Letter outlines parish sales and encumbrances process
The Bishops and the President of the Standing Committee sent a letter to all ECCT parishes last week reminding them of the canons (laws) that govern our Sales and Encumbrances Process.
Canons dictate that the bishops and Standing Committee must consent to any "encumbrances," (
for example, loans, mortgages, liens, and leases) or "alienations," (usually, sales) of buildings or land. Vestry members, church officers, and parish priests are reminded that failure to comply is an actionable offense.
The letter includes both the relevant canons and the required process. Read the letter here.
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Presiding Bishop preaches to Union of Black Episcopalians
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Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton go over the order of service with the Rev. Deon Johnson before a July 25 Eucharist at African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas in Philadelphia, PA.
Photo: Mary Frances Schjonberg/Episcopal News Service
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry preached during a July 25 Eucharist at the African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas in Philadelphia. The service of celebration, commemorating the 225th anniversary of the black presence in The Episcopal Church, was part of the Union of Black Episcopalians' 49th annual conference.
Founded in 1792, AECST was the first black Episcopal church in the United States.
The conference marked the fir
st joint meeting with the African Descent Lutheran Association. Speaker Brittney Cooper, an assistant professor of women's, gender, and Africana studies at Rutgers University, talked about the future role of churches.
Read about the conference here.
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Now Accepting Election Nominees for 2017 Convention
We're seeking nominations for positions on the Standing Committee, to be elected at this year's annual convention.
We need two lay persons and two clergy persons to serve 3-year terms, to do the important work of our Standing Committee in the life of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut. Nominations are due by October 6. Learn more and submit your name for election here.
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Top: The surviving dome at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial. Left: The Nagasaki Peace Memorial |
#Prayforpeace on Hiroshima, Nagasaki anniversaries
Next week marks 72 years since the United States dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima (August 6, 1945) and Nagasaki (August 9, 1945).
Both cities hold annual remembrance ceremonies. #Prayforpeace
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Pension Fund, Social Justice surveys online until August 18
The House Deputies Committee on the State of the Church recently sent out two survey requests to church leaders. One is about the Church Pension Fund (for lay or ordained people who work in the church) and the second centers on Social Justice and ways that congregations (and dioceses) are involved in advocacy.
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#SMS17 is coming soon!
Get ready to pick up your digital devices for Social Media Sunday (#SMS17), September 24.
This event started in 2013 at Trinity Episcopal Church in Tariffville as a way for parishoners to use devices to share their life of faith with the digital world.
It has since grown to include Christians and people of faith everywhere.
Join this Facebook group for resources to help your parish community prepare.
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Audits/financial reviews of 2016 parish financial reports and processes are due September 1
General Church and ECCT canons require the reviews. Timely completion and submission is a prerequisite for parishes going through clergy transition and, beginning this year, is a requirement for recognition of parishes that are in good standing.
Please contact Karolyn Nicolaides (
knicolaides@episcopalct.org
, 203-639-3501, ext. 134) if you would like to receive a list of accountants/accounting firms that have performed audits or financial reviews for other ECCT parishes.
Please note:
Parishes with total revenues exceeding $500,000 annually are required to have full audits performed by a Certified Public Accountant. Parishes with total revenues less than $500,000 can have a review of agreed upon procedures performed by an Independent Public Accountant.
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Bishop Stephen Cottrell
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Save the dates!
Three-night "Come and See" Revival
Aug. 27-29 in Ridgefield and conversation on evangelism Aug. 29 at the Cathedral
in Hartford
The Hartford event is called, "Sharing Our Faith: Evangelism for a Post-Christendom World." Tickets are $15 and include a light lunch of sandwiches or salad, plus fruit or pasta salad on the side, and bottled water. Click
here for more information and to buy tickets.
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Liturgy Symposium at Christ Church Cathedral
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The Rev. Dr. Malloy
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Save the date of Saturday, September 30 for a Liturgy Symposium at Christ Church Cathedral
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The morning plenary session will be offered by the Rev. Dr. Patrick Malloy, noted scholar and liturgist, currently serving at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City.
Workshops on a variety of subjects will be offered. More info and registration
here
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Meeting Aug. 24 to explore
EfM theological study for laity
Bishop Laura J. Ahrens will host an open meeting Thursday, Aug. 24 from 3-5 p.m. at The Commons in Meriden to talk about Education for Ministry (EfM) theological study for laity. The meeting is for those already familiar with EfM who want to share joys, challenges, and opportunities in ECCT as well as for those who want to learn more about being a participant, a mentor, or setting up an EfM group.
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Positions Open
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.
- Director of Christian Education, St. Paul's, Wallingford
- Administrative Assistant, St. Paul's, Wallingford
- Youth Minister, St. James', Farmington
- Music Director, Christ Church, Tashua
- Bookkeeper, Good Shepherd, Hartford
- Lay Associate for Member Engagement, St. Paul's, Norwalk
- Director of Music, Good Shepherd, Orange
- Director of Children's Ministries, St. Peter's, Cheshire
- Music Director, Christ Church, Middle Haddam
- Office Assistant, St. Paul's, Southington
- NEW! Part-Time Pianist, Grace Episcopal Church, Broad Brook
Clergy only:
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Announcements & Reminders
The parish/worshiping community survey for the ECCT database is live. Click
here
to read the related documents. Thanks so much to the following churches that completed their survey since last week's announcement: Emmanuel, Killingworth; St. James', Glastonbury; St. John's, Waterbury; Christ Church, Redding; and St. John's, Essex.
Godly Play workshop Aug 18-20 at
St. Mark's Church,15 Pearl Street Mystic, CT
will host a "Core Godly Play Training" from 1 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 18 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20. "Core Training is the essential training for all storytellers and doorpersons in the Godly Play room."
Registration closes the Monday before training.
Link here for more info and to register.
Re
gistration is open for the 2nd Annual Youth Festival (grades 8-12) at Camp Washington
in M
orris on September 9-10.
Camp starts Saturday morning at 10 a.m., continues with food trucks, music, and more Saturday evening and finishes Sunday with brunch and a 1 p.m. pic kup.
Registration is $25. Scholarships are available but space is limited, so register
here
today.
There is also still time to register for
Children's Camp II (ages 7-12), Aug. 6-18.
More info and registration at
campwashington.org
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The Sisters of Saint Helena
are welcoming women wondering about monastic life
in the Episcopal Church to a two-day "Come-and-See" retreat at the Convent of Saint Helena in North Augusta, SC, September 1-3.
Attendees will meet other women exploring monastic life, ask questions and experience the sisters' life of prayer and community. The gathering is open to single women between 25 and 50. Call 803-426-1616 or email
Save the dates of September 15-17 for the centennial celebration of Camp Washington.
Guest arrival and opening reception at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 15, followed by dinner. Main event Saturday Sept. 16, full day of Camp activities. Lunch at noon; Holy Eucharist at 2 p.m. followed by celebratory dinner; 7 p.m. evening camp and campfire. Sunday Sept. 17 Morning Prayer at 9 a.m. followed by brunch and cookies. Register here.
The Rev. Alexia Salvatierra will lead a faith-rooted organizing workshop on September 1
5  and 16 at the Barbara C. Harris Camp and Conference Center in N
ew Hampshire.
Topics include the theological framework for faith-rooted organizing and social justice advocacy, strategies to engage fellow Christians and community leaders, and next steps to actio
n on specific public policy issues in New England. Space is limited to 40 people. Cost is $75, which includes the program, materials, three meals and refreshments, and double-occupancy lodging, or $50 without the lodg
ing. Register
here
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Events coming up soon
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.
- August 3, Faithful Futures, Sustainability, meeting
- August 8, Convention Planning Team meeting
- August 10, Women Clergy Breakfast & Book Study
- August 22, Resolution 4 meeting
- August 22, Faith & Order meeting (tentative date)
- August 24, EFM Strategic Planning meeting
- August 24, Standing Committee meeting
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August 29, Conversation on Evangelism, Christ Church Cathedral,
Hartford
BISHOPS' SUNDAY VISITS
- None scheduled for August
P
ARISH EVENTS:
A complete calendar of parish events is available here.
Hosting an event?
Please submit parish events
here
.
Reach out to the specific parish for event updates, specific locations, and further details. Season-specific regular
worship services will not be listed below.
- None scheduled for August
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