This week we hear from the Rev. Charlie Hamill, Rector of Grace Church, Old Saybrook. He describes taking the tools at hand and talking with the people at hand to convey the words of Gospel encouragement to those who walk by the Main St. building.
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Forming Disciples and Apostles in God's Mission
Here are some of ways parishes in the SE Region are forming disciples and apostles these days. If your parish isn't listed here, please contact
Rachel Thomas with information on how you're doing participating in this work as well.
Christ Church, Norwich Holiness at Home
:
https://christchurchnorwich.org/sermons/
The Rev. Stacey Kohl, with a guest appearance one week from the Rt. Rev. Laura Ahrens, lead meditations on different rooms in their houses.
Holy Advent, Clinton
has advertised the following course from Yale Divinity School, with an option for a local group to meet over Zoom and discuss each lesson.
Yale Divinity School is offering a FREE course studying the women of the Bible. It's 11 weeks and consists of a 10-12 minute video discussion between the two leaders, discussion questions to either consider for yourself OR we could ZOOM a discussion among people at HA who take the course. Here's the link:
https://yalebiblestudy.org/courses/women-in-the-bible/?tab=tab-presenter
You have to register with the school before you can enroll (follow the link and you'll see the "Register" button on the right hand side of the page, but it's really easy--user name, your name, email, and password. Then you click on the courses drop down menu, click on "Themed Studies" and you'll find the enroll link on that page.
Also of note academicallly: Hartford Seminary
is discounting its Online Summer Courses for both credit and audit by 50% in acknowledgement of the economic crisis caused by COVID-19. Six courses will be offered from May 18-June 26, including
Interfaith Leadership in Times of Crisis
, which examines the spiritual resources available in times of great stress. All courses can be applied to our 100% online MA.
Click here for the full summer lineup.
And to keep in mind if you are aware of a different call
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More ways of being disciples and apostles
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Food Insecurity in the SE Region: Here are links to pantries that are open and places serving meals. Notice who is in your neighborhood or town, and consider posting a sign on your church building directing people to that site. And as you are able, donate to your local pantry!
New London County Feeding sites:
Shoreline area of Middlesex County:
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Planting a Pollinator Pathway
So many of us are being blessed by God's gift of creation, particularly as spring unfolds around us. Here's a way to learn more about keeping it going: planting a Pollinator Pathway in your neighborhood and town. Webinar taking place Monday May 18th, put together by our friends in the Inter-Religious Eco-Justice Ministry Network.
Presenters:
Kim Stoner, PhD, Connecticut Agricultural Experiment
Date:
Monday, May 18
Time:
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
RSVP HERE.
You will be sent the Zoom link in the confirmation e-mail
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The Episcopal Church has an Office of Government Relations. This office advocates for needs and alerts us to pending legislation about matters that we care about as Episcopal Christians. If you want to know more about what they do and how we can help, check out
https://episcopalchurch.org/office-government-relations
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Episcopal Relief and Development has years of experience responding to disasters and large-scale. Here's a
link to a document that addresses the emotional life-cycle of a disaster. It might be helpful to as a tool for reflection, and patience.
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Governor Lamont Encourages Connecticut Residents to Use the ‘How We Feel’ App to Improve COVID-19 Response
Governor Ned Lamont announced that the State of Connecticut is partnering with the developers of the
How We Feel
app in an effort to anonymously provide scientists with critical health information needed to understand the spread of COVID-19. Available to download for free in the
Apple App Store
and the
Google Play store
, it is supported by a nonprofit organization and does not require logging in or the sharing of any personal details, such as name or email address. In addition to being available to download to mobile devices, users can also complete the survey through a web version available at
howwefeel.app
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For your Theological Imagination
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The choir of
St. Stephen's, East Haddam, led by MaryAnn McCary, has now recorded two anthems, available on their YouTube channel. Well done, y'all!
Holy Advent, Clinton noted this link from Magdalen College, Oxford UK
For over 500 years the choristers of Magdalen College, Oxford UK, have greeted the month of May by singing Hymnus Eucharisticus from the top of the iconic school tower, this is followed by a bell peal from all over the city and university.
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Fed by Word and Sacraments:
Midweek opportunities for worship and study
Mondays
Tuesdays
St. Stephen’s, East Haddam
, 8:00 a.m. and noonday;
Wednesdays
St.Mark’s, Mystic, 11:00 a.m.
St. Mark’s Live
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.
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Connected to the wider body of Christ
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I love tuning in to the weekly video from our Presiding Bishop focusing on
Habits of Grace.
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More Financial, Self-Care, and other Resources
here
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Effective Leadership in Times of Anxiety and Pandemic
Tuesday,
May 12 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
God assures us that there is no need for us to be anxious. Yet anxiety seems to be a common human experience, especially now during this pandemic. This workshop will offer practical information to help leaders move forward faithfully, in the face of anxiety and pandemic. Topics include human responses in the cycle of disaster, how emotions spread from person to another, emotional hijacking, and ways leaders can set the emotional tone of a group.
Lay and ordained leaders are invited to join us to explore ways to lead in times of anxiety and crisis. Facilitated by Canon for Mission Integrity and Training Robin Hammeal-Urban and Canon for Mission Leadership Lee Ann Tolzmann.
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Calvary, Stonington added this note to the appeal for stories from this time:
Jot your learnings down in your journal. Share them with friends. Share them at our virtual coffee hour after worship.
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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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Are you signed up for the ECCT eNews?
CLICK HERE
to get it delivered to your inbox! It's full of helpful information
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For people critically ill, or facing great uncertainty
God of the present moment,
God who in Jesus stills the storm
and soothes the frantic heart;
bring hope and courage to all who wait in uncertainty.
Bring hope that you will make them the equal of whatever lies ahead.
Bring them courage to endure what cannot be avoided,
for your will is health and wholeness;
you are God, and we need you.
A New Zealand Prayer Book, p. 765
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