March 11, 2026 | Next eNews: March 25 | | New Lenten Blog Post by Duo Dickinson: "The Things that never can come back, are several -" | |
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The Things that never can come back, are several –
Childhood – some forms of Hope – the Dead –
Though Joys – like Men – may sometimes make a Journey –
And still abide –
We do not mourn for Traveler, or Sailor,
Their Routes are fair –
But think enlarged of all that they will tell us
Returning here –
“Here”! There are typic “Heres” –
Foretold Locations –
The Spirit does not stand –
Himself – at whatsoever Fathom
His Native Land –
Emily Dickinson #1564
Emily Dickinson lived when paper was not a throwaway. Toilet paper was rewashed cloth. Newspapers were often weekly and every tiny space filled with text. Books were precious. And there were lists. That became other things once the list was satisfied.
The recipe list, once shopped, was not tossed. The flour, sugar, butter, eggs and cocoa powder cited for a recipe or filling the larder was carefully followed on one side of the sheet. And left the other side for future adventures.
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Clergy Renewal of Vows: Two Dates Available
Join your Bishops and clergy colleagues on either 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.
Registration is free and closes on the following dates:
- For March 25, closes Sunday, March 18.
- For March 31, closes on Monday, March 23.
| 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. | |  | |
Gathering for ECCT Lay Preachers, March 23 at 6:30 PM via Zoom
Calling all Lay Preachers (or Preaching-Curious Episcopalians), join us on Zoom on Monday, March 23 at 6:30 PM to meet others from across ECCT engaged in or curious about lay preaching. Bring your burning questions and a heart for discernment as we discuss how ECCT currently supports lay preaching, and how we can expand that support going forward. Marsha McCurdy Adell, Director for Lay Vocations & Ministry; the Rev. Cn. Rebekah Hatch, Canon for Lay & Ordained Vocations; and the Rev. Jill Morrison, Director for Congregational Development & Networking; will be shepherding this conversation.
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Join middle and high school-age Episcopalians and their chaperones from across Province 1 in Downeast Maine, June 29–July 2, to share in the beauty of Creation and work with faith leaders to learn about how to protect and advocate for it!
Includes food, lodging, and on- and off-campus programming at The Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park in Maine. Programming includes time with National Park Service rangers, our Wabanaki neighbors about Indigenous stewardship at Acadia, and more.
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ECCT-wide Online Confirmation Class for Youth coming in April
In light of the enthusiastic response to our recent wondering about a diocesan-wide Confirmation Class, we will be hosting an ECCT-wide online Confirmation Class for youth grades 7–11 and their mentors via Zoom. Classes will meet on Sundays from 7–8 PM begining April 12 and going through May 17. The class will be led by Bishop Laura, Bishop Jeff, and the Rev. Erika Hagan, Priest-in-Charge at St. Thomas, Bethel.
Register below to receive the Zoom link. For more information, contact Bishop Laura at lahrens@episcopalct.org.
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2026 Holy Orders Discernment Cohort Applications Open
The application for this year's Discernment cohort is now open. Episcopalians interested in taking a next step in the ordination process should visit ECCT's "Discerning a Call to Holy Orders" webpage to learn more about the discernment process and how to apply.
Applications are due by April 30.
| Please be sure to read the guidelines carefully before submitting an application. | | | |
Scholarship Applications for Young People & Children of Clergy Open
ECCT offers scholarships for young people, under the age of 25, who are affiliated with a parish or worshipping community in the Episcopal Church in Connecticut (Scholarships for Young People) as well as to children under the age of 25, whose parent(s) or guardian(s) are clergypersons canonically resident and serving in the Episcopal Church in Connecticut (Children of Clergy Scholarship). Please encourage young people in your parish or worshipping community to learn more. Applications are due by April 1.
Last year, we awarded $143,247 to 52 young people!
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Bishops' Corner: Watch Bishop Jeff's interview with NewsNation about our ECCT pilgrims' trip to, and return from, the Holy Land | | From NewsNation: Episcopal Church of Connecticut’s Rt. Rev. Jeffrey W. Mello joins “NewsNation Live” to discuss his group’s experience of being trapped in the Middle East as the conflict between the United States and Iran began. “Those of us on this trip who had traveled there had never lived through an experience like this before,” Mello says. | | News & Updates from Our Cathedral | |
Region Confirmation Service
April 4 at 7:30 PM
Join with others from the North Central region and beyond for the Great Vigil of Easter at Christ Church Cathedral, including confirmations, baptisms, and reaffirmations.
Watch for more information about Holy Week services at Christ Church Cathedral.
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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: Early bird pricing ends March 20
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.
All Wardens' Call: March 11
Wednesday Bishops' Call for Clergy & Lay Leaders: March 18
Wardens' Without Clergy: March 25
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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ECCT's Leadership Gathering & Mission Council Meet
St. Paul's, Riverside
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Celebrating the Feast of Rt. Rev. James T. Holly
St. Luke's, New Haven
Learn more
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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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