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Diocesan ministry networks will be facilitating online book discussions in January, February and March, each inspired by diocesan mission strategy themes of reimagining congregations, building relationships and engaging the world.  All are welcome to join one or more of the three Wednesday…
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The diocesan community’s prayers and presence are invited for these upcoming ordinations to the priesthood: • The Rev. Sarah Brock on Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m., at St. John’s Church (705 Hale Street) in Beverly Farms (sponsored for ordination by All Saints Church, Brookline); • The Rev. Paul…
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The diocesan staff will be saying goodbye to two colleagues in upcoming weeks.

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The Office of the Bishop has issued the following notice:

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This year's Diocesan Convention got a nudge toward reimagining the church--one of the diocesan mission strategy's three thematic planks--from young adults who have been working together as a task force over the past year to formulate recommendations to help the church more fully engage them and their peers. 

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The Diocese of Massachusetts mission strategy calls our diocesan community to embrace brave change by reimagining our congregations, building our relationships and engaging our world. The mission strategy is an invitation to every congregation. This video highlights three examples of how local…
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The Barbara C. Harris Camp and Conference Center in Greenfield, N.H., will receive a little over $300,000 under an Oct. 30 settlement agreement, bringing to a close the embezzlement case involving the center's former bookkeeper, Beverly Morello, which has been in progress for nearly two years. The…
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Photos from the 2019 Diocesan Convention held Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Back Bay Events Center and Emmanuel Church, Boston.

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Video and text of the address given by Bishop Alan M. Gates on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, at the 234th annual convention of the Diocese of Massachusetts.

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In a powerful message preached on Boston Common in April 2019, Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry proclaimed the power of following Jesus in the way of love.  This Diocese of Massachusetts video premiered at our annual Diocesan Convention on Nov. 2, 2019, to help us continue to reflect and act on the seven spiritual practices Presiding Bishop Curry invites us to take on to support us on our journey.

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