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Feb. 11 Choral Evensong commemorates historic consecration of Bishop Barbara C. Harris

All Saints Parish in Brookline hosted Choral Evensong on Sunday, Feb. 11, commemorating the historic consecration on that date in 1989 of the Rt. Rev. Barbara C. Harris (1930-2020) as the first woman to be ordained a bishop in the worldwide Anglican Communion. "'I will sing to my God a new song'--what an appropriate reading for any gathering that celebrates, thinks about, wants to still argue with Barbara Harris!" guest preacher Byron Rushing said of the evening's opening Scripture lesson.

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Keeping a holy Lent: New VT-MA devotional program and more

A joint Lenten-Easter devotional is being offered in the dioceses of Vermont and Massachusetts on the theme of “Baptism and Collaboration in the Body of Christ.” It features lay, ordained and monastic voices reflecting on the season’s daily Scripture readings and the various “Will you…” questions of the baptismal covenant. The devotional is available here along with additional Lenten program offerings.

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RIP: The Rev. Stephen A. Fregeau

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

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Standing Committee announces Transition Committee membership

Courtesy photo The Transition Committee was given its charge from the Standing Committee on Jan. 5, at the Church of the Redeemer in Chestnut Hill. Members are (pictured from left): Beth Grundy, James Dilday (Standing Committee), James Hairston, Walter…

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Applicants now sought for Reparations Fund Committee

Tim Mossholder on Unsplash In October Diocesan Convention approved a resolution from the Racial Justice Commission establishing a set of guiding principles for the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts Reparations Fund, and calling for the creation of a committee to oversee the…

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Bishop Nominating Committee announces publication of diocesan profile, opening of nomination & application period and upcoming education sessions

The Nominating Committee for the election of a bishop diocesan for the Diocese of Massachusetts has published a diocesan profile and is, as of Dec. 5, accepting nominations (until Dec. 30, 2023) and applications (until Jan. 13, 2024). "To our potential applicants, we are grateful for your…

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Priesthood ordinations coming up in early 2024

The diocesan community’s prayers and presence are invited for these upcoming scheduled ordinations to the priesthood: The Rev. Kevin Vetiac on Saturday, Dec. 9, 10:30 a.m., at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul in Boston; The Rev. Lisa Faber Ginggen on Saturday, Dec. 16, 10 a.m., at…

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Registration open for 2024 Ministry Discernment Conference

The 2024 Ministry Discernment Conference offered by the bishops and the Commission on Ministry will be held online on Saturday, Feb. 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This online conference will provide an in-depth look at the 2024 edition of the Ministry Discernment Handbook and give potential inquirers an…

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Bishops call for Jerusalem Christmas Offering along with prayer, advocacy and learning in response to war in Holy Land

Diocese of Massachusetts bishops issued on Nov. 30, 2023, this call for prayer, support, advocacy and learning in response to ongoing Israel-Hamas war. It includes an invitation to all congregations to collect a Jerusalem Christmas Offering in support of Diocese of Jerusalem humanitarian ministries.

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RIP: The Rev. Elsa P. Walberg

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