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Mission Matters
News from the
Episcopal Diocese
of Western Massachusetts
CELEBRANDO LA ABUNDANCIA DE DIÓS
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Register now for Bending Toward Justice 2022 |
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Jan 22, 9am
Online
Join us for our third annual gathering to pray and discern the work of justice in this place, at this time. Sponsored by the Social Justice Commission of the Diocese of Western Massachusetts, this online gathering is open to all who work for justice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Keynote: The Rev. Dr. Mark Bozzuti-Jones
The Rev. Dr. Mark Francisco Bozzuti-Jones is an Episcopal priest at Trinity Church Wall Street in New York City. He serves as the Priest and Director of Spiritual Formation of Trinity’s Retreat Center in West Cornwall, CT.
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Training for Lay Worship Leaders |
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Feb 10, 7pm
Online
On Thursday, February 10th, the Rev. Meredyth Ward, our Urban Missioner in Worcester, and the Rev. Jane Griesbach, Archdeacon, will offer a Zoom training to interested laypersons who want to learn how to lead the Daily Offices, in particular Morning Prayer.
This is for brand new persons or can be a refresher for folks who are being called on more often during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This training is limited to 20 people.
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Will Harron announced as
Coordinator for Province I
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The Executive Committee of Province I is excited to announce the call of Will Harron to be the Coordinator of Province I.
In 2020, Will started the Young Adult Ministry Network in the Diocese of Western Massachusetts and he serves on the Episcopal Church Council of Advice for Young Adult and Campus Ministry.
Will envisions his ministry with Province I as connecting people to each other, supporting faithful networks across the seven dioceses of the Province by equipping them with resources and prayer.
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Province 1 Hosts Monthly Formation Conversations
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Third Thursday of the Month
Online
The Province 1 Christian Formation Network is hosting a series of free online monthly “Conversations with Noted Speakers.” On the third Thursday of each month participants will have the opportunity to hear from people at the forefront of Christian Formation.
Upcoming Speakers:
Jan. 20, 7pm EST
Allison “Bird” Treacy, I Can Hear You: Neurodivergent Leadership In Children's Formation
Feb. 17, 7pm EST
Rowan Larson, Ministry with Transgender, Non-Binary, and Questioning Children and Youth
Mar. 17, 7pm EDT
Heather Roth Johnson, Making Things Memorable: Storytelling and Art as Faith Practice and Worship
May 19, 7pm EDT
Kendell Vanderslice, Gathering at the Virtual Table
Jun. 16, 7pm EDT
Davette Himes, The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: Nurturing the Spiritual Lives of Children, online
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Mission Matters 2022 publication dates |
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To the right are the Mission Matters publication dates for the rest of 2022.
If you wish to submit something, please send it to agamache@diocesewma.org by the Monday before the publication date. |
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- 2/1/2022
- 2/15/2022
- 3/1/2022
- 3/15/2022
- 3/29/2022
- 4/12/2022
- 4/26/2022
- 5/10/2022
- 5/24/2022
- 6/7/2022
- 6/21/2022
- 7/5/2022
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- 7/19/2022
- 8/2/2022
- 8/16/2022
- 8/30/2022
- 9/13/2022
- 9/27/2022
- 10/11/2022
- 10/25/2022
- 11/8/2022
- 11/22/2022
- 12/6/2022
- 12/20/2022
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From The Episcopal Church |
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EPF Presents: Finding Our Own Peace So We Can Become Peacemakers |
Feb 6, 4pm
Online
In this Circle of Trust® workshop, we will renew our courage and capacity to weather the storm in an inclusive, safe, and disciplined space of ‘solitude in community’.We will explore the theme of wholeness using the practices of storytelling, evocative readings and poetry, inner reflection, guided meditations, and facilitated discussions.
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Online
Stigma creates barriers to treatment, prevents people from reaching out for help, and isolates families impacted by addiction who fear being judged by their communities.
Participants will hear from leading experts on stigma about the different types of stigma, the social construct of stigma at structural and individual levels, and the use of non-stigmatizing language.
CTC account required to view/participate in this event.
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Episcopal Latino Ministry Competency course. |
May 16-20
Online
Registration is open for upcoming sessions of the Episcopal Latino Ministry Competency Course, an innovative multiday intensive course designed for diocesan staff, clergy, lay leaders, and seminarians to gain practical knowledge and cultural competency for Latino/Hispanic ministry.
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Ministerio Hispano
Latino Ministries
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Para conectar con las actividades del Ministerio Hispano en Worcester visite el sitio web ministeriohispanoworcester.org o mande un email a jreyes@diocesewma.org.
Misa Dominical
Ministerio Hispano en Worcester:
- 12:00pm en la Iglesia de San Marcos en persona
La Catedral:
Durante la semana
Ministerio Hispano en Worcester:
- Estudio Bíblico todos los martes a las 6:30pm por Zoom
- Grupo de Oración todos los viernes a las 6:30pm for WhatsApp
La Catedral:
- Estudio Bíblico (En persona) Miércoles 6:00pm
- Sabatina (Segundo, tercer y cuarto sábado del mes) de 10am a 12pm
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"2021 has been a year of adaptation for Together We Thrive, as we've navigated the continuing challenges of the pandemic and redesigned our Affinity Groups to allow for virtual connections. With pandemic restrictions shutting down in person gatherings last year, we moved our Affinity Groups to an online format, allowing us to extend the invitation to join beyond the confines of New England. Over the past six months, we've offered seven different subject area and community-specific Affinity Groups, and more are on the way in 2022!"
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