2nd Sunday After Epiphany
The Rev'd Tammy Lee
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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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A Note Regarding Today's Re-Send of News & Notes
Hey friends,
Usually my team and I do a better job of catching mistakes in News & Notes before it goes out to you all, however, our work pattern is a bit more chaotic than usual, so some mistakes slipped through the cracks this week. I'm sorry about that and I appreciate the constructive emails alerting me to the issues. Here's a corrected version of News & Notes. All links and titles should be correct.
Thanks for your understanding and patience.
Grace & Peace,
Lindsey Harts
Communications Coordinator &
Administrative Assistant for Diocesan Life
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Lent, Holy Week, and Easter Offerings Around the Diocese
Though we are still at the beginning of the season of Epiphany, it’s helpful to think about the liturgical year as a whole and begin promoting any bible studies or worship gatherings that your parish plans on hosting during the season of Lent, Holy Week, and Easter. We’d like to be able to create a list of all these seasonal offerings so that those in each deanery will know that there are a multitude of opportunities for worship and connection, even if they are unable to attend their own parish’s gatherings.
In the coming weeks there will be more information about how we’d like to collect and distribute all of this info, so please stay tuned.
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Pre-Convention Deanery Meetings
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Lower Cape Fear Deanery
Thursday, January 17th at 6:00pm
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Upper Cape Fear Deanery
Thursday, January 24th at 6:30pm
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Pamlico Deanery
Sunday, January 27th at 2:00pm
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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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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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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.
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Dinner on 5 Continents
All are invited to attend this annual fundraiser for the Interfaith Refugee Ministry. This event will take place at the Christ Church Harrison Ministry Center at
6pm on Saturday, February 9th. If you'd like to experience a night of delicious food and entertainment, reservations can be made online
here. If you'd like to share this event with those in your parish, the event flyer can be found
here.
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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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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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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.
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Happening 73 Registration Deadlines
As Happening 73 approaches, the candidate and team registration deadlines will soon be closing. If you are hoping to participate in Happening as a part of the team, be sure to register by
January 20th. Candidates will need to register by
February 11th. Click
here to see all the details and to register.
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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.
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Open Positions Around the Diocese
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The Rev’d Chip Broadfoot
Last Sunday as Rector of Christ Church, Elizabeth City was January 13th
Click
here to read more about Chip.
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The Rev’d Jim Hanisian
Transitioning out of his role as Priest-in-Charge at St. Philip’s, Southport
Click
here to read more about Jim.
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The Rev’d Eric Mills
Will become Rector of St. Philips, Southport
Click
here
to read more about Eric.
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The Rev'd Farrell Graves
Rector of St. James the Fisherman, Shallotte
First Sunday was January 13th
Click
here
to read more about Farrell.
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The Rev'd Tammy Lee
Rector of St. Paul's, Beaufort
First Sunday was January 6th
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The Rev'd Nancy Jose
Appointment as Interim Rector
of St. John's, Wilmington
Click
here to read more about Nancy.
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The Rev’d Deacon
Carol Eaton
Transitioning out of her Diaconal Role at St. Peter’s, Swansboro
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The Rev’d Burt Eaton
Retiring as Rector of
St. Peter’s, Swansboro
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The Rev'd Frank Russ
Last Sunday as Interim Rector of St. James the Fisherman, Shallotte was January 6th.
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The Rev'd Bonnie Smith
Appointment as Priest-in-Charge
of St. Thomas, Windsor
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The Rev'd Marcia McRae
Retirement as Rector of
St. Francis, Goldsboro
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Brief biographies for each clergy person will be shared in coming weeks, if they have not been included already. In the meantime, please keep them all in your prayers as they begin
this new season of their lives and ministries.
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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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