Presiding Bishop's statement pays tribute to Barbara Bush
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Presiding Bishop Michael Curry
released this statement
honoring the Former First Lady Barbara Bush, who died on the evening of April 17.
Today and tomorrow, as the Bush family and the nation they have served so faithfully give thanks for the life and witness of Mrs. Barbara Bush, we of the Episcopal Church likewise give God thanks for her life and her witness to us. While her husband President Bush, her family, friends and colleagues know this more intimately than those of us who only knew her from afar, we saw in her a witness to the virtues of personal integrity, devotion to family, commitment to speak truth come what may, and service to her country and to the well-being of the breadth of the human family of God. Because of her commitment to literacy, there are many today who behold new worlds and have hope because of the written word. And, because of her life and real faith in our Lord Jesus Christ and his way of love, we have beheld a great soul, and have hope that we can live likewise.
May the soul of Barbara and the souls of all the departed, through the mercies of God, rest in peace and rise in glory. Amen.
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Windows to the Wild, New Hampshire's PBS focuses on River of Life pilgrimage down the Connecticut River in latest video
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New Hampshire's PBS show, "Windows to the Wild,” featured the pilgrimage down the Connecticut River last summer, a joint effort of the Episcopal Dioceses of New England and the ELCA New England Synod, organized by Kairos Earth.
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Alongside of stunning views of the Connecticut river and the paddling pilgrims, host Willem Lange interviews Steven Blackmer of Church of the Woods, New Hampshire, who served as the pilgrimage's chaplain. He also interviewed Lisa and Mark Kutolowski, the river guides for the pilgrimage.
Keep an eye out for Bishop Ian Douglas and other ECCT folks throughout the video!
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Addiction: What Can We Do About It? Forum, April 28 at Christ Church Cathedral, Hartford
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Join the
Faith Behind Bars and Beyond Minsitry Network
for their annual conference at Christ Church Cathedral in Hartford on April 28 8:30 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. Panel discussions, short video presentation, lunch conversations, presentations on self care, loved-ones support, and more!
Keynote speaker: Deputy Warden Sandra Violette, from the Department of Correction’s Addiction Services Unit, will speak. Please see more information, including the Forum schedule,
here
. A .pdf flyer is available for download
here
. Please register via
Eventbrite here
.
Organizations whose activities are related to addiction, or the criminal justice system, especially prevention, incarceration, and people re-entering society, are encouraged to display information during the Forum! Please
contact FBBB
to make arrangements for your brochures, et cetera, to be featured.
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Honoring God: Young Voices in the Church video
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The Diocese of South Dakota
addressed the common comment in the church, "there aren't any young people." What they found was that "there are in fact many dedicated, involved young people in our midst – both serving and leading. Their voices need to be heard because rather than looking for what we THINK young people want, we should start by ASKING them."
So they
collected video testimonies of young folks under the age of 35 in the church offering why they stay in the church and offer any words they which the church to hear.
(Also, you may see a familiar face.)
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This is the beginning of a much larger project, the creators are hoping to include as many different voices as possible, folks under the age of 35 are ask to please send a 30-second video to Chris Corbin at the
Diocese of South Dakota
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ECCT is looking to fill the open role of financial controller. Salary range: $60,000 to $75,000, depending on prior experience. This full-time position entitles the incumbent to health, life, dental and disability insurance.
Other benefits included matched pension contributions and generous personal time off. This person would be responsible:
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- for enhancing and maintaining financial records,
- developing and implementing improvements in accounting practices and for enhanced financial management practices for cash management, accounts payable and accounts receivable procedures,
- leading or supporting special projects to improve the coordination and efficiency of financial processes,
- managing information transfer to ECCT’s outside public accounting firm and supporting the audit process.
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Spend your summer at Camp Washington: Camp Registration & Open Positions
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Children's Camps (ages 7-12)
- 1 week: July 1 - 6
- 2 weeks: August 5 - 17
Teen Camps (ages 12-16)
- 1 week: July 8 - 13
- 2 weeks: July 22 - August 3
MINI Camps (ages 5 - 10):
- July 15 - 17
- July 18 - 20
- Day Camp: July 16 - 20
Wilderness Adventure Camp: July 15-20
- Track 1: ages 7 - 12
- Track 2: ages 12 - 16
Service Leadership camp (ages 13-16):
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Cabin Counselor
- Seeking a male counselor to complete the 2018 team!
Apply today!
Primary function:
Supervise campers living in cabins and teach activities in assigned program areas –
Musical Skills Welcome.
Cabin Counselors are the most important members of the team, being regularly engaged with our campers on a personal level and developing strong and healthy relationships with them on a regular basis.
- At least 18 years old
- Previous experience working with children & teens desirable
- Willing to provide and receive open, honest feedback with supervisors and co-workers.
Certified Lifeguards are especially welcome to apply
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Camp Washington also seeks Dishwasher/Kitchen helper, p/t Kitchen Assistant, p/t Seasonal Maintenance Worker, & p/t Special Program Coordinator. More information:
campwashington.org
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Resources including discussion questions, daily meditations, and videos are available
here
. Join the discussion on social media throughout #ECCT by commenting on our daily and weekly (Saturday afternoon) posts. Be sure to follow ECCT on Facebook (
link here
) and Twitter (
link here
) to participate!
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Upcoming Ordinations to the Diaconate:
This Saturday, April 28:
Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate of Armando Ghinaglia, Dana Capasso Stivers, and Thom Peters,
3:00 p.m.
at Christ Church Cathedral, Hartford
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What's happening in the Regions:
(links and the top item listed on each Region's web page, if any)
- Check the Facebook page for details!
- April 28: Faith Behind Bars & Beyond Forum: "Addiction: What Can We Do About It?" at Christ Church Cathedral
- April 28, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.: SE Region Wardens gathering, Grace Church, Old Saybrook
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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.
- Church School Director, St. Michael's, Litchfied
- Director of Development, Trinity, New Haven
- Parish Administrator, Trinity, Tariffville
- Program Coordinator for Ministries to Young Families, Trinity, New Haven
- Director of Music Ministry, St. Mark's, New Canaan
- Music Director, All Saints', Wolcott
- Sexton, St. Paul's, Southington
- Director of Christian Formation for Children and Youth, St. Paul's, Southington
- Nursery Caregiver, St. John's, Stamford
- Music Director, Christ Church, Trumbull
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:
Christ Church, Trumbull; Christ & Holy Trinity, Westport; Christ Church, Sharon.
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Episode 5 is now LIVE! We talk with three of the six Region Missionaries, Erin Flynn, Rachel Field, and Rachel Thomas!
If you have any ideas for show topics or know of an interesting individual/ministry happening in ECCT,
send us an email
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This overnight retreat with Rabbi Rami Shapiro will offer an experimental exploration of the shared truths at the heart of many traditions. Chanting, meditation, self-inquiry, contemplative study, and more will explore existential questions of self. More information and registration available
here
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Mediation Skills Training Institute for Church Leaders, May 7 - 11, Christ Church Cathedral, Hartford
The
Mediation Skills Training Institute
is designed to equip church leaders with the skills necessary to deal effectively with interpersonal, congregational, and other forms of group conflict.
The five-day institute
also includes a component on congregational mediation and consultation, placed within the context of family systems theory.
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"Family Process and Pastoral Practice: Toward a New Spirituality of Leadership" May 17 - 18, 2018
This
two-day workshop
designed for clergy and lay leaders of all faiths will explore in depth Rabbi Edwin Friedman’s approach to family process, and how its wise employment as a pastoral and spiritual tool can enhance leadership and effectiveness in a congregational setting.
Tuition $275, plus travel and lodging. Register
here
.
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2018 Clergy Conference, May 14 - 16 Mystic, CT
Bishops Douglas and Ahrens invite all clergy
to the 2018 Clergy Conference, May 14 - 16 in Mystic. Clergy from the Episcopal Church in Connecticut will gather to hear ways our own faithful and faith-filled leadership can counteract white supremacy, especially as it impacts our communities and our nation.
Included: intensive sessions with Dr. Douglas, opportunities for worship, chances to explore the surrounding Mystic area, and time to rest and collegiality.
Clergy please register for the conference
here
.
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ECCT's Deputies to General Convention Open House, June 8
Join the ECCT Deputation to General Convention on Wednesday, June 8 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at The Commons for an open conversation about General Convention. Ask questions, share thoughts, and learn about the deputies and what they bring to General Convention as representation of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut.
Share your thoughts with the deputation, offer up questions and conversation topics by emailing
ecctdeputation@gmail.com
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As Creation Groans: Worshiping God on Holy Ground, June 13 - 15
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The Congregations Project of the Institute of Sacred Music celebrates local communities of faith as settings in which music, worship, and the arts take on vibrant life, to the glory of God and for the sake of abundant life for all.
The annual conference encourages pastors, musicians, and other leaders to reflect on their own congregations’ challenges and strengths.
Register here.
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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.
- April 24, Deconsecration of St. Andrew's, New Haven
- April 24, Convention Planning Meeting, The Commons
- April 24, Re-dedication of South Kent Chapel, Kent
- April 26, Priest-in-charge Consultant Gathering, The Commons
- April 26, Confirmands and Bishops Dinner, The Commons
- April 27 Anti-Racism Training for Ordination Process, The Commons
- April 28, Faith Behind Bars & Beyond Forum, Christ Church Cathedral, Hartford
- April 28, Ordinations to the Transitional Diaconate, Christ Church Cathedral, Hartford
- May 1, Retired Clergy, Spouses, & Partners Gathering, St. James's, West Hartford
- May 3, Faithful Futures: Episcopal Churches in Stamford, St. Paul's, Riverside
- May 5 - 11, Mediation Skills Training Institute for Church Leaders, Christ Church Cathedral, Hartford
- May 5, Southeast Region Confirmation, St. John's, Niantic
- May 5, Encuentro Ministerio Latino / Hispanic Ministry Gathering, Camp Washington
- May 8, Convention Planning, The Commons
BISHOPS' VISITS:
- April 29: Bishop Ahrens, St. John's, Essex; Bishop Douglas, St. Paul's, Westbrook
- May 6: Bishop Ahrens, Grace, Stafford Springs; Bishop Douglas, St. Thomas, Bethel
- May 13: Bishop Ahrens, Christ Church, Tashua; Bishop Douglas, Christ Church, Bethlehem
- May 20: Bishop Ahrens, Christ Church, Pomfret; Bishop Douglas, St. Stephen's, Bloomfield
- June 3: Bishop Ahrens, Trinity, Tariffville; Bishop Douglas, Christ & Holy Trinity, Westport
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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.
- April 26, Bible Study: The Rush of a Mighty Wind: The Power of Pentecost, Trinity, Wethersfield
- April 28, Elqui Trio concert, St. Mary's, Manchester
- April 29, The Opioid Crises conversation, Trinity, Newtown
- April 29, Spring Fashion Show, Christ & The Epiphany, East Haven
- April 29, Choral Evensong, Christ & Holy Trinity, Westport
- April 29, Four Seasons Plus Spring Concert, Emmanuel, Killingworth
- April 30, Hiking with the Rachels, Cockaponset State Forest, Guilford
- May 2, Yale Youth Ministry Institute Monthly Lunch & Lecture, Yale Divinity School, New Haven
- May 3, Bible Study: Silver & Gold I have none: The Power to Heal, Trinity, Wethersfield
- May 4 - 6, Icon Writing Workshop, Trinity, Newtown
- May 4, The Wiffenpoofs concert, St. John's, West Hartford
- May 5, Spring Rummage Sale, St. Peter's, Cheshire
- May 5, Spaghetti Summer, Christ the King, Old Lyme
- May 5, Courage & Faith: Diana Butler Bass, Christ Church, Greenwich
- May 6, Pipes Alive!, St. John's, West Hartford
- May 7, Quinnipiac Valley Alpacas Visit Church (awww!), Grace, Newington
REGION MEETINGS & EVENTS:
- Northeast Region Celtic Christian Worship, St. Paul's, Windham
MINISTRY NETWORK MEETINGS & EVENTS:
- April 28, Faith Behind Bars & Beyond Forum, Christ Church Cathedral, Hartford
- May 3, Annual ECW Meeting, The Aqua Turf, Enfield
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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 re-certification, 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
.
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
- May 12: St. James', New London - Register Here
- Option 2 - hybrid program with online training plus shortened live follow-up
- 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 14, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.: Trinity, New Haven - Register Here
- May 19, 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.: Christ Church, Roxbury - 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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