5th Sunday After Epiphany
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If you have not done so already, click
here
to access and download a copy of the 2019 Diocesan Cycle of Prayer.
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The Diocesan Convention live stream can be viewed on our
Facebook page at the times designated above. Remember that watching a live stream on Facebook does not require the user to have a personal facebook account, so all who are interested should be able to watch it.
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Keynote Speaker & Convention Workshops
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Our Keynote Speaker: The Rev'd Becca Stevens
We are glad to announce that a key church leader in addressing human need,
the Rev'd Becca Stevens, will be joining us as a workshop leader, keynoter and preacher. Becca is well known as an author, speaker, Episcopal priest, justice entrepreneur, and founder and president of
Thistle Farms, a community of women survivors of prostitution, trafficking and addiction.
You can learn more about Becca by reading her bio
here.
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Logistical and Legislative Info
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Convention Eucharist
The offering at the convention Eucharist will be donated to
Thistle Farms. If you would like to give your offering via check, make sure you make it payable to St. James, Wilmington and they will ensure that all the proceeds are sent to Thistle Farms.
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Parking at Convention
Some have shared their concerns regarding parking at convention. With the help of Wilmington locals and our contacts at Hotel Ballast, we've created
this list of options for parking in the Downtown area. Please allow extra time to park. Carpooling is encouraged.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Dorothy Linthicum Speaking at Christ Church, New Bern
The author,
Dorothy Linthicum
, of a newly released book, "
Redeeming Dementia
" will be speaking at Christ Church
on February 24th
. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m. Deanery members are invited to come. A simple lunch will be available, and Ms. Linthicum will speak to those assembled on this very timely topic about 1 p.m. We ask that you RSVP to the church (252-633-2109)
by February 13th
so that we will have ample food.
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The Rev'd Absalom Jones Celebration Service
St. Andrew's, Goldsboro
would like to invite those throughout the diocese to join them for a celebration of the life and ministry of the
Rev'd Absalom Jones
on
February 24th at 4pm
. Fr. Skip Walker will be the speaker and the gathering will be held at 901 Harris St. Goldsboro, NC 27530. If you'd like to share the details of this service with those in your congregation, a flyer can be found
here
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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
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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.
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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.
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Resources & Events for
Ministry & Faith Formation
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Happening 73 Registration Deadlines
Though the team deadline for Happening 73 has passed, if you'd like to attend as a candidate, be sure to register by
February 11th. Click
here to see all the details and to register.
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New Beginnings 54
New Beginnings is a weekend event designed especially to respond to the unique challenges and concerns of young people in grades 6-8. It was created by adults and young people to help participants grow in their love of themselves, others and for Jesus Christ. New Beginnings 54 will take place at Trinity Center from April 5th through 7th. Registration is now open
here
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InterGenerate 2019
InterGenerate is a conference designed for both practitioners and academics seeking to enhance life-long faith formation through intergenerational Christian experiences. Senior pastors, professors, age-level ministers, sociologists, church consultants - anyone who seeks to better understand and ultimately cultivate more intentionally intergenerational discipleship practices will find something at InterGenerate. The 2019 conference will take place on May 20th through 22nd at Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN. To lean more and register for the conference, click
here
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Open Positions Around the Diocese
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2019 Federal Reporting Requirements
Please note that the 2019 Federal Reporting Requirements for Episcopal Churches, Schools, and Institutions has been published. If this is information is relevant to your work, you can find it
here
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Parish Leadership Forms
Parish leadership forms have been mailed out to each parish. Please return all corresponding info to
Beth Nagy
and feel free to reach out to her via email if you have any questions.
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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.
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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.
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News to Share?
Contact
Lindsey Harts
if you have news, notes, or stories you would like to share with the people of the diocese.
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Diocesan Life:
To Schedule a Meeting at Diocesan House:
Youth, Young Adult, or Campus Ministry
Submitting to News & Notes?
Deadline is noon on the Thursday of the preceding week.
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