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Mission Matters
News from the
Episcopal Diocese
of Western Massachusetts
CELEBRANDO LA ABUNDANCIA DE DIÓS
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Today: Last day to register online for convention | |
Alternate delegates and guests welcome | |
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Oct 28, 8:30am
Amherst, MA
The 122nd Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts will be held on Saturday, October 28 beginning at 8:30 a.m. As noted in the first Convention mailing, we are gathering once again at The Conference Center at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst.
Smart Device Needed for Voting
We will once again use the SimplyVoting platform for elections and any additional resolutions. All delegates will need access to a “smart” device in order to access the voting platform.
UTO Offering
Plan to bring your parish’s UTO offering to Convention.
Learn more
Register here
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Oct 28, 9am
Amherst, MA and streamed on YouTube
Convention begins with Word and Sacrament. Join the livestream on our diocesan YouTube channel and pray and hear Bishop Fisher's Address to the 122nd Diocesan Convention.
Watch here
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- 10/29/2023 - All Saints, South Hadley
- 11/05/2023 - Holy Spirit, Sutton
- 11/12/2023 - Christ Church Cathedral, Springfield
- 11/19/2023 - St. John's, Williamstown
- 12/03/2023 - Atonement, Westfield
- 12/10/2023 - Trinity Church, Milford
- 12/17/2023 - All Saints, North Adams
- 01/07/2024 - Christ the King-Epiphany, Wilbraham
- 01/14/2024 - St. Stephen's, Westborough
- 01/21/2024 - St. Luke's, Worcester
- 01/28/2024 - Southwick Community
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Conversations with Noted Speakers | |
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"The Province 1 Christian Formation Network is hosting a series of online monthly Conversations with Noted Speakers on Zoom. While hosted by the Episcopal churches of New England everyone is welcome to join these sessions.
On the third Thursday of most months’ participants will have the opportunity to hear from people at the forefront of Christian Formation. Each session includes time for questions and conversation as we learn from each other new ways of sharing our faith. Below is the information for our 3rd year of speakers. To sign up click the link for each session."
Wednesday Nov. 15, 2023, 7pm ET
Creating community with Adults on Zoom: The lectionary as laboratory: using literary criticism to understand the Bible - The Rev. Celeste Hemingson
Dec. 21, 2023, 7pm ET
How to Welcome and Embrace Neurodiversity - Veronica Sydlowski
Jan. 18, 2024, 7pm ET
OutOfTheBox: Playing with stories to bring wellbeing - Kathryn Lord and Lacy Finn Borgo
Feb. 15, 2024, 7pm ET
Helping Hands Across Ages: Intergenerational Service Projects as a Monthly Ministry Model - Melinda Corey
Mar. 21, 2024, 7pm ET
Rhythms of Grace at St John's Episcopal Church Chico, CA – Teri Todd
Apr. 18, 2024, 7pm ET
Welcoming Trans and Gender Non-conforming folks in our churches - Rev. Kit Wang
May 16, 2024, 7pm ET
Re-invigorating Acolyte Ministries through Gamification, Storytelling, and Community Building - Kelsey Aeby
Jun. 20, 2024, 7pm ET
Using Children's Literature in Children's Ministry - Elizabeth Christie
Learn more
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The Indigenous Peoples' Justice Network meets on the second Wednesday of the month at noon. Contact Martha Gardner for meeting access. | | | |
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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.
Learn more
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Here's what's happening in the Poor People's Campaign: October newsletter | |
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!
Catch up with the latest news!
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From The Episcopal Church | |
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Nov 1, 7pm
Online
Presented by: Together We Thrive
Join Rev. Jenny Gregg, Episcopal Diocese of Western Mass, Rev. Joel Bergeland, Zion Lutheran Church, Pittsfield, MA and Rev. Mike Denton, First and South Church, Pittsfield, MA as they share their stories of collaboration.
Over the last several years, the downtown churches of Pittsfield have worked together on a variety of efforts that have brought life and revitalization to our community and individual congregations. Come and hear our joy and work together.
Register here
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Nov 6, 13, 20, 27, 10am
Online
Presented by: Robert A. Jonas, Ed.D.
Following a trail of scriptural sayings, as well as the teachings of ancient Christian mystics, and stories from Yale Divinity School professor Henri Nouwen, Dr. Jonas, long-time friend of Nouwen, explores the possibility that any of us can discover and awaken the mind (Greek: nous) of Christ.
By casting a clear, fresh light on the doctrine of the Holy Trinity, this presentation will support people in ministry, in addition to helping professionals who walk with others.
By offering accessible, down-to-earth spiritual practices, this presentation will show us how to deepen our connection to God in the midst of our daily lives, and how to draw from the well of grace as we encounter the demands and challenges of ministry.
Learn more and register
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Ministerio Hispano | Latino Ministries | |
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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:
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
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