Out of General Convention:
A plan for a plan, for Prayer Book Revision
Perhaps the top resolution to have a direct impact on the most Episcopalians is
A068
on Prayer Book Revision. The final resolution is a work of compromise. It retains the current BCP as "a Prayer Book for the Church" along with its theology and practice on Baptism and Eucharist. Revision will bring expanded and inclusive language along with a greater emphasis on care of creation, and "utilize the riches" of the Church's diversity. It doesn't specifically state in this resolution, that I can find, that a book will be published, nor give a date when the revision might be completed -- even if that's possible at all. The task force will be formed of "leaders who represent the expertise, gender, age, theology, regional, and ethic diversity of the church, to include 10 laity, 10 priests or deacons, and 10 bishops" and will report back at the next General Convention in 2021. The original resolution, which was rewritten, had laid out a plan for revision by 2030.
- Excerpt from 2018: A068: "[That GC79] authorize the ongoing work of liturgical and Prayer Book revision for the future of God’s mission through the Episcopal branch of the Jesus movement. And, that it do so upon the core theological work of loving, liberating, life-giving reconciliation and creation care; and [that] our methodology be one of a dynamic process for discerning common worship, engaging all the baptized, while practicing accountability to The Episcopal Church."
Other wide-impact liturgy-related includ
e - among others -
D078
, authorizing Holy Eucharist, Rite II, Expansive Language, for trial use;
A070
, Translation of the BCP;
A065,
on LFF, which will eventually result in a single calendar for commemorating saints instead of the multiple calendars we have now; and
B012
, Marriage Rites for the Whole Church.
Resolutions:
See a list of selected resolutions by topic
on this page
, and link there to the Virtual Binder where you can search for any resolution by number, topic, or its assigned Legislative Committee.
eNewsletters
: You can find links to the ECCT daily eNewsletters from GC79
here
, which included videos from the ECCT bishops and chair of the ECCT deputation on the last day.
Photos and videos
: Most of the photos and videos were included in eNewsletters. To see those (and a few more)
link here to the photo collection
on flickr.com, and
link here
to the videos posted on ECCT's YouTube channel for GC79. (One more may be posted, with Melissa Render, but there are ongoing technical issues.) I also highly recommend that you check out the cinematic video that Mike Collins of TEC put together on the Sunday public witness against gun violence.
Link to it here
.
The Media Hub still has videos on-demand.
Watch the worship services, the three special sessions (racial reconciliation, evangelism, care of creation), and the daily newscasts, "Inside General Convention,"
through this link.
Link to
Episcopal News Service articles
here.
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Jersalem Peacebuilders holds teen interfaith Service Learning program in New Haven
While much of the Episcopal Church’s attention was focused on General Convention,
Jerusalem Peacebuilders (JPB)
was holdings its annual Serving Learning program -- for American, Israeli, and Palestinian teens -- in New Haven on July 1-12.
According to their website, the
JPB service learning program
gives its teen participants an opportu
nity to "
explore the connections between service, peace, and religious practice. [Participants] engage in intensive, hands-on service projects, speech writing, faith-based exchanges, dialogue sessions on the basic dynamics of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and field trips to arts and diplomacy sites in New York City and Connecticut."
In New Haven, the teens volunteered at
IRIS (Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services
)
. On July 10, they led a community event on the New Haven Green, painting a 48-ft. billboard sign that welcomes refugees to America. It was to be hung along I-95 southbound in West Haven. The art project was part of a "Painting for Peace" initiative sponsored by Connecticut-based
I Wage Peace
.
JPB was founded by the Rev. Nicholas and Dorothy Porter, in partnership with
Kids4Peace
. Porter is the former rector of Trinity, Southport, now living in Vermont. He was in New Haven for the service learning project. ECCT's Interfaith Ministry Network convener and leader in its Holy Landers Network the Rev. Lisa Hahneman joined the community painting event July 10.
Thx to Nicholas Porter, below are links to video clips and articles about these remarkable teens and the recent JPB event in New Haven.
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In the news: St. John's, New Milford
Rally to support immigrant families sponsored the the
Action Together Connecticut
network, held at
St. John's, New Milford
, reported in the Greater New Milford Spectrum
here.
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Original play about the life of Jonathan Daniels to debut at BIjou Theatre, Bridgeport, August 17-19
Re
v. Ina Anderson, of the Mount Aery Baptist Church, Bridgeport, CT and a playwright, has dramatized the life of Johnathan Daniels, an Episcopal seminarian and civil rights activist who was assassinated while shielding 17-year-old Ruby Sales from the shotgun blast that killed him instead. He is remembered in the Church's calendar on
August 14.
Get tickets, learn more,
here
(scroll to the dates)
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August 8-10 conference in New Haven to highlight history of reconciliation in Episcopal Church
"In Remembrance of Thee: The History of Reconciliation in The Episcopal Church,"
Tuesday Aug. 7 - Friday Aug. 10 at Trinity on the Green, New Haven.
Registration required for conference (all or part); partic
ipation in Taizé Eucharist Thu, Aug. 9, 4:30 p.m. open to all.
Historians, archivists and anyone interested in ways in which The Episcopal Church, over the span of its history, has addressed the need for reconciliation in the world are invited to the 2018 National Episcopal Historians and Archivists (NEHA) Conference. Speakers, tours, exhibitions and worship, as well as workshops with an archival focus, will be woven with food and fellowship.
Check out the speakers and topics! You'll note that the Rev. Rowena Kemp is giving a presentation, along with recently retired ECCT archvist Meg Smith. ECCT Digital Associate Alli Huggins is serving as moderator for that panel. Register for the entire conference or for specific days.
See the NEHA website
for additional updated information.
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Camp Washington, ECCT's summer camp in Lakeside CT still has openings in Teen Camp 2, and Children's Camp 2.
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Register for Convention
Registration is open for the 2018 Annual Convention, on October 26 & 27 at the Mystic Marriott in Groton, CT. More information in the Call to Convention available
here
or
on our website
. Hotel registration is separate.
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Submit your delegates' names
Submit the names of your elected delegates and alternates using the ECCT parish survey (
link here
, or
email Matt Handi
for more information). The Call to Convention was mailed earlier this year. ALL and updates and information after that will be online and sent by email.
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Annual Convention: Something New
Something new is coming to Annual Convention this year, and we want you to be a part of it! Learn about why we’re making these changes in this first video in a series, and check out our website for the latest information.
Watch the video!
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Trivia Night Banquet
It's a battle of wits and useless knowledge at Convention on Friday night! Over dinner, compete with your team for unique prizes by answering trivia questions. Get together your friends from around the church and
register today.
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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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Announcements & Reminders
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P
lease continue to fill out the parish/worshiping community survey for the ECCT database
If submitted, please update it with 2018 delegates to Annual Convention and other changes
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. Access is given to people whose own names are entered;
see policies here.
Thanks so much to the following churches that completed their survey since the last announcement: Epiphany, Durham.
Most recent version of expanded parish directory
here
, using survey data combined with separate clergy database info.
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Spending time on the road this summer? Download a few of our podcasts - Labyrinths, moms, dads, soccer, our Cathedral Dean, more.
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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Celebration of New Ministry:
The Rev. Tim Squier at Old St. Andrew's, Bloomfield on July 21 at 5:00 p.m.
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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.
- July 12, Missional & Conditional Priest in Charge Gathering, The Commons
- July 17, Bishop's Book Study at Camp Washington
- July 17, Donations & Bequests Board Meeting, The Commons
- July 18, Deacons Council Meeting, The Commons
- July 19, 49ers Gathering, The Commons
- July 19, Standing Committee Meeting, The Commons
- July 21, Celebration of New Ministry for the Rev. Tim Squier, Old St. Andrew's, Bloomfield
- July 24, College Chaplains Meeting, The Commons
- July 24, Retired Clergy Steering Committee, The Commons
- July 26, Property Committee Meeting, The Commons
- Aug. 7, Convention Planning, The Commons
BISHOPS' VISITS:
Bishop visitations will resume in September.
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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.
- July 18, Rector's Book Choice: Fragmented Lives by William L. Sachs and Michael S. Bos, St. John's, Essex
- July 18, Free Summer Carillon Concert (Hans Uwe Hielscher), St. James', Danbury
- July 20-22, Carnival on the Green, St. John's, Niantic
- July 21, Guided Labyrinth Walk, Good Shepherd, Orange
- July 21, Chicken Barbecue, St. Peter's, Hebron
- July 21, Lobsterfest!, Trinity, Brooklyn
- July 25, Free Summer Carillon Concert (Amy Heebner), St. James', Danbury
- July 27, Hiking with the Rachels, Machimoodus State Park, Moodus
- July 28, Tag Sale, Grace Church, Old Saybrook
REGION MEETINGS & EVENTS:
- July 21, SE Region "What is God up to in your neighborhood? (more here)
- Aug. 2, NE Region Leadership Team Meeting
- Aug. 3, Men's Breakfast open to all men in NE Region, @ Grace, Stafford Springs
MINISTRY NETWORK MEETINGS & EVENTS:
- July 26, Hispanic Ministry Network Meeting, The Commons, 10:00 a.m.
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