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Checking in: June 27, 2020
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This week's BLT comes from Janet and Dennis Whitty of St. Stephen's, East Haddam. They have been ringing the bell at St. Stephen's every evening at 8:00 p.m as a way of showing their care for those who have been suffering, and offering their own prayers to God. They began on April 1, and just ended June 17.
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A community of Theological Imagination
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Join Rachel Thomas and Ron Steed for the
"Southeast Region Read"
starting July 7th & into September on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.. The book is
"Complicity: How the North Promoted, Prolonged, and Profited from Slavery
". There is a wealth of information relevant to New England's active participation in slavery, including the tremendous impact of the Ivoryton ivory trade on people in Africa.
The book is authored by Anne Farrow, Joel Lang, and Jenifer Frank, journalists from
The Hartford Courant
. If you think SECT kept a distance from the issue of slavery, this book will be an eye opener! And we'll be invited to consider how this deep history affects our present even now.
Contact
Rachel
or
Ron
if you have any questions. We'll be meeting over zoom, though we may plan a field trip or two as the summer progresses.
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Being Disciples and Apostles: work on being Anti-Racist
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The Lyman Allyn Museum in New London is re-opening June 30, and we will be able to view the exhibit they launched pre-pandemic of
Stories of Resilience: Encountering Racism. Entry is free through the summer; the exhibit ends August 2.
The Rev. Florence Clark is featured in the video below.
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Eric Garner's Mother To Speak In New London on Monday, June 29, 6:30 p.m., at New London's Ocean Beach.
Gwen Carr, mother of Eric Garner, will lead a community conversation about the ongoing issue of police violence towards people of color, and the critical need for police reform, in America. Ms. Carr has written a book on the subject, titled This Stops Today; she will be available to sign copies after the talk. This event is sponsored by the New London NAACP.
Eric Garner died on July 17, 2014 after being placed in a chokehold by a New York police officer: he had been confronted over selling loose cigarettes. His cries of "I can't breathe" echo throughout today's movement for police reform in this nation and beyond. Gwen Carr brings her personal witness and vision for the future of policing to this conversation.
This conversation will take place in the Pavilion at New London's Ocean Beach. Bring a chair as seating is limited, and please wear a mask. The event is free to the public. Questions may be directed to 860-439-1423.
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Racial Reconciliation and Justice Resources:
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If you missed it,
here is the recording of the Juneteenth Evening Prayer Service at St. Luke's, New Haven, featuring the Rev. Rowena Kemp, Rector of Grace Church, Hartford, as preacher.
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Reimagining Policing | Last of A 3-Part Series July 2, 6:30 p.m.
Session 3: The Colors of COVID: The Media and Your News Feed
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Being Disciples and Apostles: Working for Justice
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Faith Behind Bars and Beyond (FBBB) invites us to join them in viewing this film and then working to address the problems it raises on the role of plea bargaining in ruining the lives of innocent people. A
new law passed in CT this session affects the exemption of the State's Prosecutors' Office in responding to requests under the freedom of information act. FBBB is sending letters saying we will be monitoring their plea bargaining and bail placing statistics carefully.
Link here to register to view the film and then to attend a panel discussion Webinar Monday, June 29, 7;00 p.m.
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Being Disciples and Apostles: Addressing food insecurity
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Being and forming disciples & apostles: in the home
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Parenting in the Wilderness: A Sacred Space for Connection & Fun
9am, Noon or 8:30pm the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month
Begins Thursday, June 25
Word on the street is that parenting and providing care for children of all ages has been a bit more (ahem) challenging in the last few months. While many of us have reached our Zoom limits, ECCT invites you into a sacred space of compassion and grace, hoping to provide some support and fellowship to those of us struggling to make it all work, as we care for children. We hope to have a little fun together, too. Each meeting, we’ll gather together with clergy and lay facilitators to hold one another up.
Please be sure your name in your Zoom “square” displays your name & your parish affiliation, so that we can safely be in conversation.
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Forming disciples and apostles: VBS over ZOOM!
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It’s happening! Vacation Bible School Musical Theater over ZOOM
.
Many thanks to Laurie Burke, of All Saints, Ivoryton, who directed the first year of this venture last year and spent a long time figuring out how to do it creatively and safely this year.
The sessions will be held on line from July 6th to July 31st, weekday mornings, on line. Participants will spend that time rehearsing group and solo singing, choreographed movement, acting and other fun activities that revolve around specific Bible Stories. Using what is covered during the sessions, they will then independently submit recordings of themselves performing from the comfort of their own homes. These recordings will be compiled into a Christian Musical Theater video production to be released sometime after July 31, 2020
Participants will need: a) WiFi, b) Access to two of the following: Mobile phone, Tablet or PC with video and audio recording capabilities. (When recording they will need to play the demo tape from YouTube on one device and record with the second device. (A TV that can play YouTube and works with headphones of some type may also fit the bill) c) earphones, earbuds or headphones. d) a tripod or something to properly hold and aim the video recording device
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Production, coaching, study help always wanted and appreciated!
Grades 2 – 8
th
. Please email Laurie at
ctbitplayers@gmail.com
with questions and to request an application. The cost is $50 for the first child in each family; $20 for each additional child.
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Being disciples in creation & community:
New Facebook groups for
The Agrarian Ministries group includes gardens, farms, and folks looking to address racially just access to food.
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Update from New London Pollinator Pathway
:
The Thames Valley Sustainable Connections has 4 pollinator gardens in the Hodges Square neighborhood. One of the 4 will be completed at the Old Town Mill by the 1st week in July. These can contribute to the Pollinator Pathway. They are:
1. Hodges Square Park
2. Hodges Square (around monument)
3. On Pier Rd/Cole and Williams Street
4. Old Town Mill (prep begins Monday with completion date of 1st week in July)
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Fed by Word and Sacraments:
Midweek opportunities for worship and study
Sundays
Tuesdays
St. Stephen’s, East Haddam
, 8:00 a.m. and noonday;
St. Ann's, Old Lyme,
10:00 a.m. Morning Prayer via Zoom
Wednesdays
St.Mark’s, Mystic, 11:00 a.m.
St. Mark’s Live - a grab bag of classes and conversations
Thursdays
Grace, Old Saybrook
,
7:00 - 8:30 p.m
.
:
Zoom bible study of John's Gospel on 1st and 3rd Thursdays. Contact
gracechurchrector@gmail.com
for zoom link.
password 246835 Meeting ID: 662 330 272
One tap mobile +16465588656,,662330272# US (New York)
Fridays
Deacon Ron Steed
is hosting a weekly, guided healing-prayer meditation on Fridays at 8:00 am on zoom."I lead you into a safe and quiet space with silence and storytelling, then guide us through some healing prayer for whoever is on your heart.We should finish in about 30 minutes with a little time for reflection."
Contact Ron
for the link.
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Connected to the Wider Body of Christ
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Official copies of four resolutions from the recent Executive Council meeting can be found below. These resolutions speak to current realities in our Church and society. They commend the good work already happening and encourage dioceses, congregations, and individuals to take action in additional ways.
For your information, all of the resolutions from the June meeting can be accessed here:
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Remember to check out all the great resources on the COVID-19 page at
episcopalct.org
. You'll find resources on:
- Finances
- Digital and Online Communication
- Self-Care
- Recordings of Bishops and Wardens zooms
- Listing of Livestream worship
- Materials presented by Robin Hameal Urban and Lee Ann Tolzmann on Effective Leadership during Anxiety & Pandemic
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Digital Office Hours with Jasree and Alli! Every Thursday, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm. What a treat!
Register here
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CLICK HERE
to get it delivered to your inbox! It's full of helpful information
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