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Sunday, April 25th
During the season of Easter, members of the Diocese of East Carolina are invited to participate in a prayerful process of discerning mission priorities for our life together. 

This process will be centered in reflection on our Baptismal Covenant and will engage participants in three simple conversations. Participants will be invited to offer their feedback to the Executive Council of the Diocese, the group of leaders who will be responsible for establishing mission priorities for the next period of time in our life together. 

Click here to learn more & participate: 
Around the Diocese
Short Term Employment Opportunity at Diocesan House

We are seeking someone to cover the maternity leave of the Bishop’s Executive Assistant. This is the perfect opportunity for either a college student’s paid internship or for someone who is considering being back in the job market. Ideally, we would like someone to work in June for training and then take over for the 12 weeks of leave. Please see the attached job description and apply by sending a cover letter and resume to LaTonya Smith via email.

To view the full job description, click here.
A Call to Serve

Many things have changed because of this pandemic. We have learned to show our love for those we do not know by wearing masks and adhering to physical distancing rules. We have learned to live with the reality that we are all potentially propagators and victims of a microscopic virus that is capable of turning a world of 7.6 billion people upside down when loosed. In light of all of the people lost, and with the mass immunization in the foreseeable future, how will we use the newly rediscovered freedom that we took for granted most of our lives? Whom do we feel called to meet, and how do we feel called to serve in order to discover the gifts God may have in store?

Given the blessing of over seven hundred thousand Spanish-speakers in our state, the Spanish-Language ministries in the Diocese of East Carolina are putting a call out to those who may feel moved to serve on the Spanish-Language Commission. To serve, one does not have to know Spanish. To serve, one simply has to have a passion to proclaim God’s love and a curiosity to see what God is doing amongst our Spanish-speaking neighbors to enrich our congregations.

If, after prayer and discernment, you feel God is calling to serve on the Spanish-Language Ministry Commission, please contact The Rev. Frederick Clarkson by calling (713) 392-7725 or emailing him at [email protected].
2021 Administrators Day

We have begun planning for the 2021 Administrators Day. A survey has gone out via email to parish administrators to gather ideas of what tools and tips are of interest. Please check your email and take the time to fill out this short survey. You can also view it here.
We look forward to seeing you at the 2021 Administrators Day!

Any questions please contact Patricia Millhouse via email or phone at 252-522-0885 ext. 224
Upcoming Cursillo Gathering

Please mark your calendar and join the Episcopal Cursillo Ministry of the Diocese of East Carolina for a Zoom Grand Ultreya on April 24th.

Click here to learn more. Register in advance here.

Check-in will begin at 9:45 AM and the gathering will start at 10 AM.
Resources & Events for Ministry & Faith Formation
The Spring 2021 Formation Update is now live and includes resources for people of all ages that are well-suited for the coming months. Click here to check it out.
Episcopal Youth Event

The Office of Youth Ministry within the Department of Faith Formation for The Episcopal Church has begun a research project to assess the impact, evaluate the efficacy, and plan for the future of the triennial international Episcopal Youth Event (EYE), and Evento de Jóvenes Episcopales (EJE), our contextually Latin American, Spanish-speaking event. We have contracted with Ministry Architects to manage this process and we need your help. By completing this form you will be added to our distribution list for consideration in sharing your EYE/EJE engagement(s).
Click here to register. Be sure to sign up by April 27th.
Clergy Transitions
Ms. Leslie Roraback

Leslie will begin her new role as a Curate at St. Andrew's on the Sound, Wilmington in June.
The Rev'd Phillip Craig

Phillip will begin his new role as Rector of St. James, Wilmington starting in mid-June.
Open Positions Around the Diocese
Reminders
Reminder for Parish Leadership

If your Parochial Reports have not been submitted, please be sure to do so here. To view a full list of the reports that need to be completed throughout the year, click here.

For help with Audits, Parochial Reports or Property Reports contact LaTonya Smith or Melissa Grady. For help with Parish Contact Forms contact Melissa Grady.
Journey Through East Carolina T-Shirts on Sale

If you didn't get a chance to purchase a t-shirt at the start of the Journey Through East Carolina or would like to purchase another, there's good news!

All shirts are on sale for $10 and the proceeds of these purchases will go to Trinity Center.

Click here to learn more.
Contact Lindsey Harts if you have any additional questions.
Click here to view & download the 2020 cycle of prayer.
Click here to learn about events going on in parishes and in communities around the diocese.
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