Preparing for the Bishop’s Visit Form

Preparing for the Bishop’s Visit

Contact and Church Information

This form is to be completed and submitted no later than one month before the bishop’s visit. If you need a print-friendly version, please email officeofbp@diocese-eastcarolina.org.

Name(Required)

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Email(Required)

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Congregational Role

Parish Name

Parish Location

About the Visit

Date of Your Visit

Please enter the times and other details of all liturgies and other events you wish the Bishop to attend during your scheduled visit. Please remember that the Bishop must confirm these times and details before they can be shared with the congregation.

Note: Bishop Skirving usually arrives at least 30 minutes prior to the service, unless you requested an earlier time.

Do you plan to deviate from the Guidelines for the Bishop's visit?

If you selected 'Yes' above, please describe below how you plan to deviate from the Guidelines for the Bishop's Visit:

Will this visit include confirmations, receptions, or reaffirmations of baptismal vows?

Our congregation will use the color of the day, according to the liturgical calendar, unless otherwise noted.

Our congregation will use the assigned propers from the Revised Common Lectionary (RCL) unless other wise noted.

About the Life of the Parish

Are there any special circumstances of which the bishop needs to be aware?

If you selected 'Yes' above, please describe the special circumstances Bishop Skirving should be aware of:

Since the bishop's last visit please describe three important happenings or events in the life of the parish:

Please share three challenges currently facing the congregation:

Additional Comments and Privacy Statement

Please share any additional comments below: