November 12, 2019
ECCT eNEWS
Coffee Hour at The Commons: Rooting Law in Love

The Rev. Armando Ghinaglia was ordained to the priesthood in 2018. He serves as the missional curate at Christ Church, New Haven, and last year as missional curate at St. John's, Bristol, and Church of Our Savior, Plainville. Armando is a native of Venezuela raised in Texas, who graduated from Yale College with a bachelor's degree in political science before completing his M.Div. at Yale Divinity School. He is currently a second-year student at Yale Law School, where he engages in litigation and advocacy on behalf of fellow immigrants and workers. Listen Now
Election Results

The 235th Annual Convention held elections for positions on the Standing Committee, Mission Council, General Convention Deputation, and Provincial Synod Delegation. Click here to see the results of the elections held at this year's Annual Convention.
ECCT STORIES
Touring the Glebe House by ECCT Digital Storyteller Alli Gannett

This Thursday is the 235th anniversary of the consecration of the Rt. Rev. Samuel Seabury as the first American Bishop of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut and the wider Episcopal Church.
 
The decision to elect Samuel Seabury is a classic tale of not showing up for the meeting and then being signed up for the very task the meeting was gathered to discuss. Samuel Seabury was actually the second choice of the ten clergymen who gathered at The Glebe House on March 25, 1783. Read More
Jonathan H. Folts ordained, consecrated 11th bishop of South Dakota

[Episcopal News Service] Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry was the chief consecrator at the service, and he and Folts’ father were joined by the Rt. Rev. John T. Tarrant, retired bishop of South Dakota, Folts’ predecessor; Connecticut Bishop Ian T. Douglas; West Texas Bishop David M. Reed; and the Rt. Rev. Carlos S. Matsinhe, bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Lebombo, Mozambique. Read More
ECCT EVENTS
Clergy discuss book on economics
Clergy Day
Saturday, November 23 9 AM – 3 PM
St. John's Episcopal Church, Hubbard Hall
679 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford

Bishops Laura J. Ahrens and Ian T. Douglas look forward to welcoming clergy to this event. Additional details will be available soon.
Sat, Nov 16, 2019 4:00 AM EST
Pilgrimage to the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture - Bus Trip
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture, Washington
Wed, Nov 27, 2019 3:00 PM EST
Thanksgiving at Camp Washington
Camp Washington, Lakeside/Morris
Thu, Dec 5, 2019 6:00 PM EST
Faithful Futures: Preparing for the Worst:Intruders, Fire, Natural Disaster
The Commons, Meriden
Fri, Dec 6, 2019 3:30 PM EST
Yoga Retreat
Camp Washington Camp and Retreat Center, Lakeside/Morris
Sun, Dec 8, 2019 2:00 PM EST
Family Advent Day
Camp Washington, Lakeside/Morris
Fri, Jan 17, 2020 6:00 PM EST
Teen Youth Retreat, Grades 9-12
Camp Washington, Lakeside/Morris
Get Connected: Find out what's happening in your Region
CAMP WASHINGTON
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Join us at 9 AM for "Coffee and" followed by a book discussion at 9:30 AM, led by Bishop Laura J. Ahrens.  The discussion is open to everyone, even if you have not read the book, you are welcome to join in!  There is no cost to attend, however, registration is requested - Suggested donation of $5.00 for "Coffee and."


Bishop's Book Discussion at Camp Washington
Thu, Nov 14, 2019 9:00 AM EST
Camp Washington, Lakeside/Morris
For more upcoming Camp Washington events, visit campwashington.org .
Camp Washington is the official Camp and Retreat Center of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut (ECCT) and a resource for Christian development and spiritual formation for followers of Jesus. Camp Washington is located on 300 acres in northwestern Connecticut and organizes and/or hosts retreats, conferences, and events throughout the year and offers a full summer camp program. It is a place of “acceptance, joy, and renewal for all God’s people.”
CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL
This past Sunday the Deacon's renewal of vows took place at Christ Church Cathedral!



Check out Christ Church Cathedral's events calendar to see what's happening next.
Christ Church Cathedral is the gathering place for the entire Episcopal Church in Connecticut and the seat of its bishops. It is “Connecticut’s Cathedral” as all Episcopalians in CT are members of the Cathedral. From our Cathedral we are called and empowered to participate in God’s mission in our local neighborhoods. In this its centennial year, our Cathedral is opening its doors in new ways to neighbors near and far.
RESOURCES
ESC 2020-2021 Application, Discernment Quiz Now Available
Episcopal Service Corps is a network of young adults ages 21-32 serving through locally organized intentional communities that are dedicated to:

  • Serving others in solidarity
  • Promoting justice in community
  • Deepening spiritual awareness
  • Discerning vocation
  • Living simply

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until programs reach capacity. Placement offers are made beginning on #FirstOfferFriday, February 7, 2020.

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Continuing the invitation to connect  The Way of Love, Practices for a Jesus-Centered Life  more deeply to the seasons of the year, The Episcopal Church has developed additional free and downloadable resources for congregations, dioceses, and communities of faith. An Advent Digital Invitation Kit is available now to help congregations invite people to enter into this season of preparation.

The theme of the Advent Digital Invitation Kit is inspired by Mark 1:3 and Isaiah 40:3 "the voice of one crying out in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight,’" and includes: a customizable poster, postcard, and flyer; a social media-ready graphic; and a Facebook cover image.

Cycle of Prayer now available
You can now find the 2019-2020 ECCT Cycle of Prayer available in a downloadable PDF on our website.



CRUX 2019
The latest issue of CRUX has been published. If you are interested in picking up physical copies at The Commons, please contact us.






November bulletin insert and RHJ&R programming
Monthly offerings from the Racial Healing, Justice, and Reconciliation Ministry Network (RHJ&R) to help parishes stay engaged in the Season. Various contributors; may include updates on resources, events, and more. Double-sized half-sheet size.  Download here

The RHJ&R Ministry Network is also offering congregations or groups of congregations a series of programming opportunities. The Network will provide the materials and the trained facilitators and work with the dates and locations you request. Click here for a letter from the Network with more details and specific suggestions for programming.
Safe Church Training

 Safe Church training is offered as full-day, in person sessions or as a hybrid of in-person and online sessions, September through June.

Option 1, full day, in person:
Nov. 16, St. John's, Waterbury

Option 2, Online & in person
Nov. 23, Camp Washington, Lakeside
Grant Opportunities
  • Supporting Innovative Ministry for the Stewardship of Creation and Combatting Environmental Racism
For more information about the grants,  click here .

  • United Thank Offering Grant Applications (due by January 6)
Application information and forms are available  here . Please send completed forms by Jan. 6 to Pam Sola at [email protected].
BISHOP'S VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • Nov. 17 Bishop Ahrens, St. Andrews, Meriden; Bishop Douglas, Good Shepherd, Orange
  • Nov. 24 Bishop Ahrens, St. Andrews, Wellesley, MA (125th anniversary) Bishop Douglas Christ Church, Sharon (200 anniversary)
  • Dec. 1 No Visitations (Thanksgiving Weekend)
  • Dec. 8 Bishop Douglas St. James', Glastonbury; Bishop Ahrens Christ Church, Norwalk
OPEN POSITIONS