NOTE TO READERS: Apologies for the errant email sent yesterday from ECCT, from General Convention 2015! I'm preparing for this summer's event but that email wasn't supposed to send. I confess it was me, not Alli. Thx Rowena Kemp for letting me know.
-- Karin Hamilton
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The Good Book Club: Reading the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles throughout the seasons of Lent and Easter
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The Good Book Club
(#GoodBookClub) is an invitation to all Episcopalians to join in reading the Gospel of Luke and the Book of Acts during Lent - Easter 2018. Episcopalians will start reading Luke on February 11 and read a section of Luke’s Gospel every day through the season of Lent. The entire season of Easter will be devoted to daily readings from the Book of Acts.
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ECCT will participate in the Good Book Club on social media, on our Facebook and Twitter accounts. Each day we will post the readings for that day in the morning and offer anyone to post a word, image, or phrase that stood out in that reading. Then, on Saturday afternoons, we will reflect on the week's readings and ask how God may be nudging you and the church through these readings.
Be sure to follow ECCT on Facebook (
link here
) and Twitter (
link here
) to participate!
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Resources Available for the Good Book Club:
These are a few resources that are listed on the
Good Book Club website
, which are unique and may add another element to your prayerful reflection this Lenten and Easter practice offers. Please see the website for frequently asked questions, resources, news items, and more!
- Video invitation from the Presiding Bishop Michael Curry to join the Good Book Club
- Forward Day by Day, easy to follow reflections leading you through Luke and Acts during Lent and Easter
- Mission of Gratitude, weekly meditations, questions, discussions, and a journal, from a collaborative effort between United Thank Offering and the Good Book Club
- HomeTown, a podcast produced during Lent and Easter by Episcopal Migration Ministries
- Self(ie) Reflections, a weekly video series by Missional Voices from around the Episcopal Church reflecting on where they see the mission of God in the week's readings
- Grow Christians, a platform for parents to share stories reflecting on the readings and parenting children & teens
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Ash Wednesday, February 14 to be a Day of Prayer drawing attention to sexual harassment and assault within the church
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The day of prayer will call the church to meditate on "the ways we in the church have failed to stand with women and other victims of abuse and harassment and to consider, as part of our Lenten disciplines, how we can redouble our work to be communities of safety that stand against the spiritual and physical violence of sexual exploitation and abuse."
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Episcopal Relief & Development was the real winner yesterday!
Even though the Philadelphia Eagles may have walked away with the title, the real winner this year was Episcopal Relief & Development (ERD)! Through the
Game Time Challenge
, ERD raised
$42,084
of their initial $20,000 goal! With the money raised, ERD can continue to help heal a hurting world by strengthening communities worldwide through integrated programs that fight poverty, hunger, disaster and disease.
Thank you to all who donated and made a difference! You can still donate to Episcopal Relief & Development and become a monthly giver, please see their donation information
here
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New ChurchNext TV course "Sacramentum" featuring Bishop Douglas
Embark upon an online experience of sacred community exploring Jesus and his teachings through an Episcopal lens.
This weekly, 7-session course
is designed for those who want a deeper understanding of the Christian faith, long-time believers looking to broaden their learning as well as those preparing for baptism, confirmation, reception into the Episcopal Church, reaffirmation of baptismal vows.
Cost: If you're an individual, it is $99 if your parish does not subscribe to
ChurchNext
, it is half off that if your parish does subscribe to ChurchNext. If you're part of a Parish Group that wants to subscribe: $99 per student in the group, half off that if your parish subscribes.
Registration for this course ends this Sunday, February 11.
Register today
!
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Upcoming Celebrations of New Ministry and Ordinations:
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Celebration of New Ministries:
- TONIGHT February 6: the Rev. Tracy Johnson Russell, St. Monica's, Hartford at 6 p.m.
- TONIGHT February 6: the Rev. Anne Fraley, St. Peter's, South Windsor at 6:30 p.m.
- February 13: the Rev. Brian Blayer, St. Mark's, Storrs at 6:30 p.m.
Ordination to the Diaconate:
- February 10, Christ Church Cathedral, Hartford at 10 a.m.: Jessie Karpf, Edwin "Ned" Lewis, Brett Figlewski (transitional)
Ordination to the Priesthood:
- February 20: the Rev. Carrie Combs, Trinity, Newtown at 7:00 p.m.
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What's happening in the Regions:
- Check the Facebook page for details!
- February 24 - 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. North Central Region Convocation, details will be posted soon.
- February 24 - 2018 Southwest Region Winter Convocation - Saint Paul's, Fairfield | Click here to register
- February Convocation: February 17. Bishops Ian & Laura will be present for a mutual conversation about Resolution 9 (previously Resolution 4), prayer, and fellowship. Church of the Holy Spirit, West Haven
- February 21 - SE Region Clericus at St. Mark's Mystic, noon - 2:00 p.m. Brown bag lunch. Conversation with Monroe Dickinson about the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.
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Job openings may be found
here on the website
. NOTE: Applicants will be able to submit their resume and cover letter to the contact person directly from the ECCT website, if that option is chosen by the person submitting the position for posting.
- Nursery Caregiver, St. John's, Stamford
- Sexton, Trinity, Southport
- Property Manager, St. Paul's, Fairfield
- Youth Minister, St. James', Farmington
- Music Director, Christ Church, Tashua
For open Clergy positions please click
here
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Announcements & Reminders
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Please continue to fill out the parish/worshiping community survey for the ECCT database
A survey was launched in July 2017 to provide robust data on parishes, along with policies and procedures to make some of that data available for direct collaboration among parishes and worshiping communities.
Thanks so much to the following churches that completed their survey since the last announcement:
St. George, Bolton
!
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Parochial Reports due March 1!
ECCT parish vestry members, admins, and clergy may
find the report here
, each parish must log in with the UEID and PIN that has been mailed to the parish office.
- TONIGHT: February 6, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
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Bishop's Book Study, Feb 13 at Camp Washington, 11 a.m.
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Join Bishop Laura Ahrens for an adventure in prayer and deepening spirituality. All will meet at Camp Washington at 11:00 a.m. February 13 for an hour long book discussion. The conversation will continue over lunch (optional, from 12:30-1:15 p.m.). Open to everyone,
please register here
! January & February’s book will be
HELP THANKS WOW by Anne Lamott
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2018 Women Clergy Retreat, Feb 15 - 16 at Camp Washington
All women clergy are invited to attend the 2018 retreat "Come to Feast on food, fellowship, and fun!" at Camp Washingon, February 15 - 16.
Join Bishop Laura Ahrens and other women clergy colleagues for this 24-hour Lenten retreat planned to nurture & celebrate all ministries, all while eating some tasty food in good company!
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WANTED! Clergy Summer Chaplains & Summer Camp opportunities for Camp Washington
Join Bishop Laura Ahrens and Bart Geissinger at Camp Washington on Thursday, February 15 at 9:30 a.m. for an information session. Breakfast will be served. This is an opportunity for you to learn what being a summer camp chaplain is all about. Come explore the possibilities.
RSVP here
.
2018 Summer Camp Employment opportunities & applications are
now available here.
Opportunities include: Assistant Director, Head Counselor, multiple program staff positions, cabin counselors, and more!
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United Thank Offering 2018 Grants available, applications due February 16
Grant applications are available now, and are
due February 16, 2018.
Forms and more details found
here
. Please submit applications and questions to
Suzanne DeMerchant
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Scholarship funds for Clergy/ECCT staff children due February 16
ECCT has scholarship funds available for students who are children of clergy or employees of ECCT parishes/institutions and who will be attending college or graduate school in the Fall 2018. Application
here
, recommendation form
here
.
If you have any questions, contact
Molly James
, Dean of Formation.
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Companions in Mission annual March Event: March 4
Join the Companions in Mission Ministry Network on March 4 from 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at St. John's, West Hartford for GO! The day will begin with Dwelling in the Word, followed by three TED-format-inspired talks, concluding with an o
pportunity to network and attend two sessions on equipping for mission.
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Register for Evangelism Matters Conference
Don’t miss the registration for the next
Evangelism Matters
, an Episcopal Evangelism Conference on March 15 - 17 in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, for anyone excited to learn about sharing and growing loving, liberating, life-giving relationships with God.
Registration is available in English
here
. Para registrarse en español, haga clic
aquí
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SAVE THE DATE: Celebrating International Women’s Day Conference, March 24
Join the Women's Ministry Network on March 24 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Christ Church Cathedral in Hartford for a day filled with speakers, conversation, worship, and lunch. Preacher: the Rev. Winnie Varghese, the Priest for Justice and Reconciliation at Trinity Wall Street.
Registration details to come.
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Events below are coming up in the next few weeks:
ECCT OFFERINGS:
The ECCT calendar is located
here
. It allows you to filter events by category and includes a subscribe link at the bottom of the page. Specific details including locations, times, etc. will also be found there.
- February 6, Clergy Day, St. Mark's, New Canaan (ALL CLERGY PLEASE REGISTER, info in Clergy eNews)
- February 6, Parochial Reports 101, The Commons
- February 6, Celebration of New Ministry for the Rev. Tracy Johnson Russell at St. Monica's, Hartford and the Rev. Anne Fraley at St. Peter's, South Windsor
- February 6, Camp Washington Board Meeting, The Commons
- February 7, Bishops and Confirmands Dinner, The Commons -- CANCELLED
- February 8, General Convention Deputation Meeting, The Commons
- February 8, Deacons Council Meeting
- February 10, Ordination to the Diaconate, Christ Church Cathedral, Hartford
- February 13, Resolution 4-9 Work Group, The Commons
- February 13, Celebration of New Ministry for the Rev. Brian Blayer, St. Mark's, Storrs
- February 15, Chaplaincy Interest Meeting, Camp Washington
- February 15-16, Women Clergy Retreat, Camp Washington
- February 17, South Central Convocation, Church of the Holy Spirit, West Haven
- February 19, THE COMMONS IS CLOSED
- February 20, Ordination to the Priesthood: the Rev. Carrie Combs, Trinity, Newtown
BISHOPS' VISITS:
- February 11, Bishop Ahrens, St. James', Farmington; Bishop Douglas, Christ Church, New Haven
- February 18, Bishops Ahrens, St. Paul's, Woodbury; Bishop Douglas, St. Peter's, South Windsor
- February 25, Bishop Ahrens, St. Mark's, Bridgeport
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All Parish, Region, and Ministry Network events are posted on
this calendar
.
Below are the upcoming events for the next two weeks. Hosting an event? Please submit
ALL
parish, Region, and Ministry Network events
using this form
,
you may select as many categories that apply to your event as needed. Please indicate which region your event is in by selecting the appropriate region category.
Reach out to the specific parish for event updates, specific locations, and further details.
PLEASE check to see if your event is already on the calendar before you submit it.
PARISH EVENTS:
Regular worship services, including season-specific, will not be listed below.
- February 6, First Tuesday Blessing Bags for the homeless, Church of the Good Shepherd, Orange
- February 7, "Praise: Being Transformed in Joy," Yale Youth Ministry, Yale Divinity School, New Haven
- February 10, Centering Prayer Workshop, St. Peter's, South Windsor
- February 10, Valentine's Sale, Christ and The Epiphany, East Haven
- February 11, Celebratory luncheon for Jessie Karpf's ordination, Trinity, Wethersfield
- February 11, Mardi Gras Pancake & Ham Brunch, Christ and The Epiphany, East Haven
- February 11, Pancake Brunch, Holy Trinity, Middletown
- February 13, Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, Trinity, Portland
- February 14, Ashe to Go, Trinity, Portland
- February 16, Faith on Fire presents Samuel Logan, Christ Church, Greenwich
- February 18, All are welcome healing service, St. Philip, Putnam
- February 19, Bible Study & Potluck Supper, Holy Trinity, Enfield
- February 20, Recharge your faith, Trinity, Wethersfield
REGION MEETINGS & EVENTS:
- February 17, South Central Region Convocation: Church and the Holy Spirit, West Haven
- February 21, Southeast Region: Clericus, St. Mark's, Mystic
- February 24, North Central Region Convocation, The Commons
- February 24, Southwest Region Convocation, St. Paul's, Fairfield
- March 31, North Central and South Central Region Confirmations
MINISTRY NETWORK MEETINGS & EVENTS:
- February 7, Women's Ministry Network meeting, The Commons
- February 14, Brotherhood of St. Andrew meeting, St. John's, Vernon
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SAFE CHURCH TRAINING:
The spring safe church schedule for laity is online
here
. If you serve in a parish, you want to make sure your lay leaders attend safe church training or recertification, if required or recommended for them based on their position. You must register online; registration closes seven days before the session, or when it is full. Sessions with fewer than 10 people registered may be cancelled. Questions? Contact
Deb Kenney
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Comprehensive (Basic) Safe Church Training
For ordained and lay ministers who have not yet attended a training in Connecticut
- Option 1 - full day, includes lunch
- April 14: St. Michael's, Litchfield - Register here
- Option 2 - hybrid program with online training plus shortened live follow-up
- March 3, 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.: St. David's, Gales Ferry - Register Here
- March 8, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.: Christ Church Cathedral, Hartford - Register Here
- March 20, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.: Christ Church, Pomfret - Register Here
- March 24, 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.: St. John's, West Hartford - Register Here
- April 26, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.: Christ Church, Easton - Register Here
- April 28, 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.: St. Peter's, Hebron - Register Here
- May 22, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.: St. Mary's, Manchester - Register Here
Recertification Training for Lay Persons
For lay ministers who attended a full day of basic safe church training three to five years ago
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