ECCT WEEKLY ENEWSLETTER December 4, 2018

General Convention Appointments  Congrats to the following on their appointments and prayers for their ministry to the wider church. As reported by President of the House of Deputies the Rev. Gay C. Jennings, she and the Presiding Bishop received 1200 nominations for the 554 positions on committees, commissions, and task forces created by General Convention 2018. The ECCT people listed below were among those named  on these pages  as of December 3, 2018. Task Forces of General Convention (serving until General Convention 2021): The Rev. Tracy Johnson Russell, Rector of St. Monica's, Hartford: Task Force to Study Sexism in The Episcopal Church and Develop Anti-Sexism Training The Rt. Rev. Laura J. Ahrens, Bishop Suffragan of ECCT: Task Force to Develop Model Sexual Harassment Policies and Safe Church Training (Vice-Chair) The Rt. Rev. Ian T. Douglas, Bishop Diocesan of ECCT: Task Force on Women, Truth, and Reconciliation Canon Robin Hammeal-Urban, Canon for Mission Integrity & Training: Task Force on Women, Truth, and Reconciliation The Rev. Timothy Hodapp, Canon for Mission Collaboration: Task Force on Formation and Ministry of the Baptized The Rev. Ranjit K. Mathews, rector of St. James', New London: Task Force on Dialogue with South Sudanese Anglican Diaspora The Rev. Stephanie Johnson, rector of St. Paul's, Riverside: Task Force on Care of Creation and Environmental Racism (Chair) Standing Commissions of The Episcopal Church: The Rev. Dr. Molly James, ECCT Dean of Formation: Standing Commission on Structure, Governance, Constitution and Canons (Chair, 2018-2021; served as Secretary 2015-2018) In addition, Bishop Ahrens serves on the General Board of Examining Chaplains and on the Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of a Presiding Bishop; Bishop Douglas serves as Vice President of Province One (New England) and as such is a member of the Presiding Bishop's Council of Advice; the Rev. Carlos de la Torre (ECCT Southwest Region Missionary) was appointed to the House of Deputies Committee on the State of the Church; and the Very Rev. Miguelina Howell, Dean of Christ Church Cathedral, Hartford, continues to serve as a Chaplain for the House of Bishops. Bishops Douglas and Ahrens each serve as coaches for new bishops, as well.

Presiding Bishop Michael Curry offers tribute to President George H.W. Bush Presiding Bishop Michael Curry released this statement on December 1 honoring President George H.W. Bush. With a grateful nation, and many around the world, we of the Episcopal Church give thanks to God, the source of life and love, for the life, the public and private witness of President George Herbert Walker Bush. Through his enduring commitment to public service and his steadfast devotion to his family, he lived the way of Jesus through a life shaped by faith, hope and, above all, love. Through his unswerving service to our country and to the human community around the globe, he embodied the noblest ideals of his faith and his country. President Bush will be an enduring reminder that virtues like kindness, gentleness and goodness are among the things that truly endure, and that chart the way to our living as the human family of God. In him we have beheld a great soul, and been reminded of the hope that, by God’s grace, we can live likewise. May his soul and the souls of all the departed rest in peace and rise in glory. Amen.

UPCOMING ORDINATIONS click the image for the calendar

ECCT PODCAST

New Episode: Bishop Laura J. Ahrens and the Rev. Harrison West join Karin and Alli to talk about the upcoming ECCT Pilgrimage to the Holy Land! More information on the pilgrimage available here . 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.

ECCT's 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!

#ADVENTWORD 2018 ECCT will be participating this Advent in #ADVENTWORD, a daily practice of centering around one word on social media platforms. Please follow us on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram to see our posts and comment on the associated questions for each day!

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 Registration is required here .

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 .

Bishops Book Discussion at Camp Washington, December 7 & 18 Join Bishop Laura j. Ahrens at 11:00 a.m., lunch to follow, on December 7 and December 18 for a book discussion on the book  Learning to Walk in the Dark  by Barbara Brown Taylor. More information is available on Camp Washington's website here . Please register, a $10 donation is appreciated to cover the cost of lunch.

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 to the 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. 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 December 13: New Call Meeting, The Commons December 14-15: ROC Gathering, Mercy by the Sea, Madison December 18: Bishop's Book Study Discussion, Camp Washington December 18: Ordination to the Priesthood of Benjamin Straley, St. John's, Essex December 18: Ordination to the Priesthood of Thom Peters, Christ Church, Bethlehem Bishops' Visitation Schedule: 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 January 6: Bishop Ahrens: St. Paul's, Huntington, Shelton; Bishop Douglas: St. Paul's, Bantam

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.    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 8: Quiet Morning, Holy Trinity, Middletown December 8: Concert: Centola Tango Quartet, St. John's, Vernon 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 9: 2nd Annual Christmas Bazaar, St. James, New London December 6: Advent Lessons & Carols, St. James, New London December 11: Bible Study, St. Alban's, Danielson December 12: 4th Annual Jazz Concert Fundraiser, St. Paul & St. James, New Haven December 13: Advent Bible Study, Grace, Hartford December 14: Holiday Readings & Carols, St. Mark's, Storrs December 15: St. Luke's Steel Band 20th Anniversary Christmas Concert, St. Luke's, New Haven December 16: Christmas Lessons & Carols, Christ & Holy Trinity, Westport December 16: Living Nativity, St. John's, Guilford December 16: Light in the Darkness: A service for troubled times, St. Paul's, Norwalk December 17: Bible Study "The Star of Artaban," Holy Trinity, Enfield December 18: Bible Study, St. Alban's, Danielson Region: December 5: 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 Ministry Network: December 13: Environmental & Climate MN meeting, The Commons

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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