Diocesan Calendar 2008
Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18
125th Anniversary Deanery Celebration Events - Lower Cape Fear Deanery
St. Paul's, WIlmington
A weekend celebration for St. Paul's 150th Anniversary. Free concert at church featuring Mendelssohn's "St. Paul" on the 17th at 7:30PM. Performed by Southeastern Oratorio, St. Paul's, Choir and the Tallis Chamber Orchestra. Then on the 18th, Bishop Daniel will help celebrate this anniversary event in a Festive Eucharist and Confirmation Service at 10:00am, followed by a reception in the parish hall.
Sunday, May 25
125th Anniversary Deanery Celebration Events - Albemarle Deanery
A service at St. David's, Scuppernong (Washington County).
Sunday, June 1 - Monday, June 2
Training for Pastoral Care for Clergy and Lay Professionals who work with gay and lesbian persons in a congregations setting.
Offered by the Diocese of Mississippi on June 1-2, 2008 at the Gray Center in Mississippi. The leader will be Dr. Philip Culbertson, recently retired professor of Pastoral Care at St. Luke's School of Theology, Sewanee, TN.
The cost of the conference is $95 and CEO credits will be given. Funds to assist interesd clergy may be available through the Clergy Continuing Education Committee, Diocese of East Carolina. Please contact Mary Ogus for more information about assistance at maryogus@intrstar.net.
For more information and registration forms, visit www.dioms.org/events.
Sunday, June 8
125th Anniversary Deanery Celebration Events - Pamlico Deanery
St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Bath will host an entire day of events in thanksgiving for our life together in Christ. Come join in at any point during the day!
11 a.m. Holy Communion and Wedding Vow Renewal*
12:30 p.m. Celebratory Picnic! St. Thomas parishioners will provide ham and fried chicken. Bring a side dish or desert to share.
2 p.m. History comes Alive!
There will be facilitated lectures on colorful, historial Episcopal forbearers; interactive crafts like ropemakeing and colonial games and tours of Bath and St. Thomas graveyard. The historic site visitor center and church artifacts will also be open. The day will end with homemade ice cream.
*Marriage is not a requirement of participation in the service. Those at the service may also give thanks for significant relationships that have influenced their own lives, such as their parents’ or grandparents’ marriage.
July 18 - 20
125th Anniversary Deanery Celebration Events - Upper Cape Fear Deanery
Liturgy Day at Holy Trinity, Fayetteville with the Rev'd Donald Schell.
June 20-21
125th Anniversary Deanery Celebration Events - Pamlico Deanery
St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Washington (101 North Bonner Street) will host the deanery's fourth annual free dental clinic on Friday, June 20 to Saturday, June 21. Opportunities to serve abound for all! Come escort people from the waiting area to the dental care area, register people for appointments, or translate (Spanish-English); maybe you would like to unload supplies on Thursday or clean-up on Saturday night. Several people are also needed to act as overall coordinators each day. Dentists and hygienists are also needed. Contact Nancy (nancy@saintpetersnc.org) and visit http://www.ncmissionsofmercy.org/ for more information.
July 28 - August 1
2008 Camp Hope
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Sunday, August 17
125th Anniversary Deanery Celebration Events - Albemarle Deanery
A service sommemorating the baptisms of Manteo and Virginia Dare will be held at The Lost Colony Site in Manteo at 3:00pm. Churches from the Albemarle Deanery will be provided a covered dish supper. More details coming soon.
Friday, August 22 - Sunday, August 24
Retreat for Gay and Lesbian Persons
Gray Camp and Conference Center
Diocese of Mississippi
Leader: The Rev. Brad Hinton, St. David's Church, Wilmington, DE
For more information and registration forms, visit www.dioms.org/events.
Sunday, August 24
125th Anniversary Deanery Celebration Events - Trinity Deanery
Trinity Day Family Event with dinner and brief program.
Sunday, August 24
Wardens Workshop
Diocesan House, Kinston
Money matters.
Begins with Eucharist at 10:30AM and will conclude by 2:00PM.
(Pre-registration deadline is August 20)
Lunch is served and other working materials are provided.
Pre-registration and a $10 fee per person is required.
We recommend teams of two persons from each parish.
See flyer.
Sunday, September 21
125th Anniversary Deanery Celebration Events - Upper Cape Fear Deanery
Farmworkers Ministry Gathering - Newton Grove
Sunday, October 26
125th Anniversary Deanery Celebration Events - Pamlico Deanery
St. Paul's, Greenville (401 East Fourth Street) will host a Special Festive Evensong at 5:00PM.
Sunday, November 16
Wardens Workshop
Diocesan House, Kinston
Conflict Management for parish leaders .
Begins with Eucharist at 10:30AM and will conclude by 2:00PM.
(Pre-registration deadline is November 12)
Lunch is served and other working materials are provided.
Pre-registration and a $10 fee per person is required.
We recommend teams of two persons from each parish.
See flyer.
Sunday, November 23
125th Anniversary Deanery Celebration Events - Lower Cape Fear Deanery
St. Mary's Church, An Episcopal-Lutheran Community, Burgaw will celebrate their 100th Anniversary with a Festive Eucharist celebration at 11:00am; followed by a reception in the parish hall.
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