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Bishop Michael Curry Comments on Hurricane Matthew
Prayer matters. All who because of Hurricane Matthew have lost their lives, who have lost their loved ones, their homes, or who have been hurt need our prayers now. They also need our help in other ways. God please be with those who have been harmed by this hurricane. And help us to help them, our brothers and sisters.
Episcopal Relief & Development is already responding to this crisis. Episcopal Relief & Development is providing technical assistance to dioceses and partners in Haiti, Cuba and the Dominican Republic as they assess local needs and respond to those affected by this crisis. They are also responding in Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas.
Bulletin inserts about Hurricane Matthew are available here.
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St. Barnabas, Greenwich to Welcome the Dean of Canterbury Cathedral, the Very Rev. Robert Willis
October 21, St. Barnabas, Greenwich will welcome the Very Reverend Dr. Robert Willis, Dean of Canterbury Cathedral. An evening prayer with hymns will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will be followed by a reception for Dean Robert Willis. This gather will be a chance to learn about the worship, pilgrimage, and living history aspects of this great holy site.
About the Dean: The Very Rev. Dr. Robert Willis, the 39th Dean of Canterbury, was installed in July 2001. He had previously been Dean of Hereford for nine years and has been Chairman of the Deans' Conference of the Church of England since 1999 and a member of the General Synod since 1985. He is an honorary Doctor of Divinity of Yale University and Doctor of Civil Law of the University of Kent.
In 2008 he was made a Freeman of the City of Canterbury and is a Deputy Lieutenant of the County of Kent. In 2012 he was awarded the Cross of St Augustine for services to the Anglican Communion and is a Knight of the Order of St John. He has written many hymns and contributed to the recent editions of Hymns Ancient & Modern and New English Praise.
The Dean will also preach at the parish's Sunday service on October 23 at 10:00 a.m.
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Bishop Ahrens to speak in Texas and Oklahoma this week!
 Bishop Laura will engage in several speaking engagements this October throughout west Texas and Oklahoma. First up, a Fall Woman's Gathering for the Diocese of West Texas. Bishop Ahrens will engage with the Diocese's Commission for Women's Ministries this weekend, October 13 - 16 at Camp Capers in Waring, TX. The weekend will focus on the life-giving roles of supportive women in every community.
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Upcoming Web Conversations in Province 1
Topic: Building Community and Police Relationships October 25: All Our Children
Topic: How to Invite Your Congregation into Discernment about Church-School Partnership
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Convention Corner:
The Episcopal Church in Connecticut's 232nd Annual Convention will be Saturday, November 19 and Sunday, November 20, 2016 at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, CT.
Saturday, Legislative Session
Our time together on Saturday will consist primarily of legislative business as we hear reports and take action on resolutions put before us for our common work. The business will wrap up in time for a reception for all attendees, followed by an optional banquet dinner for an additional fee. (More information below)
All Convention delegates and guests are required to register online using Eventbrite . Parish offices can register a group and make a single payment or individuals may register and pay on their own. - $85 Regular Registration - ends November 15
- $100 Walk-in Registration - during Convention
When you register, you will be presented with a choice for lunch on Saturday (included in the cost of registration). Your choices will be: a) Pork Prime Rib b) North Atlantic Salmon c) Food Allergy Option*. All meal choices are gluten free.
Interested in going to the Saturday evening Banquet? Buy tickets here.
Celebration of the Spirit: Sunday of Convention*
ECCT is doing something wonderful and different on the Sunday of Convention this year - a massive worship service in the Convention Center, open to all, with the Presiding Bishop, the Most Rev. Michael Curry, preaching. Interest in this free event is gathering steam in parishes, so be sure to share the information with your church so that they have a chance to register here before all the seats are filled.
Want to know more about the Celebration of the Spirit event? Click here to learn how you can get involved and information on the Ministry Network Expo. Participating via Social Media
In preparation for our Convention, we invite you to like ECCT on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and utilize our diocesan hashtag, #ECCT. We will be live on social media platforms throughout the weekend of Convention. If you have any questions, please contact Adam Yates, Secretary of Convention.
*If you have already registered for Convention then you do not need to register again for the Celebration of the Spirit.
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Ministry Networks Corner
Next Community Gardens Ministry Network Meeting October 23
With the leadership of the Rev. Virginia Army, the group will meet from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at St. Mark's Church, New Canaan. The purpose of the meeting is to see the garden space, and to share stories and experiences regarding the season's gardens, the drought conditions, working with community partners, gaining support from the parishes, harvesting, future planning, etc. Please register for the Community Gardens here.
Healthcare Chaplains Ministry Network Meeting November 15
The Healthcare Chaplains Ministry Network invites you to attend a meeting of Hospital Healthcare Chaplains on Tuesday, November 15, at 10:30 a.m. The meeting will be held at Norwalk Hospital and will be hosted by the Rev. Debra Slade, the Rev. Judy Holding, and Bishop Laura Ahrens. This gathering is expected to last 2 hours. We welcome you to attend this informative and rewarding event. Please RSVP via Eventbrite.
To announce your Ministry Network gathering, sponsored event, or resource, email Alli Huggins at ahuggins@episcopalct.org.
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Announcements & Reminders
The Mission Development Fund, administered by the Social Justice and Advocacy Network, has money to grant! In June the fund awarded $10,000 to the Southeast Connecticut Prison Ministry Network in support of its work to reintegrate formerly incarcerated people into the community. Further information is available on the ECCT's website. Application deadline is October 15. Applications located under the 'Grants' folder on the File Repository here.
Missioners Workshop, October 15 about the American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem at Christ Church Cathedral, Hartford. This is a free workshop. Morning refreshments and lunch will be served. Please RVSP to Betsy Wilson (203-655-3575), by October 12. We look forward to seeing you there! For further questions, contact Kate Smith (860-519-1591).
CALL FOR POETS of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut are graciously invited by Christ Episcopal Church in Norwich to participate in POETRY SUNDAY on October 16, 2016. The invitation is to write poetry in response to the readings for the day. Christ Church will select the poetry to read during the service. Readings are: Jeremiah 31:27-34, Psalm 119:97-104, 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5, Luke 18:1-8. Deadline for submission is Saturday October 8 by email to Mary Elizabeth Lang.
Women's Clergy Breakfast, October 28 from 8 - 10 am at St. Andrew's Church in Meriden
Discussion on the next two chapters of the Anglican Theological Review (ATR) focusing on Practicing Theology. Specifically, "The Divine Call to Be Myself: Anglican Transgender Women and Prayer" and "We Pray for the Death of 'God': Southern African Women in Prayer." Join even if you do not read the ATR. It is a time for community gathering and fellowship is a gift to all of us in our faithful journey. This time with your female colleagues can be a gift to you and to your prayer. Study guide here. Please RSVP via Eventbrite here.
The South Central Region Fall 2016 Convocation will be Sunday, October 23 from 3 - 5 p.m. at the Whitney Cultural Commons in Hamden. Registration & mingling will begin at 2:30. The theme for the event is "What do you bring to the table?" Small group discussions will take place around a table with a focus on discussion the ministries people are passionate about. With this as a context, the group will discuss the efforts to hire a regional missionary and the resolutions to be considered at Convention. Please register here. Like the South Central Region's Facebook page.
The CT Episcopal Church Women invite all to the Fall Ingathering of the United Thank Offering. Thursday, November 3, 2016 at St. James's Episcopal Church, West Hartford beginning at 11:30 a.m. (please note the change in time). A Luncheon will begin at 12:00 noon, followed by a conversation. A celebration of the Holy Eucharist will follow at 1:30 p.m. Bishop Laura will be the celebrant and preacher. For more information contact Valzie Peterkin.
Save the Date: Preaching Symposium, Saturday November 5 at Christ Church Cathedral in Hartford. The Rev. David Bartlett, professor emeritus at Yale Divinity School, will be the plenary speaker and workshops will be offered in the afternoon. The event is being hosted by the Bishops and the Commission on Ministry and is open to lay and ordained leaders in ECCT. Lay leaders must be nominated by their clergy person in order to attend.The cost to attend is $20 and scholarship funds are available. Please register via Eventbrite here. If you have any questions about the day, please contact the Dean of Formation, Molly James.
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Positions Open
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.
- Director of Music, Trinity, Collinsville
- Parish Administrative Assistant, St. John's, East Windsor
- Director of Faith Formation for Children and Youth, Church of the Good Shepherd, Orange
- Music Director, Christ Church Cathedral, Hartford
- Part-time Facilities Maintenance Manager, Camp Washington, resume and cover letter to: camp@campwashington.org
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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Confirmations Corner
These conversations are open to teenagers and adults preparing for confirmation in the Episcopal Church in 2016 and 2017, as well as for ongoing confirmation classes and interested inquirers. Confirmation class leaders and/or clergy are encouraged to join for this conversation about one's participation in God's mission.
The dates for the dinners are: February 8 and April 27 at 5:30 pm.
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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.
- October 11, Cathedral Chapel Meeting
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October 11, Convention Planning
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October 11, Clergy Day (for all clergy)
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October 12, South Central Region Budget Review
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October 12, Deacons' Council Meeting
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October 13, Recently Ordained Clergy (ROC) Meeting
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October 17, Anti-Racism Training
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October 18-19, Visions Training, Camp Washington
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October 18, Transition Consultants Meeting
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October 19, Missional Priests Meeting
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October 20, Fresh Start Meeting
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October 20, Standing Committee Meeting
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October 21-23, Nominee Retreat with Bishops and COM
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October 25, Retired Clergy, Spouses & Partners Luncheon
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October 25 Donations & Bequests Board of Trustees Meeting
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October 25, Convention Planning
See Ministry Network Corner, above, for known MN meetings and sponsored events
- October 23: Good Shepherd, Orange (Bishop Ahrens); St. Stephen's , East Haddam (Bishop Douglas)
- October 30: Trinity, Branford (Bishop Ahrens); Christ Church, Norwalk (Bishop Douglas)
Events below are coming up in the next couple of weeks, and this is not an exhausted list. For a full updated list of parish events, which includes season-appropriate services (such as Blessing of the Animals), see this online calendar. Please submit all Parish events here.
Please reach out to the specific parish for event updates, specific locations, and further details.
- October 15, St. Peter's Oktoberfest Community Dinner, St. Peter's, Hebron
- October 16, Choral Evensong and Organ Recital, Christ & Holy Trinity, Westport
- October 18, Honest Conversations with Muslim Neighbors, Zion, North Branford
- October 21-23, Courage and Faith Presents Amy-Jill Levine, Christ Church, Greenwich
- October 22, Sole Hope Shoe Cutting Party, Trinity, Portland
- October 23, Sounds Good Organ Concert--Alistair Reid, St Francis, Stamford
- October 23, Celtic Vespers at St. Mary's, Manchester
REGION BUDGET REVIEWS
These events provide an opportunity for attendees to review the proposed 2017 budget in advance of the November Convention.
A light dinner will be served. In order for us to plan appropriately, please RSVP to the appropriate EventBrite event in a timely fashion. We thank you in advance for your cooperation. For questions regarding this event, please contact Gigi Leackfeldt. A bishop will be present for each meeting as well, except on October 4.
Please RSVP to the EventBrite page via the hyperlink attached to each Region.
- Tomorrow, October 12, South Central Region, St. Luke's, New Haven
- October 27, Southeast Region, St. James, New London
- November 9, Southwest Region, St. Matthew's, Wilton
- November 10, Northwest Region, St. Peter's - Trinity, Thomaston
- November 15, Northeast Region, St. John's, Vernon
SAFE CHURCH RECERTIFICATION FOR CLERGY IN 2016 (Link here)
These recertifications are mandatory for clergy. The final recertification is October 20.
SAFE CHURCH TRAINING and SAFE CHURCH RECERTIFICATION FOR LAITY
Upcoming Safe Church training sessions for laity are now listed on our website. Link here for basic information about Safe Church training for laity, including the introduction of the hybrid training.
Full day:
- October 29, 9 - 4 p.m. Trinity, Trumbull
- November 12, 9 - 4 p.m. St. Mary's, Manchester and St. Peter's/Trinity, Thomaston
Hybrid half day:
- This weekend, October 15, 9 - 11:30 a.m., Trinity, New Haven
- October 22, 9 - 11:30 a.m., St. Mark's, Mystic
- October 25, 6:30 - 9 p.m., Trinity, Lakeville
- October 27, 6:30 - 9 p.m., St. Paul's, Windham
- November 5, 9 - 11:30 a.m., Trinity, Portland
- November 8, 6:30 - 9 p.m., St. John's, New Milford
- November 10, 6:30 - 9 p.m., Emmanuel, Weston
- November 15, 6:30 - 9 p.m., St. Mark's, New Britain
Recertification:
- This weekend, October 15, 9 - 11:30 a.m., St. Paul's, Plainfield
- October 18, 6:30 - 9 p.m., St. John's, Pine Meadow
- October 22, 9 - 11:30 a.m., St. James', Danbury
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