Please join the Province 1 Becoming Beloved Community Network for our next quarterly meeting on June 22, 2025 from 3-5 p.m. over Zoom.

This is a meeting for people from across the seven Episcopal dioceses in New England and meet, pray, engage in mutual support, and share updates on the work of racial justice, reconciliation, reparations, and the intersections with those topics in our churchwide, provincial, diocesan, parish, and local contexts.

This quarter, we will be joined by the Very Rev. Miguel Bustos, Manager for Racial Justice and Reconciliation for the Episcopal Church. For more information on our network, you can email James McKim.

Register for this virtual event here.

Join us for the 4th Annual Juneteenth Parade and Celebration
Thursday, June 19th, 2025

Start the day with live music and community singing at the corner of Massachusetts Ave and Pleasant St in Central Square for the parade promptly at 10:00 AM. We welcome ALL to join the parade!

The parade will proceed down Pleasant St to Western Ave, then to Blackstone St, and conclude at Riverside Press Park.

The celebration continues at the park with music, food, and fun for all ages!
Enjoy tunes spun by DJ Eddie Cruz of Cruzbridge Productions, along with live performances by talented local artists.

Savor delicious offerings from local food trucks and vendors. This is your chance to connect with fellow Cantabrigian, explore the history and traditions of Juneteenth, and help create lasting memories and new Juneteenth Legacy Traditions.

Please reserve your FREE ticket to help us estimate the number of participants.

The BIPOC Support Subcommittee of the Racial Justice Commission invites all BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) folk in the diocese to come together for a time of fellowship and mutual support over a delicious meal on Sunday, June 1, 5-7 p.m., at the Bishop Alan M. Gates African Anglican-Episcopal Mission Center in Everett.  The group will welcome as guests Bishop Julia Whitworth and the Rev. Chris Wendell, Chief of Staff.  RSVP by May 28 here.

Join us for music, food, and community connections! We will have steel drums, a bouncy house, and much more!

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
73 Columbia Road
Dorchester, MA 02121

What Does it Mean to be Asian American in Our Church and in our Society ?

Cathedral Church of St. Paul — 138 Tremont Street, Boston

Saturday, May 17, 2025, 3-7 pM

3pm-4:45pm: Keynote & Panel discussion

5:00PM-6:00pm: Liturgy

6:00pm: Meal

FEATURING

Bishop Allen Shin, Suffragan Bishop of the Diocese of NY | The Rev. Jo Ann Lagman, Missioner of Asia American Ministry of the Episcopal Church | Dr. Eunil David Cho, Associate Professor, School of Theology, Boston University

Save the Date!

Adult Tickets: $50

Children under 12: $25

Please note that the city has parking considerations for the following streets: Bishop Allen Drive, Essex Street, Harvard Street, Broadway, Norfolk Street, and Elm Street.

Evangelism Working Group offers "New Models of Episcopal Evangelism" series: The Evangelism Working Group of Diocesan Council is hosting an ongoing series of monthly presentations via Zoom that celebrate creative examples of evangelism happening in the congregations and worshiping communities of the Diocese of Massachusetts.

The featured ministries are being described as “real, not ideal,” and are being shared to inspire, encourage and connect the people of God in the collaborative work of evangelism.  

The upcoming session, “Essential Spiritual Practices for Evangelism and Parish Vitality,” on Tuesday, May 6, 5:30-6:30 p.m., will be presented by the Rev. Becky Zartman-Carpenter (details and registration here). All are welcome.

2nd Collaboration Anniversary with Holy Baptism

• Hosted at St Bart’s at 1:00 PM

• Please save the date and invite friends to this celebration!

• Honoring the Joint Ministry of St. Bart’s and St. Mark’s!

St. Dunstan’s in Dover launched its Dover Unplugged community series back in 2018 with the goal of inviting the community into its church - not solely for worship, but just to bring folks together in person to learn about new things and do outreach projects, a need they sensed in the community. It’s a way for them to live into our Gospel call to be a welcoming space for all. While always inviting folks to join them on Sundays, the focus is being a resource and helping build and strengthen their wider community. Presented by Amelia Slawsby and George Motley.

Register Here!

Reminder to give thanks throughout the month of your birthday and the year to come.

An ingathering celebration will happen on March 30th during the service. The funds donated will be earmarked for painting and maintenance of the church building ceiling and walls.

The Youth and Sunday School Team of St. Mark’s will use their time and talent to host a Mini-Music Concert in St. Mark’s Sanctuary from 4:00 - 6:00 PM.

The goal is to raise funds for the church Pews, Floor, and a new Rug.

All St. Bart’s church groups and individuals are invited to attend, participate in support, and make voluntary monetary donations.

For questions and donations contact Anne Phillip, Kevin King, or Rev. Zachary.

Tuesday, March 18, 6-7:30 pm

Click here to register for the zoom link

In the face of rising authoritarianism, it can be difficult to know which direction to look or how to focus. At the federal level, executive orders and other policy changes that present threats to our communities are coming in at an unprecedented pace, with the intention of creating chaos and paralysing resistance.

These times call on us to truly lean into our faith and the collective strength of our larger faith community, in solidarity with those most impacted by the threats and cuts.

Episcopal City Mission is excited to invite you to the zoom launch of our Emergent Action Network, where we aim to provide a hub for Episcopal Churches and people in MA combining accessible ways to take action, spiritual grounding and sustenance, and guidance from BIPOC-led grassroots initiatives.

Fish Dinner sale given by The Adult Christian Fellowship Group - will be happening on Saturday, March 15th here at St. Bart’s from 2:00 - 5:00 PM.

Proceeds to benefit the painting of the sanctuary and the Adult Group Scholarship fund. There are pre-order tickets available on the bulletin board. Pre-orders are greatly appreciated.

The menu will be Fried or Baked fish, Salad, Vegetables, choice of Peas ‘n’ Rice or Macaroni and Cheese, Dinner roll, and a drink: donation $20. Or Fish Sandwich and Salad: donation $10.

Rev. Zachary has scheduled a special Zoom Meeting at 7:00 PM for all congregants who have either celebrated or will celebrate their Birthdays during Quarter 1. The Zoom Link is forthcoming.

10:00 AM - 4:30 PM at The Church of the Advent (30 Brimmer St, Boston, MA) in the Moseley Hall.

The day will consist of a morning session featuring three speakers on The Theology of Privilege and an afternoon session, which will be a roundtable discussion on “Walking the Camino de Santiago.”

All are invited to attend any portion of the day’s events. Please feel free to tell your friends and ask them to come and learn what it means to be a Christian Pilgrim.

We will thank our 2024 Vestry and commission our 2025 Vestry Members during the 9:00 AM service next Sunday. Please come out to show your support!

The Cambridge Museum of History & Culture invites you to experience Grace: The History of Black Churches in Cambridge, an exhibition honoring Black History Month that shall be on display throughout February at the Kendall Public Lobby. Throughout this nation’s history, Black Churches have been a cornerstone of community, culture, and resilience, and this has certainly been the case in Cambridge. Black Churches have played an essential role not only in the spiritual lives of their congregants, but also serving as incubators for social justice, education, and community building. Grace strives to illuminate part of the rich history and contributions by highlighting just some of these enduring institutions, focusing on their collective, enduring legacy in our community. By showcasing the history of these important institutions, Grace aims to foster a deeper understanding of their significance in Cambridge's past, present, and future.

The Grace Exhibit is made possible by the generous work of community curators: Chandra Salvi Harrington, Deacon Cheryl Maynard, Dr. Cheryl Townsend Gilkes, Dr. Janie Ward, Dr. Kris Manjapra, Lynette Riley-Belle, Patricia Weems, Reverend Dr. Ellis I. Washington, Reverend Lorraine Thornhill, Sister Danita Callender, and Valerie Beaudrault, in fellowship with church congregations across the city. We would like to thank our generous sponsors for the tremendous support and incredible platform to connect, share, and learn: BXP, Cambridge Arts, The Cambridge Historical Commission, The Cambridge Redevelopment Authority, The Office of Mayor E. Denise Simmons, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

For more information about The Cambridge Museum of History & Culture, please visit us online at www.cambridgehistorymuseum.com or connect with us by phone at (617) 349-4327.

Location is ADA accessible.

Union of Black Episcopalians (UBE) Absalom Jones Service will be at 4:00 PM at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Paul. For more information check out this flyer.

The Rt. Rev. Julie E. Whitworth, the Diocesan Bishop of Massachusetts will be the Celebrant and the Preacher will be The Rev. Will Mebane, Rector of St. Barnabas Church in Falmouth.

A reception will follow the service!

A community conversation in conjunction with the Grace: The History of Black Churches in Cambridge Exhibition at the Kendall Public Lobby

For more details, please check out the Black History in Action for Cambridge’s Event Page.

Panelists:

Rev. Irene Monroe: Theologian, Syndicated Columnist

Dr. Melissa Wood Bartholomew: Harvard Divinity School

Rev. Jeffrey Brown: Twelfth Street Baptist in Roxbury

Mayor Denise Simmons: Moderator

Annual Parish Meeting will be held on Sunday, February 9th after the 9:00 AM Service. More details to come, but please mark your calendars and strive to be in person this Sunday.

Snow date: Sunday, February 16, 2025.

All committee reports are due on January 28th. Please send all reports to Terrence Walcott at twalcott02@comcast.net for APM booklet compilation.

Warrant for the 116th Annual Parish Meeting of St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church: By this warrant, on behalf of the Priest In Charge, Wardens, and Vestry of St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church of Cambridge, MA, notice is given, according to the By-Laws of St. Bartholomew’s Church and according to the Constitution and Canons of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts.

The Nominating Committee is to be commissioned during the service. The committee members are Theresa Howell, Christine (Anne) Walcott, Joy Howell, Rick Weir, and the PIC Rev. Zachary.

The BIPOC Support Committee of the Diocesan Racial Justice Commission invites all BIPOC Episcopal clergy and lay people to dinner on Sunday, Jan. 26, 5-7 PM, at the Church of St. Augustine and St. Martin (29 Lenox Street) in Boston. RSVP online here by Jan. 22, 2025.

Community leaders and justice-seekers gather for inspiration, celebration, and organizing at this historic MLK Day event in Boston.

9:00-11:00 AM in the Ensemble Ballroom

The Keynote Speaker will be professor, author, and activist,
Angela Davis.

Buy tickets here.

“Love Casts Out Fear: An Inauguration Eve Vigil” will be offered on Sunday, Jan. 19 at 5 p.m. at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul in Boston.

All are invited to join Bishop Julia E. Whitworth and other diocesan and Episcopal Peace Fellowship leaders, in person or via livestream, for this prayer service, to hold sacred space for leaning into our Christian faith, which tells us that love casts out fear, that we stand with the marginalized and that love in practice looks like justice and peace. Registration is requested, here.

Childcare will be available on site, if registration is received by Jan. 14.

If you have a balance and would like to clear it before the end of 2024 please contact the treasurers Bernadette or Darnell by Sunday, December 29, 2024, the pledge catch up Sunday.

Thank you for your ongoing financial commitment this year.