News & Reflections

For use in your congregation as you remember Sri Lanka. These prayers were led by Rev. Anoma Abeyaratne at the Remembering Sri Lanka vigil on Boston Common.

Responding to terror in Sri Lanka and the killing of over 320 people, the Sri Lanka Association of New England and the Massachusetts Council of Churches will gather for #RememberingSriLanka: An Interfaith Vigil in Boston Thursday April 25, 2019, 6pm. Parkman Bandstand on Boston Common

"We have failed to sufficiently name and denounce the anti-Semitism among us."

Read more to understand the verdict and the part we played in advocating for churches across the Commonwealth.

The Massachusetts Council of Churches will likely be moving. Help us define the values of our office space, and learn more about the move.

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 offered by the Rev. Laura Everett, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Council of Churches.

Massachusetts Council of Churches announces the hiring of the Rev. Daryl Lobban as the first Director of External Relationships.

Massachusetts Council of Churches files an Amicus Brief: Government attempt to divide houses of worship is “not right and not possible.”

The Massachusetts Council of Churches's announces plans to implement a new staffing structure.

Mirror-Spectator article about the installation of Armenian-American lawyer and political activist Anthony Barsamian as president.

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.

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.

A reflection from 30 Seconds or Less on networking across the whole body of Christ.

Boston Globe article covering nontraditional ways churches are building new communities.

Boston Globe article describing the ecumenical vespers service held to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.

Video from the Weather Channel depicting Bostonians' responses to the record-breaking snowfall in 2015.

Christian Century blog post discussing the challenges of ecumenical work today.

Boston Globe article about churches' innovative alternatives to canceling worship after record snowfall.