News & Notes: January 14, 2020

Sunday • January 19th

Collect & Readings

2nd Sunday After Epiphany

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer

St. Paul's, Beaufort

Nominations for the 137th Convention

Nominations are invited and will be uploaded to the website as they are received between now and January 31st. Those received after January 31st will be added to the ballot at Convention. All details pertaining to nominations and how to complete submissions can be found by clicking here.

Young People at Convention

An email was sent out last week to all clergy, wardens, and youth ministry teams that highlighted the many opportunities for young people to participate in our upcoming Diocesan Convention. If you have not yet read it, you may do so here.

All other info pertaining to Convention can be found by using the quick links below:

Home Page

Registration

Local Area Info

Upcoming Pre-Convention Deanery Meetings

Lower Cape Fear: Thursday, January 16 - 6:00 PM - St. James Episcopal Church, 25 3rd Street, Wilmington, NC
Pamlico: Sunday, January 19 - 2:00 PM - St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 401 E 4th St, Greenville, NC
Trinity: Tuesday, January 21 - 6:30 PM - St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 800 Rountree Ave, Kinston, NC
Albemarle: Sunday, January 26 - 3:00 PM - St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 101 West Gale Street, Edenton, NC

Clergy Transitions

The Rev'd Jim Reed

Rector at St. Peter's, Washington

Jim's last Sunday at St. Peter's prior to his retirement will be January 26th.

Click here to read more.

The Rev'd Frank Russ

Interim Rector at St. Paul's, Clinton

Frank's first Sunday serving at St. Paul's was January 5th.

Click here to read more.

The Rev'd Daniel Cenci

Rector at Christ Church, Elizabeth City

Daniel's first Sunday serving at Christ Church was December 8th.

The Rev'd Pierce Klemmt

Interim Rector at St. James, Wilmington

Pierce's first Sunday serving at St. James was January 1st.

Click here to read more.

The Rev'd Michelle Bullock

Rector at St. Peter's by the Sea, Swansboro

Michelle's first day serving at St. Peter's by the Sea was January 1st.

Click here to read more.

The Rev'd Nancy Jose

Interim Rector at Holy Cross, Wilmington

Nancy's first day serving at Holy Cross was January 1st.

Around the Diocese

Absalom Jones Service

This year's Absalom Jones Celebration will take place at St. Mark's, Wilmington on February 16th at 4pm. All are welcome to attend.

St. Mark's Episcopal Church

600 Grace St.

Wilmington, NC 28401

Click here to view the event flyer and learn more.

Open Position at Diocesan House

We are seeking a very positive person with great customer service skills to fill a Front Desk position at Diocesan House. The right candidate will be able to multitask in a busy environment. This is a part-time position, Monday through Friday. If this position sounds right for you or someone you know, the full job description can be found here.

All resumes should be sent to LaTonya Smith via email.

Auditors of East Carolina

Over the course of the next few weeks, we'll be highlighting auditors from around the diocese. This will provide an opportunity to share a bit about each individual so that those who are seeking the assistance of an auditor in their parish will have a growing list of wonderful candidates to choose from.

Today Bob Muller is being featured. His biography and contact info can be found here.

Resources & Events for

Ministry & Faith Formation

Camp Trinity

Camp Trinity Registration

Those interested in registering youth for programs at Camp Trinity may do so here.

Camp Staff Registration

Those interested in applying for staff positions at Camp Trinity may do so here.

Upcoming Youth & Young Adult Events

Happening 75

Happening 75 will take place at Trinity Center from March 6th through 8th . All registration info can be found here . Deadline for team applications: January 20th.

New Beginnings 55

New Beginnings 55 will take place at Trinity Center from March 27th through 29th . Team and participant registration info can be found here .