The Episcopal Church's Executive Committee Meeting: Bishop Curry's Opening Remarks
The truth is we are each other's biggest headaches and the truth is we need each other. And being separated like this is just tough on all of us.
And so just remember to encourage everybody to be gentle with each other, to be kind and maybe a little extra kind even. Because everybody's a little bit on edge and everybody's tired and everybody's weary and for good or ill, we've only just begun. This is not even, to borrow from Churchill, this isn't even the beginning of the end or the end of the beginning. We're in this for a while.
The truth is we are each other's biggest headaches and the truth is we need each other. And being separated like this is just tough on all of us.
And so just remember to encourage everybody to be gentle with each other, to be kind and maybe a little extra kind even. Because everybody's a little bit on edge and everybody's tired and everybody's weary and for good or ill, we've only just begun. This is not even, to borrow from Churchill, this isn't even the beginning of the end or the end of the beginning. We're in this for a while.
Black Lives Matter.
Episcopal Camps & Conference Centers is committed to sustaining and enhancing the ministry of all camps and conference centers of the Episcopal Church, and deeply believes that love is at the core of those ministries. ECCC is a network made up of imperfect humans. We strive to be actively anti-racist, and know that it is constant, ongoing work. We commit to that work, and believe, unequivocally, that Black Lives Matter, condemn the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and too many others, and stand in solidarity with protestors doing the hard work of love in action.
Episcopal Camps & Conference Centers is committed to sustaining and enhancing the ministry of all camps and conference centers of the Episcopal Church, and deeply believes that love is at the core of those ministries. ECCC is a network made up of imperfect humans. We strive to be actively anti-racist, and know that it is constant, ongoing work. We commit to that work, and believe, unequivocally, that Black Lives Matter, condemn the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and too many others, and stand in solidarity with protestors doing the hard work of love in action.
Camp Re-Opening Guidelines from the CDC
The CDC decided to release these camp guidelines after all.
It no longer specifically says Day Camp, though there is nothing specific to residential camp and/or lodging arrangements. The #1 decision making factor is: "Will reopening be consistent with applicable state and local orders?", so make SURE you have talked to your county health department.
The CDC decided to release these camp guidelines after all.
It no longer specifically says Day Camp, though there is nothing specific to residential camp and/or lodging arrangements. The #1 decision making factor is: "Will reopening be consistent with applicable state and local orders?", so make SURE you have talked to your county health department.
Up-to-Date Statements
We understand that your inbox is overflowing with resources. Here is a simple executive summary about the most up-to-date guidelines for Episcopal Camps & Conference Centers. We will keep this information current, and pinned to the top of the ECCC news thread on this website.
Your county health department is your definitive resource for what is and will be permitted and recommended.
Our understanding of the most up-to-date policies and recommendations are as follows:
We understand that your inbox is overflowing with resources. Here is a simple executive summary about the most up-to-date guidelines for Episcopal summer camps, retreat centers, and conference centers. We will keep this information current, and pinned to the top of the ECCC news thread on this website.
Your county health department is your definitive resource for what is and will be permitted and recommended. You can access your state’s COVID-19 resource hubs through these links.
Our understanding of the most up-to-date policies and recommendations are as follows:
Center for Disease Control May 15, 2020 update
The Episcopal Church: These are general guidelines; decisions should be made in collaboration with Church leadership and health authorities, based on local practices and safety concerns.
Combat fear with knowledge in order to encourage preparedness and decrease stigma.
Maintain operational continuity and continue to worship life in the case of potential quarantine and disruption.
Show God’s compassion and care to those in our communities who are affected.
American Camp Association May 15 update
Here is a summary of the decision making process from a camp that decided to cancel traditional on-site programming in 2020, via Camp Marshall.
Here are safety and health procedures to consider and think through from a camp nurse, via Camp Stevens.
Here are helpful contingency planning frameworks from the American Camp Association and from United Methodists Camp & Retreat Ministry.
Updated Information & Resources from Church Pension Group
This email (received March 23) is ful of useful and helpful new details from Church Pension Group, and includes medical, personal financial, and publication resources.
ECCC’s direct Church Pension Group Contact is Toni Marie Sutliff. Please feel free to contact her directly with questions and needs.
The Leave No Trace Recommendations for Getting Outside During Covid-19
The coronavirus pandemic is rapidly altering our daily life. It is important to be aware of the most current information from the CDC on these changes, and that goes for changes to the way we spend time outside as well. To keep ourselves, our communities, and our outdoor spaces safe and healthy during this time, please consider these recommendations.
The coronavirus pandemic is rapidly altering our daily life. It is important to be aware of the most current information from the CDC on these changes, and that goes for changes to the way we spend time outside as well. To keep ourselves, our communities, and our outdoor spaces safe and healthy during this time, please consider these recommendations.
Presiding Bishop Curry: Statement on coronavirus
“In this time when we are all affected by the coronavirus, whether directly or indirectly, whether physically, biologically, psychologically, spiritually, and for many economically, it may be helpful to remember that we're in this together.
“In this time when we are all affected by the coronavirus, whether directly or indirectly, whether physically, biologically, psychologically, spiritually, and for many economically, it may be helpful to remember that we're in this together.
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