EPISCOPAL CONFERENCE OF THE DEAF
Mission:
Empower Deaf people with the Good News of Jesus Christ,
encourage full participation in Church Life, and advocate for Deaf Ministries.
Vision:
Full inclusion in Church life.
The ECD is excited to announce that the 75th Convention is happening virtually this year. The Diocese of Olympia are offering technical support to make this convention happen.
August 10 - 13, 2021. Starting at 12pm Eastern Time.
The ECD Convention will be livestreamed for non-registered viewers (no voting rights).
Caption and voice interpreters will be offered.
If you registered as a delegate (voting rights) let us know if you did not get an unique Webinar link - convention@ecdeaf.org.
Unfortunately, it came to our attention that YouTube isn't Deaf Friendly. as it only shows whoever is talking (the interpreters), but not the signers.
The Diocese of Olympia will upload the video from Zoom and it will be posted here as soon it's available. We are truly sorry this happen.
Agenda
(Tentative, subject to change)
Tuesday, August 10
. Orientation / Welcome, Introductions and Opening Worship
Wednesday, August 11
Business Sessions / Advocacy Workshop
Thursday, August 12
Business Sessions / Entertainment
Friday, August 13
. Last Business Session / Closing Worship (includes ECD Awards and Requiem) / ECD Convention Adjourns until further notice
Welcome
We are a group of people – Deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing family and friends – who worship God together in the Episcopal tradition.
Our Mission
Empower Deaf people with the Good News of Jesus Christ, encourage full participation in Church Life, and advocate for Deaf Ministries.
Ministries
Join the members of the ECD for a virtual worship every Sunday:
11:30am EST
10:30am CST
9:30am MST
8:30am PST
Meeting ID: 817 9175 3536
Password: 334521
Resources
The ECD hosts many financial and ministry resources. Apply for a grant, donate to ECD, and find resources for your ministry.
Newsletter
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Events
Women’s bible reading Wednesday after services
Relief Fund
Please show your support and donate to our Love the World fund.
The ECD encourages the wider Church to be aware of the deaf community and supports work in the field with grants and seed money for new deaf ministries.
Please support our work and give as generously as you are able.