Oct 9, 10am

Worcester, MA

This second Indigenous Peoples’ Day Gathering will focus on sacred listening and responding, lunchtime conversations, and a worship service of lament and commitment. In addition, a formation opportunity for children and opportunities for advocacy in the Commonwealth will be featured. All are welcome.

This event is sponsored by the MA/WMA Indigenous Peoples Justice Network, the Beloved Community Commission of the Diocese of Western Massachusetts, and the Office of Immigration and Multicultural Ministries of the Diocese of Massachusetts.

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In response to excitement Sacred Ground is generating, The Beloved Community Commission is gathering information about who in our diocese is interested in taking part in the series and also, who is interested in having some follow-up sessions. We will use this information to help organize Sacred Ground circles and follow-up sessions in the coming year.

Please take a few minutes to complete the survey below which will provide information needed to help our diocese meet your needs for Sacred Ground training and follow-up.

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The U.S. State Department has recently inaugurated the Welcome Corps, a structured program by means of which congregations, colleges, and other private groups may sponsor and support the resettlement of authorized refugees.

The diocesan Global Missions Committee urges all Episcopalians to explore this invitation.

The Global Missions Committee stands ready to help fund your efforts: https://www.diocesewma.org/our-shared-mission/global-mission-committee

Oct 13-15

Greenfield, NH

Please join us for the 2023 Young Adult Ministry Network Fall Retreat!

This retreat is for young adults 18-40 in Western Massachusetts, and we have grant funds for 16 cost-free weekend attendees at the Barbara C. Harris Camp and Conference Center from October 13-15. 

The registration deadline is September 4. There is flexibility for partial and Saturday-only attendance. Email Will with any questions at william.harron@gmail.com.

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• 9/10/2023 - Good Shepherd, Clinton
• 9/17/2023 - Grace Church, Great Barrington
• 10/1/2023 - St. John's, Ashfield
• 10/8/2023 - Sts. James & Andrew, Greenfield
• 10/15/2023 - St. Francis, Holden
• 10/22/2023 - Christ Church Cathedral, Springfield
• 10/29/2023 - All Saints, South Hadley
• 11/5/2023 - Holy Spirit, Sutton
• 11/12/2023 - Christ Church Cathedral, Springfield
• 11/19/2023 - St. John's, Williamstown

The Rev. Tanya Wallace, diocesan Safe Church Officer, will be leading Safe Church training on the following dates via Zoom:

Tuesday, September 5, 5-8 p.m., Volunteers

Tues/Thurs, September 19 & 21, 5:30-8:00 p.m., Clergy, Staff, Lay leaders

Sunday, October 22, 2-5:00 p.m., Volunteers

Please consider your commitment as space is limited in each Zoom session. Your parish will be billed for your registration. Please sign up early. Registration closes one week prior to training date.

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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. 

To attend the next meeting, email creationjusticeepisma@gmail.com to confirm and to get the Zoom link.

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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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