From Massachusetts-The Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts will hold its 2012 Diocesan Convention on Oct. 19 and 20 at the Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel. Business will include a vote on a resolution protesting casinos in Western Massachusetts.
The convention will be called to order on Oct. 19 with the Right Rev. Gordon P. Scruton, diocesan bishop, extending a welcome to all delegates and declaring the convention organized for business. The Rev. Douglas John Fisher, bishop-elect of the diocese, will also address the convention.
Other speakers will include the Rev. Laura Everett, executive director of the Massachusetts Council of Churches; the Rev. Deacon Jane Griesbach, of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Worcester; and the Rev. Jill Williams, diocesan missioner for Christian formation.
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http://www.masslive.com/living/index.ssf/2012/10/episcopal_convention_will_vote_on_anti-casino_resolution.html
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