Calendar of Events

Join us online at 4 pm for a Service of Holy Listening as we gather in a virtual circle and receive the gift of story from several Native voices, each bringing a unique perspective of Deer Island, Metacomet’s Rebellion/King Philip’s war and its meaning and relevance today. Supported by the dioceses of Massachusetts and Western Massachusetts. Registration is required; register here.

In addition, local worshipping communities are invited to respond to the call made by Bishops Fisher and Whitworth to set this day aside as A Day of Remembrance and Lamentation for the anguish caused by the expulsion, enslavement, and genocide of Native people across our Commonwealth. Click HERE for liturgical resources for use.

For more information, contact the Rev. Canon Jean Baptiste Ntagengwa, Canon for Immigration and Multicultural Ministries at jbntagengwa@diomass.org or 617-482-4826, ext. 400.

The Diocese of Massachusetts and the Diocese of Western Massachusetts mark the 350th anniversary of the beginning of Metacomet’s Rebellion (King Philip's War) with a pilgrimage from Natick, MA, to Deer Island – the internment site where hundreds of Native people from the “praying towns” died from exposure and starvation in the winter of 1675 - 1676. All are invited. Save the Date! More details to come. Questions may be directed to the Rev. Canon Jean Baptiste Ntagengwa, Canon for Immigration and Multicultural Ministries at jbntagengwa@diomass.org or 617-482-4826, ext. 400.

This event is fully subscribed. To join the waiting list, email Jocelyn Collen at jcollen@diomass.org.

Vestry members are invited to attend one of the two Vestry Days (10/4/25 and 10/18/25) with the regional canons of the Diocese of Massachusetts. The agenda will be identical on both days and will include conversation on collaboration, how to navigate the presence of ICE in our communities, diocesan core values and mission strategy, updated policies and procedures, and other topics to support lay leaders. These gatherings will take place on Zoom. Register here.

For more information, contact The Rev, Kelly O’Connell, Regional Canon for the Southern Region, at koconnell@diomass.org.

Pre-Convention forums offer an opportunity for discussion about the issues and business to come before the Convention, including the proposed 2026 diocesan budget, resolutions, and other important convention components. You are welcome to attend one or all of the sessions online. Register for the October 18th session here. 

All attendees are asked to view the pre-recorded video reports that will be available here ahead of the forums.

Pre-Convention forums offer an opportunity for discussion about the issues and business to come before the Convention, including the proposed 2026 diocesan budget, resolutions, and other important convention components. You are welcome to attend one or all of the sessions online. Register for the October 21 session here. 

All attendees are asked to view the pre-recorded video reports that will be available here ahead of the forums.

Pre-Convention forums offer an opportunity for discussion about the issues and business to come before the Convention, including the proposed 2026 diocesan budget, resolutions, and other important convention components. You are welcome to attend one or all of the sessions online. Register for the October 22 session here. 

All attendees are asked to view the pre-recorded video reports that will be available here ahead of the forums.