ECCT WEEKLY ENEWSLETTER October 16, 2018

Episcopalians assess the recent damage from Hurricane Michael

Episcopalians, congregations and dioceses across the Southeast again are assessing the damage and praying for the best after another powerful hurricane wreaked havoc on the communities in its path. Last month  it was Hurricane Florence , which hit coastal North Carolina hard and also brought wind, rain and flooding to parts of South Carolina and Virginia and cities farther inland. On Oct. 10, Hurricane Michael made landfall near Panama City, Florida, as one of the  strongest hurricanes ever to hit the mainland United States . At least two people are dead as Michael left buildings in ruin, blocked roads and power outages affecting hundreds of thousands.

Continue reading the Episcopal News Service article here . Consider donating to the Episcopal Relief and Development hurricane relief fund to help those in need.

Pre-Convention Stations of the Cross in New London In preparation for Annual Convention at the Mystic Marriott in Groton: The SE Region of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut invites all to walk the Stations of the Cross , 10:00 a.m. on Friday morning, October 26. Beginning at the red doors of St. James’ Episcopal Church, 76 Federal St., New London, proclaim the love of Jesus for all and walk and visit places where the homeless, hungry, poor, addicted, and lonely find welcome. End at the Homeless Hospitality Center, where a tour will be arranged. Approximate walk is 2 miles and will take roughly 1.5 - 2 hours for this public witness to the Way of Love. Please register here

10 DAYS UNTIL ANNUAL CONVENTION October 26 - 27 at Mystic Marriott in Groton, CT

Read the latest Convention update here . ONLY 10 DAYS UNTIL CONVENTION! ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 11:55 P.M. ON OCT. 23 At 11:55 p.m. on Oct. 23, online registration ($85/person) closes. No exceptions. If you still need tickets, you can purchase them in person, at the door, for $100/person. Submit your delegates' names Submit the names of your elected delegates & alternates using the ECCT parish survey , or email Matt Handi.   Trivia Night Banquet  It's a battle of wits and useless knowledge at Convention on Friday night! Get together your friends from around the church and register online today. (Separate from Convention registration). Online registration ends 11:30 p.m. 10/23.

Resolutions for Annual Convention The six resolutions for Annual Convention are now up one ECCT’s website for you to review and share before this year’s Annual Convention.    Questions for Annual Convention The 13 questions that have been submitted for Annual Convention’s consideration are now up online. An electronic ballot went out to all voting members of Convention, as reported through the Parish Survey, and we will soon have the top four ranked questions that will be taken up on Saturday afternoon of this year’s Convention. You can read all the submitted questions as well as brush up on the new process we are using as a part of this year’s Convention.

UPCOMING ORDINATIONS

ECCT PODCAST

New Episode: Alli sits with the Rt. Rev. Anne Dyer, Bishop of the diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney in the Scottish Episcopal Church. 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 P lease update 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: St. Paul's, Woodbury and St. James', Farmington. Click here to read the related documents. Most recent version of expanded parish directory here , using survey data combined with separate clergy database info.

ECCT Women's Retreat at Camp Washington, October 19-20 Take some time for rest, renewal, and sabbath at Camp Washington, October 19-20. Join with other women from around ECCT for a brief respite- a break from the ordinary. Allow us to pamper you- with time for rest, fellowship, guided walks, massage, great food, prayer, and more. This is open to lay and clergy women. More information here .

Ministry Network Gathering, November 8 at The Commons We invite any and all who participate in ECCT Ministry Networks to join us for an evening of food, worship, conversation, and exploration.There will be a panel discussion from several Ministry Networks, followed by three smaller group gatherings to discuss various items about Ministry Networks. Please register today.

EYE 2020 Planning Team Applications Now Open - Adults 25 years or older Applications are now being accepted for the Episcopal Youth Event (EYE) 2020 Planning Team. Every three years, The Episcopal Church convenes an international youth event so “that the energy of the youth of the Episcopal Church can continue to be utilized in active ministry as members of the Body of Christ.” Each applicant must also provide a nomination letter from their diocesan bishop. Applications due November 9, information available here .

200 Tickets for "The Queens of the Golden Mask" at Ivoryton Playhouse, Essex In support of ECCT's efforts to affirm racial healing, justice and reconciliation, ECCT would like to invite the first 200 people who email for tickets for themselves and a guest to see  The Queens of the Golden Mask,  a new play written by Carole Lockwood about the women of the Ku Klux Klan. The ECCT-hosted performance will be on  Wednesday, November 14 at  7:30 p.m. To reserve your tickets, please email Sue McCann and mention that you are a guest of ECCT. If you cannot reach Sue, feel free to email Suzy Burke . Flyer here .

Grants available for young adult and campus ministries Episcopal ministries (or ecumenical ministries with an Episcopal presence) with dreams of launching a ministry or program for young adults are invited to apply for an Episcopal Church Young Adult and Campus Ministry grant. Grant information and applications are available  online here .

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. October 16: Bishop's Book Discussion, Camp Washington October 16: Missional Priest-in-Charge Gathering, The Commons October 16: Southwest Budget of Convention Review, Emmanuel, Weston October 17: 49ers Gathering, The Commons October 18: New Call Meeting, The Commons October 18: Standing Committee, The Commons October 19-20: Women's Sabbath Retreat, Camp Washington October 19-20: ROC Gathering, Trinity Retreat Center, Cornwall October 23: Convention Planning, The Commons October 23: Donations and Bequests Board Meeting, The Commons October 26-27: ECCT Annual Convention! October 30: Retired Clergy, Spouses, & Partners Luncheon, St. Andrew the Apostle, Rocky Hill October 30: Ordination of the Rev. Tuesday Rupp to the priesthood, St. Paul's, Woodbury Bishops' Visitation Schedule: October 21: Bishop Ahrens: St. Philip's, Putnam; Bishop Douglas: St. Paul's, Windham October 28: Bishop Ahrens: St. Luke's, South Glastonbury November 4: Bishop Douglas: St. Mark's, New Britain November 11: Bishop Ahrens: St. Mark's, Bridgewater; Bishop Douglas: Grace, Hartford's 150th Anniversary (not a visitation) November 18: Bishop Douglas: Grace, Trumbull

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.    October 20: Oktoberfest Community Dinner, st. Peter's, Hebron October 21: Phred Mileski Concert, St. James, New London October 21: New England Chamber Choir Concert, Church of the Epiphany, Durham October 21: Other Side Book Club, Trinity, Torrington October 24: RACE: Let's talk about it, St. Mary's, Manchester October 26: Pipescreams!, St. John's, West Hartford October 26: Vox Luminis, Christ & Holy Trinity, Westport October 27: Chicken Barbecue, St. Stephen's, East Haddam October 27: Harvest Home & Hallowe'en, St. John's, Vernon October 28: Vital Connections Benefit Concert, Trinity, Portland October 28: St. Mark's Organ 50th Anniversary Celebration, St. Mark's, New Britain October 28: Celtic Vespers Candlelight Service, St. Mary's, Manchester October 30: Offshore Wind Forum, Seabury Parish Center, St. Jame's, New London

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.  Music Director, St. Mark's Chapel, Storrs Nursery Child Care Provider, Trinity, New Haven Nursery Care Provider, St. Paul's, Fairfield Director of Religious Education, St. John's, West Hartford Director of Music Ministry, St. Mark's, New Canaan For open Clergy positions please click here .

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