In keeping with its vocation of apostleship, the Cathedral and its people are engaged in a variety of ministries serving the City of Hartford, the State of Connecticut, and beyond.
As a 21st century Cathedral in the heart of a city, our outreach and advocacy finds these avenues as missions:
Engaging the Arts
- Established collaboration with Hartford Stage
- Established partnership with local and statewide organizations supporting cultural advancement
- Support and establish venues for our Ensemble- In-Residence
- Support and promote venues for our Poet-in Residence
- Coordinate and support Music Moves Hartford in partnership with Cuatro Puntos
- Create and develop initiatives through our Music Department
Community Engagement Activities
- Manage Church Street Eats program
- Operate and coordinate Church by the Pond
- Established collaboration with Capital Community College
- Direct and host Faith & the City Podcast
- Coordinate Advent community assistance program
- Coordinate Regional Lenten engagement program
Engaging ECCT
- Serve as a resource in matters of liturgy and music
- Host ECCT-wide liturgical gatherings such as ordinations, Regional Confirmations, Clergy Renewal of Vows, ECCT Convention, and others as may be referred by the bishops.
- Provide flexible space for ECCT-wide events
- Partner with various ECCT groups to further the work of the Kingdom