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April 26, 2023

3rd week of Easter

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Save the Date(s):

Mark your Calendars!



Book Study w/ Bishop Suffragan, Laura J. Ahrens

Friday, May 12, 2023

9:30AM - 11:30AM

  • Book: Beating Guns: Hope for People Who Are Weary of Violence
  • Camp Washington
  • Register Here


Growing Hope Forging Peace

Saturday, May 13, 2023

10AM - 2PM

  • Topic: Transform guns to garden tools and art with guest speaker Shane Claiborne for discussion around mental health, safe gun storage, and suicide prevention.
  • Camp Washington
  • Register Here



Clergy Conference 2023

May 15-17

Inn at Middletown

  • Topic: Hope and Healing in Life and Ministry with keynote speaker the Rev. Dr. Allison St. Louis. 
  • Deadlines:
  • Conference May 8th
  • Hotel RSVP May 1st 7AM


Stay tuned for more details.

ECCT Iconography Survey

Bishop Mello x RHJ&R Collaboration


The Racial Healing, Justice & Reconciliation Network and the Office of Mission Advocacy, Racial Justice, and Reconciliation seek to create space to exhibit diverse and non-traditional images of the sacred available across ECCT.


It is our hope that this effort serves as a catalyst for deeper reflection about the importance of diversifying sacred images as an embodiment of our collective spirituality.


With the support of Bishop Mello, we will host the exhibit at The Commons and offer various opportunities for engagement and reflection, including an opening night reception with a lecture from artist Kelly Latimore on June 20th at 6:30 p.m. 


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In the Midst of Mist

April is Autism Awareness Month


I came across a post today on Instagram that said “Let go of what you think it must look like.” How often do we lean on our on understanding? How quickly do we take a leap of faith over sprinting for the hills when fear is on our heels? If you’re being honest you may be leaning more towards less times than you’d like to admit.


I had the opportunity to discuss what it’s truly like to be faithfully brave in the midst of mist with my coworkers and friends, Alison Hollo and Roxy Flores as they detailed their experience with Autism which was described as never truly knowing what’s next but having faith that everything will be okay even in the unknowing.


These women have inspired me and taught me so many lessons just in the 30 minutes we had to talk. They both have a commonality within the month of April: Autism Awareness Month. Alison, Senior Administrator, Office of the Episcopate and Roxy, Receptionist & Administrative Assistant at The Commons both have children with Autism.


Read Full Story Here

April is Financial Literacy Month

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HR Article: Domestic Violence Protections

APPLICATION OPPORTUNITIES

ECCT is actively recruiting for the position of Secretary of the Diocese, Mission Council, and Convention at its primary office (The Commons) in Meriden, CT. Ordination as a priest or deacon in The Episcopal Church is required.


As the Secretary position is part-time, it could be ideal for someone who holds a part-time position as a Priest-in-Charge, supply clergy, or a vocational deacon who wishes to expand their work hours and ministry.


Apply Here

TRANSITIONS

Clergy in Transition 


The Rev. Patrick Bush has been elected Rector, of Church of St. Andrews, Rocky Hill, following his service as Priest in Charge.


The Rev. Keri Aubert will be ending her ministry at St. Thomas’s Church, New Haven. Her last day is June 25.

 

The Rev. Dee Anne Dodd will be retiring from St. Paul’s Church, Wallingford. Her last day is July 1.

 

 

Parishes seeking clergy

 

Holy Advent Church, Clinton                            Seeking ¼ time PIC

Trinity Church, Collinsville                                Seeking ½ time PIC

Christ and the Epiphany Church, East Haven Seeking ¼ time PIC

St. James’ Church, Glastonbury                      Seeking ½ time PIC

St. Martin’s Church, Hartford                            Seeking ¼ time PIC

Emmanuel Church, Killingworth                       Seeking ¼ time PIC

St. John’s Church, North Guilford                     Seeking ¼ time plus PIC

All Saints with Christ Church, Oakville             Seeking ¼ time PIC

St. Paul’s Church, Plainfield                             Seeking ¼ time PIC

Christ Church, Sharon                                      Seeking ¼ time PIC

St. Mark’s Chapel, Storrs                                  Seeking ½ time PIC

St. John’s Church, Waterbury                          Seeking ¼ time bilingual PIC

St. Paul’s Church, Windham                            Seeking ¼ time PIC

 

St. James’ Church, Glastonbury, is seeking a half-time Priest in Charge. This is a three-year appointment with the option of converting to rector. Applications are being accepted until the position is filled.

 

Trinity Church, Collinsville, is seeking a half-time Priest in Charge. This is a three-year appointment with the option of converting to rector. Applications are being accepted until the position is filled.

 

St. Mark’s Chapel, Storrs, is seeking a half-time Priest in Charge. This is a three-year appointment with the option of converting to rector. Applications are being accepted until the position is filled.



EVENT SPOTLIGHTS

Reparations in the Episcopal Province of New England, April 30


The Province 1 Becoming Beloved Community Network invites Episcopalians from across New England to Reparations in the Episcopal Province of New England, a Zoom conversation about reparations work in Episcopal context across the seven dioceses of Province 1.


This conversation will take place on Sunday, April 30 from 3-5 p.m. We will be inviting attendees to report on the status of reparations work in their local contexts, seeding strategic conversations about joint work, and creating a space to collaborate on and celebrate this important work.


To find out more, and to register Click Here

The Curve x Ekklesia Contemporary Ballet Performance, May 2- June 15


Iraqi composer and multi-instrumentalist Ameen Mokdad was trapped in hiding under the brutality of ISIS for two years in Mosul. During that time he survived and told his story by writing an extraordinary repertoire of music… in secret. 


THE CURVE has had live performances around the world since its creation in Mosul, Iraq. The album has enjoyed truly international status, with appearances in films, airtime on NPR, and streaming success that puts it in the top 7% of all albums on Spotify. Now, after battling visa issues for 5 years, Ameen Mokdad joins Cuatro Puntos Ensemble and Ekklesia Contemporary Ballet of Church of Holy Trinity, Middletown LIVE AND IN PERSON to tell his story live to American audiences for the first time.


Performance Dates:

  • May 2 - 6PM - Middletown
  • May 3 - 4PM - New Haven
  • May 6 - 6PM - Middletown
  • May 18 - 6PM - Middletown
  • May 20 - 7PM - New Haven
  • May 21 - 4PM - Hartford
  • June 1 - 7PM - Glastonbury
  • June 15 - 7PM - New London


Free admission, all are welcome. Register Here.

NEXT MONTH (MAY) IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

*See Below for Resources and Events

Meditation Skills Training Institute (MTI), May 1-5


Christ Church Cathedral, Hartford invites you to a 5-day event that equips church leaders with transferrable interpersonal & congregational skills including meditation and consultation.


The registration fee is $850 which includes all 5 days of training, refreshments, and hardcopies of the MSTI manual.


$100 nonrefundable fee.


Download Registration Form

Volunteers in Psychotherapy (VIP), May 10


Christ Church Cathedral, Hartford invites your congregations to join them on Wednesday May 10 at 6:30PM-7:30PM via Zoom

to learn more about VIP, an IRS-approved, community nonprofit organization that for over twenty (20) years has provided one charitable service: access to private psychotherapy – almost always for no fee.


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