Now Enrolling: An Episcopal Path to Creation Justice 2025-2026 Cohort

An Episcopal Path to Creation Justice is an initiative of Province 1 (Episcopal parishes in New England) designed to encourage and support our congregations to deepen and grow in a holistic response to the climate emergency.

Parishes around Province I, including ECCT, are encouraged to enroll in the 2025-26 cohort where they will have a trained Companion walking with them as they discern how their parish can deepen their commitment to caring for creation by Praying, Learning, Acting and Advocating. Path parishes gather in fellowship via monthly Zoom calls. If your parish or community is interested, speak with your rector and vestry, and reach out to the Rev. Rachel Field and Deb Baker at episcopalcreationpath@gmail.com by August 31 to join.

Red Dress Day Resources and Information

At ECCT's 240th Annual Convention, we adopted Resolution 4, Recognize May 5th as Red Dress Day. This resolution encouraged ECCT to "recognize May 5th of each calendar year as Red Dress Day: Remembering Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls..." and "encourage its worshiping communities to commemorate missing and murdered Indigenous Women and Girls."

The Journey of Discovery with Indigenous Peoples Ministry Network, in partnership with our Bishops, have provided liturgical resources which are approved for use in ECCT to recognize and remember Red Dress Day on Sunday, May 4.

Bishop's Book Study begins tonight! All are welcome.

Join Bishop Laura for a four-week Bishop’s Book Study reading Cynthia Bourgeault’s thoughtful book, Mystical Hope: Trusting in the Mercy of God.

Each week we will explore Bourgeault’s teachings on hope, grace, and mercy, and reflect on our own lives and spiritual journeys. Join us for a discussion of her major themes as we pick the threads from this text which illuminate our own spiritual journeys. Please join us, even if you have not read the book or the chapters we will be discussing.

We will meet on Zoom from 5:30-6:30 PM on April 23 (Chapter 1 and 2) , April 30 (Chapter 3), May 7 (Chapter 4), and May 14 (Chapter 5).

Spring Regional Confirmations: Are you ready to be confirmed?

Regional confirmation services are taking place across ECCT this spring and are open to anyone interested in being confirmed in The Episcopal Church.

Spring dates and locations:

• May 17 at Camp Washington (NW) and Christ & Holy Trinity, Westport (SW)
• May 17 at Christ & Holy Trinity, Westport (SW)
• May 31 at St. David's, Gales Ferry (SE)
• June 7 at Christ Church, Greenwich (SW)
• June 7 at Christ Church, Guilford (SC)
• June 14 at Christ Church, Pomfret (NE)

For more information about being confirmed at one of these services, contact Alison Hollo, Canon for Bishops' Support & Administration.

Life Insurance Updates

Effective May 1, ECCT will transition from our current life insurance provider, The Hartford, to a policy with CPG.

What does this mean for you?

• No reduction in current coverage of $75,000 for lay and clergy employees working half time or more. (Value reduces to $26,250 at age 70).
• Reduction in premium from $30 per month to $25.50 per month. (Reduces to $8.93 at age 70).
• Parishes will now be billed directly by CPG for life insurance and it will be included in your monthly CPG bill.
• Employees active with CPG as of March 20 will be automatically enrolled in the new coverage.
• Employees enrolled with CPG after March 20 will need to be enrolled by your parish administrator.
• Participants will receive an information package from CPG in the mail detailing these changes.

Spring Training & Gathering 2025: Virtual Class Recordings Now Available

Did you miss a Spring Training & Gathering Virtual Class? Or, perhaps, you'd like to re-watch one you already attended?

All of the Spring Training & Gathering 2025 Virtual Classes are now available on ECCT's YouTube channel.

Class descriptions are still available on ECCT's Spring Training & Gathering webpage as well.

Due to an audio recording issue, the 2025 recording of "Exploring the Ministry of Eucharistic Visitors" is not available. However, we have included the recording from 2024's Spring Training & Gathering which presents much of the same great information.

News & Updates from Our Cathedral

Tunes from the Toons Concert: May 3 at 2 PM

Join special guests Hartford Stage and students from Great Path Academy & CT State Manchester for "Tunes from the Toons" Concert on Saturday, May 3 at 2 PM at our Cathedral.

Free admission, featuring your favorite Disney hits!

Kids and adults, come in your favorite character costume and enjoy an afternoon of music and fun.

Discounted parking validation at MAT Garage available.

News & Updates from Our Camp

Happy Easter, and we're happy to join the church in celebrating the Good News of this spring season - specifically with our Spring Discount! We are offering 15% off camper tuition for anyone who registers between now and May 11.  

If you're not quite sure what Camp Washington is like, please join us for our Open House on May 18 from 3-6 PM for a tour, camp games, and food from our amazing chef Ben! Register online.

You can also join Camp Washington for a Night (Star) Watch, May 30-31 (ages 12-17). Learn more & register.