MCC News
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August 28, 2017
Friday and Saturday in Boston: Events in response to Charlottesville
August 18, 2017
A Joint Statement from Boston Area Religious Leaders
August 16, 2017
A Prayer After Charlottesville
August 16, 2017
A Letter to Massachusetts Jews and Christians
August 15, 2017
"We have failed to sufficiently name and denounce the anti-Semitism among us."
Responding to Charlottesville
August 14, 2017
Verdict in the LaSalette Shrine Case Announced
March 23, 2017
Read more to understand the verdict and the part we played in advocating for churches across the Commonwealth.
MCC Media Guide for Local Church Pastors
February 20, 2017
A Post Election Message from the Massachusetts Council of Churches
November 22, 2016
Into Uncharted Waters: A Move in our Future
October 24, 2016
The Massachusetts Council of Churches will likely be moving. Help us define the values of our office space, and learn more about the move.
2016 Ecumenical Ballot Issue Guide
August 31, 2016
Together with our partners at City Mission, Episcopal City Mission, and UU Mass Action, we have created this guide to the issues on the Massachusetts State ballot. We have attempted instead to be honest, specific, and to present the best in each side.
A Prayer in Response to the Orlando Attack
June 16, 2016
A prayer offered by the Rev. Laura Everett, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Council of Churches.
Announcing Our Newest Colleague!
May 25, 2016
Massachusetts Council of Churches announces the hiring of the Rev. Daryl Lobban as the first Director of External Relationships.
Religious Autonomy Before the Courts
April 1, 2016
Massachusetts Council of Churches files an Amicus Brief: Government attempt to divide houses of worship is “not right and not possible.”
Big News: Staffing Changes at the Massachusetts Council of Churches
March 11, 2016
The Massachusetts Council of Churches's announces plans to implement a new staffing structure.
Anthony Barsamian Becomes First Armenian Head of Mass. Council of Churches
February 11, 2016
Mirror-Spectator article about the installation of Armenian-American lawyer and political activist Anthony Barsamian as president.
Open Letter to Governor Baker
November 18, 2015
An open letter to Governor Baker from the Massachusetts Council of Churches signed by church leaders of multiple denominations in response to the Syrian refugee crisis.
A ‘Popeapalooza’ at Doyle’s Cafe in JP
September 24, 2015
Boston Globe article covering an MCC event that brought some 30 clergy, activists, and lay people from across denominations together to listen to Pope Francis address a joint meeting of Congress.
The Whole Body of Christ
July 7, 2015
A reflection from 30 Seconds or Less on networking across the whole body of Christ.
Churches Expand Ministries in Unique Ways
April 4, 2015
Boston Globe article covering nontraditional ways churches are building new communities.
Copley Square Service Marks Anniversary of Genocide in Turkey
March 24, 2015
Boston Globe article describing the ecumenical vespers service held to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.
Boston Breaks Snow Records
March 16, 2015
Video from the Weather Channel depicting Bostonians' responses to the record-breaking snowfall in 2015.
A Hard Season for Ecumenism
March 15, 2015
Christian Century blog post discussing the challenges of ecumenical work today.
Churches Find Ways to Hold Services on Snowy Sunday
February 16, 2015
Boston Globe article about churches' innovative alternatives to canceling worship after record snowfall.