Mission Statement

The American Ecumenical Church is a sacramental church committed to using inclusive language as symbolic of God's love for each and everyone of us. The focus of our liturgical worship is proclaiming God's love, mercy and forgiveness and partaking of the sacrament of Eucharist. Welcoming to all is extended into fellowship with light refreshments. 

As an ecumenical church we affirm all denominations and faith traditions as being true witnesses to God's saving work in the world. We uphold the valid ordinations of male and female clergy from varying traditions.

All are invited for adoption

We are committed to work for social, economic and religious justice on behalf of the marginalized, those who have not been fully welcomed or sacramentally affirmed in other denominations because of gender, divorce, remarriage, sexual orientation, physical, psychological, or mental challenges. 

While the historic Apostolic Succession of our bishop and clergy exists, we are not a hierarchical church. Bishops are elected by the laity and clergy and primarily serve a teaching and sacramental function. We are governed by elected lay and clergy officers at both the diocesan  and national church level.

The American Ecumenical Church National and it's Dioceses of Connecticut and Massachusetts are incorporated in the state of Connecticut.

Services

As clergy we offer our services as celebrants in matrimony, baptism, religious education classes for children and adults, sacrament of the sick and funerals

We also visit nursing homes and celebrate liturgy. Currently we attend Bidwell and Westside Nursing Home in Manchester, CT.

Board of Directors

President Rev. Dianne Sullivan, Deacon       

Vice President Rev. Robert Paresis, Deacon

Secretary Rev. Jean Gilberte, Deacon

Treasurer John Sullivan

Trustee Rosemary Zendan     

Trustee Gretchen Miga

Most Rev.Dr. Lorraine Bouffard, Bishop

Diocese of Massachusetts

Rev. Linda Smith, Deacon

Rev. Linda Crammer, Priest

Most Rev. John French, Bishopatir
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Suggested Readings

"When Things Fall Apart" Pema Chodron

"Peace is Every Step" Thich Naht Hanh

"Integral Spirituality" Ken Wilber

"The New People Making" Virginia Satir

"Blessings, Rituals and Sacred Moments" Dianne Sullivan, manuscript upon request

"A Witness to Love Radical Ideas to Love Better" Dianne Sullivan, manuscript upon request