News & Notes: January 14, 2026

Weeks of January 18 • January 25

Second Sunday after the Epiphany
Collect & Readings

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
St. James, Belhaven &
St. Mary’s, Burgaw

Third Sunday after the Epiphany
Collect & Readings

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
The Bishop & Staff of the
Diocese of East Carolina

Upcoming Events

Winter Retreat 2026 at Trinity Center, January 16-18, 2026. Learn more here.
Choral Evensong with Schola Cantorum at St. Francis by the Sea, Salter Path, January 17. 2026. Find details here.
Burns Night Supper at St. Andrew’s, Morehead, January 25, 2026. Click here for details.
February Formation Leader Gathering, February 4th & 5th, 2026. Find details here.
Trauma Informed Ministry with Children and Youth Workshop at Diocesan House, February 28, 2026. Learn more here.
Happening 84 at Trinity Center, March 6-8, 2026. Learn more and register here.

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Diocesan News

New Wardens and Vestry members Gatherings in 2026

Four opportunities for newly elected wardens and vestry members to gather and get to know others in the diocese, learn more about vestry leadership, and ask any questions about church governance.

Current vestry members are also welcome to attend! As well as returning wardens!

Saturday, January 24, 10am – 2pm; Diocesan House, Kinston

Saturday, January 31, 10am – 2pm; St. Paul’s, Edenton

Monday, February 2, 7pm – 9pm; Zoom event

Saturday, February 7, 10am – 2pm; St. Paul’s, Wilmington

For the Saturday events, lunch will be provided. Choose the date or location that works best for you. I ask that you register so I have an accurate count for lunch. Registration form found here.

If you have any questions, contact Canon Stephanie Allen.

2026 Diocesan Cycle of Prayer

The 2026 Diocesan Cycle of Prayer is out! Click here to view our Cycle of Prayer webpage.

Ministry & Faith Formation Events and Resources

Happening 84 | March 6-8, 2026 at Trinity Center

Happening is a Christian experience presented by teenagers, for teenagers with the help of clergy and lay adult leadership. The Happening program is meant to be one of the instruments within the Anglican Tradition of renewing the Christian church in the power of the Holy Spirit, so that the church may more readily respond to its call to spread the Kingdom of God throughout the world. It seeks to achieve this purpose by bringing young persons and adults to fuller personal knowledge of and relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ and to a deeper level of commitment and apostleship.

Click here to register and learn more.