Constitutions & Canons | Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina

The Diocese of East Carolina, and The Episcopal Church as a whole, are governed by the Constitution, Canons, By-laws, and Rules of Order.

Changes to the Constitution must be approved by a majority of both orders (clergy and lay), voting separately, at two successive Diocesan Conventions. Amendments to the Canons or Rules of Order must be approved by a majority of both orders (clergy and lay), voting separately, at one Diocesan Convention.

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Here are some of our most frequently requested resources. To see our entire list of resources, click on the All Resources button below.

Worship Guidelines Letters from the Bishop 2021 Cycle of Prayer

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If you have not yet submitted your Parochial Report, please do so as soon as possible.

Property Reports are due by May 15
Parish Audits are due by September 1

Please contact LaTonya Smith or Melissa Gady for help with any of these forms

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As of April 29th, 2021, there are updated Guidelines for Public Worship in the Diocese of East Carolina. You may video them by clicking the button below:

Guidelines for Public Worship

Guidelines for Bishop Skirving's Visits 2020-2021 Bishop's Visitation Schedule

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Building your volunteer ministry for summer and fall programming?

Guidelines for Public Worship 2021 Cycle of Prayer

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