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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…

Diocese and Parish News

Diocesan News
Ten of the Episcopal Church’s 12 active bishops suffragan—including Bishop Gayle E. Harris of the Diocese of Massachusetts—gathered in Rome last month, where they had the chance to join the weekly papal audience on Oct. 7 in St. Peter’s Square.  “We were surprised to be given places of honor…
Parish News
On Sunday, Nov. 29, the Parish of the Messiah in Auburndale and Trinity Parish of Newton Centre will merge.  The two congregations will join together permanently at Trinity Parish on the corner of Centre and Homer Streets in Newton Centre, according to a joint release from the parishes.&nbsp…
Diocesan News
In his first message to the Episcopal Church, newly installed presiding bishop, the Most Rev. Michael B. Curry, says, "We are the Episcopal branch of the Jesus movement."“Now is our time to go. To go into the world, let the world know that there is a God who loves us, a God who will not let us go,…
Reflections
"In 100 years, if we do nothing to retard climate change and the rise of our oceans, Paul Revere would be able to row to Charlestown by hopping into a boat tied to a dock just outside his door. In a hundred years or less a nor’easter or a hurricane could flood his house and bring flood waters to…
In the News
The Rev. James H. Hornsby will celebrate the 50th anniversary of his ordination with a special service of Holy Eucharist at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 315 Warren Street, Fall River.  The Rev. Susan Lee, current rector of St. Luke’s Church, said with…
Diocesan News
Bishop Alan M. Gates and Dean Jep Streit wrote to the diocesan community on Oct. 23 to say "Welcome home!" as the Cathedral Church of St. Paul at 138 Tremont Street in Boston reopens after being closed for more than a year for renovations. "Throughout a decade of planning our primary goal has been…
Diocesan News
The Rt. Rev. Michael B. Curry, Bishop of the Diocese of North Carolina, will be installed as the Episcopal Church's 27th presiding bishop on Sunday, Nov. 1, at 12 p.m. at Washington National Cathedral.  The whole church is invited to join the celebration via a live webcast of the installation…
Diocesan News
This year's Diocesan Convention will be marked by a special spirit of celebration as the Cathedral Church of St. Paul in Boston reopens its doors to the diocesan community after having been closed for more than a year for renovations.Bishop Alan M. Gates, who in September completed his first year…
Parish News
St. Luke’s-San Lucas Church in Chelsea and El Hogar Ministries are welcoming a special guest this week. Eduardo Bennett, a graduate of El Hogar and formerly of the Honduran national soccer team, is visiting North America in support of El Hogar.  Bennett will headline a community night at St…
In the News
On Oct. 10, the Rev. Christopher R. Morck was instituted as the 22nd rector of Grace Episcopal Church in New Bedford. Bishop Alan M. Gates officiated and William Boyce served as chaplain to the bishop.The Renewal of Ministry began as the church’s wardens escorted Morck to the front of the assembly,…