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October 14, 2026 | Next eNews: October 21

Did you know our Convention is a democracy?

Did you know that means you have a voice at Convention?

From our Secretary of Convention, the Rev. Stacey Kohl

Hopefully, by now, you are well-aware that our 242nd Annual Convention is coming up the weekend of Oct. 23–24 at the Bristol Event Center. And for those of you who have been elected as delegates from your parish, IEC, or worshipping community, or who are clergy in ECCT, you also probably knew we are a democracy. But what if you don't fit into one of those categories? Did you know you still have a voice at Convention?

As a representative democracy, parish, IEC, and worshipping comunity elected delegates represent you and your parish at our Convention. The lay delegates elected from each community carry a great responsibility, as it is their job to act as the voice of the full parish at our Convention.

This year we have a variety of resolutions coming before our Convention including: 2027 Budget of Convention, 2027 Minimum Clergy Compensation, Revisions to Diocesan Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, Consideration Of Amendments to ECCT Canon VIII, Confirming a trustworthy source for social justice work, Establishment of a Diocesan Clean Energy Task Force, Standing in Solidarity with Palestine, Designation of Reparations Sunday, and Investing in and Empowering Young Adults for the Mission of God.

Perhaps you have found yourself wondering how you can speak to one of these resolutions? Or have questions about how they might be implemented?

Now is the time to engage prayerfully and honestly with your parish delegates about this year's resolutions. Just as we are called "to stay informed; critically evaluate information before we share or act on it; and engage in respectful political dialogue even when we disagree"* in our local, state, and national governance—so too are we called to "Engage Faithfully" in our diocesan governance.

*From The Episcopal Church's Vote Faithfully Election Engagement

Bishops' Corner: Awards to be Presented at The Bishops' Dinner

"Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ." ~1 Corinthians 1:11

At this year's inaugural Bishops' Dinner, Bishop Laura and Bishop Jeff will begin a new tradition of giving out three awards—a Growing in Faith, a Living in Hope, and a Serving in Love award—to individuals and communities across ECCT. This year's awards will celebrate the Joining Jesus in a New Missional Age campaign and give us an opportunity to lift up the individuals and communities who contributed to this diocesan-wide ministry. 

Bishop Jeff and Bishop Laura wanted to begin this tradition as a way for ECCT to celebrate how being followers of Jesus is being enacted in small and large ways across the diocese. We look forward to sharing more about the recipients after the presentation.

Wednesday Morning Calls

Join our Bishops, clergy, and lay leaders around the diocese for a time of discussion and connection Wednesdays from 8:30-9:30 AM.

Mark your calendars!

All Warden's Call continues on Oct. 14.

Bishops' Call for Clergy & Lay Leaders continues on October 21.

Warden's Call for Parishes without Clergy continues on Oct. 28.

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

Lay Preaching Groups

Gather with lay preachers from across the diocese for a time of reflection and conversation as you prepare to preach on Sunday. 

• Every Tuesday, 9-10 AM, join via Zoom
• Second Thursday, 7:30–9 PM, join via Zoom
• Fourth Wednesday, 7:30-9 PM, join via Zoom

Hours at The Commons

The Commons is open Monday through Friday from 8:15 AM to 4:45 PM.

Upcoming Events

View upcoming events from across ECCT!

Note: dates & times subject to change.

Transitions

Clergy, if you are interested in any of our parishes or have questions about the transition process, please reach out to The Rev. Cn. Kevin Olds, Th.D.; Canon for Congregations & Transitions.

Employment Opportunities

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.