News & Notes: June 17, 2026

Weeks of June 21 • June 28

Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Collect & Readings

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
Trinity Center

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Collect & Readings

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

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.

Father of all, we pray to you for those we love, but see no longer: Grant them your peace; let light perpetual shine upon them; and, in your loving wisdom and almighty power, work in them the good purpose of your perfect will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Around the Diocese

Death in the Diocesan Family: Joyce Jones

We are sad to announce the death of Joyce Jones, mother of the Rev. Rob MacSwain. Joyce died on June 12. Her funeral will be on Saturday, June 20 at St. Paul’s, Edenton.

We bid your prayers for Rob and all who love Joyce.

Trinity Center Sunday Resources

This Sunday is Trinity Center Sunday! In addition to the usual celebrations of our wonderful camp and conference center, we’re also celebrating 40 years of Trinity Center. For the occasion, Trinity Center has prepared bulletin inserts, activity sheets, and ways to share about the importance of Trinity Center.

Click here to learn more and download the materials!

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

Formation Leader Survey for the 2026-2027 Program Year

Plans are in the works for the 2026-2027 program year in Lifelong Christian Formation. Do you lead or coordinate Christian Formation for children, youth, young adults, and/or adults in your parish or ministry context? If yes, we want you to hear from you!

Your feedback, ideas, and input are important. As the boots on the ground, doing this work in parishes and ministry contexts across the diocese, what topics, ideas and gatherings would best serve you in the upcoming year? What have you gotten the most out of this year?

Click here to access the survey.

It would be most helpful if you would complete this survey by June 4th! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Emily Gowdy Canady, Missioner for Lifelong Christian Formation.

Survey Supports Research on Intergenerational Worship in the Episcopal Church

Help the Roots & Wings grant team research current worship practices in the Episcopal Church by taking a short survey on the five hallmarks of intergenerational worship. Our goal is to collect 500+ survey responses in 2026 to give us a snapshot of the current levels of intergenerationality in Episcopal liturgy based on five core characteristics.

You do not have to already be practicing intentionally intergenerational worship to participate! The survey is accompanied by a toolkit for congregations that want to strengthen intergenerational worship practices. Roots & Wings: Intergenerational Formation Collaborative (R&W) is a five-year grant administered through Lifelong Learning at Virginia Theological Seminary. Take the survey: https://buildfaith.org/hallmarks-of-intergenerational-worship-toolkit/