Our Cathedral staff and clergy continue serving from their virtual offices.
If you have any questions, please contact the office at office@cccathedral.org.
All Cathedral Events are hosted virtually. Our Church Street Eats and Church by the Pond continues to serve in-person with appropriate safety protocols during this time of pandemic.
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Reflections During The Period Of The Covid-19 Pandemic
At this time when we are plagued by the Covid-19 pandemic, there are both positive and negative responses to the pandemic as presented by print media, television and other personal responses. The attention paid to these responses takes me back to the Uyeki Forum that was started a number of years ago by members of Christ Church Cathedral.
The Uyeki Forum was named in honor of the late Reverend Lloyd Uyeki an original member of the Forum. Lloyd was Japanese American who lived previously in the state of Washington. In recent times the media have reported and shown incidents where “Asian looking” persons were attacked because of sentiments that were expressed against Asians on the assumption that they were transmitting the COVID-19 virus. For example, “Kong Flu” said by the immediate past president of the United States.
Negative responses pertaining to Asians made me think of the Reverend Lloyd Uyeki who shared emotionally with the Uyeki Forum that he saw his mother being spat on because she was of Japanese descent. This incident occurred when Japanese in California and other western states were interned in camps during 1942-1946. Lloyd and his family were also interned.
With this historical background in mind and the negative mouthing by the immediate past president of the United States I hope that persons in the United States do not continue on the slippery path of attacking Japanese Americans or people who “look” Japanese or otherwise non-American. We are all God’s children regardless of our origins. Our Baptismal Covenant calls us to strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being.
Camille Jackson Alleyne
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Please remember to send your Easter donations with names to us for Easter Sunday Virtual Service!
In lieu of flowers the donations will be used to support Church Street Eats. Send your names to be included in the bulletin and power point for Easter Sunday service to office@cccathedral.org. Send your donations to Christ Church Cathedral 45 Church Street Hartford, CT 06103.
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SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
Sunday, March 21st
Fifth Sunday in Lent
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10:00 a.m. Morning Prayer
Officiant
Jilda Aliotta
Meditation
The Rev. Jay Cooke, Priest Associate
Representing God's people
Anne Bartholomew
Lector
Peggy Ornell
Ministry of Ceremony
The Rev. Canon Jorge Pallares, Cathedral Canon
Topic: Cathedral Virtual Sunday Worship
Time: 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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11:15 a.m. Morning Prayer in Spanish- Servicio Virtual de la Catedral
Officiant
Patricia Pezzat
Sermon and Minister of Ceremony
The Rev. Canon Jorge Pallares, Cathedral Canon
Representing God's people
Mary Oliveros
Lector
Pedro Cirilo
Topic: Servicio Virtual de la Catedral
Time: 11:15 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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A thank you from the Capital Community College Food Pantry!
Take a look at the lovely note Deacon Bonnie received below from the Capital Community College's Food Pantry. They truly appreciated all of our Congregations donations.
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Engaging the Arts
Cuatro Puntos Event News
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FROM THE DESK OF OUR CANON
Our 2021 Lenten Book Study Series started February 24th!
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COLLABORATION WITH NORTH CENTRAL REGION
COORDINATED BY DEACON BONNIE MATTHEWS
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A Message from Deacon Matthews regarding COVID-19 Vaccination Access
COVID -19 Vaccination Update
This week, Governor Ned Lamont announced that the state will continue with an age-based approach to expanding eligibility to the vaccine.
We understand this is a personal decision. This information is shared with the intention of providing pastoral support to you.
A Vaccination time line for age-based eligibility for the next several months is listed below. By laying out a clear timeline for eligibility for the vaccine, the strategy allows everyone in the state, including essential workers and those with chronic conditions, to know when they will be able to schedule an appointment. The planned schedule is as follows:
· March 1, 2021: Expands to age group 55 to 64
· March 22, 2021: Expands to age group 45 to 54
· April 12, 2021: Expands to age group 35 to 44
· May 3, 2021: Expands to age group 16 to 34
When your age group becomes eligible to make appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations. You can do so three ways:
· Call the CT.gov COVID Vaccine Access Line
CT COVID Vaccine Appointment Assist Line at 877-918-2224
Mondays through Fridays from 8am - 8pm
· Schedule through the Vaccine Administration Management System (VAMS)
Vist CT.gov/covidvaccine website. VAMS is the Vaccine Administration Management System – an online scheduling portal that allows individuals with an email address to create an account, log-in, and search for a vaccine clinic near them
· Schedule directly through a participating provider.
Walgreens: Several locations across the state
CDC recommends we continue to follow safe practice guidelines.
Wearing a mask and social distancing.
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COVID-19 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
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For information on how to help someone 75 and older get a vaccine click here.
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Looking for up to date Covid-19 information for Hartford? The City of Hartford's E-news is a wonderful source. Check it out by clicking here. We encourage you to sign up for weekly updates from them. Topics range from Covid-19 information for the City of Hartford and general Hartford happenings.
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Tuesday, April 6 through Saturday, April 17
9th Annual Spring Training and Gathering
Gather with Episcopalians from across Connecticut for learning, prayer and fellowship. All are welcome-from people in the pews and vestry members to parish leaders and staff.
This year Spring Training will take place during the two weeks immediately following Easter when a variety of engaging workshops will be offered via Zoom. Each workshop is 90-minutes long and most are offered on two different days and times. The closing plenary session will take place on Saturday, April 17, from 9-11 a.m. and is entitled "Parish Life After COVID: Psychological and theological reflections as we gather in new ways." Learn more about the various workshops on ECCT's Spring Training and Gathering page.
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WIDER EPISCOPAL CHURCH NEWS |
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Episcopal delegation advocates gender justice at 65th UN conference on women’s rights
By Egan Millard
Posted Mar 15, 2021
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A MESSAGE FROM OUR CLERGY TEAM
We pray you are doing well and safe. Each one of you continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
A member of the team will always be available for pastoral conversations and or emergencies. Do not hesitate to contact us.
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A MESSAGE FROM OUR CATHEDRAL OFFICE
As a reminder, every fifth Sunday this year, we will be joining our wider ECCT Community for worship via the ECCT YouTube Channel. Our Cathedral is supporting these efforts.
We will include the link to the ECCT Youtube and Facebook page in our regular Schedule of Services block. Please note the dates below:
- May 30: St. Paul’s, Fairfield
- August 29: St. Monica’s, Hartford
- October 31: Grace, Old Saybrook
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PREVIEW OF NEXT WEEKS SERVICES |
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Church by the Pond In Person Gathering
Saturday, March 20th - 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Officiant: Rev. Patrick Bush
Join us for next weeks virtual offerings via zoom:
- Sunday, March 21st - 10:00 am - Virtual Sunday Morning Prayer
- Sunday, March 21st - 11:15 am - Servicio Virtual de la Catedral
- Tuesday, March 23rd - 6:30 pm - Happy Hour in Spanish
- Thursday, March 25th - 6:00 pm - Bible Study in English
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CHURCH BY THE POND
By Nancy Jacobs, Lay Coordinator
March 13, 2021
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Twenty-one congregants gathered in beautiful Bushnell Park on this day. In this long year since our last traditional service we have been blessed to be able to safely gather as a worshipping and supportive community.
Church By The Pond's service was led by Rev. Taylor Albright. Father Taylor led us in prayers. He also provided a reflection on the Gospel which reminded us of the intensity of God's love for us and his willingness to sacrifice his life for our salvation. We celebrated the newly vaccinated and gave thanks to God for the wisdom and resources to make the vaccination a reality in our lives.
Trinity Episcopal Church, Tariffville provided lunches for the 30 guests we served following our service. This time also allowed for conversations about our struggles and successes. There was a great deal of talk amongst all people present addressing reasonable concerns about the virus and assisting others in ways to obtain one.
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We thank you for your ongoing support to God's Mission. Your pledge may be send via snail mail to our Cathedral ( Cathedral at 45 Church Street Hartford, CT 06103). You may also visit our website to make your pledge or donations or simply click below.
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ÚNETE A NOSOTROS!
Let us join in fellowship each Tuesday via zoom for our Alternating Spanish Language Bible Study/Happy Hour!
Thursday 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm.
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JOIN US!
Let us join in fellowship each Thursday via zoom!
Thursday 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm.
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Christ Church Cathedral serves the entire Episcopal Church in Connecticut community for the good of the whole, and is the seat of the bishops. It is "our cathedral." Our Cathedral hosts four congregations in one worshiping community. It's not a parish, as its role is unique in the diocese (see 2015 task force report & resolution). In this its centennial year, Cathedral leaders and Centennial Committee members wish to remind all Episcopalians in CT that by virtue of their membership in a parish, they are members of our Cathedral. All are welcome at any time, and in particular, invited to these events .
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