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Mission Matters
News from the
Episcopal Diocese
of Western Massachusetts
CELEBRANDO LA ABUNDANCIA DE DIÓS
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Apr 2, 7pm
Online
We are offering a training for any lay leaders who would like to learn more about leading morning prayer or who wish to be added to our list of diocesan-approved morning prayer leaders (which also requires current Safe Church training). You can join the Revs. Harvey Hill and Terry Hurlbut on Zoom on Wednesday, April 2 at 7 p.m.
Learn more and register
| | | | Lenten Retreat Day for Young Adults 18-40 | |
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Apr 5, 10am
Amherst, MA
"The Young Adult Ministry Network (YAMN) is holding its second annual Lent retreat day on Sat. April 5th at Grace Episcopal Church in Amherst. We ask that you spread this news to any young adults you know who might be interested and eligible. Please register by Thurs. Mar 27th or as early as possible, so the retreat organizers can make plans for lunch and worship.
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Apr 24, 7pm
South Hadley, MA
Join us as we honor the professionals who tell the truth of what is happening in our nation and around the world. The service of Evening Prayer at All Saints', South Hadley is open to all who support the work of the free press, as well as all members of the press in Western Massachusetts.
The 2025 recipient of the Bishop's Award is Razvan "Raz" Sibii, Senior Lecturer II of Journalism at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
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May 13 - Jun 3, 6:30pm
Online
This spring we will be offering a four-week Zoom training for new or relatively new lay preachers. The sessions will be offered on Tuesday evenings from 6:30pm - 7:45pm beginning May 13 and ending on June 3.
The facilitator of these gatherings will be the Rev. Steven Wilco, Canon to the Ordinary. Steven has worked at the national level on worship planning with the ELCA Churchwide Assembly, the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians, and the Institute of Liturgical Studies.
Learn more and register
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April 9, 2025 - Volunteers
5pm - 8pm, online
April 24, 2025 - Volunteers
5pm - 8pm, online
May 1, 2025 - Clergy, Staff, and Lay Leaders
9am - 2pm, online
May 20, 2025 - Volunteers
5pm - 8pm, online
May 31, 2025 - Volunteers
9am - 12pm, online
June 10 & 11, 2025 - Clergy, Staff, and Lay Leaders
5:30pm - 8pm both sessions, online
June 19, 2025 - Volunteers
5pm - 8pm, online
June 28, 2025 - Volunteers
9am - 12pm, online
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- 04/06/25 - Good Shepherd, Clinton
- 04/13/25 - St. Philip's, Easthampton
- 04/20/25 - Christ Church Cathedral, Springfield
- 04/27/25 - Christ Church, Fitchburg
- 05/04/25 - St. John's, Williamstown
- 05/11/25 - All Saints, Worcester
- 05/18/25 - Holy Trinity, Southbridge
- 05/25/25 - Christ Memorial, North Brookfield
- 06/01/25 - St. Paul's, Gardner
- 06/08/25 - Trinity Church, Ware
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"A Stolen Beam": Essential Conversation and Spiritual Reflection on Reparations for Descendants of Slaves in the U.S.
Apr 22 - Jun 3, 7pm ET
Online
"This seven-session course (weekly on Tuesdays) of educational engagement and personal reflection, originating from the Jewish Community of Amherst, focuses on the legacy of African enslavement and 400 years of anti-Black racism to what was stolen and what may be owed. It examines the historical case for reparations; global and national precedents for reparations; practical proposals for national and local reparations; and theological reflections on reparations from Jewish and Christian sources."
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| | | | From The Episcopal Church | | Workshops, Conferences, Opportunities | | |
RMEC Gathering 2025
May 7-10
New Orleans, LA
"Get ready to laissez les bon temps rouler as the 2025 Recovery Ministries of the Episcopal Church gathers in the Garden District of New Orleans for 'Easy Does It in the Big Easy' from May 7-10! For four days, we’ll worship, share, laugh, and connect with friends old and new, all with that laid-back NOLA rhythm. Think powerful speakers, honest conversations, soulful worship, and plenty of time to soak up the spirit of the city—whether that’s over a cup of chicory coffee, a plate of beignets, or a long walk under the oaks. Recovery, community, and a little bit of jazz."
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| | Ministerio Hispano | Latino Ministries | | |
Ministerio Hispano San Pablo en Holyoke
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Misa Dominical - 5:00pm en persona
La Catedral en Springfield
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Misa Dominical - 12:15pm en persona
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Estudio Bíblico - (en persona) Miércoles 6:00pm
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Sabatina - (Segundo, tercer y cuarto sábado del mes) de 10am a 12pm
Ministerio Hispano San Marcos en Worcester
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Misa Dominical - 12:00pm en persona
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Marie’s Mission - (diaper distribution program) first Saturday of every month from 10:00am-12:00pm
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Thrift Shop - open the first Saturday of every month from 10:00am-12:00pm
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Karate Classes - every Wednesday and Friday from 5:30pm-7:00pm
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Prayer group - every Friday at 7pm on WhatsApp
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AA meetings - every Tuesday and Saturday from 7:00pm-8:00pm
Para conectar con las actividades de la Catedral mande un email a ap735@earthlink.net.
Para conectar con las actividades del Ministerio Hispano en Worcester visite el sitio web ministeriohispanoworcester.org o mande un email a jreyes@diocesewma.org.
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- May 13th and 27th
- Jun 10th and 24th
- Jul 8th and 22nd
- Aug 5th and 19th
- Sep 2nd, 16th, and 30
- Oct 14th and 28th
- Nov 11th and 25th
- Dec 9th and 23rd
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