January 24, 2024

3rd week of The Epiphany

2024 eNews Schedule

Save the Date(s):

Mark your calendars!

Parochial Report Orientation Sessions

Jan 30 - 7PM

Jan 31 - 3PM

Feb 1 - 9AM

Please join one or more of the sessions with the ECCT Finance Team as we walk through the 2023 Parochial Report filing process for parishes online via Zoom
Register Here

EPN Annual Conference

March 6-9

Join the Episcopal Parish Network in Houston, TX, for connection, learning, and networking at the 39th annual conference.
More Information Here

General Convention 2024

June 20-28, 2024

ECCT is forming a Youth Team for General Convention in Louisville, KY
Application Coming Soon

ECCT Calendar

ECCT on CBS News Sunday Morning

Bishop Gene Robinson: "God called me out of the closet"

"Sunday Morning" senior contributor Ted Koppel talks with Bishop Robinson about his quest to live an authentic life; and with other gay bishops serving today whom Robinson calls his legacy.

Observance of the 175th Anniversary of the Abolition of Slavery in Connecticut

On Sunday, January 14^th at Christ Church Cathedral, Hartford, we reflected on a significant milestone in our diocesan history: the 175th anniversary of slavery in CT.

We were filled with both gratitude for the progress we've made and a deep sense of responsibility for the work that lies ahead.

This observance is a symbol of the beginning of a journey that calls our attention to Lamentation, Healing, and Celebration.

The service does not mean to suggest that we have achieved a goal, but that we strive to seek visible and concrete ways to make amends with our history and our people.

Read More Here

Click the image below to view live digital storytelling footage from the observance at Christ Church Cathedral.

Safe Church Survey must be submitted by February 1, 2024
We are gathering contact information for the person responsible for managing Safe Church in your parish, worship community or Intentional Episcopal Community.
Survey Here

Contact Information: Church Pension Group (CPG) - Church Insurance Company (CIC) For Property & Casualty, inquiries, guidance, and information:

Client Service Representatives:

Carol Webster

Sr Client Representative

[email protected]

Lianne Limoli

Vice President – Client Services

[email protected]

For Service call: 800.293.3525

For Claims call: 800.223.5705 (24hrs) or email: [email protected]

Direct: 603.935.9265

www.cpg.org

For Pensions, Life Insurance, Retirement Savings, Disability

New York Office at 866.802.6333

For Medical, Dental, Vision

800.480.9967

ECCT Job Opening

We are actively recruiting for an Administrator to the Canon to the Ordinary for the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut. This position provides high-level administrative support for the Canon to the Ordinary (a senior manager who is the principal advisor to the Bishop Diocesan and also serves as Chief of Staff).

Specific job duties include setting regular supervision meetings, working with the Administrator for the Episcopate on setting agenda items for meetings of the Bishops and Canons, and also adding quarterly goals meetings for the Canon with the Bishop Diocesan.

Apply Here

Connecticut Nonprofit Security Grant Program

The State of Connecticut Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CT-NSGP) is a state-funded competitive grant program that provides reimbursement to awarded nonprofit organizations for security infrastructure improvements. Eligible applicants are 501(c) (3) organizations that are at heightened risk of being the target of a terrorist attack, hate crime, or violent act. Applications will be ranked and awarded based on the demonstrated need for security improvements.

Maximum amount of funds available: $50,000 per facility. Applications are due by March 1, 2024.

More Info + Apply Here

Jack Spaeth Creation Care Grant

The mission of the Jack Spaeth Care for Creation Environmental Grant is to encourage innovation and to empower members of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut to educate, witness, and invite change in our congregations and communities with the goal of embracing a global vision of climate justice and preserving and celebrating God’s creation.

Funds available for the 2024 Cycle: $3,200. Applications are due by February 23, 2024.

More Info + Apply Here

Warden’s Call

Join Bishop Jeff and Bishop Laura for a time of community and conversation with a recurring call on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month at 8:30AM - 9:30AM.

Important Dates:

January 24: (4^th Wednesday) Wardens Without Clergy
February 14: (2^nd Wednesday) ALL Wardens

Zoom information: Same as the current Wednesday Bishops Call Meetings

By video: https://episcopalct.zoom.us/j/2010776405#success
By phone: +1-646-558-8656 US; Meeting ID: 201 077 6405

Lay Preaching Group

Join Bishop Laura every Tuesday

9AM-10AM online for a time of reflection and conversation as you prepare to preach on Sunday.

Zoom information:

By video: https://episcopalct.zoom.us/j/88099293744
By phone:+1-309-205-3325 US; Meeting ID: 880 9929 3744

Safe Church Training

Registration is now open! Please register early, as spots fill up quickly. Spanish language and in-person training dates and locations TBD. Please reach out to Bernice Jackson, Administrator for Licensing and Training, for additional questions or difficulties with registration.

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Camp Washington

Christ Church Cathedral