Around the Diocese
Ordinations & Appointments The Rev. Anna Woofenden to the Sacred Order of Priests October 17, 2021
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Ellen Lincout
Diocesan Evangelist November 6, 2021
nna is the founding pastor of the Garden Church and Feed and Be Fed Farm in San Pedro California, re-imagining church as an interconnected organism, worshiping, loving and serving together while transforming a plot of land into a vibrant urban farm and sanctuary. Through this process, she has become a leading voice in the food and faith movement. She is the founder and co-host of the Food and Faith Podcast, the author of This is God’s Table: Finding Church Beyond the Walls, and has written for various publications including Christian Century magazine. ♦
Mark Rogers
Acting Director, Human to Human January 1, 2022
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ith over 40 years of experience in finance, business and coaching, Mark is uniquely prepared to lead Human To Human at this critical moment. Created to support new ministries that are reaching people on the margins, Human To Human needs someone who can tell the story and invite others to share in this dynamic, Gospel-based work. Human To Human also needs someone who can help incubate new ministries, nurture and support lay and ordained leaders as they bring creative ministries to life. The Acting Director is responsible for developing and implementing a plan - in collaboration with the bishop, diocesan staff, the Human to Human Committee, and the mission directors - leading to the growth and development of the organization. ♦
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One of the highlights of the 120th Diocesan Convention was the commissioning of Ellen Lincourt as a Diocesan Evangelist. Ellen is Senior AV Support Specialist at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. She lends her digital skills to ministry at St. Michael's-onthe-Heights, Worcester and to our diocese as needed. ♦
William Harron
Province I Coordinator January 18, 2022
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he Executive Committee of Province I is excited to announce the call of Will Harron to be the Coordinator of Province I.
Will is a member of Grace Episcopal Church in Amherst, Massachusetts and lives in Greenfield, Massachusetts. He holds a Master in Divinity degree from the Boston University School of Theology and spent two years in the Life Together Episcopal Service Corps in Boston before serving in several parishes and campus ministries in the greater Boston area from 2014-2019. In 2020, Will started the Young Adult Ministry Network in the Diocese of Western Massachusetts and he serves on the Episcopal Church Council of Advice for Young Adult and Campus Ministry. ♦ Source: Province I
