Mission Matters
News from the
Episcopal Diocese 
of Western Massachusetts  

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June 6, 2023

Register for Loving the Questions 2023-2024

Sep 2023 - Mar 2024

Online


"Loving the Questions is a community of contemplation and discernment that honors the Spirit’s unique call from God to each person. 


Our space provides room for participants to explore widely the ever-growing and ever-changing matrix of divine and human desire within, without pressure to have to quickly decide on our specific role in the world. Here lies a patient space where we can let go of certainties (and our desire for them) and open ourselves to what it would mean to more deeply and actively participate in the Church or in the world in creative and fresh ways."


Register and learn more

Register now for BCH Summer Camps

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Summer 2023

Greenfield, NH


"Summer Camps at BCH are inclusive Christian formation ministries of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts in partnership with the dioceses New Hampshire and Western Massachusetts. Youth Camps are for all campers completing 3rd to 12th grade.


Youth Camps:

  • Camp Session 1- July 9-14, 2023
  • Camp Session 2- July 16-21, 2023
  • Camp Session 3- July 23-28, 2023
  • Camp Session 4- July 30- August 4, 2023"


Learn more

Province 1: The Episcopal Church in New England

Conversations with Noted Speakers

The Province 1 Christian Formation Network is hosting a series of online conversations. On the third Thursday of each month, participants will have the opportunity to hear from people at the forefront of Christian Formation. Registration required.


2023 Schedule


  • June 15 - "Atrium for Everyone: Incorporating practices from Catechesis of the Good Shepherd or Godly Play into any program" - The Rev. Joyce Scherer-Hoock


Register here

WMA & MA Together

The Indigenous Peoples' Justice Network meets on the second Wednesday of the month at noon. Contact Martha Gardner for meeting access.

The Creation Care Justice Network in Massachusetts is a group of Episcopalians from across our state who are committed to faith-based environmental justice and climate action. They draw upon the strong environmental messages from our bishops and The Episcopal Church as well as our diocesan mission to protect creation and seek ways to work collaboratively to address the climate crisis in a just and equitable way. 


The attend the next meeting e-mail creationjusticeepisma@gmail.com to confirm and to get the Zoom link.


Learn more

Join the MAPPC Email List. If you do not already receive invitations, news, and updates from our Massachusetts PPC chapter, please sign up here: MAPPC Sign Up. The campaign is in a season of action around the election - voter and candidate education, registering folks to vote, and encouraging voter participation. Hope you can join in events! 


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Workshops and Resources

Balancing Act: Border Protection and Humanitarian Acceptance


Charlemont, MA and online

June 15, 7pm


"With 48 million foreign-born residents, the United States is undeniably an immigrant nation. Yet, the consensus, narrative, and policies to guide this critical aspect of our nation remain in a chaotic state. How is the tension between sovereign borders and a welcoming nation addressed? Beyond political talking points, the future of the country rests on how we continue to build our nation, and how we address these immediate issues dividing neighbors and impacting every sector of our society."


Learn more

From The Episcopal Church

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Episcopal churches celebrate Pride Month with special worship services, parade participation, fundraising events

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Grant applications due Aug. 1 for new Episcopal communities

Ministerio Hispano | Latino Ministries

Para conectar con las actividades de la Catedral mande un email a tcallard@cccspfld.org.


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


Ministerio Hispano en Holyoke:

  • 5:00pm en la Iglesia San Pablo


La Catedral:

  • 12:15pm en persona


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 por WhatsApp


La Catedral: 

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

From Our Congregations

Open Positions

  • Chaplain, Worcester County Sheriff's Office
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