Links of Interest
 
The Episcopal Church is home to 68,000 people in 185 congregations in cities and towns throughout eastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod and the islands. Our congregations make up our diocese, and our diocese is part of the wider Episcopal Church, which in turn is part of a larger, global community of Anglican Christians.
 
 
The NEC endeavors to educate, to communicate, and to support the furtherance of the authentic Cursillo method, in order to evangelize and thereby change the world for Christ.
 
 
Alpha is an opportunity to explore the meaning of life in a relaxed, friendly setting. The Alpha course usually meets once per week for 10 weeks, and includes an amazing one-day or weekend getaway. Each session, people enjoy great food, laughter and learning in a fun and friendly atmosphere where no question about life or God is seen as too simple or too hostile…questions like—Is there a God? Why am I here? Where did I come from? Where am I going?
 
 
The Book of Common Prayer is one of the major works of English literature. Since its introduction in the mid-1500's it has exerted enormous influence on the religious and literary lives of all who speak the English language. The Book of Common Prayer has gone through a number of editions, not only in England where it originated, but in all the places where the various Churches of the Anglican Communion are now active.
 
 
Kairos is a ministry of the church ... a ministry of the apostles whom Jesus, the Christ, has called into community and sent forth into the environment of the correctional institution. Kairos has been called the best example of the early church in existence today.
 
 
A Faith Alive Weekend is a weekend program in a specific parish where a group of lay people (mostly Episcopalians) come to talk about what God means to them in their daily lives. It helps the parishioners to find out where they are in their personal "walk" with the Lord. It is truly an experience of God's love shared with one another.
 
 
Happening is a Christian experience organized by high school students for high school students with some help from Episcopal clergy and a few adults. It is an opportunity for fellowship and fun, for hearing and talking about faith in a safe community, as well as strengthening our relationships with Christ and with one another.