News & Notes: March 4, 2026

Weeks of March 8 • March 15

Third Sunday in Lent
Collect & Readings

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
Christ Church, Elizabeth City &
Holy Innocents, Seven Springs

Fourth Sunday in Lent
Collect & Readings

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
Emmanuel, Farmville &
Church of the Good Shepherd, Fayetteville

Upcoming Events

Dinner on 5 Continents at Christ Church Harrison Center, New Bern, March 7, 2026. Learn more here.
Schola Cantorum Evensong at St. Mary’s, Kinston, March 8, 2026. Find details here.
Happening 84 at Trinity Center, March 6-8, 2026. Registration is closed.
Daughters of the King Quiet Day at Christ Church, New Bern, March 14, 2026. Click here to learn more.
CROP Hunger Walk at Downtown Fayetteville, March 22, 20255. Click here for details.
Lower Cape Fear Deanery Youth Gathering in Wilmington, March 22, 2026. Learn more here.
Eugene Price Annual Kite Flying Festival at St. Andrew’s, Goldsboro, March 28, 2026. Find details here.
New Beginnings 59 at Trinity Center, April 17-19, 2026. Click here to learn more and register.
Cursillo EC107 at Trinity Center, April 23, 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

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.

Ministry & Faith Formation Events and Resources

Lower Cape Fear Deanery Youth Gathering | March 22, 2026 in Wilmington

Hosted in Wilmington and led by the ECYC, come and with youth in 6 – 12th grades and their adult leaders from the Lower Cape Fear Deanery for an afternoon of fellowship, service, and worship!

Registration is by parish not individuals. If you are interested in attending, please check with your parish youth leader. Parish Registration deadline is March 17th! Click here to register and learn more.

You do not have to be from the Lower Cape Fear Deanery to participate. If your parish would like to come, just register!

Questions? Please contact Emily Gowdy Canady, Missioner for Lifelong Christian Formation for the Diocese of East Carolina.

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

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.