Faith, Hope & Love: 2026 Clergy Conference
Updates & Resources Shared
Dear clergy colleague,
It was really wonderful to see so many of you at this year’s Clergy Conference: Faith, Hope, & Love, at The Heritage Hotel and Conference Center in Southbury, CT. This was a chance to engage in some deep listening, good learning, and great fun, and for those unable to attend you were missed. Whether you were able to attend or not, we didn’t want you to miss out on the important updates and resources shared.
Below is a summary of the topics covered during Bishops’ Time. We encourage you to reach out to a clergy colleague who attended the Conference to learn more about these topics, and about the Clergy Conference as a whole.
As a reminder, if you were unable to attend this year’s Clergy Conference, in part or in whole, and have not already done so, please complete the “Permission to be Excused” form.
As always, please reach out if there’s anything we can do to support your ministry.
BISHOPS’ TIME TOPICS
- “Deacons’ Masses” & Lay Distribution of the Eucharist
- Legal support for civil disobedience
- CPG Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Clergy Directory—watch your email for instructions & login information coming soon!
- Colleague Groups & Clericus—updates and encouragement
- Christ Church Cathedral Dean Search
- Title IV Update
- Liturgy for Celebrations of New Ministry
- Future ideas about location for offices of The Commons Staff
- Sabbatical Planning—contact Bishop Laura to get started.
- 2026 Holy Land Pilgrimage—Sharings from Bishop Jeff.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES