The Call of Lent Retreat at Trinity Center
This March, take a few days for a relaxed, informal time of reflection, refreshment, and retreat to consider how God is manifest in our lives and callings each Spring. This event is open to anyone, and is at a discounted rate to encourage participation. Click
here
to view the retreat schedule and get registered.
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Upcoming Racial Reconciliation Dialogue
The Diocese of East Carolina's Racial Reconciliation Commission hosts gatherings of people to foster dialogue about race. These events create a space to have candid discussions about race and racism. They provide participants with ways to continue the dialogue in their parishes and communities. The next dialogue will take place on
Saturday, March 23rd at St. Paul's, Clinton from 9am to 4pm
. Check in begins at 8:30am. All are welcome. If you'd like to register for the dialogue, you can do so
here
.
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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
.
The parish registration deadline is
March 18th
, so individuals who would like to attend alongside others from their parishes should register by that date.
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Upcoming Cursillo Weekend
The next Cursillo Weekend will take place at Trinity Center from April 25-28, 2019. Margaret Suggs, of St. Timothy’s Greenville will be the weekend rector at EC 98. Please note
that the Clausura (closing ceremony) will be Sunday, April 28 at a
new time of 3:00pm.
To learn more about the Cursillo Ministry in East Carolina and get registered for the April gathering, click
here
.
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This year's
Trinity Center
Open House takes place on Sunday, April 7, 2019 from 2-4pm. All are invited to come learn what Trinity Center has to offer! They will provide tours, information, games, concessions, raffle, kids scavenger hunt, and more. This is a family friendly event that is free and open to the public. We hope to see you there!
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Upcoming Choral Evensong Led by Schola Cantorum
All are invited to attend the upcoming choral evensong sung by
Schola Cantorum
at St. Paul's, Greenville on Sunday, April 7th at 5pm.
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Camp Trinity Spaces Available for Summer 2019
Summer will be here before we know it, so if there are any young people in your parish or community who would be interested in attending Camp Trinity, now is the time to see what spaces are still available and get registered. To learn more, click
here.
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Camp Hope
Christ Church, New Bern
sponsors Camp Hope, which is a week-long summer camp for children who have a parent in prison. The purpose of the ministry is to break the cycle of incarceration for the children. The church provides coordination, registration of campers, scholarships and adult volunteers who go to camp with the children. Volunteers are needed to pray, make calls, send cards, help with arrangements, and assist in registration as well as serving as Adult Volunteers to go to camp. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of or support, you can click
here
to learn more.
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31st Annual Conference on Church Music in the Anglican Communion
This year's Conference on Church Music will take place at Trinity Center f
rom August 15th through 18th
. Our clinician will be
Dan Bara
, Professor of Choral Music and the Director of Choral Activities at the Hugh Hodgson School of Music at the University of Georgia. To learn more about the conference and get registered, click
here
.
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Resources & Events for
Ministry & Faith Formation
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East Carolina Youth Council Applications Now Available
We are looking for rising 9th - 12th graders for the 2019-2020 term. Young people who have participated in at least one Diocesan Youth Event and sho an active interest in serving in a leadership capacity are invited to apply. Please
follow the link, where you can find
more information and the application! The application deadline is
April 1st
, so those who are interested be sure to apply by then.
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ECF First Step Assessment Tool
This free tool from
Episcopal Church Foundation
is designed to help parishes articulate challenges and/or needs as a first step towards prioritizing and addressing parish needs. Click
here
to learn more.
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Vestry Resource Guide
Whether you're a new vestry member or a seasoned veteran, the
Episcopal Church Foundation
's
Vestry Resource Guide
is essential reading. With a deliberate focus on the importance of lay and clergy leadership teams, you'll find comprehensive information and advice about the ministry of the vestry, leading faith communities, stewardship, and navigating clergy transitions. If you think this resource guide may he helpful for you or your parish, you can check it out
here
.
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Click
here to learn more about the upcoming ECF webinars and view the archive of past webinars.
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TENS Conference
If you are a clergy person, vestry member, or anyone who is interested in making stewardship practical in the Church context, this conference may be up your alley. Click
here
to learn more about the 2019
TENS
Conference.
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SUMMA Student Theological Debate Camp
Camp is the cornerstone of SUMMA Student Theological Debate Society, which provides a way for high school students to build their faith through intellectual channels. Founded in the confidence that knowledge and reason are foundational to faith, SUMMA offers fun, friendship, and the opportunity for a deepened and more thoughtful faith. This year's camp will take place from
July 16th through 24th
at Sewanne's School of Theology. Click
here
to learn more.
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The Rev'd Ron Abrams
Transitioning out of his role as Rector of St. James, Wilmington
Click
here
to read more about Ron.
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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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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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For news regarding the wider Church, check out the Episcopal News Service and Anglican News Service websites by clicking the icons to the right:
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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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