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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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Dallas church garden’s abundance makes a big impact on its food-insecure community
As war in Ukraine passes 1,000 days, people are urged to work for peace
Archbishops launch Advent appeal for the Diocese of Jerusalem
Diocese of Jerusalem program lead calls for unlimited humanitarian aid into Gaza
Canada’s Anglican Indigenous church introduces mental health programs
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Green grants encourage care for God's creation
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Applications are now being accepted for 2012 grants through the diocese's Creation Care Initiative (launched as the Green Grants Initiative in 2010).  The initiative exists to encourage, challenge and support all of the congregations of the diocese…
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Register for summer camp; fun and faith discovery await
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The 2012 schedule for summer camp at the diocese's Barbara C. Harris Camp and Conference Center in Greenfield, N.H., has been announced, and registration is open for the six one-week sessions from June 24 to Aug. 4, along with specialized camp programs…
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Freedom to begin anew: A Lenten message from Bishop Gayle E. Harris
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Español Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing you have made and forgive the sins of all who are penitent:  Create and make in us new and contrite hearts…that we may obtain of you, God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness… .     from the Collect for…
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Family Day kicks off Cathedral Church of St. Paul's 100th year
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The Cathedral Church of St. Paul in Boston kicked off its 100th anniversary year on Feb. 11 with a first-ever event that was partly a birthday party and partly a well-organized free-for-all of fun activities to help people of all ages learn about cathedrals and what they do. …
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Harvard Law team takes on health benefit debate
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Routinely, at diocesan budget committee meetings and hearings, the question gets asked:  Why is it diocesan policy that clergy and lay church employees receive full payment of their health insurance premium as a compensation benefit when this is not the norm in many other professions,…
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Elianna with Bishop Barbara C. Harris. Some BCH magic may have rubbed off on her—Elianna went on to win the day’s scavenger hunt. PHOTO: Tracy J. Sukraw "Justice" and "Courage" art panels by Jason Cruz (standing, left) form a triptych with Bishop…
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Student pilgrims return from Rwanda with lessons in reconciliation
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Bishop M. Thomas Shaw, SSJE joined a group of students from Boston College and Northeastern Massachusetts student travelers with the Rev. Philbert Kalisa and staff members at REACH Rwanda University and their…
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Priests and transitional deacon ordained
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Bishop M. Thomas Shaw, SSJE ordained two new priests and a transitional deacon at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul in Boston on Jan. 14.  Pictured, from left with Shaw, are the Rev. Kiel Walter Mitchell, transitional deacon sponsored by Trinity…
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