News & Notes: June 24, 2026

Weeks of June 28 • July 5

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Collect & Readings

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
St. Thomas, Windsor &
St. Anne’s, Jacksonville

Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
Collect & Readings

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
St. Andrew’s by the Sea, Nags Head &
All Souls, Northwest

Upcoming Events

Episcopal Communicators Virtual Conference, June 22-25, 2026. Find more details here.
36th Conference on Church Music at Trinity Center, August 20-23, 2026. Learn more here.
Lobster Sale Preorders Open at St. Peter’s by the Sea, Swansboro, August 30, 2026. Click here for details.

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Around the Diocese

The 36th Annual Conference on Church Music | August 20-23 at Trinity Center

The 36th Annual Conference on Church Music will take place August 20-23 at Trinity Center! This year’s conference will feature Christopher Jacobson, Director of Music and Organist at Church of the Incarnation, in Dallas, Texas. You can learn more about Christopher by clicking here.

A Pilgrimage to Highlight the Civil Rights Movement | April 5-9, 2027

Join Bishop Fisher on a sacred journey to Atlanta, Montgomery, and Selma. Together we will explore history, share stories, deepen community, and be shaped by prayer and reflection.

Click here to download a brochure

Church Pension Group Pre-Retirement Playbook Series

Whether you’re nearing retirement or recently transitioned, The Pre-Retirement Playbook series helps you to strengthen your financial future and develop your retirement identity.

The first session was earlier this month and covered Retirement Income Planning. The upcoming sessions include:
Session 2: Social Security Strategy, July 23, 3:00 PM ET
Session 3: Healthcare in Retirement, August 27, 3:00 PM ET
Session 4: Preserving Your Savings, October 1, 3:00 PM ET
Session 5: Life After Work, November 10, 3:00 PM ET

Register for one or all sessions in the series today!
https://cpg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_J-FAHEfGSgmUpvnbr63qCA#/registration

For more information: cpg.org/preretirementplaybook

Ministry & Faith Formation Events and Resources

Lunch and Learn: Volunteer Engagement with Lauren Wainwright, MS | August 19, 2026

Join with Christian Formation Leaders from around the diocese for our bimonthly gatherings. We are excited to have Lauren Wainwright, MS with us to share strategies, ideas and tips on how to effectively engage volunteers in Christian Formation Ministries.

Lauren has served as a youth minister in a variety of contexts across the Episcopal Church. She is currently the Director of Youth & Young Adult Formation in the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina.

Registration will remain open until noon on Monday, August 17th.

Click here to learn more and register!

Happening 85 | September (24)25-27, 2026 at Trinity Center

Registration for Candidates and Applications for Team is open for Happening 85! Candidates must be rising 9th-12th graders for the 26=27 school year. Applications for Team (Youth and Adult) close for review on August 17th. All Team members must have attended Happening previously.

Click here to learn more and register/apply!