material dimensions of reparations — and to begin (or deepen) the work of repair in your community. Learn more.

Adelynrood's 2026 School for Spiritual Direction

This year’s offerings are "Developing and Defining an Understanding of Spiritual Direction” on June 15-19 and "Integrating Practices of Discernment and Self-Care” on August 3-7. Learn more.

2026-27 Episcopal Path to Creation Justice

Parishes with at least 2 committed leaders interested in developing a holistic plan for creation justice are invited to enroll in An Episcopal Path to Creation Justice this fall. This 9-month program matches a trained Companion with a small group of leaders from Episcopal parishes to develop a comprehensive plan for creation justice. Read more.

Lay Eucharistic Visitor Training

June 28 from 2-5pm ~ Grace Church, 160 High St., Medford

We're offering a summer training for parishioners interested in becoming Lay Eucharistic Visitors. Read more about requirements and register.