24 March 2023 Dear Friends in Christ, The late theologian, Louis Weil wrote, “When the Christian community meets to do the whole eucharistic action in obedience to the Lord, he comes. He gives himself to...
Climate change and environmental degradation are manifestations of our turning away from God. The effects of this willful separation from God resonate across our collective lives: All areas of justice are either worsened or made better depending on the health of the planet. A changing climate and degraded environment worsen conflict, forces human migration, and causes food insecurity. These related crises increase the rate of violence, cause more natural disasters and humanitarian crises, and deepen the wounds of those already suffering from racism. People living in poverty are plunged further into poverty by the deteriorating condition of the planet.
The Commission on Ministry (COM) assists the bishop in developing, recruiting, forming, and assessing those called to ministry in the church. Their work encompasses those called to lay or ordained ministry.
Every Baptized Person is Called to Ministry. Education for Ministry (EfM) invites participants into small, mentored groups that provide the framework for understanding life and shaping actions as Christian faith is deepened.
Help us keep in contact with, and providing resources to, members of congregational leadership! The Annual Congregational Report to the Bishop is the best tool we have to keep our contact information up to date and ready to use...
Learn what your church needs to know about copyright and licenses. This list provides resources about copyright, but it is not to be considered legal advice.
Wondering if there is a diocesan grant available for your project? Please submit a one-page Letter of Intent (LOI) to the Grants Committee outlining your proposal. In your letter, please include: The full name of...
Election season is a time to emphasize not only voting but how voting is part of a year-round practice of civic engagement. This engagement is where we as individuals can invest in our communities by...
I fell in love with the tiny, distant country of Laos about twelve years ago, when I first visited on vacation. Laos is a sliver of mountain and river, with Vietnam on one side and...
St. Mary’s, 43 Foreside Road, Falmouth Sunday, May 22, 4-6pm We have all been in those uncomfortable…sometimes threatening…situations when we witness incidents that demand our intervention. How to do that safely and effectively? Please join...
