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Dear Friends,
It is with great sadness that I let you know Rev. Helen Murgida, of First Religious Society Newburyport, was tragically killed in a pedestrian accident on Wednesday, February 28. As an interfaith chaplain, Rev. Helen touched many lives within her congregation and throughout Newburyport.
A spokesperson for the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education said Murgida also had a long career in special education and was a beloved member of the DESE staff for 15 years. "Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends after this tragic loss," the DESE spokesperson said in a statement.
She had spent a long and rewarding career in special education, and she carried her passion to support those facing challenges through her faith. She advocated tirelessly for the inclusion of people with disabilities, delivering sermons and organizing community programming to raise awareness. She made our city an even more welcoming and inclusive place.
Rev. Helen will be deeply missed. The steeple lights at Central Congregational Church are shining this week in loving memory of Rev. Helen.
Grace & Peace
Chris
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