Diocesan News

[Episcopal News Service] This definitely belongs on Santa’s “nice” list. On the evening of Dec. 4, a certain anonymous Episcopalian in a certain undisclosed diocese in the continental United States was surfing on her iPhone while watching the movie “Bridesmaids” on television when she saw a…

Tinka Perry describes herself as someone with "passion for justice and outreach," and as the newly appointed diocesan representative for Episcopal Relief & Development, she plans to channel some of that passion into connecting eastern Massachusetts Episcopalians with the organization's mission of …

For Life Together, the year began in August, with a welcome to 27 young adults chosen to participate in its 10-month fellowship program to work for social justice in Massachusetts and grow in their faith and as leaders while living together in intentional community. Three months in, the fellows are…

This video clip features campaign co-chair Warren McFarlan and Life Together fellow Larissa Alter, who tells about new mission work on the South Coast made possible by campaign funds.

This video clip features a brief video about parish campaign successes and a presentation by the Rev. Pamela Werntz about the collaborative campaign experience at Emmanuel Church in Boston.

This video clip features the announcement of Be the Change Kenya as the recipient of a $25,000 grant from the campaign’s mission tithe.

This video clip includes campaign co-chair Warren McFarlan’s announcement of the total raised at convention time, and closing remarks by Bishop M. Thomas Shaw, SSJE.

The Rev. Michael Hamilton, Deacon for Disaster Preparedness and Response, has provided the following information, as of Nov. 9, 2012, regarding post-Sandy response: Calls have begun to come in as Episcopalians look for ways to make a difference in the Sandy recovery efforts.  We are working…

The Rev. Alan Hesse of Epiphany Parish in Walpole and John Koch, Executive Director of the Barbara C. Harris Camp and Conference Center, visit at the exhibit tables. PHOTO: Katie Ernst Children at the convention decorated squash as saints. Isaiah Irwin…

Bishop Harris's sermon, given at the Diocesan Convention Nov. 3, 2012, at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul in Boston.