Bishop Smith's Letters - archive

An archive of letters sent from the Rt. Rev. Andrew D. Smith as 14th bishop of the Diocese of Connecticut.

PARISH VITALITY
Discerning signs of parish vitality - Reprint of article from summer 2009 diocesan newspaper, Good News

BACKGROUND CHECKS
Letter sent to parishes regarding background checks and revisions to the Policy for the Protection of Children and Youth, July 2006

ELECTING A BISHOP SUFFRAGAN
Letter sent/article in diocesan newspaper explaining decision, July 2006

SAME SEX CIVIL UNIONS IN CONNECTICUT
Letter sent to priests and bishops in the Diocese of Connecticut Sept. 20, 2005

DEATH PENALTY
Pastoral Letter to be read Jan. 16, 2005
Cover letter sent with Pastoral Letter on Jan. 10, 2005

WINDSOR REPORT
Initial response, letter sent by email Oct. 18
Request for study in deaneries (excerpt from Annual Convention Report)

POST-GENERAL CONVENTION
Diocesan Plan adapted from the House of Bishops' "Caring for All the Churches"
Bishops' Letter : sent to all Episcopalians August, 2003 (PDF)
Bishop's Message : "LIFE!...together", A letter from the bishop to the Diocese of Connecticut

General letters
Pastoral Letter on the Environment 2003