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Grace Church in New Bedford has joined a national movement to provide something that is taken for granted by many, but sometimes out of reach for the homeless and working poor: clean laundry.  South Coast Mission Hub Life Together intern Victoria Laskey learned of the nationwide Laundry Love…

Bishop Gates at Trinity, Concord Trinity Church in Concord opened its new parish house on the church’s 130th anniversary, May 31.  Bishop Alan M. Gates joined the parish for the anniversary celebration and to dedicate the new parish house. The Rev. Tony Buquor has…

Bishop Gayle E. Harris ordained 11 new deacons and received one priest at a service on Saturday, June 6 at Emmanuel Church in Boston. Bob Greiner Pictured with Harris (front, center), they are:  (front row…

"Forgiveness does not exclude punishment, but to take another’s person’s life is always sinful," the Rev. Sara Irwin of Christ Church in Waltham writes in response to the Globe's question:  Should Massachusetts reinstate the death penalty?Click the link above to read more.

The sign outside Trinity Episcopal Church reads “A Welcoming Community” and the pastor, the Rev. Johanna Barrett, truly makes everyone that enters her office feel welcome.  “One of things I have learned is that I continually need to learn new things or reach out to someone that can do what…

It’s a startling number.  Of the 1.3 million unaccompanied homeless youth in the United States, between 20 and 40 percent identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or questioning.Given their large numbers and discrimination they face, a youth group at St. Stephen’s in Lynn called BE YOU…

St. Barnabas's Church in Falmouth is marking its 125th anniversary with a full year of special events, with a high point on June 11, when the parish will welcome Bishop Alan M. Gates and dedicate a new labyrinth. Gates will celebrate and preach at a special anniversary service, followed by dinner…

Bishop Alan M. Gates has announced that he has appointed the Rev. Sam Rodman to serve as acting chief of staff, effective July 1. Rodman has most recently served as project manager for campaign initiatives, coordinating the implementation of mission hubs and numerous other projects throughout…

"BE YOU" is the name of a new high school group at St. Stephen's Church in Lynn seeking to provide a safe, fun and supportive space for LGBTQ+ teens and their straight allies. Dan Bell, a second-year Life Together fellow, started the group this past winter with support from youth minister Jason…

Grace Church in North Attleboro is reaching out to the community to help keep the World War II Memorial Swimming Pool open this summer while honoring fallen veterans.The Rev. Phillip Kutta will be conducting a special church service at Grace Church on Sunday, May 31 at 10 a.m., with music, prayers,…