Rediscover the gift of a few hours of quiet reflection. The day begins with an opening meditation from area leaders and colleagues, followed by individual quiet time, shared reflections, worship and midday meal.
Led by the Rt. Rev. Barbara C. Harris, retired bishop suffragan of the Diocese of Massachusetts.
Registration is required, suggest fee of $30 includes midday dinner.
For more information call 781-648-2433 or e-mail bethanyretreats [at] verizon [dot] net.
Courtesy the Spiritual Life Center at Northeastern University
Images from the Holy Land - a student pilgrimage
During winter break, 29 students from Greater Boston travelled to Israel and Palestine with the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts. Students from Northeastern University will share what they saw, heard and experienced during their twelve-day journey as they followed in the footsteps of Jesus and talked with Israelis and Palestinians to better understand the conflict between them.
Tammy Raabe
Music for a while (www.musicforawhile.org), an early music quartet, presents "The Sounds of Early 17th-Century Europe," featuring music by Dowland and Morley, as well as early baroque music from Italy, German and France.
This workshop, presented by the diocesan Congregational Business Consultants, is aimed at parish treasurers and other parishioners and church employees who are interested in acquiring the tools and resources to make maintaining a vital and viable parish easier and less fraught with stress.
Join Bishop Barbara Harris in celebrating International Women's Day on Sunday, April 6, at 10 a.m. at St. Paul's Cathedral. The Eucharist service will be followed by a luncheon and awards ceremony.
Cathedral Church of St. Paul
138 Tremont Street
Boston
All are welcome to take part in the monthly Radical Welcome Circle, beginning Wednesday, Dec. 5, 6:30-8 p.m., at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul (138 Tremont Street) in Boston. Gatherings continue in 2008 on Jan. 23, Feb. 27, March 26, April 23 and May 14. Facilitated by the Rev.
Alewife, Cape & Islands, Mystic Valley and Taunton River deaneries
Bishop: The Rt. Rev. Gayle Harris
Location: The Barbara C. Harris Center, Greenfield, NH
For more information, check the pre-confirmation page on the diomassyouth site.
Alewife, Cape & Islands, Mystic Valley and Taunton River deaneries
Bishop: The Rt. Rev. Gayle Harris
Location: The Barbara C. Harris Center, Greenfield, NH
For more information, check the pre-confirmation page on the diomassyouth site.
Lessons in Leadership from the Early Church will be the theme at this leadership retreat led by Bishop M. Thomas Shaw, SSJE. As a prelude to his soon-to-be-published book, Bishop Shaw will offer
three meditations on leadership issues inspired by his study of the New
Testament and life among us. Come as individuals or congregational leadership teams for a day of reflection, prayer and conversation about leadership.
This workshop, presented by the diocesan Congregational Business Consultants, is aimed at parish treasurers and other parishioners and church employees who are interested in acquiring the tools and resources to make maintaining a vital and viable parish easier and less fraught with stress.
This year's clergy conference will take place at the Ocean Edge Resort & Club in Brewster.
Clergy will be receiving an information packet soon with more details.
For more information, contact Clare Moffitt (cem [at] diomass [dot] org, 617-482-4826 x495).
This year's clergy conference will take place at the Ocean Edge Resort & Club in Brewster.
Clergy will be receiving an information packet soon with more details.
For more information, contact Clare Moffitt (cem [at] diomass [dot] org, 617-482-4826 x495).
Monthly meeting of the Clergy Spouse and Partner Group.
This year's clergy conference will take place at the Ocean Edge Resort & Club in Brewster.
Clergy will be receiving an information packet soon with more details.
For more information, contact Clare Moffitt (cem [at] diomass [dot] org, 617-482-4826 x495).
The Crossing - the second anniversary
The Crossing is the cathedral's worship party, mixing old-school traditions, deep soul and radical welcome. On Thurday, April 17, The Crossing is celebrating its second birthday with spiritual practice at 6 p.m. and worship at 6:30 p.m., including blessings from Bishop Barbara Harris, the first woman in the Anglican Communion to be a bishop.
For more information: 617-482-4826 x318 or thecrossing.diomass.org
John Bell, a songwriter and song collector, minister in the Church of Scotland, fellow of the Royal School of Church Music and member of the Iona Community will lead a workshop for choir directors, clergy and other music leaders on the importance of congregational singing and the place of song and music in the church.
This event will take place at St. Ignatius Roman Catholic Church on the grounds of Boston College.
John Bell is a songwriter and song collector, minister in the Church of Scotland, fellow of the Royal School of Church Music and member of the Iona Community. This event is an opportunity to get to know and sing his music.
Friday evening, 7 p.m. at All Saints Parish in Brookline.
All Saints Parish
1773 Beacon Street
Brookline
John Coltrane
Pianist and organist Ed Broms continues his monthly series of performances playing the complete works of jazz legend John Coltrane at 7:30 pm on Friday, April 18, 2008 at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, (138 Tremont Street, Boston, MA, ). This performance will feature Coltrane’s work from 1959. Tickets are $10 at the door.
Church of the Redeemer
379 Hammond Street
Newton-Chestnut Hill, MA 02467-1224
617-566-7679
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Churches with annual operating expenses of less than $200,000 may use an alternative audit procedure. Learn how at this workshop.
For more information and to register>>
St. Peter's Church
320 Boston Post Road
Weston
Soprano Maria Tegzes
The Cathedral Church of St. Paul presents Songs Without Borders, featuring soprano Maria Tegzes accompanied by cathedral music director and pianist Edward Broms playing a program that includes pieces by Kurt Weill, Tom Waits, Thelonius Monk, and Carlos Gardel.
Churches with annual operating expenses of less than $200,000 may use an alternative audit procedure. Learn how at this workshop.
For more information and to register>>
St. Peter's Church
165 Main Street
Buzzards Bay
MagnificatBoston is a group of singers "from parishes in the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts and beyond" who are dedicated to the performance of Anglican choral Evensong. In monastic tradition, Evensong are the prayers said before retiring for the night.
The 25-member group performs once each month at a parish or chapel in the diocese, singing both English period and new American liturgical music.
For more information, contact Clare Moffitt (CEM [at] diomass [dot] org; 617-482-4826 x495).
Churches with annual operating expenses of less than $200,000 may use an alternative audit procedure. Learn how at this workshop.
For more information and to register>>
Cathedral Church of St. Paul
138 Tremont Street
Boston
For more information, contact Clare Moffitt (CEM [at] diomass [dot] org; 617-482-4826 x495).
6 p.m. Worship
6:30 Dinner, fellowship and discussion
7:30 Meeting
Business: The deanery Matching Grant for Outreach, the joint youth program and more
Topic: "Naming Our Gifts: Claiming the Half-Full Glass" - an exploration of how to work together for the benefit of all the deanery congregations and communities. The group will use asset mapping to match congregational resources with potential new ministries.
8:45 Adjourn
For more information, contact Clare Moffitt (CEM [at] diomass [dot] org; 617-482-4826 x495).
Learn to perform an audit committee audit according to the Manual of Business Methods in Church Affairs.
Please bring your own copy of the Manual to the workshop; it can be downloaded from the Episcopal Church web site at http://www.episcopalchurch.org/documents/MANUAL.PDF.
For more information and to register>>
St. Mary's Church
258 Concord Street
Newton Lower Falls
