ECCT WEEKLY ENEWSLETTER
February 5, 2019
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Changes to your ECCT Mission Communication & Media staff
(Alli, left, and Karin at the Feb. 3 IRIS 5k. See blog post below.)
As your ECCT Canon for Mission Communication & Media, I have three announcements to share with you today:
- In 2018 at Bishop Ian T. Douglas' request, ECCT hired Canticle Communications to conduct a formal communication audit of our work and staffing, which Alli and I both supported. They submitted their recommendations in December, affirming our current work as well as our informal internal recommendations to increase storytelling, and gave additional helpful advice and direction.
- Based on the report, ECCT has established a new full-time "Digital Storyteller" position and eliminated the part-time "Digital Associate" position. Alli Huggins will move into the role of the Digital Storyteller, scouting out and telling ECCT stories and helping parishes and Regions to tell theirs. She'll also continue ECCT's social media.
- I have decided to retire at the end of June 2019, after 25 years working for ECCT. I am happy with the audit and the new position, and though I don't have any specific plans, I believe this is the right time for ECCT and for me. The canon's job description was adjusted following the audit and in part, includes more writing. Hence, I'm back to editing your eNewsletters. Look for the job posting likely in March. I'll still contribute stories from time to time (up next week: video of Maggie Breen and her three sheep!) and co-host our podcast episodes.
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February 10: Day of Racial Healing, Justice, and Reconciliation
ABOUT
: By
resolution of its Annual Convention
the Episcopal Church in Connecticut decided to enter a two-year "Season of Racial Healing, Justice, and Reconciliation. In this resolution, it was declared that on the second Sunday in February, all parishes will be asked to begin a conversation with their congregations about the sin of racism in ECCT by hosting a forum on racial reconciliation. This year, that Sunday is February 10. (Read the Jan. 4, 2019
Bishops' Letter about this Season
.)
RESOURCES
: Resources for the upcoming Feb. 10 Day of Racial Healing, Justice, and Reconciliation can be found
on this page
and include a recommended session plan for beginning a conversation about racism as well as liturgical resources.
MEDIA:
The Feb. 1 episode of ECCT's podcast, Coffee Hour at The Commons, features four guests in, "Voices from the Black Diaspora." It includes two prayers; five poems; and an interview.
LINK HERE.
TESTIMONY
: Suzy Burke, Racial Healing, Justice, and Reconciliation Ministry Network co-leader, recently wrote an article for a Region newsletter, "Owning My White Privilege." It starts: "I am Debby Irving. No, I’m not changing my name, but when I read
Debby Irving’s book, Waking Up White: Finding Myself in the Story of Race
, I realized she was telling my story. Like Debby Irving, I grew up in New England in two all-white towns, and I never had a classmate of color until I began my graduate work at Columbia University, and even then it was rare.
CONTINUE READING HERE
PARISH INVOLVEMENT:
St. Paul's on the Green in Norwalk wrote back to the Ministry Network with news about their
"Race & Social Justice Coalition"(recently named) that began two years ago during Advent as a discussion of Kelly Brown Douglas’s book
Stand Your Ground: Black Bodies and the Justice of God.
A regular group of 15-25 meet weekly and are open to anyone who wants to join. Read more here.
CONTINUE READING HERE
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ECCT Women's Ministry Network Events - Save the Dates
FOR WOMEN CLERGY:
- Women’s Clergy Retreat at Camp Washington in Lakeside, March 7-8, will focus on Women and Leadership. The Very Rev. Judith Sullivan, Dean of the Philadelphia Episcopal Church, will lead these conversations.
FOR LAY AND CLERGY WHO IDENTIFY AS WOMEN:
- An "Afternoon with Valerie Tutson," nationally renowned storyteller, on Sunday, March 31, 2-6 p.m. at Christ Church Cathedral in Hartford.
- A "Dinner Mini-Retreat" on Thursday, April 11, from 6 - 8 p.m. at The Commons in Meriden. Take a little time away from your hectic lives to talk about your faith and connect with other women throughout ECCT.
NOTE: Related event for women:
Camp Washington is sponsoring a "Deep Winter Women's Retreat" March 1-2, at Camp Washington. More info and registration
here
.
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The Episcopal Church in Connecticut joins community to run 3.1 miles for refugees and immigrants in New Haven
By Alli Huggins, Digital Storyteller (see above for more info!)
...
The Episcopal Church in Connecticut (ECCT) was one of the over 25 race sponsors to publicly and financially support the welcoming and protection of immigrants and refugees in Connecticut and America.
READ FULL BLOG POST HERE
(and see more photos)
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Know of an interesting individual or unique ministry in ECCT? Maybe something going on at your parish, or someone there?
Let us know!!
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New Episode (#34), Feb. 1, 2019: "Voices from the Black Diaspora." The Rev. Rowena Kemp reads a collect and a confession; Dr. Eleanor Q. Tignor reads three poems from African-American literature; Enola G. Aird, Esq., talks about the Community Healing Network; and Marc-Yves Regis reads two of his poems.
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Email
Karin
if your parish or worshiping community has been featured in the news!
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EVENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, & REMINDERS
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February 12 Clergy Day on Liturgical Revision and "Open Communion" - Register today
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A Clergy Conversation on Liturgical Revision and “Open Communion," facilitated by ECCT Bishops Ian T. Douglas and Laura J. Ahrens
Tuesday February 12, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
St. Peter's, 30 Church Street, Hebron
Lunch reservations are $10, taken through Wed. Feb. 6 only
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Upcoming Region Clericus Gatherings, Registration Required
All Clergy -- please register for one of the following upcoming Clericus gatherings:
Feb 5, Northwest & Southwest, at St. Timothy's Fairfield, 10 a.m.
REGISTER HERE
April 4, No. Central and So Central, at St. Paul's, Wallingford, 11 a.m.
REGISTER HERE
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Way of Love and other Lenten Resources
The Episcopal Church released
Life Transformed: The Way of Love in Lent and Easter
, a list of resources from partnering organizations and churches. Three specific resources include Adult Forums, Quiet Days, and Test Kitchen. Other resources include: Lent Madness, Sermons that Work for Lent, Ashes to Go, and more!
ECCT has chosen to promote
The Way of Love
resources as its primary recommendation for Lent and Easter this year.
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Bishop's Book Discussion, February 14
The next Bishop's Book Discussion at Camp Washington, with Bishop Laura J. Ahrens, will be February 14 at 11:00 a.m. The group continues to read
Leadership in Turbulent Times
by Doris Kearns Goodwin. Please register, a $10 donation is appreciated to cover the cost of lunch. More info:
CampWashington.org.
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United Thank Offering Grant Applications Due to ECCT Feb 15
The focus for the 2019 United Thank Offering grants is
Go: Crossing boundaries created by race, culture, and economics to create communities that listen deeply and learn to live like Jesus.
More information is available
here
. Detailed guidelines for applying for the grants are
here
. Please submit all applications to
Chrissy Shingler
by February 15 for Bishop Ahrens' approval and endorsement.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT CAMP WASHINGTON?
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Upcoming events at Camp Washington:
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ECCT CALENDAR
Events below are coming up in the next few weeks
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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 5: Northwest & Southwest Region Clericus Gathering, St. Timothy's, Fairfield
- February 7: Joining Jesus Advisory Council, The Commons
- February 7: Faithful Futures: Parochial Reports, The Commons
- February 10: Day of Racial Healing, Justice, and Reconciliation
- February 12: Clergy Day, Hebron
- February 13: COM Meeting; Finance Cttee Mtg., The Commons
- February 18: The Commons is closed
- February 20: Faith & Order Committee Mtg.,The Commons
- February 21: New Call; Standing Committee, The Commons
- February 23: Spiritual Practices for a New Missional Age, The Commons (registration now full)
Bishops' Visitation Schedule:
- February 10: Bishop Ahrens: St. James', Higganum; Bishop Douglas: All Saints, Ivoryton
- February 17: Bishop Ahrens: All Saints, Meriden; Bishop Douglas: St. Andrew, Northford
- February 24: Bishop Ahrens: St. Stephen's, East Haddam
- February 7: Climate and Environmental MN gathering
- February 22: Racial Healing, Justice, & Reconciliation MN gathering
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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.
For open Clergy positions please click
here
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