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We are preparing for the ordination on May 23rd and could use your help! Please send one to three pictures of your parish in action, people doing ministries they love, for our welcome slideshow. Please make sure that any pictures of children have their parents permission to be included, as this slideshow will also be available, after the ordination on our website. Please also make sure the pictures are from within the past 12 months. And please include your parish's name!
You can upload your pictures here. we.tl/r-J0O8pr74dGFBztRw
You might be wondering: what exactly are the gifts of the office?
Here’s what the Diocese of East Carolina is providing for Bishop-elect Sarah Fisher:
• Red Cope, Chasuble & Mitre — handcrafted by Tom Honderich, featuring images of fish and water that reflect our coastal diocese and the promise of God’s abundance
• Bishop’s Ring — designed by Sherry Bender, set with an amethyst and containing gold from family members and beloved parishioners
• Pectoral Cross — a diocesan treasure originally belonging to Bishop Thomas Wright, the fourth Bishop of East Carolina, left by his family for the sitting bishop to wear
• Rochet, Chimere & Bishop’s Scarf — “choir dress” for non-Eucharistic liturgies
These are gifts are handmade, rich with symbolism, and deeply personal. Your generosity makes them possible — and any gift above the cost of the vestments goes to Bishop-elect Fisher’s Discretionary Fund.
Pictured: examples of each gift. Her real gifts are still being made and we can't wait to share them with you!
➡️ Give today: dioec.regfox.com/gift-for-bishop-elect-sarah
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Yesterday, as they gathered for their meeting and retreat at Trinity Center, members of the Executive Council began with reflection and prayer that included consideration of the lives and ministries of Peter Williams Cassey and Anna Besant Cassey., who are remembered on April 16th on the calendar of lesser feasts and fasts in The Episcopal Church. Of special note, in remembering these individuals, is that for a time they served at St. Cyprian's Church in New Bern.
If you are interested in learning more about the Caseys, just follow the link to the attached article from Forward Movement.
prayer.forwardmovement.org/calendar/peter-williams-cassey
