ECCT WEEKLY ENEWSLETTER
January 29, 2019
#How2charist: Digital Instructed Eucharist premiere
The Rev. Callie Swanlund and the Digital Evangelism team of the Episcopal Church released How2charist: Digital Instructed Eucharist last week. After receiving over $30,000 from a Kickstarter campaign, filming and editing began to make this project a reality.

The film and accompanying resources are completely free with an email, and come with instructions on how to best use the resources for your context.
Watch a video about #how2charist, read this article in Episcopal Café , and check out their website to learn more.
February 10: Day of Racial Healing, Justice, and Reconciliation

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 .)

In preparation for this day of Racial Healing, Justice, and Reconciliation, there are resources available, including a recommended session planning, liturgical resources, suggested bulletin text, and more.
Joining Jesus in the New Missional Age, February 23

Gather with parishes from across ECCT and learn firsthand about the five “Spiritual Practices for a New Missional Age.” Join the Rev. Tim Hodapp, Canon for Mission Collaboration at The Commons on Saturday, February 23 from 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., with  Al Roxburgh , theologian and facilitator from  The Missional Network , for a day in exploration of ancient Christian practices and how they can transform our lives, parishes, and neighborhoods. Please RSVP on Eventbrite , event open to a ny Rector or PIC and three to five parishioners.
The Missional Network has designed a four-module/12-month process for parishes to dive into these five practices more deeply. Come and learn more and, if you’re ready, sign up to be one of our 12 parishes to embark on a yearlong facilitated process to engage these practices in 2019. Required participation for 12-Month Engagement: Rector/PIC and six to eight parishioners.
ECCT PODCAST
New Episode: Karin and Alli talk with the Rev. Matt Lindeman about surfing!

Listen to the episode and others at Coffee Hour at The Commons , or on iTunes , Google Play , and Stitcher !
Know of an interesting individual or unique ministry in ECCT? Maybe something going on at your parish, or someone there? Let us know!!
ECCT IN THE NEWS
Email Alli or Karin if your parish or worshiping community has been featured in the news!
EVENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, & REMINDERS
Parochial Reports 101 information meetings now scheduled; Reports due March 1
Join Canon Louis Fuertes and other ECCT office of finance staff for Parochial Reports 101. Space is limited, no more than 2 people per parish.
The 2018 Parochial Reports are due on or before March 1, 2019 .

January 31 , 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
IRIS Run for Refugee 5k Run/Walk Race, February 3

ECCT will be one of the many sponsors for the upcoming IRIS - Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services Run for Refugees 5k in New Haven on Sunday, February 3. Registration is still open for the race, and can be found here . Last year over 3,000 individuals ran & walked through the East Rock neighborhood of New Haven!

Registration is $32 for adults, $22 for students.
Upcoming Region Clericus Gatherings, Registration Required

All Clergy -- please register for one of the following upcoming Clericus gatherings:
February 5
Northwest & Southwest
St. Timothy's, Fairfield
10:00 a.m.
April 4

North Central & South Central
St. Paul's, Wallingford
11:00 a.m.
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!

Note: ECCT has chosen to promote  The Way of Love resources as its primary recommendation for Lent and Easter this year.
Trinity Institute: Scene & Unseen: Facing Race Through Film, February 8 - 9, 2019
Upcoming Trinity Institute will feature two films ( Do the Right Thing by Spike Lee & Blindspotting by Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casals. This will be an in-person-only event in NYC that will be recorded. Panel includes: t he Rev. Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas, Dr. Greg Garrett, and Dr. Catherine Meeks.  

 (Editor's note: Copyright laws require that churches/Regions need a license to show films, even when offered for education or formation and free to participants; companies such as CCLI offer licenses.)
Bishop's Book Discussion, February 14

The next Bishop's Book Discussion at Camp Washington 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 information at CampWashington.org.
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's approval and endorsement.

Online ZOOM webinar : February 13 at noon and 8:00 p.m.
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT CAMP WASHINGTON?
ECCT CALENDAR
Events below are coming up in the next few weeks
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.

  • January 29: Parochial Reports 101, The Commons
  • January 29: Transition Consultants Gathering, The Commons
  • January 31: Parochial Reports 101, The Commons
  • January 31: Celebration of New Ministry: the Rev. Taylor Albright, Trinity Tariffville
  • 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

Bishops' Visitation Schedule:

  • February 3: Bishop Ahrens: St. Andrew's, Stamford; Bishop Douglas: St. Paul's, Wallingford
  • 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
In an effort to reduce the size of our eNewsletters, please visit this calenda r for all Parish, Region, and Ministry Network events.

To add an upcoming event, please fill out this form .
All Safe Church Trainings (Comprehensive Basic, and Lay Recertification) can be found on our website. Please find & register for trainings on our website . * DATES FOR 2019 ARE BEING SCHEDULED *
OPEN POSITIONS
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 .