The Isaiah Project: a Collaborative Arts Experience at Redeemer Franklin
The Isaiah Project: a Collaborative Arts Experience at Redeemer Franklin

Early in 2024, Redeemer Franklin embarked on a year-long project to prepare for Advent, which became known as The Isaiah Project. The initiative was designed as a study of the book of Isaiah and included the development of artistic responses created by many of the artists and creators at Redeemer. From the beginning, the vision for the project was a collaborative effort that would produce music, visual arts, prose, and drama—all culminating in a mid-Advent celebration of the coming of Christmas.

Over 30 individuals contributed to the project, which developed throughout the spring and summer before blossoming into the final presentation in December. Musically, the project was spearheaded by Isaiah Sylvia, Music Director at Redeemer, along with the Redeemer band members and some guest collaborators. Together, they created a six-song EP, all self-written and composed.

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Rev. Canon Dan Sylviajan25
Saint Nicholas House Joins Gift Mission to Victims of Hurricane Helene
Saint Nicholas House Joins Gift Mission to Victims of Hurricane Helene

Operation Sleigh Ride was formed in late 2024 as an effort to encourage families of children impacted by Hurricane Helene. To facilitate providing toys for 800 children, drop sites were set up all over the Northeast.

Saint Nicholas House, which describes itself as a house of hospitality and prayer, joined the efforts by choosing to have a community gift drop box on the front porch of their Brookline, NH house.

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Anglican Diocese in New Englandjan25
Finding Peace in Anxious Times
Finding Peace in Anxious Times

“There is nothing new under the sun”. By the time the wise Teacher in Ecclesiastes wrote this truth 3,000 years ago, so many kingdoms and dynasties had risen and fallen. Wars had been fought, work efforts had flourished and petered out, famines and plenty had come and gone. Peoples and nations lived in anxious times and in peace, in oppression and in freedom. Most had toiled under the hot sun. And the conclusion of it all? The Teacher in Ecclesiastes says “Fear God and keep his commandments.”

In the anxious times which many of us are experiencing right now, we can ”fear God” and see what happens. We can bend the knees of our hearts in reverence and adoration before the majesty of our loving God.

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Rev. Wendy Dixonpastoral
A Maine Cellist in Bermuda: We are a Global Movement of the Spirit
A Maine Cellist in Bermuda: We are a Global Movement of the Spirit

Can a Classical Concert Foster Encounter with the Divine, Break Down Barriers, and Plant New Seeds of God’s Kingdom?

Sarah pictured with Tiffany Fox, violin, and Jonathan McBeath, piano/organ

It was a warm summer day when I was contacted by a voice from the past: The Venerable Jerry Smith was my husband Steve’s professor and personal mentor in seminary at Trinity School for Ministry over 20 years ago and was now calling from the island country of Bermuda! He wanted to invite me to come to Bermuda to play a concert at the cathedral in the fall. I immediately said yes (who wouldn’t?) and started planning my repertoire.

As a classical musician, I am fully aware that classical music remains a niche medium in many places. It can be seen as esoteric, hard to “get into”, or just for the elite listener. For much of my professional life I have pushed hard against that, working with living composers, playing concerts in unusual venues, collaborating with dance companies or visual artists, all to try to bring what I believe can be a deeply moving experience to those who might otherwise not have the opportunity or think they “like” classical music.

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Sarah Hoskinsdec24
The Story of Bridgeport: How The Rivers is seeing their city Raised from the Ash Heap
The Story of Bridgeport: How The Rivers is seeing their city Raised from the Ash Heap

Bishop Drew commented, “I stand in awe of what Rev. Gabrielle and her church have done and are doing. In fervent prayer, love and humility they have played a central part in bringing the body of Christ together and in partnership with the city’s government in the activation of Jesus’ greater hope for Bridgeport. In prayer and in service they are bringing renewal. There is still much to be done - but there is undeniably beauty rising from the ashes. You can see it and feel it everywhere you look.

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Anglican Diocese in New Englanddec24
Reawakening 2024: Growing in the Gospel
Reawakening 2024: Growing in the Gospel

As nearly 300 clergy, leaders, church attendees, teens, children, and various friends of the diocese, gathered in Newburyport for the 2024 Reawakening Conference, Bishop Drew Williams welcomed the attendees by quoting Robert Capon “...one thing we most needed even from the start, and certainly will need from here on out into the New Jerusalem: the ability to take our freedom seriously and act on it, to live not in fear of mistakes but in the knowledge that no mistake can hold a candle to the love that draws us home.”

It was the desire to return to this home-drawing, re-centering love that inspired theme of this year’s conference: Growing in the Gospel.

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The Discipleship Cohort: Transforming the Young Adult Community at All Saints
The Discipleship Cohort: Transforming the Young Adult Community at All Saints

There is a growing community of young adults at All Saints Church in Amesbury who increasingly believe that they are known and loved by the Triune God and, in turn, are enjoying a taste of the eternal life that the New Testament authors speak of. It is a community of young people who are walking in greater and greater freedom and wholeness and who are sharing this life in Christ with those around them. Over the last three years, the young adult population at All Saints has grown from five people to about thirty people. The Discipleship Cohort at All Saints has been at the center of the cultural transformation of the young adult community at All Saints. It has helped to cultivate a space to receive from God and one another and to walk in greater freedom and maturity.

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Rev. Jeff Wojcickioct24
Confirmation Celebrations at St. Luke's Wayland
Confirmation Celebrations at St. Luke's Wayland

On Sunday, September 29, Bishop Drew visited St. Luke’s Wayland for a special confirmation service led by the Rev. Christine Nakyeyune. The day will marked by celebrations and thanksgiving with a wonderful banquet and cake. Ven. Micheal Kafeero also attended with Bishop Andrew. At the end of the service Bishop Andrew was interviewed for St. Luke’s YouTube channel!

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Anglican Diocese in New Englandoct24
St. Peter’s Winchester Celebrates 18th Anniversary
St. Peter’s Winchester Celebrates 18th Anniversary

St. Peter’s Winchester celebrated 18 years as a church on Sunday, September 15th

The whole family, every generation joined in worship, thanksgiving to God, and celebration for the last 18 years. Honored guests were Bishop Hannington, Provost Rebecca, and Canon Jonathon - all from Kampala! They were also joined by Ven. Dr. Alex Kasirye-Musoke (the founding Rector) to whom a special tribute was paid. Bishop Andrew was joined by ADNE’s Standing Committee Chairman Josh Vanada for the thanksgiving service and the lavish celebrations that followed.

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Anglican Diocese in New Englandoct24
Floodgate Cross Travels Over 2300 Miles Inspiring Prayers for Revival
Floodgate Cross Travels Over 2300 Miles Inspiring Prayers for Revival

Since the Floodgate Cross started its journey at the end of April in Burlington, VT, it has traveled over 2300 miles on its pilgrimage route across the northeast of America.

Featuring visits to Dandelion Ministries (NY), Church of the Apostles (Coventry, RI), Grace Anglican (Bridgewater, MA), Abbey of the Way (Worcester, MA), St. Pauls (Lawrence, MA), Emmaus Fellowship (Falmouth, MA) & Church of the Redeemer (Franklin, MA)!

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A Taste of the New Creation: Farm Camp at Saint Nicholas House
A Taste of the New Creation: Farm Camp at Saint Nicholas House

Our earliest days and months at Saint Nicholas House were a time of holy imagination. Though we had few relationships in the community, little experience in agriculture, and a fairly run-down property, we could see what this place could become. We imagined a home where children—many children— would come and find joy and delight. Whether they came for worship or catechesis, for an after-school karate class, to work on the farm, or simply to visit the animals, they would experience some taste of God’s peace and presence. We imagined it as a child-scaled working model of the new creation. Fast forward to this summer. We hosted our third annual Farm Camp...

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Rev. Brian Barrysep24
St. Peters Enjoys Annual “Church Outside the Building” & Family Sports Gala
St. Peters Enjoys Annual “Church Outside the Building” & Family Sports Gala

You may recall that - by the grace of God - St. Peter's Anglican Church was able to purchase a building in Winchester, MA last year… but that doesn’t mean worship must remain in the building! Every year, this congregation conducts a service outside the church walls and fills the day with sports activities, from races to various tournaments. The Rev. Amos Kimera, rector of St. Peter’s, explains why this annual event is special...

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All Saints Worshippers Undaunted by Cathedral Fire
All Saints Worshippers Undaunted by Cathedral Fire

On Sunday, June 30, Fr. Ross Kimball was out of state, filling in for another ADNE clergy person. At 7:30 a.m., his cell phone rang... there had been a fire in the church during the early morning hours. Although the fire was limited to a closet area in the vestibule of the church and had been quickly extinguished, the fire chief determined that the building could not be occupied. What should we do about the worship service scheduled to begin in two hours and the ordination service scheduled for that afternoon?

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Anglican Diocese in New Englandsep24