Gifts honoring Bishop Carol Joy W. T. Gallagher
After six years of service in the Diocese of Massachusetts, two as assistant bishop and four prior to that as a regional canon, Bishop Carol Joy W. T. Gallagher is preparing to retire, completing her work in the Diocese of Massachusetts as of Dec. 31, 2024.
Donations in Bishop Gallagher's honor are invited, and will be designated, at her preference, for the Bishop Alan M. Gates African Anglican-Episcopal Mission Center in Everett and the Episcopal Church in Navajoland. A gift of travel funds also will be made for the Gallaghers to enjoy in retirement.
To make a donation in Bishop Gallagher's honor: Click the green "Donate Now" button above and select "Bishop Carol Gallagher Retirement Gift" in the designation drop-down menu.
The Allston Abbey Campaign in Honor of Bishop Alan M. Gates
The Allston Abbey is a collaborative mission for learning, worship and ministry sponsored by the Diocese of Massachusetts. Located on the campus of the former Church of St. Luke and St. Margaret in Boston's Allston neighborhood, Allston Abbey envisions a fresh, collaborative model of church where different ministries work together to embody the Good News of Jesus through authentic and mutual relationships with neighbors.
Bishop Gates is especially excited about the Abbey’s collaboration with the Anglican Episcopal Community of Learning at Boston University School of Theology. The Allston Abbey has created space for offices, trainings, worship and gatherings of the Community of Learning. This campaign seeks to raise funds to complete residential facilities for the students. Envisioned are four dormitory spaces, plus a kitchen, bathrooms and common space in the parish hall.
Learn more in the campaign brochure: English / Español
To contribute online: Click the green "Donate Now" button above and select "Allston Abbey Campaign" in the designation drop-down menu.
Bishops' Annual Appeal
Your generous, joyful giving to the Bishops' Annual Appeal is essential to the success of vital, strategic ministries through which Episcopalians in eastern Massachusetts are innovating with God. Learn more.
Green Grants and Loan Funds in Memory of The Rt. Rev. Roy F. "Bud" Cederholm Jr.
To make a donation in memory of and gratitude for Bishop Bud Cederholm, his ministry and servant leadership among us as our bishop suffragan from 2001 to 2011, and his advocacy for environmental stewardship and creation care justice:
Online:
Click the green "Donate Now" button above and select "Bishop Bud: Green Grants and Loan Funds" in the designation drop-down menu.
By mail to:
Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts, Green Grants and Loan Funds, 138 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02111
Bishop Gayle E. Harris Fund for Leadership Development for Women of Color
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In honor of her retirement in 2023 after 20 years of faithful service as bishop suffragan, the Diocese of Massachusetts established the Bishop Gayle E. Harris Fund for Leadership Development for Women of Color, to provide financial support for women of color in the Diocese of Massachusetts to participate in trainings, workshops or other formation programs fostering the development of leadership skills. It will be available to those furthering their gifts as lay leaders as well as persons preparing for ordained leadership.
To make a donation:
- Online: Click the green "Donate Now" button above and select "Bishop Gayle Harris Leadership Fund" in the designation drop-down menu.
- By mail to: Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts, The Bishop Gayle E. Harris Leadership Fund, 138 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02111
Contact Us
For more information, please contact the Rev. Brian Raiche, Development Consultant, at braiche@diomass.org or 617-482-4826, ext. 515.