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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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Canada’s Anglican Indigenous church introduces mental health programs
Priest faces fraud allegations at Diocese of Dallas parish, resigns from Nashotah House board
San Francisco’s Grace Cathedral builds community with arts membership program
Los Angeles faith leaders support City Council’s vote to protect immigrants with ‘Sanctuary City’ ordinance
Former Mississippi bishop named assisting bishop in Diocese of Texas
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The bishops of the Diocese of Massachusetts invite all to gather to share stories and enjoy delicious foods from around the world at a free dinner event, "Honoring Refugees Among Us: Share a Meal, Share a Story," to take place on World Refugee Day, Thursday, June 20, 5 p.m., at the Church of the…
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Deacons' ordination June 2019
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Two vocational deacons and eight transitional deacons were ordained by Bishop Gayle E. Harris on Saturday, June 1 at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul in Boston.

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Trinity Episcopal Church in Stoughton is sponsoring a “Blessing Box.” Like the “little library” boxes around town, these are popping up around communities to help those who struggle with food insecurity. Blessing Boxes don’t cure food insecurity, that’s for certain. But they are there to help those…
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Rainbow heart
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Join Bishop Alan M. Gates and The Crossing congregation of the Cathedral Church of St. Paul for Boston's annual Pride Parade, from Copley Square to Boston City Hall Plaza, on Saturday, June 8. The Episcopal Church contingent will gather at the steps of Trinity Church in Copley Square Plaza at 11 a…
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The Office of the Bishop has issued the following notice: May 22, 2019 Dear Friends and Colleagues, We are saddened to inform you of the death of the Rev. John Alfred Fesq in Pinehurst, N.C., on April 30, 2019. John served as curate of Christ Church in Quincy from 1967 until 1969. In October of…
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Presiding Bishop Curry, Bishop Barbara Harris and Byron Rushing
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Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry joined Bishop Barbara C. Harris and General Convention House of Deputies Vice President Byron Rushing on April 28 at Grace Church in New Bedford, Mass., for a candid panel conversation about racism and who is on the inside, who is on the outside and who is still on the margins of the church and society.

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El obispo presidente de la Iglesia Episcopal, el Reverendísimo Michael B. Curry, estuvo llevando su mensaje "Camino del amor" al este de Massachusetts durante los días 26 al 28 de abril y, además de sus apariciones públicas, aprovechó para hacer una visita a la Academia Esperanza en Lawrence el…
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A comprehensive review of the diocese's constitution and canons is underway, and the committee charged with the task wants to hear from anyone and everyone who has an interest in any eventual revisions.   Working closely with the bishops and chancellor of the diocese, members of the Committee…
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20s and 30s meet with Presiding Bishop Curry
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A lively and thought-provoking exchange between young adults and Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry during a breakfast meeting on April 26 highlighted the challenges that people in their 20s and 30s face in their spiritual journeys, and it underscored the need for the church’s renewed…
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Presiding Bishop Michael Curry
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