231-year relationship between dioceses celebrated
Dioceses of Aberdeen and Orkney, and Connecticut, share "bond of union"
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| | Christ Church Cathedral Feb 21,2016. From left: Dean Nimmo, Dean Howell, Canon Belt, Provost Poobalan |
The Very Rev. Dr. Emsley Nimmo, Dean of the Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney, and the Very Rev. Dr. Isaac Poobalan, Provost and Rector of St. Andrew's Cathedral in Aberdeen, attended the installation and seating of the Very Rev. Miguelina Howell as 10th Dean of Christ Church Cathedral, Hartford, on February 18, 2016.
Dean Nimmo was made honorary canon. Both participated in the following Sunday's service. Link here to read an ECCT news article about the history and the February visit, with links to videos.
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Spring Training and Gathering draws 400 from 78 parishes
T he 2016 Spring Training and Gathering, held April 2 in Meriden, was the largest yet and drew about 400 people from 78 parishes, who came from all corners of the state. The day began and ended with music from St. Luke's Steel Drum Band (St. Luke's, New Haven). "Dwelling in the Word" Bible study preceded three sessions offering dozens of workshops. Material for vestries are linked from this page, and if workshop leaders send other documents they'll be posted there as well.
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 Bishop Ian Douglas joins global Anglican leaders in Zambia
This week, Bishop Douglas travels to join the sixteenth meeting of the Anglican Consultative Council (ACC-16).
Anglican Bishops, priests and laity from across the world will gather in Lusaka, Zambia April 8-19 for ACC-16. Members will discuss a range of issues around the theme "Intentional discipleship in a world of difference" - how Christians can be faithful to the Gospel in all aspects of their lives in the different cultures and situations in which Anglicans find themselves.
Prayers for Bishop Douglas, and all gathering, are requested.
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Episcopal Church scholarship applications now accepted
 Applications are now being accepted for educational scholarships from The Episcopal Church for the 2016-2017 academic year. The scholarships are derived from annual income of designated trust funds established by generous donors through bequests to The Episcopal Church. The scholarships assist students who are mostly enrolled in theological education and training.
Scholarships are available for educational training for ethnic communities, children of missionaries, bishops and clergy, and other groups covering a wide range of eligibility.
Margareth Crosnier de Bellaistre, Episcopal Church Director of Investment Management and Banking, explained that the scholarship amounts vary according to the availability of payouts from the funds. The maximum is $10,000. The lists of trust funds and scholarships as well as key information are here. Applicants are strongly encouraged to read each trust and identify in the application those trust funds that best fit their own profile.
The application form is available here. Online applications are required. Deadline for applications is April 30. Only complete applications will be considered.
For information, contact Ann Hercules, Associate for Grants and Scholarships, ahercules@episcopalchurch.org.
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Announcements & Reminders
- The Most Rev. Frank Griswold, Former Presiding Bishop, will lead "Spirituality for Leadership" retreat at Camp Washington, April 15-16. Details and registration information, here.
- In need of a folding machine? St. John's, West Hartford is offering a Martin Yale electronic folding machine for free. It is used, in good condition. Please contact Cara Michini,Parish Administrator, for more details: office@sjparish.net, 860-523-5201
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Ministry Networks Corner
Ministry Network Convocation: Save the Date
The Ministry Network Convocation called for in last year's ECCT transition plan will be held Wednesday, June 1 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at The Commons. All members of Ministry Networks, both existing and emerging, as well as anyone who wants to learn more and explore possibilities, are invited. There will be plenary work and breakouts sessions. More details to come.
Community Gardens
The (emerging) Community Gardens Ministry Network is hosting a "Community Gardens Event" on Sunday, April 10 at 4 p.m., at Holy Advent in Clinton, to see the garden there and explore hopes and dreams for this emerging network, including a look at emerging leadership. RSVP to Suzanne DeMerchant ( sdemerchant@episcopalct.org) so that she can get a sense of how many people will be attending.
Christian Formation
The ECCT Christian Formation Ministry Network will meet on Thursday, April 28 from 1 - 3 p.m. at The Commons. For more information, join the ECCT Christian Formation Ministry Network google group where an agenda and more details are posted here. This network and gathering is for those who are interested in children's, youth, and/or adult formation on the parish level.
To announce your Ministry Network gathering, sponsored event, or resource, email
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Positions Open
- Camp Washington is seeking a part-time housekeeper.
- St. John's, West Hartford has an openiing for a part-time financial administrator.
- St. Peter's, Cheshire is seeking a part-time communications coordinator, and a part time parish office administrator.
- St. Stephen's, Ridgefield is seeking a full time associate rector for youth and family ministry.
- St. Andrew's, Milford (Devon) is seeking a part-time associate for parish communications.
- St. Mark's, New Canaan is seeking a part-time director of children's ministries, and a full-time associate for digital and family ministry.
- St. Ann's, Old Lyme is seeking a half-time organist and choir director.
- Saint Luke's, Darien, is seeking a full- or part-time associate rector.
To submit a job opening to be included here, please fill out this form. Jobs will be reviewed and then posted in the weekly enews and posted on the website.
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Region Convocations 
Locations and details are being worked out by Transition team members with people within each region. A Region map is here.
Region Convocation Date
South Central May 6-7
Southwest May 13-14
Southeast May 20-21
North Central June 10-11
Northwest June 24-25
Think you'd like to swap Regions? The Mission Council will develop a process. Being in one Region doesn't mean breaking partnerships across Regions. Parish collaboration and Ministry Networks can be both within and across Regions.
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Coming up soon
REGIONAL & DIOCESAN OFFERINGS, APRIL
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. Events at The Commons in Meriden unless otherwise noted.
- April 5, Interim Rectors Meeting
- April 5, Convention Planning Meeting
- April 5, Camp Washington Board Meeting
- April 6-8, Living in the Green Training
- April 7, Spanish Language Ministries Meeting
- April 7, Young Retired Clergy Gathering
- April 9, Celebration of New Ministry for Marston Price
- April 12, Transitions Consultant Meeting
- April 12, Faithful Futures Meeting
- April 13, TREC-3.0
- April 14, PIC Meeting
- April 14, Ordination of Melissa Lamkin to the Priesthood
- April 15-16, Spirituality for Leadership Retreat at Camp Washington, register here
BISHOPS' SUNDAY SCHEDULE
- April 7, Bishop Ahrens, Kent School Confirmations
- April 17, Bishop Ahrens, Grace, Old Saybrook
complete list of events is available on the website, for your consideration.
Please review event details on this calendar, or the individual parish/worshiping community, for more specific locations and times. Please reach out to the specific parish for event updates and further details.
April 5 & 6, Mid Day Music, St. Paul's-on-the-Green, Norwalk
April 9, Syren Modern Dance, St. John's, West Hartford
April 10, Prayer and Healing Service in the Spirit of Taize, Holy Trinity, Enfield
April 10, Expressionism Art Opening by Ruth Middleton, St. Michael's Parish, Litchfield
April 15, Lunchtime Recital: Janet Yieh, organ, St. Thomas, New Haven
April 16, Community Dinner, St. Peter's, Hebron
April 17, Choir Benefit Concert, St. Thomas, New Haven
2016 SPRING CLERICUS MEETINGS
Clergy are invited to attend whichever of these meetings that best fits their schedule and location. Each line provides a link to the respective Eventbrite page. From there, you can find more details and register for the event. Each event is scheduled from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., and you are invited to bring your own lunch.
SAFE CHURCH RECERTIFICATION FOR CLERGY IN 2016 (Link here)
SAFE CHURCH TRAINING FOR LAITY
- Apr. 16, 2016, 9 a.m., Trinity, Collinsville
- Apr. 30, 2016, 9 a.m., St. Peter's, Cheshire
- May 7, 2016, 9 a.m., St. John's, Vernon
- May 14, 2016, 9 a.m, St. Paul's, Brookfield
- June 4, 2016, 9 a.m., Christ Church, East Norwalk
- June 25, 2016, 9 a.m , St. John's, Niantic
Safe Church Recertification - for Laity
- April 9, 2016, 9 a.m. St. Mark's, New Canaan
- April 12, 2016, 6:30 p.m., Trinity, Tariffville
- May 21, 2016, 9 a.m., St. Paul's, Shelton
REGIONAL CONFIRMATIONS
- Tuesday, May 3 Bishops and Confirmands Dinner at The Commons Register here
- Thursday May 5, at St. John's Vernon at 7pm (Bishop Ahrens)
- Saturday, May 7, at St. Luke's, Darien at 10am (Bishop Douglas) (currently participating St. Luke's 40C; Christ Church Redding)
- Saturday, May 14, at Christ Church, Greenwich at 10am (Bishop Ahrens) (currently participating Christ Church Greenwich; St. Paul's Norwalk 12C)
- Saturday, June 4, 2016 at St. John's, Essex at 10am (Retired Bishop Folts of West Texas) (currently participating: St. John's Essex; Christ Church Guilford 9C)
- Saturday, June 11, 2016 at St. Michael's, Litchfield at 10am (Bishop Ahrens)
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