News & Notes: January 8, 2019

Sunday • January 13th

Collect & Readings

Epiphany 2

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer

St. Thomas, Bath

The Rev'd Diane Tomlinson, Rector

If you have not done so already, click here to access and download a copy of the 2019 Diocesan Cycle of Prayer.

Diocesan Convention

Pre-Convention Deanery Meetings

Trinity Deanery

Tuesday, January 15th at 6:30pm

Christ Church, New Bern

Lower Cape Fear Deanery

Thursday, January 17th at 6:00pm

Church of the Servant, Wilmington

Upper Cape Fear Deanery

Thursday, January 24th at 6:30pm

Holy Trinity, Fayetteville

Pamlico Deanery

Sunday, January 27th at 2:00pm

St. Peter's, Washington

Though the initial deadline for resolutions has passed, we are still accepting resolutions for the 136th Annual Convention. If you would like to submit a resolution, you can do so on our diocesan site here.

The deadline for resolutions to be included in the convention binders is this Saturday, January 12th.

Though the initial deadline for nominations has passed, if you would still like to submit one, we invite you to do so.

Be sure to read more about the nominations process here, as things have changed. You can find the nominations form here .

The Convention Reporter is available to view and download here. In it you will find the tentative convention schedule, nominations, and other important info about our time together in February.

Episcopal Farmworker Ministry Board Member Openings

The Episcopal Farmworker Ministry needs to fill two board memberships. This is an appointed position. All who are qualified and feel called to take on this role should apply.

Click here to access the application.

All applications are to be submitted via email to Lindsey Harts .

Resources for Epiphany

The Diocese of East Carolina is joining with Episcopalians all over the world for the second Good Book Club by reading the Book of Romans during the Season of Epiphany. You can find the reading list here . Using a Reflection Guide created by the United Thank Offering, there will be weekly discussions on the readings. A downloadable copy of Responding With Gratitude to the Gift of Grace and God's Call to Action can be found here .

Weekly discussions will be hosted in an online gathering via Zoom on Mondays from 12:30 - 1:15 PM beginning on January 7th and ending on March 4th. If you'd like to participate, contact Emily Gowdy Canady via email.

We will use Remind t o send updates. Remind can be used from a computer, tablet or cell phone. It is a downloadable app which can be found in the App Store or Google Play Store.

Around the Diocese

This year will be the 10th Annual East Carolina Acolyte Festival. All acolytes, directors, youth ministers, and parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. The hope is that participants will return home with both new skills and a renewed enthusiasm for liturgy―literally ‘the work of the people’―and its rich, participatory tradition of Anglican worship.

Click here to learn more about the event and to register.

Looking for parish and community events? Click here to view our "Community Board."

We are making some changes in the way that we promote events, specifically in regards to News & Notes. Click here to read more.

Resources & Events for

Ministry & Faith Formation

The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS) is an association of church leaders who understand, practice, and proclaim God's call to generosity. TENS provides guidance, training, and resources for those who are seeking practical ways to live generously and encouraging their neighbors to do the same. Our diocese is a member of TENS, which means that with our login info you gain access to the many stewardship resources available to members.

If you or someone in your parish leadership would like to access this database of resources, contact Lindsey Harts via email and she will provide you with the information needed.

Diocesan Youth &

Formation Update

December 2018

Young Adult Service Corps

The Young Adult Service Corps is a ministry for Episcopalians ages 21-30 who are interested in exploring their faith in new ways by living and serving in communities around the world. If you or someone you know may be a good fit for YASC, click here to learn more and apply.

The deadline for 2019-2020 applications is this Friday, January 11th.

Episcopal Service Corps

The Episcopal Service Corps is accepting applications for young adults ages 21-30 for 2019-2020 service year. Are you, or someone you know interested in this opportunity? Click here to find out more!

The priority deadline for this application is January 15th 2019 , and offers will be extended beginning February 1st 2019.

Your copy should address 3 key questions: Who am I writing for? (Audience) Why should they care? (Benefit) What do I want them to do here? (Call-to-Action)

Create a great offer by adding words like "free" "personalized" "complimentary" or "customized." A sense of urgency often helps readers take an action, so think about inserting phrases like "for a limited time only" or "only 7 remaining!"

FORMA Conference: Formed to Proclaim Conversations about Liturgy & Evangelism

January 23-25, 2019 • Indianapolis

(Pre-Conference Day Workshops January 22)

Are you registered for FORMA? If so, please let Emily Gowdy Canady know. We are hoping to gather participants from East Carolina during the event.

Open Positions Around the Diocese

Clergy Transitions

The Rev'd Bonnie Smith

Appointment as Priest-in-Charge

of St. Thomas, Windsor

The Rev'd Marcia McRae

Retirement as Rector of

St. Francis, Goldsboro

The Rev'd Nancy Jose

Appointment as Interim Rector

of St. John's, Wilmington

Reminders

Parochial Reports

Parochial reports should be submitted online here by March 1st, 2019. If you have questions regarding parochial reports, Beth Nagy is your contact.

Interactive Deanery Map

As a reference, we have created a map on Google Maps listing all worshiping communities in our diocese. They are also color coded according to deanery. If you download the Google Maps app on your phone, you can open the map there in addition to opening it in your browser.

Not only is this a quick way to see which parishes are a part of what deanery, but it also allows you to get directions to each parish, should you need them. Click here to access the interactive deanery map.