Our Cathedral staff and clergy continue serving from their virtual offices. Please note our physical offices located at 45 Church Street are closed as we continue to face the effects of the Covid-19 Pandemic.
All scheduled meetings are being held via Zoom video conference.
If you have any questions, please contact the office at office@cccathedral.org.
Please note all in -person events are postpone until further notice.
For pastoral conversations, please do not hesitate to contact Canon Jorge, Dean Lina or Deacon Bonnie.
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A Time for Reflection and Prayer
facilitated by the ECCT Racial Healing, Justice & Reconciliation ministry network
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In June the Racial Healing, Justice and Reconciliation Ministry Network hosted a Time for Reflection and Prayer in the wake of the tragedy of George Floyd's murder. There was interest in having another similar offering. We therefore invite you to join us for another time of reflection and prayer. More tragic deaths among people of color have occurred. More people have taken to the streets, and more have been wounded either physically or at the core of their being. We continue to be heartbroken and outraged by the ongoing violence against people of color in America, and we continue to believe it’s important to offer the people of ECCT pastoral care as well as an opportunities to share the feelings of sadness, anger, grief, despair, outrage, and disillusionment we’re all experiencing.
September's event is again in collaboration with the Racial Healing, Justice, and Reconciliation Ministry Network. It will be moderated by the Rev. Tracy Johnson Russell and Rev. Linda Spiers. Bishops Ian and Laura will join us for the evening. We hope that you will also!
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ZOOM LINKS
October 2nd
6:30 pm
Virtual Game Night
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October 4th
10:00 am
Homecoming Virtual Bilingual Service & Blessing of the Animals
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Presiding Bishop Curry’s Word to the Church:
What Did Jesus Do?
The following is a Word to the Church from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry. Look below for a link to the text of his sermon at The Episcopal Church House of Bishops, which met virtually September 16, 2020. Our Dean is one of three Chaplains to the House of Bishops.
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Click here to read the text of the sermon and to view helpful links that were noted.
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Check out below for a message from the Y@C Planning Team
Dear ECCT Clergy and Youth Ministers,
Greetings! I am reaching out to you on behalf of the ECCT Youth @ Convention planning team.
As convention has gone online this year, so has Y@C, and we are excited to have the voice of our youth as part of our convention in this new and exciting way. We invite you to share the invitation below with high school age youth, their parents and other youth leaders in your parish.
If you think you may have youth interested in joining Y@C or you would like to volunteer to help out as a youth mentor – please email Robbie Laughton at associate@trinitysouthport.org.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Y@C Planning Team
- Robbie Laughton, Trinity - South Port
- Caitlin Hagedus, St. Paul’s – Fairfield
- The Rev. Erin Flinn, NC Region Missionary
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Register for the
North Central Fall Convocation: Going Beyond: Taking about Racism
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About this Event
What do words like Racism, Anti-Racism, Systemic Change and Anti-Black bias actually mean? How do we create a brave space to talk about these things in our parish communities? How do we commit to go beyond talk and lean into transformative work as individuals and Christian communities?
Explore these questions together; try activities to help continue these conversations in your parish; and work as a region to dismantle racism.
Join folks from across the North Central Region of ECCT on October 4th from 3-5 pm in Zoom. To register click the more information button below.
Ir más allá: Hablemos sobre Racismo
¿Cuál es el verdadero significado de las palabras Racismo, Anti-Racismo, Cambio Sistémico, y Prejuicio Anti-Negro? ¿Cómo creamos espacios valientes para hablar de estos temas en nuestras comunidades parroquiales? ¿Cómo nos comprometemos a ir más allá de una simple conversación y movernos a realizar un trabajo transformativo como individuos y comunidades cristianas?
Exploremos estas preguntas juntos; experimentemos con actividades que nos ayuden a continuar estas conversaciones en nuestra parroquia y trabajar como una región para desmantelar el racismo.
Acompáñanos junto a otros compañeros de la Región Norte Central de la Diócesis de Connecticut (ECCT) el 4 de octubre de 3-5 pm por zoom.
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Order your Cathedral Yard Sign Today!
Our signs are already in some homes in Hartford and West Hartford!
Since you are not able to visit 45 Church Street, our Cathedral could visit you in some ways! We have made a replica of our fence sign and are making it available to those who would like to share God’s love with your neighborhood.
The sign, portraying our Presiding Bishop and noting our Cathedral ‘s website shares a well-known message from Bishop Curry “ Love is the Way” . In a time when we are facing two pandemics, Covid-19 and Racism, love is the only way forward.
Would you like a sign? Canon Jorge and I are ready to drop it off, place it in your front yard and wave hello to you and yours! Please email me at lina.howell@cccathedral.org or call at 860-305-7604. We are asking for a good will donation of $ 17.00 per sign to cover its cost. Please mail your checks payable to Christ Church Cathedral or donate online visiting our website at www.cccathedral.org
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Invitation to our ECCT Annual Convention |
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The 236th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut, Call to Convention
· Yes, convention is happening. No, it will not be in person.
It has everything you need.
· The dates of Convention: Wednesday, October 14 – Sunday, October 18.
· You still need to register (here).
· Resolutions and reports are due by September 4.
Again, please read the Call to Convention and check out the website for updated information, and we will see you virtually on October 14!
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A MESSAGE FROM OUR MUSIC DEPARTMENT
Our musicians have been hard at work creating virtual music for our Sunday worship services. Singing and playing together on our music videos, it almost feels like we are back in the Cathedral building!
Please, considering wearing headphones while listening to our CCC music offerings, particularly those involving singers and guest musicians. Their remarkable efforts are much better experienced this way. Thank you!
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A MESSAGE FROM OUR CLERGY TEAM
Please note: Resumption of in-person worship is postponed until further notice. We do not have a targeted date to resume our regular services . Please note we will gather in person, at designated times, for a special service on October 3rd. Bishop Douglas, Dean Howell, Canon Pallares, and Deacon Bonnie, will host 5 sessions of 15 minutes each to assure social distancing and safety protocols. Please sign up for one of the sessions by contacting Kathy Frisoli at office@cccathedral.org
Schedule for services
10-10:15 am
10:25-10:40a.m.
10:50- 11:05a.m.
11:15- 11:30 a.m.
11:45 a.m.- 12:00 noon (Service in Spanish)
We pray you are doing well and safe. Each one of you continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
Please note our vacation days. 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 OFFICE
REGARDING DAY BY DAY:
If you are interested in receiving a copy of the Day by Day either in English or Spanish, please email Canon Pallares at jorge.pallares@cccathedral.org
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SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
Sunday, September 27th
The Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost
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10:00 a.m. Morning Prayer - Virtual Sunday
Officiant
Patricia Wrice
Meditation
The Very Rev. Miguelina Howell, Cathedral Dean
Representing God's people
Anne Bartholomew
Lector
Jilda Aliotta
Minister of Ceremony
The Rev. Canon Jorge Pallares, Canon for Congregational Life
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
Cecilia Valencia
Sermon
The Rev. Milquella Mendoza
Representing God's people
Nelson Mena
Lector
Patricia Pezzat
Minister of Ceremony
The Rev. Canon Jorge Pallares, Canon for Congregational Life
Topic: Servicio Virtual de la Catedral
Time: 11:15 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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PREVIEW OF NEXT WEEKS SERVICES |
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Join us for next weeks virtual offerings via zoom:
- Saturday, September 26th - 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Church By the Pond - Officiant: Rev. Carrie Combs
- Sunday, September 27th - 10:00 am - Sunday Morning Prayer English
- Sunday, September 27th - 11:15 am - Sunday Morning Prayer Spanish
- Tuesday, September 29th - 6:30 p.m. - Happy Hour in Spanish
- Thursday, October 1st - 6:00 p.m.- Happy Hour in English
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The CCC Gospel Choir needs YOU!
We'd like to start up a gospel choir at CCC and all are welcome.
If you would like to take part, please email directorofmusic@cccathedral.org. Also, if you have a favorite tune you'd like the CCC Gospel Choir to sing, send an email! We will make a great noise when we all are together for worship again, and, if technology allows, we hope to present something virtually sometime in May.
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CHURCH STREET EATS
By Theresa Greaves, CSE Co-Convener
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September 20, 2020
Members of the Three Angels Seventh Day Adventist group came to make tuna sandwiches and assist with distribution. In total this week we served 74 meals through the red door. Our guests were offered 2 sandwiches, oreos, fresh fruit, and water. Their bags also included hot soup and everyone was given a cup of hot chocolate.
Through donations we were able to provide clean disposable masks and hand sanitizer to those who needed it.
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CHURCH BY THE POND
By Nancy Jacobs, Lay Coordinator
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September 19, 2020
Twenty-five gathered at Bushnell Park on a beautiful, cool Saturday afternoon to pray and praise God at Church By The Pond. Canon Jorge Pallares led us in prayer and provided a thoughtful reflection on today's Gospel reading. He spoke of the laborers who arrived early complaining that late workers were receiving the same wage. Canon Jorge emphasized the point that many worry more about what others get than are thankful for what they receive.
We gave thanks for the life and legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. We asked for God's help for those feeling loss, for all of us to continue to battle COVID, for those fighting wildfires and floods, and for family members in distress.
St. Andrew's Church, Rocky Hill provided bagged lunches filled with lots of goodies for 40 guests following the service.
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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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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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