News & Notes: April 8, 2026

Weeks of April 12 • April 19

Second Sunday of Easter
Collect & Readings

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
St. Andrew’s, Goldsboro &
St. Paul’s, Edenton

Third Sunday of Easter
Collect & Readings

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
St. Christopher’s, Havelock &
Episcopal Campus Ministries

Upcoming Events

ECW Annual Spring Gathering at Trinity Episcopal, Lumberton, April 11, 2026. Learn more here.
New Beginnings 59 at Trinity Center, April 17-19, 2026. Click here to learn more and register.
April Formation Leader Gathering on Zoom, April 21(7PM) & 22 (2PM), 2026. Learn more and register here.
Cursillo EC107 at Trinity Center, April 23, 2026. Find details here.
Third Annual Spring Arts and Crafts Market at Christ Church, New Bern, May 2, 2026. Click here for details.
Ordination of Gary Fetter, Nicholas Kohlmann, and Stephen Thomas at St. Mary’s, Kinston, May 2, 2026. Learn more here.
Farewell Get Together for the Skirvings at Trinity Center, May 16, 2026. Find details here.
Ordination of the Ninth Bishop of East Carolina at Riverfront Convention Center, May 23, 2026. Learn more here.

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Diocesan News

The Ordination of Gary Fetter, Nicholas Kohlmann, and Stephen Thomas – May 2, 2026 at 10:30am

All are invited to the Diaconal Ordination of Gary Fetter, Nicholas Kohlmann, and Stephen Thomas on May 2, 2026 at 10:30am. The ordination will take place at St. Mary’s, Kinston.

Farewell to the Skirvings | May 16, 2026 at Trinity Center

To celebrate Bishop Skirving’s tenure as Eighth Bishop of East Carolina, we’re having a get together at Trinity Center!

Everyone is invited to Trinity Center for a thoroughly East Carolina event: foodtrucks, the Crystal Coast, and a time to share stories and hang out! If you’d like to attend, please RSVP by emailing the Bishop Transition Committee by May 1.

In addition to the Trinity Center get together, the Bishop Transition Committee is gathering some other gits for the Skirvings! The first is a general fund towards the Skirvings’ upcoming pilgrimage to the Isle of Iona. And the second is a collection of videos for a digital card for the Skirvings. To learn more about both, visit our website!

Ordination of the Ninth Bishop of East Carolina | May 23, 2026 at Riverfront Convention Center, New Bern
Save the date! The Ordination of our Ninth Bishop of East Carolina will be on May 23, 2026 at 10am. The Ordination will be held at the Riverfront Convention Center in New Bern, NC.

The Bishop Transition Committee is collecting funds to go towards Bishop-Elect Sarah Fisher’s Gifts of Office. These include her vestments, which will all be handmade. To learn more about what we’re having made and how to donate, visit our website!

There’s also still time to volunteer for the Ordination! The Transition Committee is looking for folks to volunteer as parking attendants, acolytes, vergers, ushers, and other roles! Click here to see the form and volunteer.

Nominations for Deputies to the 2027 General Convention

Nominations are open for Deputies to the 2027 General Convention! We ask that you share this news and the below link with everyone in your congregations, and especially with those who might be interested in serving as a deputy to General Convention

https://www.diocese-eastcarolina.org/nominations-for-82nd-general-convention/

Ministry & Faith Formation Events and Resources

New Beginnings 59 | April 17-19, 2026 at Trinity Center

Registration Deadline has been extended to April 9th (11:59 PM)

New Beginnings is a weekend event designed especially to respond to the unique challenges and concerns of young people in grades 6-8. It was created by adults and young people to help participants grow in their love of themselves, others and for Jesus Christ.

During the weekend, participants meet peers from across the diocese, enjoy skits, listen to talks, and participate in small group activities and discussions. These activities focus on self, friends, parents, siblings, school, God’s love, prayer, and the church. Free time is built in for young people and adult youth leaders to have an opportunity to fellowship with their newfound friends.

Click here to register and learn more.

ECYC Applications are Open

Applications are open for rising 9th-12th graders who are interested in serving on the East Carolina Youth Council for the upcoming term. The deadline for applying is May 13th.

The East Carolina Youth Council serves young people and youth ministry by visioning, planning, and developing programs and resources. The ECYC is primarily made up of young people from across the diocese supported by adults invested in ministry with and for young people.

The hope of the ECYC is to be a representative body of the Diocese of East Carolina. Typically there are two representatives from each of the Diocese’s five Deaneries and three at-large representatives, totaling thirteen positions.

For questions regarding ECYC applications please contact Emily Gowdy Canady, Missioner for Lifelong Christian Formation in the Diocese of East Carolina.

Click here to learn more and apply!

April Formation Leader Gathering | on Zoom, April 21(7PM) & 22 (2PM), 2026

Join for this program year’s last Formation Leader gathering focused on creating safe, welcoming, and inclusive spaces for gathering for formation or workshop.

Click here to learn more and register!

SUMMA Theological Debate Camp at Sewanee for High Schoolers | July 14-22, 2026 at Sewanee

The SUMMA Theological Debate Summer Camp applications are open! The deadline for applying is May 31st. Click here to apply!

The SUMMA Theological Debate Summer Camp brings together high school students from across the country to one of the largest and most beautiful college campuses anywhere – the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. By exploring life’s biggest questions through theological debate, we broaden students’ understanding of Christianity and its enduring power to speak the truth in love.

Please contact Emily Gowdy Canady, Missioner for Lifelong Christian Formation in the Diocese of East Carolina with any questions.