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Outreach at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church is defined by its long-standing relationships to local, Metrowest, urban, and international organizations. Their many volunteers are committed to nurturing the spiritual and physical connections they make with individuals and families, as they continue to…

After a long period of transition search, St. John’s Church in Sandwich recently welcomed a new rector to its parish.The Rev. Thomas Ferguson arrived in late March to take up his new position, overlapping with the interim rector, the Rev. Paul Bresnahan, for Easter week.“The best thing about the…

On Saturday, April 9, 145 people gathered at St. Peter’s Church in Weston to celebrate global mission.  Twenty-one speakers and seven panelists led discussions about successes and challenges, what healthy mission looks like and what mission could look like in the future. Participants shared…

The Ven. William Clay Parnell, currently the archdeacon for mission in the Diocese of New York, has been named canon to the ordinary in the Diocese of Massachusetts.  A June 1 start date is anticipated.As canon to the ordinary, Parnell will have both external and internal responsibilities,…

Drawing from Psalm 50:23,“Whoso offereth praise glorifieth the Lord” is inscribed in calligraphy on the 1885 organ in Medford’s Grace Episcopal Church.Since its installation more than 130 years ago, the E. & G. G. Hook & Hastings organ has been touched up now and then, including a conversion from…

The bishops of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts, the Rt. Rev. Alan M. Gates and the Rt. Rev. Gayle E. Harris, on April 7 issued the following letter to the clergy of the diocese, urging support for statewide nondiscrimination protections for transgender people now pending in the state…

The Diocese of Massachusetts' B-PEACE for Jorge antiviolence campaign is gearing up for the annual Mother's Day Walk for Peace on Sunday, May 8, this year marking its 20th anniversary.This will be the fourth year that Episcopalians have rallied as a team to walk as a witness for peace and…

The diocesan mission strategy listening team has issued its initial report and invites the diocesan community’s response—in person, online or by phone.  The initial report is posted at www.diomass.org/new-mission-strategy.Four open forums have been scheduled at locations around the diocese, at…

The Episcopal Church's presiding bishop, the Most Rev. Michael B. Curry, has called for a season of prayer for regions of the Anglican Communion which are experiencing violence and civil strife.“In this season of resurrection, I call on everyone to pray for our brothers and sisters in areas where…

The pulsating sound of a steel drum echoed through Saturday’s South African festival at Trinity Church in Marshfield, setting the mood for an afternoon that was both enjoyable and educational. The festival was an opportunity for South Shore residents to experience South African culture and food and…