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Gender justice and the Anglican Communion
The Episcopal News Service's video, below, identifies global challenges on the basis of gender violence and the response of worldwide Anglicans. Some local responses to gender justice in the Episcopal Church in CT can be found here.
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Cathedral offers workshop on Legislative Advocacy, May 31
 This is an opportunity to learn about legislative advocacy and the ministry of the Legislative Advocate of the Connecticut Conference of the United Church of Christ, Michele Mudrick, who will facilitate the workshop. From the Cathedral's media release: "Our faith calls us to do this work because we have a commitment to justice and fairness for all people, especially the most vulnerable. We are called to live our moral values in public policy to work and encourage legislation for justice on behalf of the marginalized and voiceless." The workshop includes opportunity to discuss and learn from one other about what you, your congregation or community has done or is doing for advocacy as well as for you to get ideas on what you can start doing now.
To RSVP, email the Cathedral at office@cccathedral.org.
Link here for a flyer.
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Announcements & Reminders
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ECCT scholarship funds are available for students who are dependents of employees (lay or clergy) of ECCT, ECCT worshiping communities who will be attending college, vocational or graduate school in the Fall of 2016. Application form here. Contact Molly James, mjames@episcopalct.org, Dean of Formation, with questions. Due date: May 15.
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Clergy Conference is May 23, 1 p.m. through Wednesday May 25, 12:30 p.m. at Sheraton Hartford South, 100 Capital Blvd, Rocky Hill. Eventbrite registration and a detailed agenda is available here.
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Young Adult Retreat, June 10-11, for young adults of ECCT (ages of 21- 35). All expense paid (meals and lodgings) retreat in Camp Washington Register here
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Women celebrated at ECW's 135th Annnual Meeting
The 135th Annual Meeting of the Episcopal Church Women (ECW) of Connecticut was held May 5 at the Aqua Turf in Southington. Hundreds of women from parishes across the Episcopal Church in Connecticut (ECCT) attended, many with their parish clergy. The day opened with conversation among friends, perusing displays, and a Eucharist with Bishop Douglas presiding and Bishop Ahrens preaching. This was followed by a business meeting with reports from ECW President Valzie Peterkin and other ECW officers, and a keynote address from the Rev. Lindsay Hardin Freeman who has researched and written about women in the Bible. Copies of her popular books were for sale at the Annual Meeting. The event concluded after a luncheon. (This information and the links below are also posted on the God's Mission blog here.) - To hear Bishop Ahrens' sermon and/or Lindsay Hardin Freeman's presentation, link to our new podcast site: http://ecct.podbean.com/
- To watch a slide show of an assortment of photos taken of ECW members at the event, accompanied by audio of them singing a song/hymn during the Eucharist, click on the image below.
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Ministry Networks Corner
Ministry Network Convocation
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. Online registration open soon.
Please email questions to Kim Clarke, kclarke@episcopalct.org.
To announce your Ministry Network gathering, sponsored event, or resource, email
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Region Convocations
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| | Commissioning the Mission Council members selected by the South Central Region at their May 6-7 Convocation. Photo: Rowena Kemp |
Locations and details for each Region Convocation are being worked out by Transition team members with people within each Region. Current status is below.
Each Region has its own webpage (as a subpage under episcopalct.org/t3/) with details about its Convocation and a registration link, and afterwards, a link to a brief report and photos.
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COMPLETED:
Northeast Region Convocation: April 22-23 Report and photos on the Northeast Region Convocation posted on the blog here.
South Central Region Convocation: May 6-7: Two wonderful and spirit-filled days - report and photos online later Tuesday.
UPCOMING:
Southwest: May 13-14
Friday, May 13, 6 - 9 p.m.
Saturday, May 14, 9:30 a.m.
- 4 p.m.
Christ & Holy Trinity Church, Westport
Southeast: May 20-21
Friday, May 20, 6 - 9 p.m. Saturday, May 21, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. My Father's House, Moodus Overnight lodging available
North Central: June 10-11
TENTATIVE: Trinity, Tariffville (Friday); Cathedral (Saturday).
Initial info here; more to come.
Northwest: June 24-25 Friday and Saturday, times TBD
Camp Washington, Morris
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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Positions Open
- St. John's, West Hartford, is seeking a part-time Financial Administrator
- Camp Washington is seeking Cabin Counselors-Male, full-time for the summer
- Camp Washington is seeking Sports Coordinator/Counselor, full-time for the summer
- St. Paul & St. James, New Haven, is seeking a part time Food pantry and clothing closet director
- St. Barnabas, Greenwich, is seeking a full time associate rector, details here.
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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Coming up soon
REGIONAL & DIOCESAN OFFERINGS
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.
- May 10, Convention Planning
- May 11, Deacons Council
- May 12, United Thank Offering Meeting
- May 13, Christ Church Cathedral's Canon Jones Award Dinner
- May 15, 50th Wedding Anniversary Wedding Celebration
- May 18, COM Meeting
- May 21, Fresh Start
- May 22, Open House at Camp Washington
- May 23-25, Clergy Conference, Register here
- May 26, Celebration of New Ministry, Rebekah Hatch, St. Albans, Simsbury
- May 30, Memorial Day (Commons closed)
- May 31, Legislative Advocacy workshop at Christ Church Cathedral
BISHOPS' SUNDAY SCHEDULE - MAY
- May 15, Our Saviour, Plainville, Bishop Douglas
- May 15, St. Martin's, Hartford, Bishop Ahrens
- May 22, St. Philip's, Putnam, Bishop Douglas
- May 22, St. Matthew's, Wilton, Bishop Ahrens
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.
Thursdays-Sundays, through June 5, Art@Church & Main, Christ Church Cathedral
May 11, Mid-Day Music, St. Paul's-on-the-Green, Norwalk
May 14, "As We Wait in Joyful Hope," Old St. Andrew's, Bloomfield
May 14, St. Paul's 6th Annual Spring Festival, St. Paul's, Plainfield
May 15, Three Choirs Choral Evensong, St. Thomas, New Haven
May 16, Bible Study: Their Majesties Request, Holy Trinity, Enfield
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
- 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
- May 21, 2016, 9 a.m., St. Paul's, Shelton
REGIONAL CONFIRMATIONS
Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Christ Church, Greenwich at 10am (parishes currently participating Christ Church Greenwich 21C; St. Stephen's Ridgefield 18C/2R; St. Paul's Norwalk 12C; Christ Church Easton 5C; St. Luke's Darien 1C; St. Mark's, New Canaan 11C; Trinity Newtown 12C) (Bishop Ahrens) Andrew Moore contact
Saturday, June 4, 2016 at St. John's, Essex at 10am (Retired Bishop Folts of West Texas) (parishes currently participating; St. John's Essex ?C/?R; Christ Church Guilford 9C; Good Shepherd, Orange 4C; Trinity Tariffville 15C/?R; St. Andrew's Madison 10C/?R???) Jonathan Folts contact.
Saturday, June 11, 2016 at St. Michael's, Litchfield at 10am (Bishop Ahrens) (parishes currently participating St. Michael's, Litchfield ?C/?R;)
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