All clergy canonically resident or licensed to serve in Connecticut are required to attend MCPD for one day every three years and are due for this training in 2025. The training also serves as Safe Church recertification as required by the Model Policies of The Episcopal Church. Clergy who are inactive, meaning they perform no liturgical actions for family or anyone else, may indicate such inactivity to the diocesan bishop’s office and can be excused from this training requirement.
What is Mandatory Clergy Professional Development?
Mandatory Clergy Professional Development (MCPD) is offered every 3 years through the Episcopal Church in Connecticut. This training meets the requirement of updated Safe Church Training; and includes relevant information about updates to Safe Church policies and other relevant best practice guidelines and policies for clergy. It is mandatory for all licensed and canonically resident clergy in ECCT, including those who have had Safe Church training within the last three years.
What is Clergy Conference?
Clergy Conference is an annual gathering of canonically resident clergy in the Episcopal Church in Connecticut in which time is set apart to be in fellowship with colleagues across the diocese, and to be fed in worship and reflection. All canonically resident clergy are expected to attend unless excused by the bishop.