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The diocesan community’s prayers and presence are invited for the Service of Ordination on Saturday, June 7, at 10:30 a.m., at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul in Boston. Those to be ordained by Bishop Julia Whitworth include: To the diaconate: Robert Christian (sponsored by the Church of the…
Diocesan News
The summer season opens soon at the Barbara C. Harris Camp and Conference Center in Greenfield, N.H. Families of all configurations can enjoy an extra-long weekend of activities, worship and family-oriented fellowship during the June 27-30 Family…
Diocesan News

The Office of the Bishop has issued the following pastoral announcement:

Diocesan News

The Office of the Bishop has issued the following pastoral announcement:

In the News
Standing behind the bow of the boat-shaped pulpit in the sanctuary of St. Andrew’s Church, the Rev. Vincent (“Chip”) Seadale delivered his final sermon as the Edgartown church’s priest on April 27.  Twenty years after answering the call to serve a higher purpose, Seadale is retiring and…
In the News
As churches across the country observed Good Friday, more than 100 congregations also rang their bells to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Old North Church’s lantern signal at the start of the American Revolution. The “Let Freedom Ring!” project, initiated by the Center for Media and…
Reflections

The strife is o'er, the battle done; the victory of life is won; the song of triumph has begun. Alleluia!

Diocesan News

The Office of the Bishop has issued the following pastoral announcement:

Diocesan News
A group of Episcopal faculty and staff members at Boston College signed on to a statement of support and solidarity on Trans Day of Visibility on March 31. Read the statement here. "As Episcopalians, rooted in our baptismal call to 'strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the…
Parish News

In an adaptation of the traditional vigil at the altar of repose, McAdams will be reading Scripture, praying, singing and speaking for the 24 hours between 8 p.m. on Maundy Thursday, April 17 through 7 p.m. on Good Friday, April 18. 
She hopes others will drop in at the church at any time during the vigil, or join the livestream  via Facebook at stjohnsfranklinma.