tag/faith_formation

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Sunrise Easter Services, 2025

Sunrise services on Easter morning are a Christian tradition that many believe started with the Moravian church in Germany in the 1730s. For Episcopalians, the practice arose from the Easter Vigil, which, according to The...

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Beyond Borders: Empowering Your Ministry with Immigrant Communities

How can churches move from hospitality to partnership with immigrant communities in their midst? This timely and practical webinar hosted by the Episcopal Parish Network will explore how Episcopal congregations can engage more faithfully and...

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BTS Green Teams Gathering: Ceding Conquest, Seeding Justice

The BTS Center’s annual Green Teams Gathering is a day-long opportunity for learning, worship, and community. This year’s theme is “Ceding Conquest, Seeding Justice,” with keynote speaker Dwayne Tomah, Passamaquoddy Language Keeper. During this full-day...

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Reconsider the Lilies: White Supremacy and Environmental Justice

The environmental issues facing society are deeply connected with lasting problems of racism, colonialism, and white supremacy. To be faithful to its calling, the church needs to rethink its environmental theology and confront these problems...

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Red Cards from the ILRC

All people in the United States, regardless of immigration status, have certain rights and protections under the U.S. Constitution. The ILRC’s Red Cards help people assert their rights and defend themselves in many situations, such...

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Reports to Convention Due

Diocesan ministries, committees, and standing bodies have the opportunity to submit a report to the diocesan convention that will be included with our preconvention journal. It is not a requirement. If you do choose to send...

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ICE Out Solidarity Rally

This solidarity rally is a strong and public display of support for our immigrant neighbors as we respond to ICE activity in Lewiston and Portland. Please be prepared to protest peacefully! See the Protesting Faithfully...

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From the Bishop: A Call to Prayerful Action

“The people in the Holy Land—Israel and Palestine—are heavy laden. And right now, our most faithful prayer is for the burdensome violence to end. I have written to our representatives in Washington to call for...

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Sixteen Bishops Authorize Use of Liturgical Resource for Creation Season

Press Release Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts August 14, 2023 Creation Season 2023: Celebration Guide for Episcopal Parishes is now available for those who integrate Creation Season into Sunday worship (Sept. 1- Oct. 4). Curated...