ECCT ENEWS

October 25, 2023

21st week of Pentecost

An Open Letter

*Hispanic Ministry Network

Without saying where you live, what you have, who you know , or what you do... Who Are You?

That question stumped you, didn't it? Don't worry; I'm pretty sure that's a boat we can all collectively float in. When I first came across that question, it snatched away each and every safety blanket, leaving me exposed to fend for my identity in a way that required me to place my core under a spiritual microscope. It's ironic, but the truth is, it's easy to introduce ourselves through external things: job titles, favorite hobbies, who our close friends are, what town we live in, ect. But when those aspects are off the table, defining yourself, truly and internally, isn't as easy.

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EVENT SPOTLIGHTS

Bishop's Book Study, November 3

Join Bishop Laura J. Ahrens for a Book Discussion at Camp Washington, Lakeside on November 3rd from 9AM-11AM. This gathering allows us the opportunity to discuss how our learning relates to self, spirituality and God's mission. The discussion is open to everyone; even if you have not read the book, you are welcome to join in!

Advent Clergy Day, November 30

This one-day Advent retreat on November 30th from 9AM-4PM "Companioning Mary" will be a time to explore Mary as a companion to open ourselves to the presence of Christ within and around us. There will be an opportunity to rest in the presence of God through silent prayer, spoken prayer, sacred chant, gentle movement, and earth centered practice.

DID YOU KNOW as early as 1717, citizens of New London in a town meeting voted their objection to having free blacks live in the town or own land anywhere in the colony.?

Although the General Assembly rejected the petition, that year the state legislature passed a law in accordance with this sentiment, prohibiting free blacks or mulattoes from residing in any town in the colony. It also forbade them to buy land or go into business without the consent of the town. The provisions were retroactive, so that if any black person had managed to buy land, the deed was rendered void, and a black resident of a town, however long he had been there, was now subject to prosecution at the discretion of the selectmen. African American Robert Jacklin sold his property (in 1719) in New London in response to the community’s hostility.

From the Reparations Task Force

(Source: African American Connecticut Explored, p. 7.)

TRANSITIONS

Clergy in Transition: Please reach out to the Office of Diocesan Transition Ministry if you are interested in any of our parishes or have questions about the transitions process.

Parishes seeking clergy

Trinity Church, Collinsville Seeking ½ time PIC

St. James’ Church, Danbury Interviewing

St. Gabriel’s Church, East Berlin Seeking ¼ time PIC

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

Christ Church, Guilford Seeking FT PIC

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

St. Andrew’s Parish, Kent Interviewing

Emmanuel Church, Killingworth Seeking ¼ time PIC

Christ Church, Middle Haddam Seeking ¼ time PIC

St. John’s Church, Pine Meadow Seeking ¾ time PIC

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

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

St. James Parish, Preston Seeking ½ time PIC

Christ Church Parish, Redding Interviewing

Christ Church, Sharon Seeking ¼ time PIC

Trinity Church, Southport Interviewing

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

St. Paul’s, Wallingford Seeking ½ time PIC

St. John’s Church, Waterbury Interviewing

Trinity Parish, Wethersfield Seeking ¼ time plus PIC

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

Trinity Church, Southport, is seeking a full-time Priest-in-Charge with a rectory. This is a three-year appointment with the option of converting to rector. Applications are being accepted through October 24.

Christ Church, Guilford, is seeking a full-time Priest-in-Charge with a rectory. This is a three-year appointment with the option of converting to rector. Applications are being accepted through October 24.

St. James Parish, Preston, 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. John’s Church, Pine Meadow, is seeking a 3/4-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.