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Presiding bishop suspends Prince Singh for three years, resolving two Title IV cases against bishop
Interfaith leaders respond to White House’s strategy to counter Islamophobia
Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe bishop joins UN religious council on refugees
New York’s Church of the Intercession to host 114th annual candlelight service celebrating Clement Clarke Moore’s ‘A Visit from St. Nicholas’
Episcopal Church completes divestment from fossil fuel industry
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The Office of the Bishop has issued the following pastoral announcement:

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Bishop Julia E. Whitworth has announced the following transition on the diocese staff. 

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Bishop Carol Gallagher and Bishop Julia Whitworth
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Photos from the 2024 Diocesan Convention held Saturday, Nov. 9 at the Marriott Boston Quincy Hotel in Quincy.

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Bishop Julia Whitworth addresses Diocesan Convention
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Video and text of the address given by Bishop Julia E. Whitworth at the 239th annual Diocesan Convention on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024.

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Nov. 7, 2024 Beloved of God in Massachusetts, In the deluge of emotions and words after Tuesday’s election, it was a challenge to find more which might add meaning yesterday. Perhaps those of you pastoring congregations, schools, and other communities, church or otherwise, felt the same way…
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The Office of the Bishop has issued the following pastoral announcement:

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Nov. 4, 2024 Greetings, Beloved in the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts. You are receiving this the day before our nation's national election, but I'm recording it a few weeks before, so God knows what has unfolded. But what I know to be true is this: We're probably all feeling pretty anxious…
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Martha Gardner
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Missioner for Networking and Formation Martha Gardner is retiring from the diocesan staff, with her last work day to be Dec. 6.

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Healthy Congregations Task Force graphic
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In response to a resolution adopted by last year's Diocesan Convention, a Healthy Congregations Task Force has come together to explore what healthy congregations look like and what kind of support they need.  The group is now asking everyone to weigh in: Where do we shine and where can we, in…
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The Rev. Winnie Varghese preaching the consecration sermon
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Video and transcription of the sermon given by the Rev. Winnie Varghese, Rector of St. Luke's Church in Atlanta, at the ordination and consecration of the Rt. Rev. Julia E. Whitworth on Oct. 19, 2024, at Trinity Church in Boston.

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