News And Notes: October 7, 2026

Weeks of October 11 • October 18

Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
Collect & Readings

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
Chaplains &
All Non-Parochial Clergy

Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost
Collect & Readings

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
Ministries, Committees, and Commissions of the Diocese of East Carolina
& St. Luke’s Episcopal Mission, Currituck

Upcoming Events

Blessing of the Animals at Trinity, Lumberton, October 7. Find details here.
Annual Lobsterfest Fundraiser at St. Francis by the Sea, Salter Path, October 10. Learn more here.
Fall Conference for Middle Schoolers at Trinity Center, October 16-18. Click here to learn more.
Pickleball Fundraiser for The Saint’s Shop in Wilmington, October 17th. Click here for more info.
Choral Evensong with Schola Cantorum at St. Thomas, Ahoskie, October 18. Learn more here.
Celebration of New Ministry for the Rev. Mary Kay Brown at St. Francis by the Sea, Salter Path, October 18. Find details here.
Celebration of New Ministry for the Rev. Lin Walton at St. Philip’s, Southport, October 21. Learn more here.
Lobster Fair at St. Timothy’s, Greenville, October 24. Click here for details.
Ciompi String Quartet at St. Mary’s, Kinston, November 1. Click here to learn more.
Celebration of New Ministry for the Rev. Justin Ivatts at Christ Church, Elizabeth City, November 21. Find details here.

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Around the Diocese

Everyone’s favorite event of the year is coming up quick: Annual Convention! Our 143rd Annual Convention will be November 13-14, 2026 at The Maxwell Convention Center in Goldsboro, NC.

Instructions for submitting nominations for open positions, resolutions, and ministry reports are up! Be sure to check the Convention page to learn more. All submissions are due by October 15th!

Diocesan Staff Announcement

We’re excited to share that Michael Sheets has joined our Diocesan House team as the Bookkeeper and Assistant to the Director of Finance and Administration. Join us in welcoming Michael to the Diocese of East Carolina!

Celebration of New Ministry for the Rev. Mary Kay Brown and St. Francis by the Sea, Salter Path | October 18th at 6pm

All are invited to the Celebration of Ministry for the Rev. Mary Kay Brown and St. Francis by the Sea, Salter Path on October 18th at 6pm.

Celebration of New Ministry for the Rev. Lin Walton and St. Philip’s, Southport | October 21st at 6pm

All are invited to the Celebration of Ministry for the Rev. Lin Walton and St. Philip’s, Southport on October 21st at 6pm.

Ministry & Faith Formation
Events and Resources

Lunch and Learn: Book Studies for Adults | October 20 on Zoom

Join with Christian Formation Leaders from around the diocese for our bimonthly gatherings. We are excited to have Missy Morain with us to share ideas and methods for hosting book studies for adults, both online and in person.

A proven format for bringing groups together–even groups of seemingly dissimilar people–is through common reading and discussion. Join with us a we learn how to implement book studies for adult in your context. In addition, you will learn about some books that might be great ways to start a book study or club in your parish!

Missy has served as Lay Professional in the Episcopal Church for over 25 years. She has served in the Midwest, on the East Coast and currently she serves in Los Angeles where she is the Missioner for Christian Formation, Children’s & Youth Ministry.

Click here to learn more and register!

Children’s, Youth, or Family Ministers In-Person Gathering | October 26, 10am-2pm at Diocesan House in Kinston

We are beginning a new in-person gathering for folks in Children, Youth, or Family ministries! This is open to full or part-time folks, lay or clergy. The first meeting will be October 26, 10am-2pm at Diocesan House in Kinston.

Click here to learn more and register!