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Episcopalians ‘protest faithfully’ against authoritarian abuses, bearing Christian witness
World Council of Churches expresses concern over aid prohibition in Gaza
For many unhoused people, New Jersey church’s warming center is both shelter and community
Episcopalians to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day with services, events
As humanitarian crises mount, Sudan and South Sudan church leaders urge sustained global attention
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Diocese and Parish News

Grace Episcopal Church Newton
Parish News
The diocese has been talking about its values in recent months as it lives into the core values, mission, and priorities outlined in its recent visioning work. What does it mean to welcome? What does love look like in our pews? And, what does courage look like in this time of turbulence,…
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Members of the Nipmuc Indian tribe and other tribes at Sacred Journey on October 13
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Sacred Journey to Deer Island an Important Step in Ongoing Journey Toward Repair and Healing With a Nor’ Easter blasting up the coast, almost 150 Episcopalians and Native people headed to Deer Island in Boston Harbor on Indigenous Peoples’ Day for a long-planned sacred journey—tracing the…
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The Courage & Joy Award will be presented at Diocesan Convention to clergy and lay members of our Diocese who have shown extraordinary courage and joy in their life and ministry in ways which correspond to the values and missional priorities of our new diocesan vision (see Visioning…
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Bishop Julia E. Whitworth of the Diocese of Massachusetts and Bishop Douglas J. Fisher of the Diocese of Western Massachusetts issued the following joint statement on June 16, 2025, in support of Massachusetts Indigenous legislative agenda.

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The Office of the Bishop has issued the following pastoral announcement.

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Ivy Wang
Reflections
Ivy Wang About 55 members of the diocesan community and guests came together on May 17 at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul in Boston to celebrate Asian Heritage Month. Focused on exploring what it means to be Asian American in both the church and society, this first-time…
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Small group discussion at May 2025 Visioning Summit
Diocesan News

More than 55 lay and ordained leaders from many corners of the diocese were invited by Bishop Julia Whitworth to share in a day of brainstorming shared values, objectives and missional language for the Diocese of Massachusetts--all part of the year-long visioning process in which the diocesan community is engaged together.

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Episcopal Church Pride Shield
Diocesan News
With the leadership of Bishop Julia Whitworth and the organizing efforts of a diocesan planning team, the Diocese of Massachusetts aims to have large and visible delegations of LGBTQ+ people and allies taking part in Pride celebrations around the diocese this June. Bishop Whitworth will lead the…
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The diocesan community’s prayers and presence are invited for the Service of Ordination on Saturday, June 7, at 10:30 a.m., at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul in Boston. Those to be ordained by Bishop Julia Whitworth include: To the diaconate: Robert Christian (sponsored by the Church of the…
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Rooftop solar panels at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Barnstable MA
Parish News
Courtesy photo Solar panels atop the thrift shop at St. Mary's, Barnstable--part of an expanded array at the church. St. Mary’s Church in Barnstable has taken another big step toward sustainability by expanding its solar panel system…
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