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Addiction response/intervention guidelines
Guidelines used by the bishops to use for intervention/response to clergy addicted to a substance or behavior.
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Administation & Finance
The office of Administration & Finance oversees the financial and administrative operations of the diocese and assists the parishes with their stewardship, administration and financial oversight.
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Advocacy & Justice Resources
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Advocacy Network for Connecticut
An affiliate of the Episcopal Public Policy Network. Join, receive email updates and legislative alerts.
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Aging & Life Planning Committee
Develops ways the diocese can respond to the needs of the aging through education, outreach and advocacy.
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Alban Institute
Check out the Alban Institute's bookstore.
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Alcohol and Drug Abuse: Diocesan Policy
Landing page includes diocesan policy; 2009 revised "model policy" for congregations, and rationale for revision.
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Altar Guild Association
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American School for the Deaf
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Anglican Communion
Link to the Anglican Communion website.
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Anglican Covenant, proposed
Links to the proposed Anglican Covenant, study guides, other info
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Anglican Prayer Beads
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Annual Convention
Annual Convention pages, general info and links to specific years' convention pages.
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Annual Convention 2009
Direct link to the pages for the 2009 Annual Convention, with election. Pages will be added as available.
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Annual Convention 2011
General information and links to documents and other resources for the 2011 Annual Diocesan Convention.
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Anti-racism Task Force
Provides anti-racism training and education.
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Applying for Diocesan Positions in CT (clergy)
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Archives
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Archives Committee
Oversees the archives of the diocese and works with the archivist and historiographer.
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Audits
Parish financial and administrative reporting items.
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Background Checks
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BDEC
Oversees the mission and ministry of the Diocese of Connecticut between diocesan conventions.
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Berkeley Divinity School at Yale
Link to Berkeley Divinity School at Yale.
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Bishop & Diocesan Executive Council
Oversees the mission and ministry of the Diocese of Connecticut between diocesan conventions.
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Bishop Ahrens
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Bishop Curry
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Bishop Payne Scholarship
Scholarship from Virginia Theological Seminary to provide full scholarship in a number of degree programs for Black Episcopalians. Link is to a PDF of a scanned brochure. Learn more at www.vts.edu. Look under Admissions, then Financial Information, for the Bishop Payne Scholarship.
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Bishop Smith
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Bishop's 5K for Kids
Website for the annual 5K race in West Hartford that raises funds for the Bishop's Fund for Children.
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Bishop's Address, Committee on the
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Bishop's Conference on Stewardship
a review of the 11th annual (2007) Bishop's Conference on Stewardship.
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Bishop's Convocation for Prayer
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Bishop's Fund for Children
Provides financial support to organizations that help children-at-risk in Connecticut.
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Bishop's Fund for Children (grant application)
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Bishop's Fund for Children (grant recipients)
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Bishop's Fund for Children (history)
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Bishop's Fund for Children (mite boxes)
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Bishop's Fund for Children (outreach, gifts and honors)
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Bishop's Fund for Children (parish resources)
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Bishop's Fund for Children (prior-year grants)
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Bishop's Fund for Children (Trustees)
Addresses the needs of children at risk by educating the community about the plight of children in our state, serving as a catalyst for action, and funding programs that provide volunteer opportunities.
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Bishop's Fund for Children Board of Trustees (current and past)
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Bishop's letters
Link to some of Bishop Smith's letters.
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Bishops (Table of)
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Bishops' Blog
Bishops' blogging about current events.
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Bishops' Calendar
Excerpts from the bishops' calendar updated by the administrator for the office
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Bishops' Fund for Children Evaluation Form for Grant Recipients
Form (MS Word or PDF) for grant recipents to use for required evaluation.
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Bishops' pages
Links to biographies and contact information for Bishops Smith, Curry and Ahrens.
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Black Episcopalians
An organization which encourages the involvement of Black people in the total life of the Church.
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Blessings of same-gender relationships in the Diocese of CT
Link to the page on marriage (info for clergy); includes link to letter with 2005 policy still in effect (11/2010)
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Blessings, same-gender, General Convention resolution to study
General Convention 2009 resolution C056 to study liturgies for blessings of same-gender relationships
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Brotherhood of St. Andrew
National missionary and evangelism ministry seeks to bring men and boys to Jesus Christ.
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Budget
2010 Diocesan Amended Budget Approved by BDEC on 12/16/09
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Budget Narrative
2010 diocesan budget narrative will be posted here when available.
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By-laws, sample parish
PDF of model parish by-laws
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Calendar, Bishops'
Excerpts from the Bishops' calendar, updated by the administrator for the Bishops' Office
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Clergy Register 2012
Ongoing clergy register (official changes) for 2012, updated monthly
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C056
General Convention 2009 resolution to study liturgies for blessings of same-gender relationships
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Calendar for Christian Educators 2009-2010
Planning category for Christian educators
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Calendar for Treasurers
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Call of Clergy From Ouside U.S.
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Calling a Priest to Your Parish
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Camp Washington
An Episcopal camp and retreat center in the Litchfield Hills of Connecticut.
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Camp Washington, Committee on
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Campus Ministries
Campus ministry, ideas for ministering to college students, CT college chaplains
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Canons
Connecticut's Constitution & Canons.
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Career Development and Ministry
The Center for Career Development and Ministry provides career assessments and consultations.
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Cathedral Chapter
Offers recommendations and makes decisions regarding Christ Church Cathedral.
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CFAP
Clergy and Family Assistance Program, a wellness program for clergy of the Diocese of CT
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CFAP Perspectives
Inspirational material to support clergy wellness, from the CFAP director
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Charitable gift annuities
Support your parish and yourself document.
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Charitable Remainder Trust
A simple way to name your church as the beneficiary of a retirement plan or life insurance policy.
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Cheshire Academy
Link to Cheshire Academy's website.
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Child Sexual Abuse
House of Bishops' letter on child sexual abuse.
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Children & Money
A review of a book which describes a program that teaches children about money.
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Children & Youth (Application to Participate in Ministry with)
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Children & Youth (Protection of)
The Diocese's policies for the protection of children and youth.
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Children & Youth Ministries
Why we need background checks for adults who work in children and youth ministries.
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Children as Stewards (bibliography)
Books about children and money for adult reading.
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Children in a Materialistic World
Developing generous children in a materialistic world.
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Children's Charter for the Church
8.5 x 11 flyer of the "Children's Charter for the Church" of the Episcopal Church, naming the church's call to nurture the child; minister to the child; and receive, foster and appreciate the ministry of the child.
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Choate Rosemary Hall
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Christian Formation
Resources for all ages, children, youth, young adult, and adult; church school, youth group, etc.
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Christian Formation, Commission on
Supports life-long learning; advocates for children, youth and those who work for them; provides a clearing house for events in which education is integral; provides leadership and guidance for events, and supports the Christian formation staff in its mission.
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Church Business Affairs
Manual of business methods in church affairs (finance department of the Episcopal Church Center.
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Church Facilities Use Agreement
Sample A
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Church Facilities Use Agreement
Sample B
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Church Facilities Use Agreement
Sample C
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Church Facilities Use Agreement
Sample D
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Church Missions Publishing Company (CMPC)
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Church Missions Publishing Company Committee
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Church Scholarship Society
Provides scholarships to seminary students.
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Church school registration form
Church school registration form for parish use, 2009. Provided by the diocesan Christian Formation office.
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Church School resources
See pages for Christian Formation
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Clergy
Link to clergy resources.
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Clergy & Congregational Development
The Canon to the Ordinary provides counsel to the Diocesan bishop.
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Clergy & Family Assistance Program
Clergy and Family Assistance Program information
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Clergy Called From Outside U.S.
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Clergy Discretionary Fund
Guidlines
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Clergy Discretionary Funds Guidelines for Auditing/Reviewing
Guidelines for auditing and reviewing clergy discretionary funds.
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Clergy Financial Package
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Clergy Supply List
List of clergy available for supply, with contact info. At bottom of page, current rates for supply clergy.
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Clergy: New Ministry
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Clerical nominee form
See Nomination form, clerical
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Clericus Meetings - Spring 2012 Schedule
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Clutter vs. Freebies
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College Ministry
See also Campus Ministries. Page content from Ct's Higher Ed. Committee.
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Commission on Ministry
Advises the bishop in the implementation of Title III of the Canons, determines present and future opportunities and needs for the ministry of the baptized, and designs and oversees the process for recruitment, descernment and formation for ministry.
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Commission on Ministry - Committee 1
Interviews nominees for the priesthood and makes recommendations concerning postulancy to the bishop.
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Commission on Ministry - Committee 2
Provides oversight for postulants and candidates through formation meetings which set a formal plan for priestly formation, candidacy interviews, oral exams, and review of written work and General Ordination Exams.
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Commission on Ministry - Committee 3
Reviews clergy grant applications for continuing education.
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Commitment Circle
There are four patterns of church participation.
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Committee for the Diaconate
Provides for screening, selection and training of those seeking ordination to the diaconate and provides oversight for deacons through placement, continuing education and ministry support.
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Committee to Plan Convention
Plans details of the diocesan convention.
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Committees, networks, commissions, organizations, affiliates
Link to diocesan, committees, commissions, organizations and affiliates.
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Communication & Media
This office is responsible for communication and media relations for the Diocese and works with parishes to help their communication programs. Sub-pages with tips for parish communication.
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Communications Committee
Helps set diocesan communications direction.
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Companion Relationships
Guidelines for establishing a parish-to-parish companion relationship.
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Companions in Mission Committee
Celebrates and fosters companion and mission relationships by helping parishes connect with other parishes within and outside the diocese, and providing resources for getting more involved in mission work.
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Compensation Survey
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Confirmation - Bishops' Letter Nov. 2010
A letter from the bishops (an Episcopal Epistle) to the clergy about confirmation and the two options that will be available for confirmations beginning 4/23/11.
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Confirmation Schedule
Spring 2012 Confirmation Schedule
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Confirmation, Reception, Reaffirmation
Guidelines to confirmation in Connecticut.
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Congregation in Transition
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Congregation Stewardship
Practical lessons in improving your congregation's stewardship.
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Congregational Resource Guide
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Connecticut Treasurers
CTTP - The CT Treasurers Plus list serv.
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Consent & Disclosure Forms
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Constitution & Canons
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Constitution & Canons
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Constitution & Canons, Committee on
Deals with canonical issues in the preparation, planning and implementation of the annual convention.
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Continuing Education Information & Grants
Page with links to guidelines and grant applications for clergy, for lay professionals, and for clergy spouses; also reporting form and evaluation form for clergy continuing education
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Convention
Information about the Annual Diocesan Convention.
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Convocation for Prayer
Link to Convocation for Prayer page.
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Convocation for Prayer Committee
Supports ordained and lay ministry through prayerful presence and the provision of resources for prayer and spiritual nurturing.
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Covenant, Proposed Anglican
Links to the proposed Anglican Covenant, study guides, other info
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Crosses, olive wood, for evangelism
The Evangelism Committee of the Diocese of Connecticut (aka Laird Mortimer) has wooden crosses from olive trees in Palestine that it sells, at cost, for evangelism.
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Curate/assistant: Letter of Agreement
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Curriculum for church school
See pages for Christian Formation
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Cursillo (Spanish)
A short course in Christianity. There is a Spanish Cursillo offered in the Diocese of Connecticut.
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Curtis Home
Link to the Curtis Home's website.
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Cycle of Prayer
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Day of Repentance
The diocese will take a full day to share stories and consider its complicity in the transatlantic slave trade, and hold a service of repentance. Link to calendar page with flyers.
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Deacon Formation Process
Article about the changes in the diaconal formation process. By Bishop Suffragan Laura J. Ahrens, published in the summer 2009 issue of the diocesan newspaper. See also Diaconate Discernment Guide.
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Deacon profiles
A series of four interviews with four different deacons in the Diocese of Connecticut. Originally published in Good News, the newspaper of the Diocese. Link to PDF documents.
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Deacons
FAQs about deacons.
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Deaf (Episcopal Conference of the)
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Deaf (School for the)
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Deaf Ministry
The ministry with the deaf in Connecticut started in 1905 with a congregation that met at Christ Church Cathedral in Hartford.
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Deanieries
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Deployment Advisory Group
Advises and counsels the Office of Transition Ministry on projects and issues.
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Diaconate association
Link to the North American Association of the Diaconate.
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Diaconate Discernment Manual
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Diocesan facts
Facts about the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut.
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Diocesan History
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Diocesan Youth Council
Determines and offers programs and leadership development for young people and adults who work with young people.
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Diocese
Information about the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut.
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Disaster Preparedness & Response
Outline for parishes.
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Discernment Guide
Guidelines for the process to Holy Orders to be used by rectors, nominees, committee members.
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Discernment guide (diaconate)
See info and links on this page.
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Display advertising in diocesan paper
Link to PDF of adkit for display advertising in the quarterly diocesan newspaper.
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Donations & Bequests
Link to donations and bequests' web page including statements.
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Donations & Bequests for Church Purposes, Inc. (Episcopal Investment Funds)
Receives, safeguards and invests trust and permanent funds, and provides financial counsel and professional investment management for parishes and other organizations.
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Earth Ministries (Environment Committee)
Promotes awareness and understanding of the sacredness of the natural environment through education programs, prayer, modeling and assistance in program implementation at parishes.
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Eco-Advent Calendar 2008
Calendar to print out and use during Advent as a way to express your Care for Creation. Created by the diocesan Committee on the Environment.
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Economics and Wealth
An essay on thinking theologically about wealth and money.
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Ecumenical and Interfaith
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Election of the 15th Diocesan Bishop
Search, nominating, transition, election, consecration and related information for the election of the 15th Diocesan bishop of Connecticut
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Employee With a Credit Report
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Employee Without a Credit Report
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Employment in the Diocese of CT
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End User Agreement for Sterling Testing Systems
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Endowment fund
Giving something that won't go away document.
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eNewsletters
View the different eNewsletters published, link to sign up (you choose which ones), and link to short-term archive
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Environment
The Committee on the Environment's study guide and discusion course for Province One, based on the postoral letter of the Episcopal bishops of New England.
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Environment Committee (Earth Ministries)
Promotes awareness and understanding of the sacredness of the natural environment through education programs, prayer, modeling and assistance in program implementation at parishes.
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Episcopal Academy
Awards academic scholarships to clergy children.
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Episcopal Bookstore
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Episcopal Church (national)
Link to The Episcopal Church website.
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Episcopal Church (Visitor's Center)
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Episcopal Church Women
The organization’s purpose is to assist women of the church in carrying out Christ’s work of reconciliation in the world and to take their place as leaders in the life, governance and worship in the Episcopal Church. ECW is made up of women of all ages.
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Episcopal Conference of the Deaf
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Episcopal Epistles
Letters from the bishops of the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut to the clergy of the diocese, different topics
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Episcopal Gift Planning
Creating your own gift annuities plan.
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Episcopal Network for Stewardship
Bible based Christian stewardship education. TENS web site.
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Episcopal Realtor's Association
Thinking of selling your house? Contact the Episcopal Realtor's Association EPA).
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Episcopal Women's Caucus
A justice organization dedicated to Gospel values of equality and liberation and committed to the incarnation of God’s unconditional love by empowering women and men to challenge oppressive structures in the global community, nation and church.
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Estate planning
Two-I Test document.
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Eucharistic Visitor
Info and application for a license
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Eucharistic Visitor
Info and application for license
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Evangelism & Renewal Committee
Holds before the diocese the goal of spreading the Gospel to the unchurched, and renewing life of existing congregations.
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Events
Check out the latest diocesan events here.
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Fair Credit Reporting Act
A summary of your rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
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Fair Credit Reporting Act (in Spanish)
A summary of your rights under the Fair Credit Reportign Act in Spanish.
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Faith and Ministry
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Faith Behind Bars & Beyond (Prison Ministry Network)
Link to Faith Beyond Bars website, with info, news, events, contacts, more.
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Fasting
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Favorite Things
What are your favorite possessions?
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Finance Committee
Oversees financial matters of the diocese including budgets, loans, canonical investment matters for parishes.
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Financial Reporting Audit Documents for Parishes
MS Word, Excel, and PDF versions of files used by parishes for financial reporting. Includes link to CCR website.
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Former Bishops
List of Bishops in Connecticut, past and present.
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Forward Movement Publications
Link to Forward Movement Publications.
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Four Orders of Ministry
The four orders of ministry in the Episcopal Church are: lay ministers, deacons, priests, and bishops.
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Fresh Start Program
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Funding Task Force
Monitors parish progress toward pledge goals and financial stability, and offers counsel and support through visitations and letters.
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General Convention 2009
Links to the Episcopal Church web pages; link to handy chart of how resolutions move through Convention; list of deputies and others; list of pre-GC meetings; more.
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Gift annuities
Support your parish and yourself page.
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Gift cards for Bequests
How to add gift cards for your loved ones in your living will.
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Gift planning
A duty to have a will document.
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Gift-planning Brochure
Ministry of gift planning and stewardship of resources.
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Giving
Three attitudes toward giving.
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Giving Your Money Away
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Godly Play Training Opportunities (2008)
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Good News newspaper
"Good News" is the quarterly diocesan newspaper. This link takes you to the webpage with current issue (as a PDF link), advertising info (PDF link), and some info for those interested in contributing or seeking coverage.
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Governance
How the Episcopal Church is governed.
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Granting Programs
Granting programs to help parishes with their mission work.
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Grants for clergy continuing education
Link to page with info on continuing education for clergy guidelines and grant application
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Grants for Mission & Ministry
The Diocese has several grants available to parishes and affiliated organizations.
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Group-Term Life Insurance Charts-Taxable Cost
2011 Cost of Taxable Group-Term Life Insurance Charts (Clergy and Lay)
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Haiti - Rebuild our church in Haiti appeal
Links to history of the appeal, pastoral letter and bulletin inserts, other resources, also links to some stories from Haiti post-earthquake
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Haitian Ministry
A Haitian congregation, Eglise de l'Epiphanie, was first formed in 1990 at St. John's, Stamford.
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Healing ministry
The Oratory of the Little Way offers a healing ministry for those seeking healing prayer.
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Healthcare Chaplains/chaplaincy
Info, opportunities, more
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Healthy Church Practices
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Hispanic Ministry
The Diocese has two Hispanic churches, St. Luke's/St. Paul's in Bridgeport, and Iglesia Betania in South Norwalk. The Rev. Jose Diaz is missioner of both churches.
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Hispanic Ministry (National Church)
Link to the national church's office of Hispanic Ministry.
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History of the Diocese
History of the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut.
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Immigrant services
An agency in New Haven, affiliated with the Episcopal Church, that provides Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services (IRIS). It also helps churches get involved.
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Information Sheet (Parish)
Online Parish Information Sheet
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Insurance & Healthcare (legislation)
2008 Healthcare Insurance Payroll Deductions - November 2007.
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Insurance & Healthcare - Cigna OAP-In network
Cigna OAP-In network plan website (Diocesan provider).
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Insurance & Healthcare - United Health Care
United Health Care (diocesan insurance provider).
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Insurance - Property Casualty
2012 insurance program handbook.
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Insurance Board
Sets and monitors insurance rates for two diocesan lines: group, life, medical and dental; and property casualty.
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Insurance Coverage Summary
Insurance program coverage summary lists types of coverage by category with liability limits.
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Interim Rector: Letter of Agreement
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Jubilee Centers in Connecticut
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Jubilee Ministry
"Jubilee" ministry is an organizing principle for understanding and interpreting Christian ministry.
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Jubilee Ministry Webpage
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Kent School
Link to the Kent School's website.
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Labyrinth
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Laity Committee
Makes recommendations to the Commission on Ministry and Bishop, concerning the development, discernment and formation of ministry among all baptized people.
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Last Will and Testament
Read what the Book of Common Prayer says about the duty of Christians to make wills.
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Lay Ministry
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Lay nomination form
See: Nomination form, lay nominee
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Lay Profesionals Continuing Education Grants
Guidelines for diocesan grants.
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Lay Professionals
Link to National Network of Lay Professionals.
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Leaving Well Guidelines
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Life Insurance Plan
Life insurance for active and retired employees, ordained and lay, offered in the Episcopal Diocese of CT. Benefits, and tax information.
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Life Planning Committee
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Liturgical assistants
Licensed liturgical assistants info and applications. Eucharistic Visitor, Eucharistic Minister, Worship Leader
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Liturgical Resources
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Liturgy & Music Commission
Plans and carries out events that inform and deepen liturgical and musical experiences in accordance with the Book of Common Prayer and convention resolutions.
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Local Outreach Mission Resources
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Magic word document
Document for will or trust.
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Management Committee
Prepares and manages the agenda of BDEC meetings.
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Marriages
For use by clergy when working with couples seeking marriage in the Church.
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MDG, MDGs
See: Millennium Development Goals
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Media advisory template
Use this template to create your own media advisory. See also the news release template.
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Medical Insurance, diocesan - 2011 Plan Comparison
Chart comparing the 2011 Cigna National HMO and United Healthcare Choice 80/60 medical insurance options (two) offered by the Diocese through the Church Medical Trust for active clergy and lay employees receiving medical insurance through the diocesan plan. Insureds must choose one plan.
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MEEP
Please contact Jane Inrig for more information about MEEP, the diocesan ministry exploration & education program.860-673-9684 or jkikilm@juno.com
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Memorial Garden guidelines
Guidelines for parishes when developing policies for their memorial gardens
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Merrill Lynch Stock Trades
Merrill Lynch Stock Trades Form.
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Merrill Lynch Stock Transfer
Merrill Lynch stock transfer instructions.
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Mileage reimbursement rate
Link to the current issue of the Treasurer's Newsletter, which includes the current reimbursement rate
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Millennium Development Goals
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Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) Recommitment Liturgy - Service Booklet
PDF of the service booklet used Sept. 25, 2008 by Bishop Laura J. Ahrens at Christ Church Cathedral in a special celebration of the Eucharist and recommitment to the MDGs.
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Millennium Development Goals - Liturgy
Prayers of the People, from Episcopal Relief and Development
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Millennium Development Goals - Rule of Life
A Rule of Life developed by Episcopalians for Global Reconciliation.
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Millennium Fund
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Ministry Development
Link to the The Episcopal Church's Office for Ministry Development.
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Ministry Exploration and Education Program (MEEP)
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Ministry of Money
Learning to live more simply.
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Ministry, Commission - Committee for the Diaconate
Provides for screening, selection and training of those seeking ordination to the diaconate and provides oversight for deacons through placement, continuing education and ministry support.
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Ministry, Commission - Committee I
Interviews nominees for the priesthood and makes recommendations concerning postulancy to the bishop.
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Ministry, Commission on
Advises the Bishop in the implementation of Title III of the Canons, determines present and future opportunities and needs for the ministry of the baptized, and designs and oversees the process for recruitment, descernment and formation for ministry.
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Ministry, Commission on - Committee II
Provides oversight for postulants and candidates through formation meetings which set a formal plan for priestly formation, candidacy interviews, oral exams, and review of written work and General Ordination Exams.
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Ministry, Commission on - Committee III
Reviews clergy grant applications for continuing education.
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Ministry, Commission on - Laity Committee
Makes recommendations to the Commission on Ministry and Bishop, concerning the development, discernment and formation of ministry among all baptized people.
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Mission
Mission page for the website; links to mission networks, resources, trips, funding sources, partnerships, and related.
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Mission Collaboration, Canon for
Diocesan staff position effective 8/15/2011 to build resource networks that help mission collaboration. Page describes the position and has info on the Rev. Audrey Scanlan who was hired for the position.
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Mission Development Fund
This page includes information about the diocesan Mission Development Fund, and a link to a grant application.
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Mission Development Fund Committee
Makes recommendations to the Executive Council concerning mission policy development, strategy, finances and congregational development; ensures that policies and strategies are financed.
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Mission of St. Clare
Link to the The Mission of St. Clare's website.
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Mission Partnerships
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Mission Resources
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Missioner: Letter of Agreement
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Missions Publishing Co., Church
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Model Parish Bylaws
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Money
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What is Liturgy?
A paper by the Rev. Judith Semple Greene.
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News & Events
Find out what's happening in the Diocese.
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News release (press release) template
Use this to create your own news release. See also the media advisory template.
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Newspaper, diocesan
About the quarterly diocesan newspaper, Good News.
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Nomination form, clerical nominee
Form for clerical nominee for diocesan positions, elected at the annual convention.
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Nomination form, lay nominee
Form for lay nominees to diocesan positions, elected at the annual convention.
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Nominations Committee
Gathers nominations for various committees and groups, and reports them to the diocesan convention for voting.
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Nursery care registration form
Registration form to use for children receiving nursery care at parishes, 2009. Provided by the diocesan Christian Formation office.
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Olive Wood Crosses
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ONE Episcopalian
ONE Episcopalian is a grassroots partnership between The Episcopal Church and the ONE Campaign to recruit Episcopalians – one-by-one – to help end world poverty and achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
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Online event registration page
Some diocesan-sponsored events have online registration. This page has links to those online forms.
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Open Positions (Status of)
Updated approximately monthly.
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Ordinands
See info and links on this page.
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Ordination examination questions
Direct link to PDF of questions.
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Ordination Process (for priesthood)
A guide for parish discernment groups.
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Outreach Mission Resources (local)
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Parable of Congregations
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Parish Administration & Finance Resources
Link to resources on the budget, use agreements, insurance, financial reports and stock donations.
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Parish Financial & Administrative Reporting Items
Audits
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Parish Information Sheet - Word Template
Parish financial and administrative reporting items.
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Parish Vitality article and checklist
Reprint from summer 2009 diocesan newspaper of Bishop Smith's article about parish vitality, with checklist
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Parish-to-Parish Companion Relationships
Guidelines for linking parishes to companion relationships for partnership in ministry and mission.
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Parochial Reports
Parish financial & administrative reporting items. (outside link to Episcopal Church page)
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Pass It On
Monthly diocesan newsletter. Includes link to current issue.
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Pastoral Care & Healing
Pastoral care of the congregation and clergy.
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Pastoral Resources
Pastoral care of congregations.
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Pastoral Response Coordinator
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Pastoral/Instructional Letters from the Bishops
Pastoral letters and instructional letters from one or more of CT's bishops. Currently includes Immigration (2010); Background checks (2006); Same-sex unions (2005); and Environment (2003)
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Patterns of Giving
Read about the changing patterns of giving to the church.
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Personnel Policy Committee
Determines personnel policy for diocesan staff, recommends minimum salary for all clergy and suggests personnel matters which parishes may consider.
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Personnel Policy Manual 2004 (PDF)
Personnel Policy Manual used for staff at Diocesan House, can be used as template for parish policy, last updated 2004.
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Plan Convention, Committee to
Plans details of the diocesan convention.
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Planned gift for your church
Telling someone about your gift to the church.
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Planned Giving Committee
Provides resources to support parishes in their planned giving efforts.
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Pledges
Changing patterns of giving.
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Pomfret School
Link to Pomfret School.
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Positions (Status of Open )
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Postulants
See info and links on this page.
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Prayer and Spirituality Resources
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Prayer Beads
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Praying with Anglican Prayer Beads
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Priest-in-Charge: Letter of Agreement
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Priest: Calling a Priest to Your Parish
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Priests (Guidelines for a Healthy Transition)
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Priests Called From Outside U.S.
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Priests: Transition Timeline
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Prison Ministry Network
Support, networking, conferences, promotion, for those working in prisons. Runs an annual "Faith Behind Bars" conference.
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Professional Development Leave
Guidelines for professional development leave (PDL)/sabbaticals along with vestry or other employer certificate form (required) and PDL reporting and evaluation form. Page also has guidelines and application for PDL for lay professionals and clergy spouses.
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Program & Budget Application Form
Spring 2011: The budget process is being revised by the diocesan Program & Budget Committee. From the link, you can contact Jack or Cindy for more info. It will be publicized in eNews when available.
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Program & Budget Committee
Six BDEC members, three Finance Committee members, and six members nominated by the Bishop and ratified by Diocesan Convention for 3-year terms.
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Public Narrative
What is public narrative? Clips, resources, info
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Public Policy Network
Links for the Episcopal Public Policy Network, and the CT affiliate, CT-EPPN.
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Publishing Co., Church Missions
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Ordination process (for diaconate)
See descriptive article and resources on this page.
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Real Estate Sales
Procedures for real estate sales or encumbrances.
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Records Management Manual for Congregations
Records Management Manual for Parishes and Missions, prepared by the National Archives.
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Recovery Sunday
Resources for celebrating recovery in the context of a parish service on a Sunday
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Rector: Letters of Agreement
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Rectory School
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Refugee and immigrant services
Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services, in New Haven, is an Episcopal Church affiliate. It provides services and helps parishes get involved.
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Refugee co-sponsorship
Learn more about co-sponsoring a refugee family.
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Registration for events, online
Online event registration for those events that have it available.
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Religious Worker's Visa
For foreign priests who want to work in the U.S.
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Resolutions Committee
Reviews, edits as necessary, and presents resolutions to the Diocesan Convention.
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Resolutions for convention
Guide to submitting resolutions to the annual convention. PDF
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Retired Clergy Association
A ministry to retired clergy, their spouses, and surviving spouses.
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Retired Clergy Association Steering Committee
Plans the program for two luncheon gatherings each year.
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Retreat Centers
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Revolving Loan Fund
Policies and procedures including guidelines and application.
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Rhythms of Grace
A site devoted to describing special worship services held in Torrington and Plainfield for special needs children and their families and friends - especially for children on the autism spectrum.
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RSVP - April 17, 2010 ordination and consecration
Page with RSVP links for the April 17, 2010 ordination and consecration of the 15th bishop diocesan of Connecticut
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Sabbaticals
Guidelines for professional development leave (PDL)/sabbaticals; also vestry or other employer certificate (required), and PDL evaluation form.
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Safe Church & Pastoral Response
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Safe Church Background Checks
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Safe Church Consent & Disclosure Forms
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Safe Church Training Schedule
Information about workshops and upcoming schedule.
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Salisbury School
Link to the Salisbury School website.
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Secretary of the Diocese/ Secretary of BDEC
Page with contact info for the Secretary of the Diocese who also serves as Secretary of BDEC (Bishop & Diocesan Executive Council)
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Selling your house?
Contact the Episcopal Realtor's Association.
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Sept. 25, 2008 - Re-commit to the MDGs
Diocesan activities, resources, other links.
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Sewanee
Link to Sewanee's Education for Ministry pages.
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Slavery, Complicity in, resources for study
Links for conducting research, learning more.
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Small Church Network (in CT)
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Social Concerns & Witness
Explores policy and presents resolutions on social issues to the Diocesan Convention.
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Social media guidelines from safe church perspective
Guidelines developed from office of pastoral response, recommended practices and guidelines
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South Kent School
Link to South Kent School's website.
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Spanish Language Ministries Committee - El Comite Hispano
Provides for the development and implementation of a diocesan strategy for evangelization and ministry in the Spanish speaking communities.
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Spirituality
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Spirituality Resources
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Staff Listing
Contact information for the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut's staff.
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Staffed Ministries
Link to page with listing of each department and staff member (with contact information) at Diocesan House.
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Standards for Behavior for Youth
Policy: Standards for behavior at diocesan yuoth events.
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Standing Committee
As a council of advice to the Bishop, the committee considers ecclesiastical matters, authorizes and ratifies elections of bishops between General Conventions, oversees diocesan real estate matters, and handles other related matters.
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Status of Open Positions in the Diocese
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Sterling Testing Systems
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Sterling Testing Systems' Credit Application
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Stewardhip Pages
Stewardship pages of the Episcopal Church USA.
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Stewardship Committee
Develops and oversees programs in stewardship education concerning gifts of time, talent and treasure, as well as planning giving.
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Stewardship pages (Ted Mollegen's)
Layman Ted Mollegen created and maintains this page of resources for stewardship and evangelism.
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Stewardship Print Resources
A list of books about stewardship, money and giving.
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Stewardship resources
Link to contact information for committee members, upcoming events and articles on stewardship.
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Stock Donations
Program Changes to Merrill Lynch stock sales for 2008.
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Stock Donations to Parishes
Benefits of stock donations to parishes - December 2006.
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Supply Clergy List
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Supporting your parish and yourself
Charitable gift annuities.
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Taft School
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Template, website
FAQs about the diocesan offer to parishes/committees (in the Diocese of CT) for a free web template and $10/mo hosting
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Tithing Resolution
2009 Diocesan Convention Resolution affirming tithing
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Tithing: What does the Bible say?
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Transition (Working Together)
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Transition into a new Ministry
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Transition Ministry (Clergy Deployment)
The Office of Transition Ministry has oversight of transition in parishes seeking new clergy leadership and works with clergy seeking new positions.
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Transition Timeline for Priest
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Travel grants - Application
Mission travel grants from the Companions in Mission Committee.
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Treasurer's Newsletter
Most recent issue of bi-annual print newsletter for parish treasurers, published by Cindy Winslow. (December 2011)
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Trinity College
Link to Trinity College's website.
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Trinity Fund - Waterbury
Recommends the distribution of funds (from the sale of property due to the closing of a church) to the Executive Council.
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Trinity Fund - South Norwalk
Receives applications for grants and recommends their approval by BDEC. The fund was set up following the sale of property due to the closing of a church.
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Trust
Remembering your church in your trust.
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Trustees for Receiving Donations for the Support of the Episcopate
Provides the diocese with financial assistance for the Bishop’s salaries.
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Two I Test
Estate planning document.
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Union of Black Episcopalians
An organization which encourages the involvement of Black people in the total life of the Church - on every level and in every way. To translate these words into action is the Christian commitment of all Episcopalians and at all levels of the Church.
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Vestry - Spirituality
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Vestry Certificate - PDL/Sabbatical
Vestry certificate needed for clergy sabbatical/professional development leave
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Vestry Retreat Leaders
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Vestry Retreat Sites
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Vicars: Letter of Agreement
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Visa (Religious Worker's)
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Vitality: Parish vitality and checklist
Reprint from summer 2009 diocesan newspaper of Bishop Smith's article about parish vitality, with checklist
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Volunteer With a Credit Report
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Volunteer Without a Credit Report
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Volunteer Without a Social Security Number
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Website resources
Communication office page; includes PDF of a PowerPoint presentation on website basics; photo release template for website use
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Website template offer
FAQs about the diocesan offer to parishes/committees (in the Diocese of CT) for a free web template and $10/mo hosting
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Will
Remembering your church in your will.
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Women's Caucus Committee
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Wood Crosses
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Working Together During Transition
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World Peace Village
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Worship Leader
Info and application for the licensed ministry of Worship Leader
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Yale (Berkeley Divinity School)
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Young Adult Ministry
Resources for churches and youg adults.
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Young Adult Network Steering Committee page
Young Adult Network of the Diocese.
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Youth Council Committee
Determines and offers programs and leadership development for young people and adults who work with young people.
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Youth Ministry
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Youth Mission Resources
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