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.
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!
It’s always a great day when you get to be at Trinity Center! Fall Conference for Middle Schoolers is unplugging and reconnecting this weekend focusing on Ecclesiastes 4:9-12! Excited about the new upfront leadership model for this conference and a great team of high schoolers (not all are pictured in the last photo)!
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!
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. [...]
