News & Notes: October 8, 2025

Weeks of October 12 • October 19

Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Collect & Readings

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
Chaplains &
All Non-Parochial Clergy

Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Collect & Readings

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
Ministries, Committees, and Commissions of the Diocese &
St. Luke’s Episcopal Mission, Currituck

Bishop Search

Candidates Meet and Greets |
October 27-31 at various locations

All in the diocese are invited to meet the candidates at a series of regional meet-and-greets around the diocese. Details about livestreams and recordings of these meet and greets are forthcoming. These meet and greets will include a question-and-answer element. We are currently receiving questions for our candidates. Please email questions to the Bishop Transition Committee. Questions should be submitted by October 10^th.

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Convention News

Now Accepting Nominations and Resolutions

We are now accepting Nominations for Election at our 142nd Annual Convention, as well as Resolutions! You can visit the pages below to learn more. Registration is still live as well!

Nominations Page & Resolutions Page

Click here to register!

Pre-Convention Meetings | October 2-21 at various locations

Our series of pre-convention meetings continues this week! All members of the diocese are welcome and encouraged to attend one of our in-person or online meetings that we are providing to help you learn more about what to expect for our Annual Convention and Bishop Election. Anyone can attend whichever meeting works for you!

Click here to learn more.

Upcoming Events

Pre-Convention Meeting at St. Andrew’s on the Sound, Wilmington, October 8, 2025. Learn more here.
Pre-Convention Meeting at St. Paul’s, Beaufort, October 9, 2025. Click here for details.
Lobsterfest at St. Francis by the Sea, Salter Path, October 11, 2025. Learn more here
October Formation Leader Gatherings, October 14-15. Click here for details.
Fall Conference for Middle Schoolers at Trinity Center, October 17-19, 2025. Click here to learn more.
Pre-Convention Meeting at St. Paul’s, Edenton, October 18, 2025. Learn more here.
Coming Out Liturgy at Holy Trinity, Fayetteville, October 18, 2025. Click here for details.
Scott Sean White at Church of the Servant, Wilmington, October 18, 2025. Click here to learn more.
Pre-Convention Meetings over Zoom, October 21, 2025. Click here for details.
Bishop Nominee Meet and Greet at Christ Church, New Bern, October 27, 2025. Learn more here.

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Ministry & Faith Formation Events and Resources

October Formation Leader Gathering | October 14 & 15, 2025 over Zoom

Do you coordinate or lead Christian Formation for children, youth, young adults or adults in your parish or context? We would love to have you join us. This group gathers quarterly via zoom. The group sometimes has an outside speaker and sometimes we mine the knowledge and expertise of our group together.

Registration will remain open until noon on Monday, October 13th.

Click here to learn more and register!

Mental Health Awareness &
Trauma Informed Ministry with
Children & Young People | November 22, 2025 at Diocesan House

As our children and young people experience an ever-changing and challenging world, we are all too aware of the toll it takes on their mental health and well-being. This workshop, led by Susan Peek, LCSW, will offer clergy and lay leaders an introduction to trauma informed ministry as well as resources, best practices, and ways to care for the mental well-being of the children and young people in our parishes.

Click here to learn more and register!

Formation Leader Dinner @ Lower Cape Fear Deanery | November 3, 2025 at St. Andrew’s on the Sound

Join with Christian Formation Leaders from the Lower Cape Fear Deanery for dinner on Monday, November 3rd at 6:30 PM. We will be hosted by St. Andrew’s on the Sound.

Registration will remain open until noon on Tuesday, October 28th.

Click here to learn more and register!

Did you know our Missioner for Lifelong Christian Formation, Emily Gowdy-Canady, releases a monthly Lifelong Formation Newsletter? Click the button below to see the Fall 2025 update, with information about youth events, formation workshops, and more!

Click here to see the Lifelong Formation Newsletter