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Grace Episcopal Church last weekend held a commissioning service for its former rector, the Rev. Maryalice Sullivan and her husband John.The Rt. Rev. Bishop Alan Gates, the bishop of the Massachusetts diocese, joined with the new church leader, the Rev. Phillip Kutta, to bless the couple, who are…

St. Mary’s Church in Dorchester on April 8 hosted State Senator Linda Dorcena Forry for a "Meet Our Legislator" Event coordinated with Episcopal City Mission (ECM) to provide parishioners with a time to meet, hear from and ask questions of their local legislator.Cl …

All dogs are welcome at the Perfect Paws Pet Ministry, a special service offered once a month at All Saints Episcopal Church of the North Shore in Danvers.“My goal is not to fill the pews,” said the Rev. Marya DeCarlen, pastor at All Saints in Danvers. “My goal is to set the hearts of the folks…

The Evensong Choir from Christ Church in Cambridge departed on April 9 for its second international tour. The tour will include singing in some of Europe’s most famous cathedrals. The choir will be directed by its founder, Dr. Stuart Forster, and accompanied by Michael S. Murray. The group will…

Q. What does the snail say, riding on the back of a turtle?  A.  “Wheeee!”    I do not like roller coasters.  In the realm of amusement rides, a turtle ride is about as far as I would prefer to go.  I don’t like hanging upside down.  I don’t like it when the…

Following is the text of the sermon preached by the Rt. Rev. Alan M. Gates, Bishop of Massachusetts, on Tuesday in Holy Week, March 31, 2015, at the Service of Holy Eucharist with Renewal of Ordination Vows and Blessing of Holy Oil at Emmanuel Church in Boston.Batter my heart, three person’d God;…

Dressed in robes for worship, and costumes from biblical times, the three congregations of St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Grace Episcopal Church and First Baptist Church gathered in Medford Square on Palm Sunday, March 29, to bless palms as each church begins Holy Week.For decades, Grace…

Bishop Alan M. Gates announced on March 25 the appointment of the Ven. W. Michael Hamilton to serve as archdeacon in the Diocese of Massachusetts. Along with the Ven. Patricia Zifcak, Hamilton will assist the bishops and the canon for ordained vocations, the Rev. Canon Edie Dolnikowski, with the…

On March 24, the Episcopal Church sponsored a Webcast, “The Climate Change Crisis,” featuring a keynote by Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and panels of experts on topics related to climate change in the context of faith. Jefferts Schori said that climate change was a moral…

The Great Vigil is the first celebration of Easter, that Holy Saturday night service when the "Alleluia" returns after its Lenten hiatus; the giant Paschal candle, which will burn through Pentecost, is lit from a newly kindled fire; and new Christians are baptized and new members of the church…