Diocesan News

This video clip features a brief video about parish campaign successes and a presentation by the Rev. Pamela Werntz about the collaborative campaign experience at Emmanuel Church in Boston.

This video clip features the announcement of Be the Change Kenya as the recipient of a $25,000 grant from the campaign’s mission tithe.

This video clip includes campaign co-chair Warren McFarlan’s announcement of the total raised at convention time, and closing remarks by Bishop M. Thomas Shaw, SSJE.

The Rev. Michael Hamilton, Deacon for Disaster Preparedness and Response, has provided the following information, as of Nov. 9, 2012, regarding post-Sandy response: Calls have begun to come in as Episcopalians look for ways to make a difference in the Sandy recovery efforts.  We are working…

The Rev. Alan Hesse of Epiphany Parish in Walpole and John Koch, Executive Director of the Barbara C. Harris Camp and Conference Center, visit at the exhibit tables. PHOTO: Katie Ernst Children at the convention decorated squash as saints. Isaiah Irwin…

Bishop Harris's sermon, given at the Diocesan Convention Nov. 3, 2012, at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul in Boston.

Bishop Shaw's second meditation, given at Diocesan Convention Nov. 3, 2012.  The day's lesson was Luke 24:13-32.

Bishop Shaw's first meditation, given at Diocesan Convention Nov. 2, 2012.  The day's lesson was Matthew 27:62-28:10.

Bishop M. Thomas Shaw, SSJE on how to pray during election season, from his Nov. 3 reflection at the 2012 Diocesan Convention.

The Rev. Dr. Jean Baptiste Ntagengwa has been appointed director of transition ministry for the Diocese of Massachusetts, to serve on the Congregational Development Team and coordinate the clergy transition process for congregations.  He will begin his work on the diocesan staff on Nov. 26…