March 25, 2026 | Next eNews: April 8 | | Hearing God's Voice in the Holy Land: New Blog Post from Trish Leonard, one of our ECCT Pilgrims | |
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There were times throughout the days spent in the Holy Land that felt beyond the bounds of earthly reality. After several postponements from the initially scheduled dates of travel in 2023, finally being on the land and in the marked places where Jesus walked felt surreal and more than I could grasp.
Every moment of every day was filled with sacred moments, places, and people, evoking in me a sense of wonder, awe, gratitude, and an intimate connection to my fellow pilgrims, to our guides, and to all those who the Spirit saw fit to put in our path. From small, chance encounters, to those people with whom we were engaged with as part of the day’s activities or with whom we shared conversation, I felt an overwhelming sense of God’s presence—even during those times of fear and anxiety while we sheltered at St. George’s guest house during Iran’s retaliatory attacks. These are all moments that will forever impact how I see Scripture, places that will be forever etched in my memory and the nine fellow pilgrims who will forever share a part of my sacred journey.
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Palm Sunday Online Vigil with Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe
Join Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe on Palm Sunday, March 29, at 8 PM for an online Zoom vigil to pray for the continued conversion of our hearts and for God’s blessing on our witness during Holy Week. The service will include a reflection from Bishop Rowe, special music, and readings by Episcopalians from all nine provinces of the church.
Spanish interpretation at the Palm Sunday Zoom vigil will be available. Registrants will receive a recording of the service. Registration required to receive the Zoom link.
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Holy Monday Service of Prayer & Public Witness In Person & Online
Responding to the Presiding Bishop’s call for public worship on the Monday of Holy Week, Bishop Jeff and Bishop Laura invite Episcopalians across ECCT to to gather in person at our Cathedral or virtually on ECCT's YouTube channel for a Service of Prayer & Public Witness on Holy Monday, March 30, at 12:15 PM.
Through prayer, song, and presence in the public square, we will offer a visible reminder that the Gospel calls Christians to stand for human dignity, mercy, and peace.
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Clergy Renewal of Vows: Two Dates Available
Join your Bishops and clergy colleagues on either tonight, March 25, at 5 PM at St. John's, Waterbury, or March 31, at 10 AM at Christ Church Cathedral, Hartford, to connect with one another and renew your ordination vows. All clergy are invited to vest (red stoles) and process.
Online registration is closed and on-site registration will be available on both dates.
Our Cathedral will be livestreaming on March 31 for those who have been excused.
| All clergy canonically resident in ECCT, as well as those licensed, are required to attend Renewal of Vows unless they are excused by the bishops in advance. Request to be excused. | | | |
Give to The Episcopal Church's Good Friday Offering
The Episcopal Church’s Good Friday Offering supports the ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem including ministries like Al Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City which provides critical medical care to all people, in peacetime and wartime alike; St. George’s, Baghdad, the only Anglican church in Iraq; Christ Church in Aden, Yemen, which serves as the home of Ras Morbat Eye Clinic; The Christian National Kindergarten at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, Nablus, in the West Bank, which provides high-quality early education to all kindergartners, regardless of religion.
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As ECCT continues to respond to the impact of the ongoing immigration crisis on our neighbors, we are hosting two Zoom trainings on Reflective Preparedness on Thursday, March 26 and Thursday, April 23, both from 7–9:30 PM.
Designed for clergy, vestry and congregational leaders, the training empowers leaders to do important, prayerful, and reflective grounding work as we prepare for our future partnerships with Hands Off CT.
Those already involved in immigration solidarity work and those interested in becoming more involved are strongly encouraged to attend one of the two identical trainings.
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The Future of Church: Exploring Ways to Spread the Good News
Join the NW Region Leadership Team as they gather at Christ Church Chapel, Bethlehem on Saturday, April 18, at noon for a time of sharing and exploring fresh ways to share the good news in today's world and hope for the future, all guided by a guest speaker.
Whether you're curious or passionate about the future of church, this event is for you. Come connect, learn, and be part of the conversation! We look forward to envisioning the future with you.
Bring your favorite side dish or dessert to share; entrees will be provided.
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Bishops' Corner: Spring Training & Gathering 2026 Registration Now Open! | | |
Spring Training & Gathering 2026: Living in Hope
Online via Zoom April 27–30
On location at Berlin High School, May 2
including our Plenary Session: The Urgency of Grace for a Worn-out World
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Spring Training & Gathering brings together leaders from around ECCT to explore new ideas, share resources, and deepen fellowship. Classes on 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 & in person.
Don’t miss our plenary speaker, David Zahl, founder & director of Mockingbird Ministries, at our in-person day on May 2 at Berlin High School. Learn more about David.
| | 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. | | News & Updates from Our Cathedral | |
Palm Sunday
Mar 29 at 8 & 10 AM, 12:30 PM
Including Liturgy of the Palms and Holy Eucharist
Holy Wednesday
April 1 at 5:30 PM
Stations of the Cross followed by Labyrinth Walk
Maundy Thursday
April 2 at 5 & 6:30 PM
Holy Eucharist with foot-washing
Good Friday
April 3 at 12, 5 & 6:30 PM
Stations of the Cross at noon, Liturgy of the Day in the evening
Holy Saturday
April 4 at 7:30 PM
Great Vigil of Easter
Easter Sunday
April 5 at 8 & 10 AM, 12:30 PM
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Writer's Workshop: Finding Your Inner Sky
April 24–26
Join Davyne Verstandig, retired lecturer in English and Creative Writing at the University of Connecticut, for "finding your inner sky." Whether you have never written, or you write fiction, non-fiction, memoir, poetry, or an unlabeled genre come follow your path there with words, nature, community, and silence. Learn more & register.
Register for Summer Camp 2026
Registration is open!
Are you called to be one of our awesome Summer Camp staff?
Apply now!
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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: March 25
Wednesday Bishops' Call for Clergy & Lay Leaders: April 1
All Wardens' Call: April 8
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.
Holiday Hours at The Commons
The Commons will be closed from Friday, April 3 through Monday, April 6, for Good Friday and Easter Monday. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, April 7.
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Justice Jam: A time of conversation and support for responding faithfully in the public square
Zoom
Learn more & register
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ECCT's Standing Committee meets
Zoom
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Meriden, CT 06450
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