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About 500 people brought picnics and enjoyed fellowship together with Bishop Tom at Jamaica Pond. Tracy J. Sukraw Face painting Tracy J. Sukraw Face painting Tracy J. Sukraw …
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The Oasis Community Youth Group of St. Stephen’s Church in Lynn has been working on what they call Project 135. Project 135 is an outdoor art installations intended  to spread awareness and support of House Bill 135, which aims to reduce youth homelessness and  its effects.Upon its…
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Whether you're on a family vacation or just making a day trip to the beach this summer, make sure to stop at one or more of eastern Massachusetts' Episcopal churches along the way for a dose of history, a prayerful interlude, some music on the lawn or a lobster roll.  Here is a sampling of…
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Dozens of churches in the Diocese of Massachusetts have taken steps to make their buildings more energy efficient. Many changes are affordable or even free, but some require a major investment. Now, when a parish is considering energy-efficient windows, a new boiler, or a new water heater, they may…
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Two projects in the Diocese of Massachusetts have received United Thank Offering (UTO) grants from the Episcopal Church.  The UTO grants are awarded annually for projects that address human needs and help alleviate poverty, both domestically and internationally.  The B-PEACE for Jorge…
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The parish office of St. Mary's Episcopal Church is abuzz with staff members preparing for the debut of a unique camp program that will be the first of its kind in Massachusetts.The Amazing Grace camp, planned for later this summer at Camp Burgess in Sandwich, will offer Cape children who have a…
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Rev. Dr. Cameron Partridge will make history on Sunday, June 22, as the first openly transgender priest to preach at the historic Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., in honor of Pride Month. The Rt. Rev Gene Robinson, known as the first openly gay priest to be elected a bishop, will…
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My Sisters and Brothers,You are much on my mind as we turn to a new season, and I write to update you on a few things. I am so grateful to all of you who hosted the Confirmation services this Eastertide: St. Stephen’s, Lynn, St. John the Evangelist, Duxbury, Christ Church, Needham, Church of the…
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The B-PEACE for Jorge Campaign joined the Greater Boston Interfaith Organization, the Massachusetts Coalition for the Prevention of Gun Violence, and other safety advocates from across the state to voice their support of a comprehensive gun safety bill that was recently released by House Speaker…
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  Saturday, Sept. 13  Boston University's Agganis Arena, 925 Commonwealth Ave., Boston The Rt. Rev. Stephen T. Lane, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Maine and President of Province I of the Episcopal Church, chief consecrator* The Rt…