Lifelong Christian Formation
From cradle to grave, learning, growing and living as a Christian in the world does not end. Lifelong Christian Formation in the Diocese of East Carolina seeks to equip the saints for ministry by curating resources, providing support, and fostering connection.
Lifelong Christian Formation in the Diocese of East Carolina does this by providing congregational support and professional consultation as requested. It does this for individuals through formation events, classes, and workshops that are meant to supplement what is offered by congregations.
Through collaboration between parishes, ministry leaders, and others the Diocese of East Carolina makes, equips and sends disciples out into the world to serve God and their neighbors.
Yesterday the ECYC led their first Deanery Youth Gathering, hosted at St. Paul’s, Edenton for the Albemarle Deanery. It was a beautiful afternoon. The group gathered observed the Feast of St. Francis through fellowship, learning, service, and worship. The Executive Director of the Tri-County Animal Shelter came and spoke with the group about how to be good stewards of our own animals and also those in our community. Then the group made security blankets that will be donated for dogs that are in the shelter and will travel with them when they find their “fur”ever home. The gathering wrapped up by joining with the Blessing of the Animals service! Many thanks to St. Paul’s Youth Minister, Gary Stanley and Rector, Melody Perdue for opening up St. Paul’s and their on the ground coordination!
The next Gathering is Nov. 2nd and will be for the Trinity Deanery at Christ Church, New Bern! Registration is open!
Registration Deadline for Participants is October 3rd!
Join us for your Deanery Formation Leader Dinner! Registration is open for Lower Cape Fear and Trinity. Save the dates for 2026 • Pamlico - January 12th, Albemarle - March 9th, Upper Cape Fear - April 13th!
Happening 83 is Sept 19-21! Team applications are due by August 30th. Deadline for Candidate registration is September 7th. Links to registration in stories!
The 2025-2026 East Carolina Youth Council gathered on Saturday at Diocesan House to begin their work this term. Their work was framed by Ephesians 3:16-20. They worked on Fall Conference planning, Deanery Youth Gatherings and more. They are hoping to see you around the diocese soon!
Hosted at St. Paul`s Edenton and led by the ECYC, come and with youth in 6 - 12th grades and their adult leaders from the Albemarle Deanery for an afternoon of fellowship, service, and celebrating the Feast of St. Francis!
We will be doing a service project for the Tri-County Animal Shelter.
Registration will open on September 2nd and is by parish, not individuals.
**You do not have to be from the Albemarle Deanery to participate. If you parish would like to come, just register!
October Formation Leader Gathering
Join with Christian Formation Leaders from around the diocese for our quarterly gathering to share ideas and resources. We hope you will bring a resource or idea that you have tried or used that you would like to share with others. Supported by the Department of Lifelong Christian Formation in the Diocese of East Carolina. [...]
October Formation Leader Gathering
Join with Christian Formation Leaders from around the diocese for our quarterly gathering to share ideas and resources. We hope you will bring a resource or idea that you have tried or used that you would like to share with others. Supported by the Department of Lifelong Christian Formation in the Diocese of East Carolina. [...]
Fall Conference for Middle Schoolers 2025
Join 6th - 8th graders from around the diocese for a weekend of faith, fellowship and fun. We will also talk about how we must adapt and change to work through all that life throws at us. Even in the midst of our toughest moments God is present in a variety of ways to support [...]
