ECCT WEEKLY ENEWSLETTER November 27, 2018

Giving Tuesday! Help to further God's mission in ECCT! Today is Giving Tuesday, a chance to give back to the ministries and organizations that you care about and help to sustain this world. Consider giving today to the Episcopal Church of Connecticut, help us continue to participate in God's mission of restoration and reconciliation throughout Connecticut and beyond. You can directly give to Camp Washington, the Bishops' Fund for Human Need, and the Bishops' Fund for Children. You may also give a donation in memory of a loved one who died, or in honor of someone you care deeply about. If you have questions, please contact Karolyn Nicolaides at The Commons.

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Walking in Welcome: An Advent Series with Episcopal Migration Ministries

Episcopal Migration Ministries and the Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations are hosting a series of three one-hour webinars,  Walking in Welcome: An Advent Series with Episcopal Migration Ministries. December 5 at 4:00 p.m.:Mapping the Way: Tools for the Journey December 13 at 4:00 p.m.: One Community’s Journey to Welcome: The Story of West Virginia Interfaith Refugee Ministry December 18 at 12:00 p.m.: Partners in Welcome: Join Us on the Way

Registration is required here , For more information, contact Allison Duvall , Episcopal Migration Ministries Manager for Church Relations .

UPCOMING ORDINATIONS click the image for the calendar

ECCT PODCAST

New Episode: catch up on previous episodes! New episode to come this Friday! Please rate, comment, and subscribe to our podcast! 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!!

EVENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, & REMINDERS

Parish/worshiping community survey continues - New updated parish directory 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, see policies here. Click here to read the related documents. Most recent (no longer BETA version) expanded parish directory is here , using survey data combined with separate clergy database info.

New CRUX magazine is available! Read the latest edition of CRUX: annual magazine for the Episcopal Church in Connecticut. It is available online on our website episcopalct.org . Inquiries and questions regarding the magazine can be addressed to Karin Hamilton , Canon for Mission Communications and Media and the Editor of CRUX. Copies are available.

Racial Reconciliation Planning Summit, November 28 Please join the Bishops and Canons of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut for a Racial Reconciliation Planning Summit at The Commons on Wednesday, November 28, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Please register via Eventbrite . More information contact Canon Tim Hodapp .

Young Adult Episcopalians (SC Region) Bible Study and Prayer Practice begins tomorrow Young Adults in the South Central Region / Greater New Haven area are welcome to join Alli Huggins and the Rev. Rachel Field for a four week Happy Hour Bible Study and Prayer Practice. The group will meet each Wednesday from 5:15 - 6:15 at various locations throughout New Haven to gather, pray, and study. For more information see this flyer , if you are interested please rsvp today !

Family Advent Day at Camp Washington, December 2 As the family awaits the coming of Christmas, spend an afternoon together at Camp Washington, Sunday, December 2 from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. Make an Advent wreath (one per family), dip Advent candles, participate in crafts, & more. The afternoon ends with worship and dinner together. Please register here .

Advent blog! Beginning on December 1, 2018 a colleague group in the ordination process for the priesthood will be offering an Advent Blog reflecting on the themes of the Way of Love: turn, learn, play, worship, bless, go. You can read the blog here and subscribe to receive new blog posts to your email!

Upcoming Communications Faithful Futures: December 6 Join Karin Hamilton, Canon for Communications and Media and Alli Huggins, Digital Communications for an evening discussing best communication and media practices. Make your website and social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) work together to share info, evangelize, support others, create holy space, and have fun! Come learn more about tools and tips for integrating your online media to provide a consistent, faithful presence. Dinner is not included. Space is limited, register today .

F ootwear With Care's Boot Party , December 8 at Christ Church Cathedral, Hartford, 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. The North Central Region is hosting this year’s Boot Party in collaboration with Footwear With Care, The Hartford Police Department, Fleet Feet of West Hartford, CT Podiatric Association and several other organizations throughout the Greater Hartford Community. For more information on how you can donate personal care packages  click here . To volunteer: contact the Rev. Bonnie Matthews , Deacon.

ECCT Pilgrimage to the Holy Land with the Bishops Join Bishops Ian T. Douglas and Laura J. Ahrens and Qumri Pilgrimages for a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, June 9 - 19, 2019. There is an optional 3-day extension to Jordan and Petra available. More information, including a video, and registration form available on our website . There is a non-refundable $600 deposit due December 14, 2018. Listen on Friday for a new podcast episode about the pilgrimage with the Rt. Rev. Laura J. Ahrens and the Rev. Harrison West!

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. November 27: North Central & South Central Region Clericus, St. Paul's, Southington November 27: Priest-in-Charge Consultant Gathering, The Commons November 27: Ordination to the Priesthood: Dana Stivers, St. Paul's, Westbrook November 28: Faith & Order, The Commons November 28: Racial Reconciliation Planning Summit, The Commons November 29: Finance Committee Meeting, The Commons November 30 - December 2: Deacon Formation Retreat, Holy Family, West Hartford December 4: Ordination to the Priesthood of Florencio Armando Ghinaglia Socorro December 5: 49ers Gathering, The Commons December 6: Convention Debrief, The Commons December 6: Faithful Futures - Communications, The Commons December 7: Bishop's Book Discussion, Camp Washington December 8: Leadership Gathering, The Commons Bishops' Visitation Schedule: December 2: Bishop Ahrens: St. Andrew's, Devon (Milford); Bishop Douglas: St. Mark's, New Canaan December 9: Bishop Ahrens: Old St. Andrews, Bloomfield; Bishop Douglas: St. John's, Salisbury December 16: Bishop Ahrens: Holy Trinity, Enfield; Bishop Douglas: Trinity, Collinsville December 23: Bishop Ahrens: Trinity, Brooklyn

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. Please indicate which region your event is in by selecting the appropriate region category.   Contact specific parish for updates, locations, and details. PLEASE check to see if your event is already on the calendar before you submit it. Parish: Regular worship services, including season-specific, will not be listed below.    November 27: Bible Study, St. Alban's, Danielson November 29: Advent Bible Study, Grace, Hartford November 30 - December 1: Christmas Fair, Church of the Holy Spirit, West Haven December 1: Holiday Bazaar, St. John's, Vernon December 1: Christmas in New England Fair, St. Mary's, Manchester December 1: Christmas Bazaar & Luncheon, St. Andrew's, Marble Dale December 1: St. Nicholas Fair, Trinity, Trumbull December 1: Christmas Fair, Christ and The Epiphany, East Haven December 1: Annual Holiday Fair, Holy Trinity, Middletown December 1: St. Nicholas Fair, St. Peter's, Hebron December 1: Holiday Fair, Grace, Old Saybrook December 1: Advent Quiet Day: Engaging the Senses, Opening to God, Trinity, Wethersfield December 1: St. Nicholas Fair, Christ Church, Pomfret December 1: A Season of Love & Laughter - Holiday Sing-a-long, Grace, Newington December 2: Advent Lessons and Carols, St. James', Glastonbury December 2: St. Petersburg Men's Ensemble from Russia, St. James', Danbury December 2: Holiday Open House, Trinity, Newtown December 2: Make Your Own Advent Wreath, Grace, Hartford December 4: Bible Study, St. Alban's, Danielson December 5: Yale Youth Ministry Institute Lunch & Lecture, Yale Divinity School, New Haven December 6: Advent Bible Study, Grace, Hartford December 7: Service of Remembrance and Support with Reception, St. James, Higganum December 8: Holiday Fair, Christ Church, East Norwalk December 8: Christmas Tea, St. James', Glastonbury December 8: Lessons & Carols, St. Alban's, Danielson December 8: 2nd Annual Chili Dinner, Grace, Stafford Springs December 9: Candlelight Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols, St. John's, West Hartford December 9: 60th Annual Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols, Trinity College, Hartford December 11: Bible Study, St. Alban's, Danielson Region: November 28: SC Region: Young Adult Episcopalians Bible Study & Prayer Practice, New Haven December 6: NE Region: Leadership Team Meeting, St. John's, Vernon December 7: NE Region: Men's Breakfast, Grace, Stafford Springs December 8: NC Region: Boot Party, Christ Church Cathedral, Hartford

Safe Church Training: All Safe Church Trainings (Comprehensive Basic, and Lay Recertification) can be found on our website. We will no longer be listing each training in the eNews. Please find & register for trainings on our website .

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.  Director of Development, Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of New York Summer Camp Program Director, Camp Washington Organist/Choir Director, St. Peter's, South Windsor For open Clergy positions please click here .

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