Diocesan News

Bishop Alan M. Gates and Bishop Gayle E. Harris of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts issued on Sept. 16 the following call for prayer and response regarding the Syrian refugee crisis.We request your continuing prayers for the millions of refugees fleeing from civil war-torn Syria. Over the…

When was the last time you thought about insulation? Light bulbs? Probably not recently. But it’s often the mundane things that add up to major energy savings and reduced carbon footprint, and many churches in the diocese are making steady progress on short and long-term goals, starting with…

As children get back to school this month, the All Our Children National Network is calling on churches to support them and their families by partnering with a nearby public school.The network champions quality public education for all, and says that church-school partnerships are a means toward…

Sam Lovett has joined the diocesan staff as part-time youth ministries administrator.  He also will serve on the mentoring team for the diocesan Youth Leadership Academy program.  Courtesy Photo …

Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and the president of the Episcopal Church General Convention's House of Deputies, the Rev. Gay Clark Jennings, have issued a letter calling on Episcopal congregations to participate in “Confession, Repentance and Commitment to End Racism Sunday” on Sept. 6…

Jin Min Lee joins the congregational development team on the diocesan staff as the program director for the Mission Hub Initiative.  Lee will be taking over the hub-related work of the Rev. Samuel Rodman, who is now serving as acting chief of staff. "Jin Min has made a significant…

As summer begins to draw to a close, the diocese's summer programs for children and youth are also winding down another summer of fun, academic enrichment and faith formation.  It was a milestone summer for the Barbara C. Ha …

This summer’s triennial General Convention of the Episcopal Church, held June 25-July 3 in Salt Lake City, will be remembered for its mountaintop moments:  The historic and decisive election of a new presiding bishop, one whose “We are the Jesus movement now!” message resounded across the…

Seventeen college students from Mystic Valley Episcopal churches received scholarships for the upcoming academic year, thanks to the Alice V. Johnson Fund managed by the Trustees of Donations. Courtesy Photo …

Bishop Gates visits B-SAFE at St. Luke's-San Lucas in Chelsea. Bishop Alan M. Gates has been out and about with young people of the diocese as they enjoyed various summer opportunities.At the diocese’s Barbara C. Harris Camp in Greenfield, N.H., he joined new members of the…