Massachusetts Council of Churches

06/08/2026

Church! Our kin at the Wisconsin Council of Churches are holding a workshop TOMORROW, Tuesday June 9 on preparing for worship in advance of July 4th. Would you like to attend? Register at the link: https://www.wichurches.org/events/july4worship

Have you registered for Tuesday's workshop yet?

Join the Clergy Emergency League and the Wisconsin Council of Churches for a 90‑minute workshop to help clergy and congregational leaders prepare faithful, grounded worship and preaching for the July 4th weekend.

Learn more and register at the link in the comments.

06/06/2026

We appreciate the time spent with the ELCA New England Synod Assembly and thank you Bishop Nathan Pipho for allowing us to extend greetings and worship with our fellow Lutherans.

06/05/2026

We commend the United Methodist Church of New England for its gathering. The annual conference meeting showcased the grateful testimony of the UMC's faithful witness, centered on the theme 'Faith for Our Future, Loving Boldly'.

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

Church, we believe our mental health matters! That's why we at are a part of the Coalition. So join this coming Saturday , June 13, 1-4pm at Mass Audubon's Magazine Beach sanctuary. FREE!

Join for seated and standing yoga, nature walks, art activities, and information from partner organizations including DeeDee's Cry and the Center for Trauma and Embodiment. All ages welcome and no need to sign up in advance.

668 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA 02139.

05/28/2026

The Mass Council of Churches embarked on a significant worship experience with the African Methodist Episcopal Zion 182nd Session of the New England Annual Conference, under Bishop George Crenshaw's leadership. This event provided a valuable chance to connect with the 'Zion' community. Notably, Rev. George Woodruff and Rev. Nakeida Bethel-Smith, alongside Presiding Elder King, contributed actively throughout the Communion service.

05/28/2026

“This guidance should not be necessary,” the Rev. Mariama White-Hammond said. “Many of us follow a higher law that is thousands of years old. And we will not let any political agenda of the moment draw us away from those higher principles — this guidance reminds us how we lean in to following those things to which we have dedicated our lives.”

We were proud to stand with Governor Maura Healey today as Mass.gov issued new guidance for Houses of Worship. https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-05-28/how-to-deal-with-ice-mass-governor-issues-guidance-for-hospitals-schools-churches

05/26/2026

"Christian leaders — especially Black Christian leaders — must recognize that the preservation of history is not only cultural work; it is spiritual stewardship. Scripture repeatedly commands remembrance. God instructed Israel to tell the story, rehearse the testimony and pass down the truth to the next generation. Memory is a biblical mandate."

Church, read Massachusetts Council of Churches Associate Director Rev Kenneth Young's excellent new essay in Faith & Leadership on how we show up for this moment when Black history is actively being erased:

The current threats to Black historical memory should serve as a call for Christian leaders to preserve, celebrate and commemorate Black history, says a pastor of a historic church.

05/18/2026

Iglesias! Especialmente Iglesias Latinos! The Massachusetts Governor's Advisory Council of Latino Empowerment is next meeting in WORCESTER on Tuesday May 19. Hay más información aquí. Worcester State University, Eager Auditorium, 486 Chandler Street, Worcester, MA 01602 Tuesday, May 19, 2026 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

On April 5, 2023, Governor Maura T. Healey signed an Executive Order establishing the Governor’s Council on Latino Empowerment and appointed more than 40 Latino leaders from across the state. This council will advise Governor Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll on strategies to expand econ...

05/15/2026

A truly wonderful clergy conference for The Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts, where the clergy serving in the diocese had their first chance to spend time with their new bishop, The Rt. Rev. Miguelina Howell. Nestled in the mountains of New Hampshire at the Barbara C. Harris Camp & Conference Center, we spent three days together.

It was a prayerful and intimate time, with worship and reflection led by The Rev. Dr. Mark Bozutti-Jones, as our chaplain.

It was a truthful and honest time as Bishop Miguelina openly shared her faithful approach to leadership and pastoring her people, and we collectively processed and envisioned the state of our ministries.

It was a FUN time, with chatting, hiking, our annual trivia tournament (perhaps someone on the MCC staff was on the winning team), and...a new tradition, brought by Bishop Miguelina: fiercely competitive and hilarious rounds of Spoons (the card game).

A blessed start to a new relationship between a bishop and her clergy, where Christ feels so present in heart-lifting worship, in grounded planning, and in bonds of real fellowship and friendship.

(Thanks to DioceseWMA and Rev. Dr. Bozutti-Jones for some of the photos as well.)