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ECC Retired Clergy Association

MISSION
The RCA-ECC provides fellowship and support to its members.

VISION
The RCA-ECC seeks to
a.    honor the past ministry of retired clergy and their contributions to the Communion;
b.    affirm the on-going ministry of retired clergy as members of the Body of Christ;
c.    foster on-going camaraderie and support among peers as a faith community;
d.    enable retired clergy to maintain a relationship with the wider Communion, including their contributions of wisdom and experience as members of the House of Pastors (HOP).


VALUES
a.    One never retires from discipleship or membership in Christ’s Body, the Church; this also applies to the ability of ordained persons to contribute to the Church’s life and mission.
b.    The wisdom and experience of our elders is an essential gift of the Church.
c.    It is recognized that peers need a safe space to share their joys and frustrations. The Association not including retired lay ministers  in no way diminishes the laity’s value and on-going contributions to the Church.

 

The Rocky Mountain Region will gather in odd numbered years as a Synod to further build relationships as we seek to do the work of the local church.

 

Our first Regional Synod was held on April 22, 2023.

Fundamental to our way of being church together is that every voice is heard and honored. The image below captures an exercise of that day, where members (laity, clergy and our local bishop) wrote on bricks symbolizing our foundation. Common values were noted and celebrated, hopes and visions were shared and explored, and we committed to addressing any concerns raised as we continue our holy conversations.

Our Regional Council Meetings are open to guests. They are generally held remotely at 6pm on the 1st Thursday of each month (meeting in person only twice a year). Message us for the monthly agenda and Zoom link.

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Next meeting: August 1, 2024 on Zoom

2024 REGIONAL COUNCIL BOARD MINUTES

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