The Episcopal Church in New England - Province 1

04/15/2026

Morning Prayer with Native Saints sponsored by The Episcopal Church in New England - Province 1. Led by the Rev. Rita Powell of The Episcopal Chaplaincy at Harvard Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts

02/23/2026

The Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts Racial Justice Commission is hosting a free online screening and conversation with the filmmakers of A Reckoning in Boston on Tuesday evening, February 24th. The film streams on Kinema at 6:30 pm. The Zoom conversation follows immediately afterwards at 8:00 pm. Participants need to register for both events:

Register for the Screening of A Reckoning in Boston:

https://kinema.com/events/A-Reckoning-in-Boston-onus9k

Register for the Conversation with the Filmmakers on Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/GjhuR1sVTd-DhDSCvdCGmw

The conversation will be moderated by The Rev. James M. Hairston, Priest-in-Charge of St. Augustine St. Martin in Boston who is a member of the Racial Justice Commission and grew up in Dorchester where the film is set. Father James is president of the Bishop John Burgess Massachusetts chapter of United Black Episcopalians (UBE).

“A Reckoning in Boston touches a deep emotional core and offers a lot to unpack and reflect upon about Boston’s past and present history of racism, particularly during this Lenten season of repentance,” said Racial Justice Commission Chair The Rev. Dr. Derrick Muwina. “Our Baptismal Covenant calls on us to ‘strive for justice and peace among all people, and to respect the dignity of every human being.’ We hope that you will join this special screening and conversation for our diocese.”

A Reckoning in Boston powerfully explores systemic racism, economic inequality, street violence, trauma and lack of affordable housing in Boston by looking at the lives of Kafi Dixon, Carl Chandler and others in the Dorchester community. The film is “an absolute must see – especially for white audiences,” wrote Boston Globe film critic Ty Burr.

A Reckoning in Boston has been screened by educational and religious groups, and at film festivals, all over the country. It has been featured on public television through PBS Independent Lens. The film won “Best Feature Documentary Award” at the Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival.

02/23/2026

On March 14 there will be an all-day (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.) Anti-Racism and Reconciliation workshop at Grace Church in Manchester, NH.

Province 1 and the Province 1 Becoming Beloved Community Network is supporting the Episcopal Church of New Hampshire in putting on this training. This session is designed to meet the churchwide requirements for all leaders - lay, ordained, paid and volunteer - to receive anti-racism and racial reconciliation training. This session is in-person only, and lunch will be provided.

Register today at province1.org/training

01/28/2026

Morning Prayer online tomorrow at 8 AM EST led by Alison Peaceful Deer Miller, Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts member of The Episcopal Church in New England - Province 1 Indigenous Peoples' Justice Network.

01/23/2026

As Maine communities continue to be terrorized by ICE agents, Bishop Brown shared a pastoral message offering support, hope, and opportunities for practical action. "In every age and time, when people hurt and whenever human dignity erodes, faith leaders have stepped in. We are they who stand for the rule of law and for due process, and so we shall rise!" he wrote. Read his message, including four ways the Episcopal Church in Maine is rising, here: https://conta.cc/4r8r6F9

01/22/2026

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Over the past few days, many Mainers have been asking what they can do to help and support their immigrant neighbors.

Right now, one of the most valuable tools we have is accurate, verified information. It is crucial that all Maine residents understand their rights and know what resources are available.

That’s why ILAP worked with and the Refugee and Human Rights Clinic at Maine School of Law () to create this webpage as a resource for ALL Maine people: ACLUMaine.org/PreparingForIce (link in bio).

In addition to providing instructions for a direct encounter with ICE, this page can help you make your workplace safer for your immigrant colleagues, advise you on what you can do if you witness an ICE encounter, and show how you can support someone who has been detained.

Please share widely to help make sure as many people as possible have access to this information. . .

01/22/2026

The Communities for Spiritual Vitality is offering a 2026 Lenten Devotional with contributions from across Province 1.

* Access the devotional directly at this link, https://heyzine.com/flip-book/d910dacbf6.html

* Learn about more ways to engage with the devotional at this webite: https://www.communitiesforspiritualvitality.org/resources, or

* Sign up for the daily emails from the devotional here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/Gey0anN

This annual devotional is lovingly prepared by The Communities for Spiritual Vitality, an initiative which supports laity throughout the Province in the spiritual formation and fellowship. Find out more at www.communitiesforspiritualvitality.org

01/15/2026

Save the date for the Province 1 Youth Climate Justice Event. Since there won't be an EYE this year, organizers in the Diocese of Maine and across New England have been working to put on an amazing Provincial Youth Event at Acadia National Part. For more information, follow this link: https://episcopalmaine.org/event/save-the-date-youth-climate-justice-event/

01/15/2026

Check out our January newsletter- so many ministry opportunities and ways to connect.

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12/17/2025

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