April Dispatches
Dispatches is a monthly update that seeks to keep you advised of news, developments, and resources that support our shared mission across the diocese.
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Upcoming events
Gospel Integration online Seminar Session 1: The Gospel Flips the Script
April 8, 2026 | 7:00 PM 8:30 PM
Virtual
Expert voices. Difficult questions. The heart of Jesus.
This new series of ADNE seminars is designed to lean into the hardest parts of our modern reality, bringing the healing lens of the Gospel to the most complex and sensitive issues of our time.
We launch this series with a deep look at how the Gospel of grace speaks into our exhaustion and our silence.
The First Seminar: The Gospel Flips the Script We are thrilled to begin this journey with The Rev. Dr. Jono Linebaugh, Director of Anglican Studies at Beeson Divinity School. Dr. Linebaugh reminds us that while the world views religion as our "climb" toward God, the Gospel is always about God’s "descent" toward us.
Write your questions ahead of time to the Rev. Canon Kate Norris or the Rev. Canon Sean Norris
Next up - Session 2: April 8 the Gospel applied to Immigration
ADNE Prayer Ministry Training Conference
April 17–18, 2026
All Saints Cathedral | Amesbury, MA
Discover the heart of healing prayer and learn how to minister with confidence, compassion, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit at the ADNE Prayer Ministry Training Conference. Building on the success of Becoming Whole New England, we are pleased to welcome Amanda McGann and Tamara Cameron of the Isaiah Forty Foundation.
This training will explore the biblical foundations of healing prayer, why Jesus invites all believers into this work, and how to pray in ways that honor people’s stories and create safe, Spirit-led spaces. Whether you are part of an existing prayer ministry, considering starting one, or simply want to learn how to pray for family and friends, this conference is designed for you.
Diaconal Ordination of Rita Rees, MK Ferguson, and Don Rayman
April 25, 2026
All Saints Cathedral Amesbury | Amesbury, MA
Please join us in giving witness to the joyous occasion of the ordinations of Rita Rees, MK Ferguson, Don Rayman as deacons.
ADNE Spring Teen Retreat
May 15–17, 2026
Pilgrim Pines | Swanzey, NH
Grades 6–12
Students are invited to a weekend of faith, fun, and friendship at the ADNE Spring Teen Retreat. Through engaging talks rooted in John 6, worship, and shared experiences, students will explore tough questions, big miracles, and what it means to be deeply known and loved by Jesus.
The weekend includes outdoor adventures, games, creative activities, worship, great food, and plenty of time to connect with new and old friends—all in small groups organized by grade.
Annual Missional Planning Summit
June 13, 2026
All Saints Cathedral Amesbury | Amesbury, MA
Each year, parish leaders gather for the Annual Missional Planning Summit. This is a time to reflect on God's faithfulness in the past, ask where He has us right now, and where He is leading us in the future. Through prayerful listening, a proven framework, and supportive coaches, each of the ADNE parishes will leave the Summit with a plan that lays out the actions and timelines required to achieve God's best for His kingdom.
The Missional Planning Summit is open to rectors, wardens, and any other key leaders.
Registration will open April 1.
Explore What’s Coming Up Across the ADNE
We’re excited to introduce our new Events Page—your go-to place to stay up to date on everything happening across the diocese. From conferences and retreats to trainings and gatherings, it’s all in one place and regularly updated.
Take a look and start planning what’s ahead—then check out the calendar below for a snapshot of upcoming events.
Priority: reawakening
Calling All Hands on Deck for Reawakening 2026!
Reawakening is coming (October 23 and 24) and we need you to make it happen!
Our conference has grown, we are serving more people, and we need more hands! If you're someone who loves to roll up your sleeves, show up, and make things work, we have a place for you.
We're building volunteer teams in the following areas:
Greeters & Guides — Welcome people at the doors and help attendees find their way
Registration Desk — Check people in and hand out name tags
Setup Crew — Get everything ready before the conference
Teardown — Pack up and clean up at the end
Meal Service — Set out food, clean up after meals, and handle trash
Workshop Room Monitors — Be present before and during sessions to help things run smoothly
Supplies Team — Keep track of supplies, get them where they're needed, and receive deliveries
No experience necessary — just a willing heart and a can-do spirit.
As a thank-you, volunteers receive a discount on their registration fee.
Questions? Reach out to kathryn.miller@adne.org
Let’s do this!
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE MINISTRIES AND PRIORITIES OF THE ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF NEW ENGLAND.
The Anglican Diocese in New England wants to be on mission together: every parishioner, every leader, and every church. As a family of churches reaching across the breadth of New England, God is calling us to serve in the reawakening of the Northeast.
We can do so much more in God when we work together.