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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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Episcopal Church News

Virginia priest could be removed from priesthood over ongoing Eucharistic ‘fast’ against racism
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby to complete official duties by Jan. 6
Thirteenth century English church hosts community kitchen after renovations
Episcopalians join international Transgender Day of Remembrance, as hatred and violence against LBGTQ+ persons continues to rise
Church of England parishes to receive funds for renewal and revitalization
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New deacon and transitional deacons ordained at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul in Boston on June 3.

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Just over a century after William Benjamin Gould’s death, the town of Dedham unveiled a statue honoring the Civil War veteran, who escaped slavery before establishing himself as an anchor of the local community. More than 100 residents of Dedham and beyond gathered at William B. Gould Park,…
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The Office of the Bishop has issued the following pastoral announcement:

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Recently, more than 60 volunteers came out to help plant a new permaculture garden at St. Barnabas’s Church on Falmouth’s Main Street. The 2,500-square-foot garden is located on the church property beside Siders Pond on a section of lawn previously used for auxiliary parking. The idea for this…
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Community of the Diocese of Massachusetts gathered at the Church of the Holy Spirit in Mattapan on Saturday, May 27, 2023, for a Celebrati.on of New Ministry with Assistant Bishop Carol J. Gallagher

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Bishop Alan Gates gives sermon at New Ministry Celebration on May 27, 2023
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Following is the text of the sermon given by Bishop Alan M. Gates on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at the Church of the Holy Spirit in Mattapan for the Celebration of New Ministry with Bishop Carol J. Gallagher in her new role as assistant bishop in the Diocese of Massachusetts.

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The Reparations Subcommittee of the diocesan Racial Justice Commission invites African American and Afro Caribbean individuals in the diocese to attend an upcoming Listening Session. As in the previous Listening Sessions, the question the subcommittee would like participants to consider, in advance, is: When you hear the word reparations, what are your feelings, thoughts, concerns and questions?

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A permaculture webinar in 2020 will blossom into the real deal at St. Barnabas's Episcopal Church on May 27 when volunteers will tear up a lawn and replace grass with native plants and fruit trees. The effort will turn a 2,500 square-foot grassy area near Siders Pond into one rich with food and…
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The diocesan Standing Committee issued the following letter on May 17, 2023, regarding Bishop Alan M. Gates's call for the election of his successor in 2024.

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It’s spring, the garden and flowering trees are blooming, and members of the Society of the Companions of the Holy Cross are readying guest rooms at Adelynrood for summer retreats and courses. Since 1914 when the first guest house was built, it has offered a place of peace for rest, renewal and reflection.

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