Our hearts and prayers go out to the victims of yesterday’s shootings in Charleston, S.C., and to their families, the people of Emanuel A.M.E. Church and the wider Charleston community. This horrific event comes in the wake of our sorrow over the murder of Jonathan Dos Santos, the teen gunned down...
Friends in Christ, Below is the diocesan announcement of Bishop Shaw’s death. He was a wonderful man and great bishop. I will deeply miss his Christ-centered, Bible-focused, prayerful companionship. Yours in Christ, Bill
The Massachusetts Diocesan will be offering a live webcast of the Ordination of the Rev. Alan McIntosh Gates at Boston University’s Agganis Arena on Saturday, Sept. 13 for those who cannot be at the celebration in person. The processions begin at 10:30 a.m., with the service to follow. Please check...
2014 Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts Deanery Grant Information The grants listed below were approved at the May 2014 Merrimack Valley Deanery Meeting:
Sending Serving Grants The Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts awards Sending Serving grant funds to support domestic and international programs that enhance the outreach ministries of congregations through new or existing programs. These programs support the vitality of congregations, youth and urban-ethnic-multicultural ministries. Collaborative projects are encouraged. Grant awards must have...
The 2014 TENS Conference Are you ready to take the next step in stewardship? Are you looking for ways to help your congregation and diocese discover the joyful path of generosity and giving? Join guides and meet companions who will walk along side you in following the Way. Internationally known...
June 21 Eucharistic Celebration and Family Picnic: Everyone in the diocesan community is invited to gather for a celebration and commemoration of Bishop Shaw’s ministry. This festive event will take place on June 21, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., rain or shine, at the Pinebank Promontory on Jamaica Pond (corner of Perkins...
The Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts’s Family Camp 2014 is open for registration. Camp dates this year are June 26-29 at the Barbara C. Harris Camp & Conference Center, and everyone is invited! This is ideal for any family with or without children, and there are several different cabin options to...
Friends in Christ, Our new bishop elect is The Reverend Alan Gates (see bio below). We had some drama when it was discovered there were irregularities in the first ballot, but It didn’t effect the final outcome. I am excited about Alan and look forward to getting to know him better....
The Together Now Campaign is a $20M fundraising initiative being conducted by the Diocese of Massachusetts to capitalize on already successful programs, expanding their reach across the diocese, and positioning congregations for further growth and revitalization. This campaign has something to offer all congregations in the diocese, including All Saints’....
