Forms & Publications - File Repository

Administration, Operations, Finance (Treasurers Newsletter, see separate folder below)
- Financial reporting documents
- Additional HR Info
- GLMD Information
- MRI ResolutionMRI resolution submitted by the Program and Budget Committee to the Annual Convention 2011. Passed without amendment and implement in FY 2012
- Revolving Loan Fund Guidelines and Application
- Parish Mailing List Template
- HR ManualUpdated June 2017
- Model Parish Bylawsupdated March 2016
- Request for approval of parish investment management practicesForm required to accompany application by parishes managing their own investments
- Health Plan Economics – 2018 Case Study
- 2018 P&C Insurance Handbook
Annual Convention
- 2016
- 2017
- 2015
- 2014
- Journals of Convention
- 2013
  - ResolutionsFinal resolutions from 2013 Annual Convention as passed.
  - Bishop Douglas' remarks to convention 2013
- 2018
  - Resolutions
  - Reports
- Rules of Order for Annual Convnetion
- Something New at Convention
Administrative Resources for Clergy (Reporting Forms, CFAP, etc)
- Clergy Family Assistance Program (CFAP) information - updated Oct. 2014ECCT's Clergy and Family Assistance Program (CFAP) explained, with contact info
Bishops' Fund for Children
- 2015 Grant Application
- 2015 Grant Application (MS Word doc)
- Bishops' 5K Course Map
- Bishops' 5K Brochure
- Bishops' 5K Registration and Pledge Forms
Bishops' Pastoral Letters, Guidelines, Directives, etc.
- August 2012: Follow-up on Christian Marriage and Blessings
- May 2012: Christian Marriage in Connecticut
- Epiphany 2011: Clergy wellness
- Pentecost 2010
- Episcopal Epistle on Confirmation, 2010
- Bishops' Guidelines for Clergy AddictedBishops' Guidelines for Intervention/Response to clergy addicted to a substance or behavior
- November 2015: Statement on Paris Attacks
Branding ECCT
- Final ECCT Branding Final info on the mark, fonts, names associated with the rebranding efforts of ECCT in 2014.
- Rebranding EffortFull rebranding overview doc with explanations - Completed March 2014
Cathedral Discernment
- Preliminary Report to the Chapter of Christ Church Cathedral from the Cathedral Discernment Task Force
- Portrait of an Engaged Cathedral
- Cathedral Building in America
- Discerning by Doing at Christ Church Cathedral
- The Purpose of Cathedrals
- What Cathedral?
- PowerPoint Presentation on Spring Training
Cathedral photos and files
- Dean Miguelina HowellDean Howell seated in her office
- Dean Miguelina HowellDean Howell seated in her office, wide camera view
- Dean Miguelina HowellDean Howell - in front of red exterior door
- Christ Church CathedralFrom street looking up at front and tower of Christ Church Cathedral
- Christ Church Cathedral - red doors in snow
- Christ Church Cathedral - Gothic among skyscrapersChrist Church Cathedral building, photo from across the street and up several levels showing surrounding streets, sidewalks, and some other city buildings
- Christ Church Cathedral - tower, in springFrom nearby sidewalk, photo looking up front tower of Cathedral building, blue sky, tree in bloom in lower foreground
Challenging Violence
- Remarks by the Rev. Kathie Adams-ShepherdThe Rev. Kathie Adams-Shepherd, rector of Trinity Episcopal Church in Newtown, offered brief remarks of thanks for the prayers and gifts her parish and community has received, and encouragement for the journey ahead challenging violence. "Gods mission alive in us is what will change our culture of violence to the culture of peace so longed for," she said.
- Holy Week Witness Liturgy, 2013Liturgy booklet used for the 2013 Holy Week Witness in Washington D.C. with prayers and meditations written or edited by Connecticut leaders.
- Abrahamic Grief Prayers
- Prayers with Candles
- Village of Grief and Healing Guided Imagery
- Challenging Violence Resource SheetA brief handout prepared by The Rev. Molly F. James
- Bishops Letter on Gun Violence Dec. 4, 2015Bishops' 12/4/15 Letter on Gun Violence and Litany for observing Gun Violence Prevention Sabbath 2015
- Litany for Gun Violence Prevention Sabbath 2015 _MS WordLitany written by Bishop Stephen Lane, of Maine, recommended for use in parishes Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015
- Litany for Gun Violence Prevention Sabbath 2015 _PDFLitany written by Bishop Stephen Lane, of Maine, recommended for use in parishes Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015
Christian Formation
- Millennium Development Goals - Resources for LearningResources for learning about the Millienium Development Goals (MDGs)
- Deacon Formation Brochure 2013
- Church School Registration Form (2009)Generic Church School registration form (created in 2009)
- Church School Resource on Racism
Companions in Mission
- How to Start a Companion Partnership
- How to Get Started in Missions
Confirmation (letters, forms, schedules, policies, etc.)
- Confirmation Guidelines 2005
- Confirmation Letter to Parishes, August 2014
- Confirmation Log Form 2016 - 2017 for Larger Parishes
- Spring 2018 Region Confirmations
Constitution and Canons
- Constitution of ECCTAs revised in 2015, approved after second reading in 2016.
- Canons of ECCTCanons of ECCT as revised in December 2017
- Constitution of the Missionary Society of the Diocese of Connecticut
Continuing Education Reporting Form
- Reporting form - clergy onlyContinuing ed for clergy - reporting form
  7/2016
- Continuing Ed evaluation form
- Continuing Ed grant application for lay professionalsApplication for lay professionals
CRUX
- CRUX 2016CRUX 2016 - Annual magazine of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut
  6 MB file
database docs
- Database PoliciesAdministrative policies
- How we will use the data - chart
- What are we collecting - chart
- Survey overview
- Letter introducing survey and policies
Digital Ministry
- Creating Beautiful WebsitesPDF of Powerpoint presentation by the Rev. Adam Thomas and the Rev. Adam Yates at Spring Training 2016. Focused on websites created with Wordpress; some basic principles apply to all
- "How to Get the Word Out" PDF of PPT 2012Powerpoint presentation on "How to Get the Word Out" (promotion/marketing) created in 2012, slightly updated.
Disaster Response
- ERD Intermediate Disaster Plan TemplateAn intermediate plan template for parishes from Episcopal Relief in Development.
- ERD Comprehensive Disaster Plan TemplateA Comprehensive plan template for parishes from Episcopal Relief in Development.
- ERD Basic Disaster Plan Template
- Episcopal Asset Map WorksheetWorksheet for completing the Episcopal Asset Map with info about your church.
- Zika Factsheet May 2016Zika Factsheet prepared by Episcopal Relief and Development's Disaster Preparedness and Response team, with others
- Disaster Distress Helpline
- Línea de ayuda Para Los Afectados Por Catástrofes
Donations and Bequests
- D&B Sample StatementDonations & Bequests sample statement (updated Aug 2014)
- Direct Deposit (ACH) FormDirect Deposit (ACH) Instructions - complete form, sign and return
- Second Quarter 2014 Performance ReportInvestment Report Second Quarter 2014 for D&B Funds
- 12-31-14 Investment Portfolio Review
- 3-26-2015 Ann Limberg letter
- 3-10-2015 Bishop letter to US Trust
- 3-31-2015 Investment Portfolio Review
- Addendum to BOA Information Authorization
- 6-30-2015 Investment Portfolio Review
- 9-30-2015 Investment Portfolio Review
- 12-31-2015 Investment Portfolio Review
- D & B Request Form 2016
- Investment Policy Statement - D&B - 2014
- 3/31/2016 Investment Portfolio Review
- 6-30-16 Investment Portfolio Review
- 9-30-16 Investment Portfolio Review
Ecumenical Resources
- Commentary on Called to Common MissionAdopted by the Lutheran-Episcopal Coordinating Committee February 2002
Event flyers and brochures
- 50th Wedding Celebration
- Materials for Vestry & Leadership Teams for Spring Training
- Camp Washington Bulletin Insert
- Brochure - Companions in Mission Conference 2016
- Letter of Invitation - Companions in Mission Conf 2016Letter from Companions in Mission Committee Chair the Rev. Tom Furrer
- Teen DR Camp Counselor Application
- Advocacy Workshop May 31 2016 at CCCathedral - flyer
- Advocacy Workshop May 31 2016 at CCCathedral - PDF flyer
- Spring Training & Gathering Workshops 2017
- E.Y.E. 2017 ApplicationApplications Due 2/5/17
- Hiker picnic for Alli 2017Poster of Hiker Picnic for Alli July 23 2017
- Bishop's Book Study at Camp WashingtonBishop's Book Study at Camp Washington with Bishop Laura Ahrens - March 20 & April 17
General Convention 2018
- GC Resolutions - PrintHow Resolutions Move through General Convention, version designed for print
- GC Resolutions - Digital originalHow resolutions move through General Convention - infographic for digital - 2.7 mb original
- GC Resolutions - Digital originalHow Resolutions Move through General Convention - designed for digital, original size, as PDF formatted for printing
- GC Resolutions - Digital originalHow Resolutions Move through General Convention - designed for digital, original size, as PDF formatted for printing
General Convention 2015
- General Convention - Cartoon bookletEnjoyable way to learn about General Convention and how it works. (c) The Episcopal Church, posted w/permission Diocese of Texas. This is a 3 MB PDF, original size (20 MB) available upon request. Download in Adobe Acrobat and use the Page Display option to view as a two-page spread, with "Show cover page in two page view" also selected.
- Litany for the 78th General Convention (MS Word)
- Litany for the 78th General Convention (PDF)
- List of all resolutions, updated June 21all-in-one-document list of resolutions by title (with clarifying notes as needed), updated 5:30 p.m. June 21, sorted by Legislative Committee (which is how they'll be processed). CT submitted are highlighted in green text. Skim through to see what deputies and bishops will be considering this session.
Governance
- Canons of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut (revised 2013)
- Constitution of the Missionary Society of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut
- Constitution of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut (current as of 2013)
Grant Applications
- Jack Spaeth Care for Creation Application FormThe mission of the Jack Spaeth Care for Creation Environmental Grant is to encourage innovation and to empower members of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut to educate, witness and invite change in our congregations and communities with the goal of embracing a global vision of climate justice and preserving and celebrating God's creation. Grant applications are due Jan. 30 and August 15, submit to sdemerchant@episcopalct.org.
- Mission Development Fund Application - MS WordThe Mission Development Fund of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut seeks to advance God’s mission through grants of funds to promote new initiatives in mission through the parishes and organizations of our diocese. Apply by 3/15. Grants reviewed by ECCT Social Justice & Advocacy Committee.
- ECCT Budget Grant Requests to fulfill Five Marks of MissionFor grant applications addressing one of the five baptismal marks of mission. Application deadline extended to August 14, 2015.
- Former UTO Grant Recipients
- Sustainability Fund (Millennium Fund) Grant
- Mission Travel Grant
Holy Land Connections - Lent 2017
- Bishop Ian T. Douglas Holy Land reflection (MS Word)
Insurance
- 2016 Renewal Questionnaire
LDI ECCT Registration Form, Funding Guidelines Form and Funding Reimbursement Form
- Funding ReimbursementSpreadsheet for Tracking Funding Receipts for Reimbursement
- LDI ECCT Registration Form, Funding Guidelines Form and Funding Reimbursement FormLDI ECCT Registration Form, Funding Guidelines Form and Funding Reimbursement Form
- Registration FormComplete by Friday, January 9, 2015
Licensing info (for clergy to officiate in ECCT)
- License Policy - 2017Policies concerning the licensing of clergy
Liturgical Resources
- Millennium Development Goals LiturgyLiturgy for a service of recommitment (Holy Eucharist) used by BIshop Ahrens at the Cathedral in Hartford on 9/25/2008.
- 2013-2014 Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
- Cycle of Prayer 2014-2015 Chart with ECCT Cycle of Prayer for 2014-2015, starts 1 Advent. Includes parishes as well as wider witness and ministries
- Eucharistic Minister Licensing Form 2017-2019A Eucharistic Minister is a lay person authorized to administer the Consecrated Elements at a Celebration of Holy Eucharist. A Eucharistic Minister should normally act under the direction of a Deacon, if any, or otherwise, the Member of the Clergy or other leader exercising oversight of the congregation or other community of faith.
- Eucharistic Lay Visitor Licensing Form 2017-2019A Eucharistic Visitor is a lay person authorized to take the Consecrated Elements in a timely manner following a Celebration of Holy Eucharist to members of the congregation who, by reason of illness or infirmity, were unable to be present at the Celebration. A Eucharistic Visitor should normally act under the direction of a Deacon, if any, or otherwise, the Member of the Clergy or other leader exercising oversight of the congregation or other community of faith.
- Epiphany Litany for sharing the Light of Christ by Tom Furrer
- ECCT Hymn Called from their labors to learn Jesus' Way, written by the Rev. Carl P. Daw,, Jr. It was chosen by the Liturgy & Music Commission at the 2013 Annual Convention. Churches in ECCT have permission to use and reproduce the hymn for use in worship. All others seeking to reproduce the hymn must seek the permission of Hope Publishing.
- Cycle of Prayer 2015-2016ECCT Cycle of prayer - parishes and ministries
- Eucharistic Visitor Training (EV)
- Eucharistic Visitor Training - Spanish
Marriage
- Information Regarding MarriageRevised 2009. Contains information regarding all marriages, Remarriages, Blessings of Civil Marriages, Canon Title I.18-19.
- Marriage Judgment MemoMarriage Judgment information for use by clergy working with couples seeking remarriage (marriage after divorce) in the Church . (Revised 2009)
- Marriage Judgment Application Form 2009
Ministry Networks
- Zika Factsheet May 2016Factsheet prepared by Episcopal Relief and Development's Disaster Preparedness and Response team, with others
- Paying a Living Wage to Lay EmployeesReport prepared by ECCT deacons-in-process and presented at Convention 2016. Convention approved a recommendation to pay a living wage; this offered practical guidance.
Parish Directory
- 2016 Parish Directory
- Parish Directory June2018Beta version of expanded parish directory. Created June 2018
Pastoral / Instructional Letters
- Pastoral Letter on "Rebuild Our Church In Haiti" Lenten 2011 Appeal, March 2011
- Pastoral Letter on Immigration 2010, with links and resources, House of Bishops Sept. 2010
- Pastoral letter on the environment, 2003
Poetry
- Poetry Submission FormUse this MS Word document to submit a poem to be considered for posting on the diocesan poetry blog
Photos and Images
- **New ** ECCT logos
- Bishop's 5K Logo
Positions Open
Property
- Building UseBuilding Use & Repurposing - Document put out by the Office of Mission Collaboration and Congregational Life describing the different types of building use and repurposing of church property. Update 10/2012.
- Property Flow Chart: Sales & EncumbrancesFlow Chart for Processing Property Matters, (Encumbrances and Alienations), through the Bishop and Standing Committee
- Closing Parish Protocol, revised January 2018
- A Message from the Bishops and President of the Standing Committee: Alienation and Encumbrance Guidelines
- 2017 - 2018 Renewal Questionnaire
Region Needs
- Backgrounder for Region Needs AssessmentBackgrounder (PDF) created as part of Region Needs Assessment, called for by Resolution 9 of the 2017 Annual Convention
- CCS Region Needs Assessment (final) 8.28.18
- Overview of CCS Report Resolution 4/9 Working Group Overview of CCS Final Report
Sabbatical / PDL
- Sabbatical / PDL guidelinesUpdated 1/2015
- Sabbatical / PDL evaluation formupdated 7/2016
- Sabbatical / PDL brochureupdated 7/2016
- sabbatical / pdl vestry formupdated 7/2016
Safe Church
- SecureSearch Faith Forms
- Social Media Guidelines (PDF)Safe Church Social Media Guidelines in PDF format
- Model Policy on Alcohol for ParishesRevised April 2016
- Games of ChanceA policy for parish on games of chance and fundraising practices.
- Application to Work with Children and YouthThis is a customizable form for parishes to use when hiring individuals to work with children and youth in the church.
- Safe Church Training ManualUpdated August 2015
- Model Policy on Alcohol for Parishes - 2016
- Policies for the Protection of Children and YouthUpdated 2016
- Vulnerable Adults Policy - 2016Policies applying to all employees and volunteers who minister on a regular basis to vulnerable adults.
- Sex Offender Policy - 2016Policy for Parish Protocols for Inclusion of Registered Sex Offenders. Includes statement of purpose, protocols, and a behavioral covenant template.
- Visiting vulnerable adults - Safe Church Training w/video link
- Safe Church Training Manual - HYBRIDRevised 2017
Sexual Misconduct Policies 2018
- Model_Policy_Children_Youth_2018
- Model_Policy_Vulnerable_Adults_2018
Speakers Bureau
- Health Ministry in Parishes - Ginny Wagenseller
- Thinking about Mission - Roger LeCompte
- Elder Financial Exploitation - Pamela Glasner
- Worship with Families with Special Need - Linda L. Lippincott-Snyder
- Environmental Ministry - Letty Naigles
- Prison Ministry - Laird Mortimer
- Women's Global Mission - Kim Polhemus
- Africa Education Partnership - Elaine Chagnon
- Cooperative Ministries - Donald Richey
- Challenging Violence and Grief and Suffering - Molly James
- Transgender Issues - Barbara Curry
- Environmental Spirituality - Anne Rowthorn
Spring Training 2018
- Spring Training 2018 - Lincoln Middle School Map
- Vestry Materials for Spring Training
- Spring Training Workshop Booklet 2018 Updated
- Overview of the Day (Schedule) 2018
- Room Assignments for Spring Training 2018
Title IV
- Title IV Training Materials - May 2016 (updated)
- Title IV Accountablility Standards Chart
Training (Lay Leaders)
Transition Ministry
- Priest-in-Charge
- Canon 10 - Sobre la recepción de clérigos que provienen de otras Iglesias
- Deacon Letter of Agreement
- New Clergy Welcome information
- Celebration of New Ministry for MP
- Celebration of New Ministry for PIC
- Celebration of New Ministry for Rector
- Letter of Agreement Template (LOA) for Rectorupdated 3/2018
- Letter of Agreement Template (LOA) for Interim Priest in Chargeupdated 3/2018
- Letter of Agreement Template (LOA) for Provisional Priest In Chargeupdated 3/2018
- Letter of Agreement Template (LOA) for Missional Priest in Chargeupdated 2/2018
- Letter of Agreement Template (LOA) for Associate/Assistantupdated 2/2018
- Pathways to Transition in ECCT
- Letter of Agreement Template (LOA) for Conditional Priest in Chargeupdated 2/2018
Treasurers Newsletter
- 2015 Treasurer's Newsletter
- 2016 Treasurers Newsletter
- 2017 Treasurers Newsletter
- 2018 Treasurers Newsletter
TREC-CT
- Region Convocations
  - Northeast Region flyer
  - Northeast Region Map and List
  - Southeast Region Map and List - image
  - Southeast Region Map and List - pdf
  - North Central Region Map and List - pdf
  - South Central Region Map and list - image
  - South Central Region Map and List - pdf
  - Northwest Region Map and List - image
  - Northwest Region Map and List - pdf
  - Southwest Region Map and List - image
  - Southwest Region Map and List - pdf
  - North Central Region Map and List - image
  - South Central Region flyer
  - Southwest Region flyer
  - Southeast Region Flyer
  - North Central Region Convocation flyer
- TREC-CT BackgroundIntroductory document and background information on TREC-CT - the task force for reimagining the Episcopal Church in Connecticut
- TREC-CT PowerPoint Intro with timelinePowerPoint presentation by the Rev. Cn. Timothy Hodapp May 2014, includes timeline of Missionary Society history and intro to the work of TREC-CT. Opens in PowerPoint
- TREC2.0_MaterialBible study, prayers, questions for the TREC-CT 2.0 listening sessions
- TREC-List-of-Resources of ECCTA visual map of the canonical, extra-canonical, affinity and organic resources of ECCT.
- ECCT StructureA visual categorizing the structures and resources of ECCT.
- Visual of StructureAnother visual of structure of ECCT resources.
- TREC-CT 2.0 PowerPoint for July 2015 Listening SessionPresentation used July 22, 2015 to offer initial proposal and seek comment and feedback
- Discussion Guide for July 22, 2015 Listening sessionQuestions for small group discussion following TREC-CT PowerPoint presented July 22, 2015
- Litany of the Five Baptismal Marks of MissionA liturgical resource
- Map of Proposed Regions8 1/2 x 11 size version of map with proposed regions
- Map of Proposed Regions - Large sizeMap of proposed regions, draft, large size map, reduced file size PDF. With labels.
- TREC CT graphic illustrationGraphic illustration of TREC CT proposal 2015
- FAQs - TREC-CT proposalFAQs as included in appendix to the TREC-CT Final Report
- TREC CT Final ReportFinal report with proposals for changes in organization and governance structure, approved by Convention 2015
- TREC CT Final Report - updated Final Report as presented with updates to clarify language and make change based on amendment passed.
- TREC-CT Graphic Illustration (PDF) - Jan 2016TREC-CT Graphic Illustration updated to clarify language
- TREC-CT Graphic Illustration (.jpg) - Jan 2016TREC-CT Graphic Illustration updated to clarify language
- Quick facts - one page overview
- Two page info sheet
- Reimagining ECCT - FAQs
- Reimagining ECCT - FAQs
- Region MapsMap of ECCT showing six Regions, plus map of each Region with parishes listed. Updated twice, to reflect omissions. Last update 3/17/16. These represent the Regions as originally proposed and accepted at Convention 2015.
- Reimagining ECCT - FAQsShortened and edited version of FAQs from original Final Report. Formatted on ECCT letterhead for printing
- Week 1 Letter from T3Week 1 Letter from T3 formatted as PDf
- Week 2 Letter from T3Week 2 Letter from T3 formatted as PDF
- Week 3 Letter from T3Week 3 Letter from T3 formatted as PDF
- Week 4 - Preaching Ideas - PDF
- Week 5 - Ministry Network Convocation - PDF
Visitations - Resources to prepare for Bishops' Visitations
- Cultivating the Missional ChurchVestry Reading Materials
- Visitation Worksheet 2016-2017
- Visitation Vestry Discussion 2016-2017
- Confirmation Log Form 2016 - 2017For Larger Confirmations
- Bishops' Customary for Pastoral Visitations 2016 - 2017
- Bishop Visitation Schedule for 2016 - 2017
CT River Pilgrimage
- CT River Pilgrimage map illustration CT onlyMap illustration by Rose King for ECCT of CT RIver through CT
Map of Proposed Regions - Large sizeMap of proposed regions, large size with labels
Hispanic Ministry Network 2017
GC Resolutions - Digital smallerHow resolutions move through General Convention - digital infographic - reduced file size

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