News & Notes: May 27, 2026

Weeks of May 31 • June 7

First Sunday after Pentecost:
Trinity Sunday
Collect & Readings

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
St. Andrew’s, Morehead City

Second Sunday after Pentecost
Collect & Readings

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
St. Mary’s. Kinston &
Upper Cape Fear Deanery

Upcoming Events

Family & Friends Day at St. Andrew’s, Goldsboro, May 30, 2026. Click here for details.
St. Barnabas Community Service Day at St. Barnabas, Chapel, June 6, 2026. Click here to learn more.
36th Conference on Church Music at Trinity Center, August 20-23, 2026. Learn more here.

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Around the Diocese

Service for Gordon Duffus | May 30, 2026 at 2pm

We are sad to announce the death of Gordon Duffus, the husband of the Rev. Cynthia Duffus. Gordon died Tuesday, May 19th, at home. We bid your prayers for Cindy and for all who love Gordon.

There will be a service Saturday, May 30 at 2 pm at St. Anne’s. There will be a reception following in the parish hall.

You can read the full obituary 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.

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 (Group Code 27015)

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.