News & Notes: November 12, 2025




Weeks of November 16 • November 23

Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost
Collect & Readings

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
Church of the Servant, Wilmington

Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Collect & Readings

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
Christ Church and Galilee Mission, Creswell &
St. Luke’s and St. Anne’s, Roper

Convention & Bishop Election News



Our 142nd Annual Convention and Episcopal Election begins this Friday! Please be in prayer for those attending convention as staff, volunteers, delegates, guests, and visitors as we come together for worship, fellowship, and to elect our Ninth Bishop.

For those who are not attending in person, you can watch our livestream! Click here to be taken to the scheduled livestream page on our YouTube channel. We will be broadcasting both days of convention!

To learn about our bishop candidates and the general business items of convention, be sure to refer back to our Diocesan Convention and Bishop Search webpages! These will continue to be updated with information as we go into convention.

Diocesan News



Ordination of James Green to the Priesthood | November 23, 2025

All are invited to attend the ordination of James Green to the Priesthood on November 23, 2025 at 7pm. The ordination will be held at St. John’s, Wilmington.

Upcoming Events
  • Choral Evensong with Schola Cantorum at St. Peter’s, Washington, November 16, 2025. Learn more here.
  • Mental Health Awareness and Trauma Informed Ministry with Children and Young People Workshop at Diocesan House, November 22, 2025. Click here for more info.
  • Trinity Formation Leader Dinner at Christ Church, New Bern, December 1, 2025. Find details here.
  • Advent Noontime Concerts at Trinity Lumberton, December 3-17. Click here to learn more.
  • Advent Retreat at Trinity Center, December 5-7, 2025. Click here for details.
  • Third Annual Holiday Market at Christ Church, New Bern, December 13, 2025. Learn more here.

View All Upcoming Events

Ministry & Faith Formation Events and Resources



Click the link below to see the collection of resources and announcements from Emily Gowdy Canady!

Click here to see the collection.



Winter Retreat 2026 | January 16-18, 2026 at Trinity Center

Winter Retreat registration is live! Click the link below to learn more and register. Be sure to sign up fast since spots are limited and filling up quickly!

Click here to register and learn more.

Open Positions Around the Diocese




daisies and open lay positions







For news regarding the wider Church, check out the Episcopal News Service and Anglican News Service websites.

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Published On: November 26, 2025Categories: News, News & Events, News & Notes Archive

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