http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/default.asp editor@ctdiocese.org http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=40968107 St. James', Danbury kicked off its 250th anniversary year with a celebratory service; the Presiding Bishop celebrated and gave the sermon. Links to news articles; PB's sermon Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=40968107 http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=40968106 Bishop Duracin, of the Episcopal Diocese of Haiti, writes on the 2nd anniversary of the earthquake in Haiti with a letter of thanks to friends, and some updates on reconstruction progress. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=40968106 http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=40968105 The Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut has contracted with a new vendor to conduct background checks. A transition from the current vendor, Sterling, to the new vendor, SecureSearch, has been taking place informally for several months and the contract with Sterling will end soon. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=40968105 http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=40968103 The regular meeting of the Bishop and Diocesan Executive Council (BDEC) was held Dec. 14 at St. James's, West Hartford. The Council, appointed to conduct the business of the Diocese between sessions of the Annual Convention, began with a discussion of the role, responsibilities, and leadership possibilities for the Council. Afterward members took up their regular business agenda Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=40968103 http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=40968102 A letter to parishes from Church Pension Group soliciting their business was misleading, unauthorized, and the offer does not apply to parishes in the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=40968102 http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=40968101 The Rt. Rev. Ian T. Douglas, Ph.D., bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut, and the rector and vestry of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Darien, Conn., are working within the existing structure of the Church to find a way forward for the clergy and lay leadership of St. Paul’s to remain validly within The Episcopal Church. Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=40968101 http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=40968100 12 resolutions from the Annual Convention 2011 pass, one postponed. Sun, 23 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=40968100 http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096899 Sermon from the Annual Convention - Putting God's Mission First Sat, 22 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096899 http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096898 In two opinions released today, the Connecticut Supreme Court ruled in favor of The Episcopal Church in a case involving Bishop Seabury Episcopal Church, Groton Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096898 http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096897 A group of Connecticut Episcopalians took part in the Diocese's first Mixed Cursillo Weekend Retreat, in Spanish, and learned not only about proclaiming the Good News, but being the Good News, as well. Report by the Rev. Jose Diaz Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096897 http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096895 Christ Church in downtown New Haven is continuing to build on its Anglo-Catholic heritage of engagement with the community in new ways for the 21st century. Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096895 http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096894 A Pastoral Letter from the Bishops of the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut, to be read in churches Sept. 11, 2011 Fri, 9 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096894 http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096893 (Press release) The Executive Committee of Province One is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Julie Lytle of Hyannis, Massachusetts as Interim Executive Director through 2012. Fri, 9 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096893 http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096892 Tips from our diocesan disaster coordinator and checklists from insurance companies Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096892 http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096891 Pederson will receive the award Nov. 12. The award is made by the Friends of Christ Church Cathedral. This news release, orginally dated 8/1, is from Christ Church Cathedral. Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096891 http://www.ctepiscopal.org/http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs066/1011226559275/archive/1107121787912.html Letter from CT bishops to clergy of the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut. This issue: Continuing education. Mon, 1 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ctepiscopal.org/http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs066/1011226559275/archive/1107121787912.html http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096889 Position to include some of the roles and responsibilities related to the ordination process and parish clergy transition. Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096889 http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096888 Governor signs in-state tuition bill; Episcopalians had been among advocates Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096888 http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096887 Cuts are response to new financial and organizational realities Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096887 http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096886 A basement room at St. Ann's Church in Old Lyme has been renovated and turned into a sewing room that helps people take part in projects that support parish mission partnerships. Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096886 http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096884 The process for clergy discipline has changed effective July 1. It's now more similar to that used in licensing other professions such as doctors and lawyers. New model leads to changes in process, reporting, outcomes. Fri, 1 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096884 http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096882 The Rev. Audrey C. Scanlan, 52, of Canton, Connecticut has been appointed as Canon for Mission Collaboration in the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut, starting August 15, 2011. The new position will facilitate the development of networks of lay and ordained leaders across the diocese to meet the challenges and changes for the Church in the 21st century. She will have an office at Diocesan House in Hartford and travel extensively around the diocese including at least two Sundays a month in different parishes. Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096882 http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096881 The Bishop and Diocesan Executive Council met June 1 at a regularly scheduled meeting. Fri, 3 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096881 http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096880 Men from the Brotherhood of St Andrew met at Camp Washington on April 30, 2011 to make preparations for the new gazebo that has been donated by the brotherhood chapters in Connecticut. They also helped with other tasks needed to get the camp ready for this summer’s program Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096880 http://www.ctepiscopal.org/http://ctepiscopal.blogspot.com/ Link to blog post with reports, links to results, links to two sets photographs. Excellent 5K event! Sat, 14 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ctepiscopal.org/http://ctepiscopal.blogspot.com/ http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096878 The Rev. Pam Strobel, senior associate at Christ Church, Greenwich, is following her passion and plans to serve in the Anglican Church of Congo for two years, leaving in June. Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096878 http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096877 Photo! CT postulants and candidates at a retreat in early April 2011 with the CT bishops. Held at Transfiguration Lodge, Camp Washington, Lakeside Ct Wed, 4 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096877 http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096876 Grace King reports of her experience at the United Nation’s 55th Commission on the Status of Women as a part of the Episcopal Young Adult Delegation Wed, 4 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096876 http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096875 Media release announcing the upcoming 10th annual Bishops' 5K for Kids on May 14 in W. Hartford Mon, 25 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096875 http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096873 Chrissy Chandon Dyball will serve as Camp Washington director and Chris Peason as assistant, for the 2011 summer camp season Mon, 25 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096873 http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096872 Emergent Village Boston on March 5, 2011 was an opportunity to hear about and experience aspects of the emergent or missional church movement taking place across the world. Three workshops were led by Connecticut Episcopalians. Video links included. Fri, 1 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096872 http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096871 About 160 people attended the March 19, 2011 mission conference held at the Cathedral in Hartford. Here's a rundown on who spoke and an overview of what they talked about, plus links to two videos. Fri, 1 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096871 http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096870 The Bishop and Diocesan Executive Council approved grants and kept the 2011 budget intact after review Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096870 http://www.ctepiscopal.org/New people, new process The diocesan Program & Budget Committee gets early start, new members, new chair, new process for developing budget Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ctepiscopal.org/New people, new process http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096868 Diocesan Canon for Stewardship & Administration John (Jack) W. Spaeth III announced his decision to retire by the end of 2011. He made the announcement at the March 2, 2011 Bishop & Diocesan Executive Council meeting. Jack's last day in the office will be July 31. He will take vacation in August and be available to the bishops and diocesan staff in September to help with transition matters. He will take October, November, and December as sabbatical time except to return for the annual diocesan convention in October in order to complete his term as Secretary of the Diocese. Read more ... Thu, 3 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096868 http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096866 Dominican Republic: Up to 10 youth, age 15-18, invited to apply for mission trip to the Dominican Republic, to serve as leaders in two urban VBS programs; Colombia: 24 people (including up to six youth,16 and up) invited to apply for mission trip to the Diocese of Colombia; renew friendships,work with two-day children's education program at urban church, possible other hands-on work Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096866 http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096867 In their third Episcopal Epistle (letter to clergy) the bishops of the Diocese of Connecticut address the importance of taking care of themselves, their families, and one another - and taking care of their relationship with God Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096867 http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096865 On February 9, the Connecticut Supreme Court heard argument in an appeal taken from a ruling in favor of the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut in a lawsuit brought to determine rightful control of the real and personal property of Bishop Seabury Episcopal Church in Groton. Wed, 9 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096865 http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096863 Faith reporter Tracy Simmons writes on the one year anniversary of the devastating earthquake in Haiti. This is her first person account as an eyewitness to the immediate aftermath of the quake and her experience returning last December. ns Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096863 http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096862 On the surface, this is a story about three sisters, two kidneys, and a priest. It’s also a story of gifts - of life, of hope, of giving; gifts of family and church family and friends; gifts of health. MORE Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096862 http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096861 Brief report of the December 15, 2010 meeting of the Bishop and Diocesan Executive Council (BDEC) Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096861 http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096860 Several parish clergy in the diocese have suggested a diocesan-wide celebration of recovery -- from whatever issue or disease -- on Sunday, Jan. 30,2011. The bishops have endorsed the call. Sat, 27 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096860 http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096858 Two options for confirmation will be offered in the Diocese of Connecticut, starting April 23, 2011 Tue, 9 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096858 http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096859 Bishop Laura Ahrens has appointed the Rev. Kyle Pedersen as deacon for New Haven, a new position. Read letter from Bp Ahrens sent to clergy in New Haven on 11/9/10 (edited for diocesan news item) Tue, 9 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096859 http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096857 More detail on the votes for each resolution passed at the 2010 Annual Diocesan Convention. Sat, 23 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096857 http://www.ctepiscopal.org/http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs066/1011226559275/archive/1103818477826.html Link to Annual Convention Day 1 Report eNewsletter Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ctepiscopal.org/http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs066/1011226559275/archive/1103818477826.html http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096855 As of July 1, 2011, the clergy disciplinary process will change in The Episcopal Church, and in the Diocese of Connecticut Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096855 http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096854 Staff offices now located under Resources, new Networking section; new name Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096854 http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096852 Guidelines were approved by the Executive Council, for use by parishes. Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096852 http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096853 Diocesan budget, salary recommendations, memorial gardens, Title IV, and more Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096853 http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096874 This year's 10th annual Bishops' 5K for Kids will take place Saturday, May 14, in West Hartford Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096874 http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=409684 Episcopal News Service Thu, 8 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=409684 http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096896 The first Mixed Cursillo Weekend, in Spanish, in the Diocese of CT, was held over Labor Day weekend 2011. Lay and ordained leaders came from Puerto Rico, NY, and Mass. as well as CT.Attendees learned how to both proclaim and be the Good News. Mon, 24 Sep 2001 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ctepiscopal.org/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096896