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.
Scenes from PIV… East Carolina music makers, current ECYC members Jayden and Jude along with former ECYC member Thomas.
This morning at the Province IV gathering our young people had the privilege of experiencing “Breach of Peace” a one person play by Mike Wiley. Jude was called up for a brief moment improv. “Breach of Peace” tells the stories of Freedom Riders from the summer of 1961… and how young people, working together can advocate and strive for justice in their communities. @mikewileyproductions
Jayden and Jude from ECYC along with Hannah and Emily at the Province IV Youth Leadership & Network meeting. Hosted in the Diocese of North Carolina we started our morning at the International Civil Rights Museum.
In today’s New Bern Sun Journal a photo from the Trinity Deanery Youth Gathering in November. Five churches from the deanery gathered at Christ Church, New Bern to learn about and support Merci Clinic. The next Deanery Youth Gathering will be in Upper Cape Fear on January 11th! Joins us at Holy Trinity, Fayetteville for fellowship, worship and in service, supporting our military veterans.
The Trinity Deanery Youth Gathering just wrapped up! Many thanks to Christ Church, New Bern for hosting. The ECYC led the event with nearly 40 youth and adults from St. Mary’s - Kinston, St. Paul’s - Beaufort, St. Peter’s by the Sea - Swansboro, St. Stephen’s - Goldsboro, and Christ Church. The group heard from the Practice Manager at Merci Clinic about all the free medical and dental services they have been providing to Craven County and beyond for almost 30 years. Then the group made Welcome Bags for the clinic. We talked about Saints including naming people in our lives we think are Saints. The next gathering is in Upper Cape Fear in January! Join us!
Join us on November 2nd as we make Blessing Bags for Merci Clinic! Registration is by parish and is in stories!
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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 [...]
Winter Retreat 2026
January 16-18, 2026 • Camp Trinity Winter Retreat 2026 is a collaboration between Camp Trinity and the Diocese of East Carolina Youth Ministries. Join 8th through 12th graders who are past Camp Trinity Campers and or, young people from around the Diocese of East Carolina for a weekend of Camp T fun. You do not [...]
February 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. [...]
Pamlico Deanery Formation Leader Dinner
Join with Christian Formation Leaders from the Pamlico Deanery for dinner on Monday, January 12th at 6:30 PM. Location is TBD, but the dinner will take place in Greenville! Register Here! Do your coordinate or lead Christian Formation for children, youth, young adults or adults in your parish or context? We would loveto have you [...]
