July 5, 2022
The Church Gathers: The 80th General Convention
GC80 begins July 7th. Reduced to four days to reduce the risk of COVID infections, Deputies will work long and hard each day to accomplish the work of the Church. There are a number of ways to stay connected to the worship and discussion in both houses.

  • Bishop Fisher will be blogging, so make sure to subscribe for his GC reflections.
  • GC80 Media Hub will have livestreams from the House of Deputies and the House of Bishops
  • Watch for a GC80 wrap-up email next week...
Friday, July 8
• 8:30-10 a.m.: Opening Eucharist
• 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Legislative Session
• 2:30-5:30 p.m.: Legislative Session
• 7:30-9:30 p.m.: Legislative Session (as needed)
Saturday, July 9 
• 8:30-9:30 a.m.: Morning Prayer
• 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Legislative Session
• 2:30-5:30 p.m.: Legislative Session
• 7:30-9:30 p.m.: Legislative Session (as needed)
Sunday, July 10 
• 8:30-10 a.m.: Sunday Eucharist
• 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Legislative Session
• 2:30-5:30 p.m.: Legislative Session (includes Joint Standing Committee on Program, Budget and Finance budget presentation to a joint session of the House of Bishops and House of Deputies)
• 7:30-9:30 p.m.: Legislative Session (as needed)
Monday, July 11 
• 8:30-9:30 a.m.: Morning Prayer
• 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Legislative Session
• 2:30-5 p.m.: Legislative Session
13. For a Church Convention
Almighty and everlasting Father, who hast given the Holy
Spirit to abide with us for ever: Bless, we beseech thee, with
his grace and presence, the bishops and the other clergy and
the laity soon to be assembled in thy Name,
that thy Church, being preserved in true faith and godly
discipline, may fulfill all the mind of him who loved it and
gave himself for it, thy Son Jesus Christ our Savior; who
liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the same Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Province 1 Spring Conference Recap
Episcopalians from across New England met over Zoom on June 7 for the first night of the Spring 2022 Province 1 Conference. The evening of worship and discussion was held in preparation for the 80th General Convention this summer in Baltimore, and the recent changes in dates and format of General Convention in response to the Covid-19 pandemic added to the depth of conversations.

Province 1 President Bishop Doug Fisher opened the Conference with a reflection on the ways his ministry was increased by being part of the Province, and the hopeful signs arising from our provincial collaboration across New England. The Honorable Byron Rushing, Vice President of the House of Deputies, addressed the Conference on the history and meaning of General Convention. The night also featured Zoom breakout sessions for the General Convention Deputies from Province 1 to meet together and share ministry priorities in advance of General Convention, as well as to share reflections and concerns about the ways the format change impacted their work together. Hope was also expressed, hope in the work of the Holy Spirit, and in the ways this General Convention might impact the future of the Episcopal Church.

Conference attendees who were not General Convention deputies also met in small groups to share updates from their ministry areas, reflect on the upcoming General Convention, and connect as Episcopalians from across New England.

On the second evening of Conference, the Bishops and Provincial Delegates met to hold the election for Province 1 Lay Representative to Executive Council. Betsy Ridge Madsen was elected, and further business was deferred to a future meeting of the Province 1 Conference. Stay tuned for date announcements for a Fall 2022 session of Provincial Conference!
Loving The Questions enrollment open
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EfM Seminars are facilitated by mentors who are trained in the process of leading the seminar and facilitating theological reflections. Karen Byers (Diocese of Western Massachusetts) and Steve Isham (Diocese of Vermont) co-mentor this seminar on Zoom. Both are experienced mentors and are trainers in the program. If you are interested, please email them: kdbyers@comcast.net or stevenisham@charter.net.
Creation Care Network News
Creation Care Network E-news

The earth is the Lord's... Creation Care Network E-news July 2022 Message from Margaret... Dear friends, Summer greetings to all of you! The heat is on - and so is our passion to protect the precious

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Bringing Gun Violence to Prayer in our Diocese
Saints James and Andrew, Greenfield

Ringing for Remembrance
 On the last Sunday of the month, our worship will begin at 10 a.m. with the clergy sharing the number of people who have died from gun violence in the last month. The congregation will then remember, grieve, and pray as the church bell is rung in remembrance of all who have died. Our data is collected from the Gun Violence Archive. We invite other congregations to join in this initiative, and ring your bells with us.
Trinity Episcopal Church, Lenox


Requiem for Victims of Gun Violence
First Saturday @ 8am online
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Episcopal Youth Event - The Episcopal Church

Episcopal Youth Event We are thrilled to announce that The Episcopal Youth Event will take place July 4-8, 2023 at the University of Maryland. This event is open to Episcopal youth in grades 9-12 during the 2022-23 academic year and their adult...

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Workshops & Conferences
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
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 for WhatsApp
La Catedral: 
  • Estudio Bíblico (En persona) Miércoles 6:00pm
  • Sabatina (Segundo, tercer y cuarto sábado del mes) de 10am a 12pm
St. Paul's, Holyoke:
  • Saturday, Holy Eucharist, The Rev. Joel Martinez, @ 6pm
From Our Congregations
Summertime in the Episcopal Church!
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