Self-Care in a Pandemic
Sandra Montes will be one of the keynote speakers at the Annual Conference this January, speaking on this very topic.
Younger people give me life. They have different, heartwarming and mind-opening thoughts that help me see life in a different way. So I asked some of my dear younger siblings what they were doing to stay motivated and healthy – in all aspects – and how they are practicing self-care, especially during this time and the holidays.
Continue reading, and register for the Annual Conference here.
Sandra Montes will be one of the keynote speakers at the Annual Conference this January, speaking on this very topic.
Younger people give me life. They have different, heartwarming and mind-opening thoughts that help me see life in a different way. So I asked some of my dear younger siblings what they were doing to stay motivated and healthy – in all aspects – and how they are practicing self-care, especially during this time and the holidays.
Continue reading, and register for the Annual Conference here.
Announcing ECCC Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Scholarships
In partnership with the Claggett Center and Diocese of Maryland, for 2020, ECCC will offer five full scholarships and 20 partial scholarships (accommodations and meals; the remaining balance will be $200) to the Annual Conference.
These scholarships are available to self-identifying members of underrepresented or marginalized populations, currently serving, or interested in serving, in rising leadership positions at an Episcopal summer camp, retreat center, or conference center. We invite you to consider with intentionality the members of your staff and community who may be interested in, contribute to, and benefit from attending ECCC’s Annual Conference, and support them in applying and attending.
Since 1989, ECCC’s commitment to developing leaders has been core to who we are and what we do. With your generous support, each year we raise money to offer scholarships for the Annual Conference, and our other educational events.
To expand these efforts, we are excited to announce the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) scholarship program. This program will support continuing education for leaders from historically underrepresented demographics in Christian camping and retreat ministry.
This program aims to provide an opportunity for professional growth, while advancing the cause of Episcopal camping and retreat ministry, and fostering deep, authentic representation and inclusion within our community.
In partnership with the Claggett Center and Diocese of Maryland, for 2020, ECCC will offer five full scholarships and 20 partial scholarships (accommodations and meals; the remaining balance will be $200) to the Annual Conference.
These scholarships are available to self-identifying members of underrepresented or marginalized populations, currently serving, or interested in serving, in rising leadership positions at an Episcopal summer camp, retreat center, or conference center. We invite you to consider with intentionality the members of your staff and community who may be interested in, contribute to, and benefit from attending ECCC’s Annual Conference, and support them in applying and attending.
You are eligible to apply for an EDI scholarship if you identify as a member of an underrepresented group including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identification, or are a non-native English speaker.
We acknowledge that showing up to spaces occupied by those from primarily more dominant groups can be challenging and vulnerable for marginalized or otherwise under-represented populations. Scholarship recipients will not be asked to serve as “ambassador” for any population, or an educator of others. Scholarship recipients are encouraged to focus on getting the most out of their ECCC conference experience and have no special duties or obligations. All first-time attendees will have the option to be paired with a repeat attendee.
Scholarship applications must be received by November 1. Award notifications will be sent by November 15.
2020 Conference Session: Raising Up Diverse Leaders
This session will focus on starting a member-led diversity council within your professional association. The presentation will include information about the founding and activities of the Diversity Councils within the Association of Children's Museums and Association of Science & Technology Centers.
This session will focus on starting a member-led diversity council within your professional association. The presentation will include information about the founding and activities of the Diversity Councils within the Association of Children's Museums and Association of Science & Technology Centers.
Presented by: Mark Thorne (Founder of Diversity Council for Association of Children's Museums)
Bishop Curry & the way of love at Episcopal summer camps
We were honored to have Presiding Bishop Michael Curry as our first keynote speaker at 2019’s Annual Conference, and moved by what he had to say — as in, “ready to get moving!” Watch the video of his keynote address here.