This learning event is for clergy only. All clergy canonically resident in the diocese are expected to attend a Safe Church refresher once every three years.
St. Mary's Church
258 Concord Street
Newton Lower Falls
For more information, contact Diane Pound in the office of Bishop Cederholm (617-482-4826 x349; dianep [at] diomass [dot] org).
This free, diocesan-sponsored program is an opportunity for rectors, vestry members and stewardship committee members to learn new avenues and new techniques for successful stewardship, as well to share tips and tricks with others. This will be a fun and lively exchange of ideas for all.
Presenters:
Aaron Larget-Caplan and Emil AltschulerEmil Altschuler, violinist, and Aaron Larget-Caplan, guitar, play works by Paganini, Piazzolla, Massenet and Rodrigo, among others.
Cathedral Church of St. Paul
138 Tremont Street
Boston
617-582-4800
Bertram Conference Center
Image: Sisters of St. Margaret
Whether you are are clergy or lay person, paid or volunteer, priest or Sunday school teacher, if you feel your work in the church centers around education then this retreat is for you. You are invited to join with others who work in education in the parishes of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts for a day of refreshment and sharing at Bertram Conference Center.
The chapel choir of Thomas's Preparatory School in Kensington in the U.K., under the direction of Richard Le Boutillier and accompanied on the organ by Justin Luke, is touring Boston. They will present a program of works by Victoria, Elgar, Howells and Dyson at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul on Wednesday, May 28. All are welcome to the free concert.
The Cathedral Church of St. Paul
138 Tremont Street
Boston
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.
All are welcome to a celebration of the volunteers, partners, stories and spirit that are part of the Cathedral's Monday Lunch Program on Monday, June 2 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in Sproat Hall of the Cathedral Church of St. Paul.
RSVP by Tuesday, May 27 to Stephanie Spellers(sspellers [at] diomass [dot] org; 617-482-4826 x318).
The partner are:
One Tuesday a month, the Sisters of St. Anne-Bethany welcome you to the Bethany House of Prayer for a Refreshment Day. 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.
June 3: The leaders will be Kimberly Green and Mary Meader, colleagues in ministry from the Bethany House of Prayer.
Registration is required; the suggested fee of $30 includes the midday dinner.
Clergy from the diocese are invited to "Healing God's Planet in Peril - A Gathering of Christian Leaders for Inspiration, Prayer, Briefings and Strategy," a workshop at Andover Newton Theological Seminary in Newton.
Bertram Conference Center
Image: Sisters of St. MargaretThe theme for this silent retreat, hosted by the Sisters of St. Margaret, is “A Palace in Time: an exploration of the meaning of Sabbath.” The retreat runs from Friday to Sunday, June 6-8. Arrive at the Bertram Conference Center in South Duxbury any time between 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Bertram Conference Center
Image: Sisters of St. MargaretThe theme for this silent retreat, hosted by the Sisters of St. Margaret, is “A Palace in Time: an exploration of the meaning of Sabbath.” The retreat runs from Friday to Sunday, June 6-8. Arrive at the Bertram Conference Center in South Duxbury any time between 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Celebrate with us on Saturday, June 7, as the most recent group of candidates to the diaconate are ordained. The Rt. Rev. M. Thomas Shaw, SSJE, diocesan bishop, will be preaching and presiding.
