Diocesan News

Whether you're on a family vacation or just making a day trip to the beach this summer, make sure to stop at one or more of eastern Massachusetts' Episcopal churches along the way for a dose of history, a prayerful interlude, some music on the lawn or a lobster roll.  Here is a sampling of…

Dozens of churches in the Diocese of Massachusetts have taken steps to make their buildings more energy efficient. Many changes are affordable or even free, but some require a major investment. Now, when a parish is considering energy-efficient windows, a new boiler, or a new water heater, they may…

Two projects in the Diocese of Massachusetts have received United Thank Offering (UTO) grants from the Episcopal Church.  The UTO grants are awarded annually for projects that address human needs and help alleviate poverty, both domestically and internationally.  The B-PEACE for Jorge…

My Sisters and Brothers,You are much on my mind as we turn to a new season, and I write to update you on a few things. I am so grateful to all of you who hosted the Confirmation services this Eastertide: St. Stephen’s, Lynn, St. John the Evangelist, Duxbury, Christ Church, Needham, Church of the…

  Saturday, Sept. 13  Boston University's Agganis Arena, 925 Commonwealth Ave., Boston The Rt. Rev. Stephen T. Lane, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Maine and President of Province I of the Episcopal Church, chief consecrator* The Rt…

Twelve youth from nine different parishes came together to serve and learn from a community in need on an April New York City mission trip organized by the diocesan Office of Youth Ministry. The youth helped to brighten a community still recovering from natural disaster.Superstorm Sandy caused…

At the Cathedral Church of St. Paul a few weeks ago, on the second Sunday of Easter, the procession into church took longer than usual to get where it was going.  Rather than the altar party following the crucifer down the central aisle from the back of the church, with people in the pews…

Episcopal City Mission (ECM) has voted to divest its $16-million endowment from exposure to fossil fuels. The unanimous vote of the ECM Board of Directors took place at its May 8 meeting after months of research, reflection and deliberation that included thorough analysis of the potential financial…

A new Web site, www.themissioninstitute.org, launched today as part of a new and developing collaborative initiative of Episcopal City Mission, Episcopal Divinity School and the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts.The Mission Institute has been created, according to its mission statement, "to…

The people and congregations of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts are marking April 27 as "Gratitude Sunday," part of a "Season of Service and Celebration" honoring Bishop M. Thomas Shaw, SSJE as he prepares to retire.  A letter of gratitude to the people of the diocese from Bishop Shaw…