April 22, 2026 | Next eNews: May 6 | | Celebrating the Ordination & Consecration of Bishop-elect Miguelina Howell live on YouTube | | |
November 15, 2025, the Very Rev. Miguelina Howell, was elected as the tenth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts. Prior to her election, Bishop-elect Howell served as dean of Christ Church Cathedral in Hartford, Connecticut. Her Ordination and Consecration are scheduled for this Saturday, April 25 at 10 AM at Christ Church Cathedral in Springfield, MA.
We have heard from many of you hoping to attend the event. Unfortunately given the limited seating capacity of the Cathedral; the Diocese of Western Massachusetts is limiting tickets to invited guests of the Diocese of Western Massachusetts and Bishop-elect Howell.
We hope you can join online on the Diocese of Western Massachusett's YouTube Channel. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Canon to the Ordinary, Ranjit K. Mathews at rkmathews@episcopalct.org.
Thank you for your attention and we know the Bishop-elect and Episcopalians of Western Massachusetts would appreciate your prayers as they approach this important date in the life of the Diocese.
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Invite • Welcome • Connect OnDemand now available!
ECCT holds an annual subscription to Invite•Welcome•Connect On Demand and is making these online training materials and resources, which equip and empower individuals and congregations to practice evangelism, hospitality, and connectedness, available to all of ECCT.
Resources include video workshops, checklists, downloadable documents and transcripts, quick quizzes to check your progress, tools to help generate ideas, and more.
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Faith, Hope & Love: Clergy Conference Registration Open
This year’s Clergy Conference will be held May 18–19 at the Heritage Hotel, Southbury, with optional Sunday evening fellowship and accommodations available.
Featuring the Rev. Canon Blair Pogue and the Rev. Dwight Zscheile who will lead us as we explore "what does faithful and effective leadership look like amidst increasing lay leadership and shifting demands on volunteerism and resources?"
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Lay Preacher Training Group via Zoom beginning in July
Join Ginne Glassman for a Zoom Lay Preacher Training Group, Wednesday, July 1 through August 19 from 10 AM–12:30 PM via Zoom. No assigned reading, no textbooks, no exams, no prerequisites, and no fee...just good discussion of Scripture, weekly guest speakers, the opportunity to practice public speaking, and a chance to meet other lay preachers from across ECCT.
For more information or to join the group, contact Ginnie Glassman at GinnieG123@aol.com.
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Youth & Young Adult Ministry Update from Ministry Architects
Our work with Ministry Architects continues! This month we sent out Implementation team invitations. The next step is to meet once via Zoom before our in-person Quick Start Summit.
An additional listening session was hosted for young adults in the diocese and 11 representatives from various parishes and universities across Connecticut attended. They shared their insights and experiences with Ministry Architects, which will be included in the Assessment Report and will help pave the way for focused young adult ministry in the future.
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Red Dress Day, May 5, is a time to remember and honour missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people. Parishes are encouraged to observe Red Dress Day, either on Sunday, May 3 or Sunday, May 10. The Journey of Discovery with Indigenous Peoples Ministry Network has collected resources, including prayers, litanies, and orders of service approved for use in ECCT.
Our Indigenous friends want us to know that their peoples have not been eradicated. They are still here. Living, working, worshipping, playing alongside us, striving for justice and for their murdered and missing loved ones. May we add our voices to theirs in the pursuit of justice.
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Earth Day Resources & Information
As we celebrate Earth Day, An Episcopal Path to Creation Justice and ECCT's Creation Care Ministry Network continue to share resources and information to help support our efforts toward Creation Care and Justice.
A Virtual Nature Walk
Take a virtual nature walk with the author of "Braiding Sweetgrass," Robin Wall Kimmerer, on YouTube.
Getting To Zero Emissions Webinar on April 28
Join the Province 1 Eco Region and Jim Nail as he shares how St. Dunstan's in Dover, MA, achieved net zero carbon emissions! Learn more & register.
Suggested Creation Care Petitions for the Prayers of the People in the Easter Season in Connecticut, 2026
Compiled by the Rev. Norman MacLeod, Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island; edits made for Connecticut. Find them here.
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Bishops' Corner: Spring Training & Gathering 2026 begins next week! | | |
Virtual classes via Zoom from April 27–30
Zoom classes offered in topics around Administration, Resource Sharing, Lay Ministry, Witness, Lifespan Ministries, and Wellness. Courses are taught by lay and ordained leaders from around the diocese online and in person.
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In Person on May 2 at Berlin High School
Gather at Berlin High School (139 Patterson Way, Berlin) on Saturday, May 2, to worship, attend in-person classes, and hear from our plenary speaker, David Zahl, as he discusses, "The Urgency of Grace for a Worn-out World."
Pre-registration is required and closes this Sunday, April 26. A $25 fee helps cover lunch and other costs. Scholarships available.
| | News & Updates from Our Cathedral | |
Sunday, April 25
One service at 8 AM
Watch Bishop Howell's installation on YouTube at 10 AM
May 3, 10,17 & 31 at 9 AM
Formation Series: Study of the Epistle to the Romans
May 3, 10,17 & 31 at 1:30 PM
Spanish Language Formation Series: Evangelismo Intencional: Orando la Biblia
Thursday, May 7 at 7:30 PM
Special Cathedral Chapter meeting
Sunday, May 24 at 10 AM
Pentecost Sunday Combined Bilingual Service & Heritage Luncheon
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Youth Group on the Move
Sunday, May 3, 3–6 PM
Youth & youth groups come together around CT hosted by different churches - sharing stories, games, music, food and fun! A great way to make new friends and become part of a big CW Youth Group. Register online.
Open House at CW
Sat., May 17, 3–6 PM
Come learn more about Camp Washington and make plans for the summer! Take a tour of camp, see where campers will be eating and sleeping, enjoy a meal; check out the waterfront, outdoor chapel, arts & crafts and more. Register online.
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Join our Bishops, clergy, and lay leaders around the diocese for a time of discussion and connection Wednesdays from 8:30-9:30 AM.
Wardens' Without Clergy: April 22
Wednesday Bishops' Call for Clergy & Lay Leaders: May 6
All Wardens' Call: May 13
No call on April 29, fifth Wednesday
Zoom information is the same for all calls.
By video: https://episcopalct.zoom.us/j/2010776405#success
By phone: +1-646-558-8656 US; Meeting ID: 201 077 6405
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Gather with lay preachers from across the diocese for a time of reflection and conversation as you prepare to preach on Sunday.
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Hours at The Commons
The Commons is open Monday through Friday 8:15 AM to 4:45 PM.
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Episcopal Church Women Annual Meeting & Luncheon
Aqua Turf Club, Plainville
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Retired Clergy, Spouses & Partners Spring Gathering
St. John's, West Hartford
Registration coming soon!
| | | It has come to our attention some in ECCT have received emails and/or texts claiming to be from our Bishops or ECCT staff requesting the recipient to do things like purchase gift/phone cards, run errands, or send funds to the bishop/staff person directly. All such texts, emails, or phone calls are scams. No one at ECCT, including our Bishops, will ever text or email you to request you purchase gift cards or send them funds directly. If you do receive one of these texts or emails, please do not respond to it. If you are able, report the message as "spam" and then delete it. And remember, never purchase gift cards or send funds directly when requested to do so via text or email. | | | |
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