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Invite • Welcome • Connect On Demand Zoom Intro
Thursday, June 25 at 6:30 PM
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"The ministry of Invite • Welcome • Connect equips and empowers individuals and congregations to practice evangelism, hospitality, and connectedness."
ECCT holds an annual subscription to Invite • Welcome • Connect On Demand and is making these online training materials and resources available to all of the diocese.
To help ECCT maximize its new subscription to Invite • Welcome • Connect On Demand, Executive Director Steve Welch will provide an overview of this ministry on Thursday, June 25 at 6:30 PM via Zoom. Invite • Welcome • Connect has helped congregations across The Episcopal Church grow in faithful invitation, genuine hospitality, and deep connection. Clergy and lay people alike will gain insight into making their churches true beacons for evangelism, hospitality, and belonging in their communities. We’ll talk about how to get started with the ministry, how to access and use the On Demand materials, and where to go from here. Everyone who registers will also receive access to a recording of the session.
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Interested in the 2027 Diocesan Budget?
Join the ECCT finance department on Zoom on June 17 or 18 for a deep dive into the composition and intricacies of the draft budget process for the 242nd Budget of Convention, aka the 2027 diocesan budget. The team will present a preliminary budget outline and answer any questions attendees may have about the process or contents of the budget.
Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.
June 17, 3–4 PM
June 18, 9–10 AM
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Save the Date: FORMA 2027, January 25–28
The 2027 Forma Conference, “Sanctified Imagination,” will be a "radically hybrid" format, coordinated through Virginia Theological Seminary and streamed through Zoom so you can participate with us from anywhere.
Plan now to gather with colleagues and friends from across Province 1 at the Barbara C. Harris Camp & Conference Center in New Hampshire January 25–28, 2027, to explore the vital role of theological imagination in shaping transformative ministry.
More details and registration coming in October.
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Ministry Architects Update
Meet the Implementation Team, who had their first meeting in May, and will attend a "Quick Start Summit" together in July.
- The Rev. Margie Baker,
- Naomi Cunningham
- Anna Engler
- Theresa Greaves
- Zak Leavy
- Mo Lucas
- Elyana Najarian-Garb
- David Rivera
- Elizabeth Rousseau
- The Rev. Ansley Walker
- Lauren Zorilla
How can you help?
Reach out to the Rev. Canon Rebekah Hatch if you’d like to serve on the Prayer Team that intentionally and prayerfully supports this work, the people involved, and youth and young adults across the Church.
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Donations & Bequests for Church Purposes, Inc., Quarterly Review
Donations & Bequests for Church Purposes, Inc. (D&B) is a 501(c)(3) fiduciary serving the Episcopal Church in Connecticut.
We specialize in church endowment management, legacy giving, and long-term investment stewardship, helping parishes and institutions grow and sustain their financial resources with integrity and purpose.
Join D&B on Thursday, July 16 at 3 PM via Zoom, for the quarterly portfolio review; all are welcome.
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Bishops' Corner: Resources for Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence
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ECCT offers the following frameworks and resources in the hopes that they are conversation partners with you as you finalize if, or how, your parish or Worshipping Community engages with the observation of the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of the Independence. There is no singular approach to this observation.
Resources include recommendations for Scripture readings, hymns, and prayers as well as how to utilize historical prayer books or readings from outside Scripture.
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July 3–5, Family Camp
July 6–8, Mini Camp
July 6–8 Women's Camp
July 6–9, Changemakers Camp
July 12–17, Children’s Camp 1
July 19–24, Teen Camp 1
July 26–30, Young Adult Camp
August 2–7, Children’s Camp 2
August 9–14, Teen Camp 2
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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.
Wednesday Bishops' Call for Clergy & Lay Leaders: June 17
All Calls will pause for the summer after June 17. We'll resume on Sept. 2.
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. During the summer (Memorial Day through Labor Day), The Commons closes at noon on Fridays.
NOTE: The Commons will be closed on Friday, June 19 in honor of Juneteenth. ECCT staff will not be working remotely during the holiday.
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