Confirmation Resources available on ECCT's website
Confirmation is a significant sacramental rite in the Episcopal church. Many young people and adults find it a profound opportunity to deepen their relationship with the Lord, affirm their identity as an Episcopalian, and recommit to participating in God’s mission. There are excellent resources available from all around The Episcopal Church to assist your parish or region’s collaboration in these formation opportunities. Read more.
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Sharing the Love in the NC Region
Praising God for everyone in the North Central Region of ECCT who generously gave hygiene products as a Lenten Discipline benefiting Capital Community College Food Pantry. According to a 2019 study 48% of community college students are food insecure. Because SNAP vouchers do not cover hygiene products food pantry guests will not have to choose between food and hygiene. Thank you to our Cathedral staff for assisting in receiving products
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ECCT Stories: Meet The Reparations Task Force
At ECCT's 236th Convention, Resolution #7 called on the bishops to create a “Reparations Task Force.” After soliciting applications from across ECCT, the bishops are honored to introduce you to the "Task Force" members. Read the full blog post.
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If you would like to contribute a story, reflection, poem, art, etc. to the ECCT Stories blog, please send an email to [email protected] to be considered. Please keep it to under 600 words (in a Word Doc preferred) and any photos/images you'd like included.
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Racial Justice Audit of Episcopal Leadership Report Released
[From Episcopal News Service] The Episcopal Church publicly released a report on April 19 that assesses the racial makeup and perceptions of a broad sampling of the church’s leadership and summarizes how race influences internal church culture. The release of the 72-page report, nearly three years in the making, also sheds light on nine dominant patterns of racism that were identified during interviews with dozens of church leaders. Read the full article.
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2020 Parochial Report and ECCT's RHJ&R Addendum
PAST DUE! Please complete your report by May 1.
The 2020 Parochial Report was due on March 1, if you have not yet completed your report, please do so as soon as possible. It is available on the General Convention website, including instructions in English, Spanish, and French. ECCT's RHJ&R Addendum was also due March 1 and can be completed online. All parochial reports, including the ECCT RHJ&R Addendum, must be submitted online-hard copy submission is not required.
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Special Statement from the Standing Committee
At its November 19 meeting, the Standing Committee of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut strongly recommends that all parishes in the diocese abide by the guidelines of the Connecticut Department of Health such that any parish listed in a red zone refrain from holding indoor or in-person services.
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TONIGHT!
Tuesday, April 27, 2021 6-7:30 PM
Evening with Our Bishops: Clergy from Urban Parishes
We invite all clergy serving urban parishes to join us for a conversation about the particular challenges and opportunities of urban ministry at this time. Email Pam Sola to register.
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Thu, May 6, 2021 6:30 PM EST
Faithful Futures: Safe Church Matters and ECCT's Model Policies
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This month's Faithful Futures is an offering by ECCT's bishops and canons to support efforts to understand and comply with Safe Church protocols as set out in ECCT's Model Policies for the Protection of Children, Youth & Vulnerable Adults.
This will be a town hall style event with a brief presentation and ample time for questions. Key speakers include Robin Hammeal-Urban, ECCT's Canon for Mission Integrity and Training and Eric Travis. Eric has decades of experience implementing Safe Church policies as a youth minister on the diocesan and parish levels in multiple dioceses. Eric and Robin served together on the task force that drafted the current Model Polices for all of The Episcopal Church (TEC). Eric continues to serve on the task force charged with developing further policies and training materials for TEC. Register online.
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Fri, May 21, 2021 4:00 PM EST
“An Embodied Spring” Women’s Retreat Weekend
Camp Washington Camp and Retreat Center,
Lakeside/Morris
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Welcome to a joyful sister weekend filled with nourishment and rest for your “COVID-tired” body, mind and spirit. Three inspiring sessions, five beautiful, nutrient rich meals with vegetarian options, including Sunday Brunch. All rooms are single with shared baths, following state COVID safety guidelines. Learn more and register online.
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Tue, May 25, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Retired Clergy and Spouse Event: "Living Life Fully Every Day"
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Bishop Ian, Bishop Laura, and the Retired Clergy and Spouses Steering Committee invite you to join us for this important conversation on "Living Life Fully Every Day." The day will include a presentation by Linda Trum, a PhD level clinical social worker in practice for over 50 years, in health, mental health, and managed care organizations, and in solo independent psychotherapy, coaching, and consultation practice since 1997. Bishop Ian and Bishop Laura will host a Bishops Hour following the presentation. Register online or by emailing Pam Sola.
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Fifth Sundays Across ECCT:
May 30, 2021 at 10 a.m.
Join us on ECCT's YouTube Channel and Facebook Page
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Safe Church Training Spring 2021
New dates available!
All ECCT Safe Church Training (SCT) includes an online course followed by a 3-hour live session on Zoom. This training is grounded in our call to seek and serve Christ in all persons and respect the dignity of every human being. It offers an opportunity to increase and enhance our ability to live out our Baptismal Covenant within our communities of faith and in the world beyond.
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9th Annual Spring Training and Gathering
Workshops and Plenary Session materials now available
Did you miss a Spring Training Workshop? Or perhaps you weren't able to attend the Closing Plenary? Good news! Recordings and presentation materials of many of the workshops and Saturday's Plenary Session are now available. Stay tuned and check back as more will be added throughout the week.
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Upcoming Trip to the Holy Land with St. Paul's, Brookfield Center and St. George's, Middlebury
August 12-22, 2021
St. Paul's, Brookfield Center and St. George's, Middlebury and are going back to the Holy Land in August 2021, and you're invited to join! Walk in the footsteps of Jesus with the Rev. Joseph and Rev. Tara Shepley, visiting Bethlehem, Nazareth, the Sea of Galilee, the Dead Sea and Jerusalem. All the major sites of Jesus' ministry are included. Learn more.
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COVID-19 Funeral Assistance available from FEMA
FEMA has begun accepting applications for its program to assist families with the financial expenses of funerals for COVID-19 related deaths. The program will reimburse individuals and households for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred after Jan. 20, 2020. Assistance is limited to a maximum of $9,000 per funeral and a maximum of $35,500 per application. While the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien, the deceased does not. Learn more about eligibility and how to apply on FEMA's COVID-19 Funeral Assistance page.
Episcopal Relief and Development has created a fact sheet for the program, as has FEMA, both of which can be helpful in responding to questions and helping guide people through the application process.
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Living with COVID-19: Protocols and Directions for Clergy and Vestries
Version 3.0
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Click the image above to download the latest protocols and directions
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Haga clic en la imagen de arriba para descargar los últimos protocolos y directrices
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Faith Behind Bars and Beyond Forum: Incarceration & Re-Entry
During COVID-19
TONIGHT! Tuesday, April 27 from 6-7:30 p.m.
Join us on Tuesday, April 27 from 6-7:30 p.m. to hear firsthand accounts from men and women who were incarcerated in a Connecticut prison and released during the pandemic. Learn more about how to get involved in advocating for those incarcerated across Connecticut. Request the link by emailing [email protected].
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Companions in Mission Ministry Network Webinar Series, Bringing Hope: To The Local
Tuesday, May 11 from 7-8:30 p.m.
Join the Companions in Mission Ministry Network on Tuesday, May 11 from 7-8:30 p.m. for the first in a series of three webinars, Bringing Hope: To the Local. Come hear about the hope being brought through local mission during these challenging times. Carrie Amos, President, Jericho Partnership will share the hope that strengthens the organization's plans for the future. Jericho Partnership is an affiliation of laypeople and church groups which follow Jesus in word and deed to serve the at-risk community in Danbury, Connecticut. Learn more and register online.
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American Climate Leadership Summit (ACLS 2021)
April 27-29
Celebrating its 10th year, this summit hosted by The Episcopal Church's partner EcoAmerica will bring game-changing future-shaping ideas and a diversity of leaders together to ensure climate change is a local, regional and national priority. Learn more and register online.
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Friday, May 28, 2021 7:00 PM
Virtual Poetry and Social Justice Dialogue Event hosted by Cathedral Poet-In-Residence Dr. Lindsay Rockwell
Christ Church Cathedral‘s Virtual Poetry Night is a space where art intersects with spirituality and social justice. This year, our Cathedral is partnering with our ECCT's Racial, Healing, Justice, and Reconciliation Ministry Network (RHJR) to host a series of events to address topics as racial justice, reparations, creation care, and so much more!
On May 28, our Poet-In-Residence and host of the series , Dr. Lindsay Rockwell, will feature a special guest, Poet Gregory Pardlo, winner of the 2015 Pulitzer Prize in Poetry. Joining them are poets Joyce Ashuntantang and Spencer Reece.
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Wed., June 9 and 16 from 12-3 PM
Being a Top-Notch Hybrid Church Masterclass
The "Being a Top-Notch Hybrid Church" masterclass is a six-hour online course with a practical application project. Held over two three-hour days, one week apart, the class provides the research, tools, and customized training to meet the immediate need of church leaders to become a hybrid congregation offering in-person and online worship and missional experiences. Learn more and register.
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From The Episcopal Church's Office of Government Relations, learn more and register online
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Gerrymandering and Redistricting in a Faithful Democracy, Tues., May 4 at 3 p.m. Join the CEEP Network and our partner The Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations for this digital workshop to understand what redistricting is, why it is important, and how you and your congregations can be informed and engaged not just to combat partisan gerrymandering, but to help shape our voting districts in ways that improve fair representation in our government.
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COVID-19 RELATED RESOURCES:
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GRANT & SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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The Sustainability Development Fund Grant
Applications due Saturday, May 1!
Grant applications are due by May 1, 2021. Grants will be announced July 1, 2021. Please contact the Rev. Tom Furrer for more information.
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Summer Camp 2021 Employment Opportunities at Camp Washington
As we re-gather as a community this summer at Camp Washington, we are looking to build a team of energetic, fun, creative, spirit-filled people who are excited to welcome our campers back home to Camp! Join us for the best summer job you will ever have: long days, warm nights, memories to last a lifetime.
We are looking for: Program Directors in Arts & Crafts, Sports, Performing Arts, Wilderness and Waterfront, as well as Cabin Staff and more. Check out all the opportunities online.
People of all races, colors, beliefs, genders, national origins, experiences, and abilities are encouraged to apply.
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