ECCT WEEKLY ENEWSLETTER October 10, 2018

CCS Region Needs Assessment Report on ECCT

A recent study of Connecticut Episcopalians learned that most consider their parish community "life-giving and full of vitality," a majority have at least heard about the "new missional age," and that the best way Regions can empower participation in God's mission is by facilitating collaboration and communication. The 2017 Annual Convention authorized engaging a consulting firm to help us determine how we are engaging God's mission and the resources we need, particularly as Regions, to further that. We then hired CCS, which met with over 350 Episcopalians from 65 parishes, 26 focus groups, four Region convocations, and held 20 individual interviews, plus they heard from 504 more through an e-Survey. The report is in! What else did they learn about us? What are their recommendations?   Link here for a page with the background info. Direct link  here to the overview/summary, and direct link  here to the full CCS report.

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.

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

Read the latest Convention update here . ONLY 16 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.

It's the final countdown -- Convention Budget Reviews

ECCT will once again hold a series of regional meetings to discuss the Convention Budget for the upcoming year. All are invited to attend any of these meetings. These Convention Budget Reviews are intended to explain ECCT’s budget development, review and approval process, and to provide attendees with information about the proposed Budget of Convention. Louis Fuertes, Canon for Mission Finance and Operations, will present an overview of the proposed Budget of Convention. Either Bishop Ian or Bishop Laura will be present to facilitate discussion and answer questions about ECCT’s plans for the future. If you would like to attend a Convention Budget Review, please reserve a place now.

FINAL ONE October 16: Southwest Region at Emmanuel, Weston, 6:30 p.m. Register here.

ECCT PODCAST

New Episode: Alli and Karin sit with Bishop Ian T. Douglas and discuss the New Missional Age and what that looks like in our church today. 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. Mark's, Bridgewater & St. Alban's, Danielson. Click here to read the related documents. Most recent version of expanded parish directory here , using survey data combined with separate clergy database info.

Cross-Region Collaboration "Speaking Our Faith: Telling Our Stories," October 13 Join folks from the Northwest and Southwest Region on October 13 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Trinity, Newtown for a workshop on sharing faith stories. With the guidance of the Rev. Dr. Kit Carlson, explore your faith story and begin to practice speaking it. Free lunch is provided with event registration. More information & registration here .

Camp Washington's Second Sunday with the Holy Landers Ministry Network -- October 14 at 4:30 p.m. Join Camp Washington and the Holy Landers Ministry Network on October 14 for Second Sunday with guest speaker Tom Verde, presenting  Pilgrimage . This conversation will be about pilgrimage as an act of religious faith while focusing on a number of popular Christian pilgrimage sites, such as Canterbury, Santiago de Compestela and the Holy Land. Special guest Bishop Anne Dyer, Diocese of Aberdeen. More Information: campwashington.org .

Social Justice & Advocacy grant deadline October 15 The Mission Development Fund, managed by Social Justice and Advocacy Ministry Network, awards financial grants to support projects related to social justice and advocacy to individuals and parishes in the Episcopal Church in Connecticut. Applications are due October 15. Learn more here .

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 .

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, more 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 .

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 11: Transforming Conflict Team Meeting, The Commons October 16: Missional Priest-in-Charge Gathering, The Commons October 16: Northwest & Southwest Region Clericus Gathering, Camp Washington 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 Bishops' Visitation Schedule: October 14: Bishop Ahrens: Christ Church, Guilford; Bishop Douglas: St. David's, Gales Ferry 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: Grace, Trumbull November 11: Bishop Ahrens: St. Mark's, Bridgewater; Bishop Douglas: Grace, Hartford's 150th Anniversary (not a visitation)

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 10: Jerusalem--Discover the Heart of the World, Church of the Good Shepherd, Shelton October 12: Organ Concert, St. Mark's, Storrs October 13: Fall Fair, St. James', Farmington October 13: Speaking Our Faith: Telling Our Stories, Trinity, Newtown October 13: Chili/Mac Cookoff (yum), Church of the Epiphany, Durham October 13: A Concert for Breath, St. Ann's, Old Lyme October 13: Adaskin Trio (Parkville Classics), Grace, Hartford October 14: Jazz at the Red Door: the Nat Reeves Quintet, St. John's, West Hartford October 14: The Jolly Beggars Concert, St. John's, Vernon October 15: Bible Study "Puppy Chow," Holy Trinity, Enfield October 21: Phred Mileski Concert, St. James, New London October 21: New England Chamber Choir Concert, Church of the Epiphany, Durham Region-wide: Ministry Network: October 10: Botherhood of St. Andrew's Meeting, St. John's, Vernon

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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