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Mission Matters
News from the
Episcopal Diocese
of Western Massachusetts
CELEBRANDO LA ABUNDANCIA DE DIÓS
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Season of Creation: Let's get ready! | Announcement from the Social Justice Commission Resources for the Season of Creation Creation Season (September 1 - October 4) is celebrated by Christians around the world. It begins on September 1 | | | |
An Episcopal Path to Creation Justice | |
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Now Enrolling Province I Parishes for the Path
An Episcopal Path to Creation Justice is a four-level program now being developed in Massachusetts to encourage and support our congregations to amplify and accelerate their response to the climate emergency.
After a successful pilot, An Episcopal Path to Creation Justice is growing in Fall 2024. Parishes around Province I can sign up by the end of August to explore their unique Path.
Path parishes will have a trained Companion walking with them as they discern how their parish can deepen their commitment to caring for creation by Praying, Learning, Acting, and Advocating. Path parishes will also be in fellowship with each other via monthly Zoom gatherings.
If you think your parish might be interested, speak with your rector and vestry and reach out to Rev. Rachel Field and Deb Baker at episcopalcreationpath@gmail.com
Learn more about An Episcopal Path to Creation Justice
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Loving the Questions offering informational Zoom webinar on September Sept. 10th
6:30-7:30pm
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God says, “Stand at the crossroads, and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way lies; and walk in it, and find rest for your souls."
Jeremiah 6.16
All of life is permeated with questions and question marks, and that most certainly applies to our spiritual lives. Loving the Questions is a community of discernment that addresses what it means to live with and into the questions that each of us hold. The primary attention in our community is to prayerfully and intentionally ask again and again how God is present in my life and the life of my neighbor, and what I need to let go of within and without to answer this first question.
Participants often come with questions. What is God’s will for my life? How can I be more present to God? What does it mean for me to live my best life? What might this look like? Is what I want truly what God wants for me? Is what I want best for myself and others? Perhaps there is something I’m missing? Perhaps there is something I’m blind to and can’t see? Can I be more attentive to the present moment? … These, and many others, are the kinds of questions that we explore together in our community.
We believe that you are unique, that you are gifted, and that your story matters. Our stories come to life when they are shared, and when they are heard and witnessed by other loving hearts. We invite participants into a practice where deep listening begins to unfold, and where this can be practiced and brought to bear in the wider scope of our lives. Our community of discernment aims to provide a safe and nurturing environment that honors the Spirit’s unique call to each person — that honors your unique gifts and your unique story.
If you are curious to hear more, or are considering participating with us in the coming 2024-25 cohort, please join us in an exploratory webinar...
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Nominations Committee encourages service to our diocese | |
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Will you be available to join in Diocesan leadership by running for a committee position? At Diocesan Convention on November 9, we’ll be electing new members for a number of positions. You can read about these service opportunities in the Nominations Booklet.
The form to nominate yourself or someone else is here: Nomination Form. The whole process can be completed online!
The deadline for nominations is September 4, 2024 to ensure they can be communicated before Convention.
Read more
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Support 2nd Annual Golf Tournament to raise funds for Human to Human | |
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Sep 16, 11am
South Hadley, MA
Join Bishop Fisher on the green for an afternoon of fun and fundraising!
11:00 am - Registration opens
11:30 am - Buffet Lunch
12:30 pm - Tournament start
Single player = $125
Foursome = $500
Can't play? Sponsor a hole or make a donation!
Learn more
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Honoring the Leadership of the Rev. Dr. Margaret Bullitt-Jonas | |
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Nov 8, 12pm
Amherst, MA
An Invitation to All the Faithful of Our Diocese:
You are cordially invited to a luncheon in which we will honor the ministry of The Rev. Dr. Margaret Bullitt-Jonas at Grace Episcopal Church, Amherst on Friday, November 8th twelve o'clock in the afternoon.
Learn more and RSVP for Margaret's retirement luncheon
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Summer Break for Bishop's Visitations | |
- 09/08/24 - St. John's, Northampton
- 09/22/24 - Church of the Nativity, Northborough
- 09/29/24 - Christ Church Cathedral, Springfield
- 10/06/24 - Good Shepherd/Grace Lutheran, West Springfield
- 10/13/24 - St. Mark's & San Marcos, Worcester
- 10/20/24 - St. Luke's, Lanesboro
- 10/27/24 - Grace Church, Amherst
- 11/03/24 - St. Paul's, Holyoke
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From The Episcopal Church | |
Workshops, Conferences, Opportunities | |
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On August 29 from 7-8pm ET, join the Rev. Dr. Ruth Meyers, Professor of Liturgics at Church Divinity School of the Pacific, the Rev. Canon Dr. Stephanie Spellers, Canon for Evangelism and Reconciliation for the Episcopal Church, and the Very Rev. Lydia Bucklin, President and Dean of Episcopal Divinity School, for a conversation about using prayer and liturgy to address the current climate of fear and division, and imagine a new future. This workshop will explore creative ways to draw on our worship tradition to promote healing, justice and hope. Moderated by Nell Gibson, long-time leader and liturgical innovator in the Episcopal Church.
Register here for the Zoom webinar and stay tuned for information about upcoming workshops in this series.
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Ministerio Hispano | Latino Ministries | |
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Ministerio Hispano San Pablo en Holyoke
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Misa Dominical - 5:00pm en persona
La Catedral en Springfield
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Misa Dominical - 12:15pm en persona
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Estudio Bíblico - (en persona) Miércoles 6:00pm
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Sabatina - (Segundo, tercer y cuarto sábado del mes) de 10am a 12pm
Ministerio Hispano San Marcos en Worcester
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Misa Dominical - 12:00pm en persona
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Marie’s Mission - (diaper distribution program) first Saturday of every month from 10:00am-12:00pm
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Thrift Shop - open the first Saturday of every month from 10:00am-12:00pm
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Karate Classes - every Wednesday and Friday from 5:30pm-7:00pm
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Prayer group - every Friday at 7pm on WhatsApp
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AA meetings - every Tuesday and Saturday from 7:00pm-8:00pm
Para conectar con las actividades de la Catedral mande un email a ap735@earthlink.net.
Para conectar con las actividades del Ministerio Hispano en Worcester visite el sitio web ministeriohispanoworcester.org o mande un email a jreyes@diocesewma.org.
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Mission Matters Publishing Schedule | |
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Upcoming 2024 Mission Matters publish dates:
- Aug 13th and 27th
- Sep 10th and 24th
- Oct 8th and 22nd
- Nov 5th and 19th
- Dec 3rd, 17th, and 31st
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