Lifelong Christian Formation
From cradle to grave, learning, growing and living as a Christian in the world does not end. Lifelong Christian Formation in the Diocese of East Carolina seeks to equip the saints for ministry by curating resources, providing support, and fostering connection.
Lifelong Christian Formation in the Diocese of East Carolina does this by providing congregational support and professional consultation as requested. It does this for individuals through formation events, classes, and workshops that are meant to supplement what is offered by congregations.
Through collaboration between parishes, ministry leaders, and others the Diocese of East Carolina makes, equips and sends disciples out into the world to serve God and their neighbors.
Candidate Registration deadline is MONDAY, February 9th. Registration link is in stories!
Christian Formation Leaders from the Diocese of East Carolina are at Forma’s Annual Conference in Denver this week. Belonging and Becoming is this year’s theme and attendees will hear from Dr. Lisa Kimball, the Rev. Peter Levenstrong, and the Rev. Dr. Patrick B. Reyes as preachers and keynoters. Participating in workshops on innovative and cutting-edge practices along with colleague networking are also important parts of the week. Safe travels home! @episcoforma
The deadline for Team Applications is MONDAY, January 26th. Don`t miss out!
https://dioec.regfox.com/happening-84
Deadline for New Beginnings High School Upfront Leader is January 26th.
10th-12th graders who have served on team for at least one New Beginnings in the last two years are eligible to apply for the roles of Shepherd, Archdeacon and Guide.
https://forms.gle/P9kXGDs4Z7Jbb2pw8 (link will also be in stories)
Registration for Team and Participants opens on February 3rd.
Almighty God, by the hand of Moses your servant you led your people out of slavery, and made them free at last: Grant that your church, following the example of your prophet Martin Luther King, may resist oppression in the name of your love, and may strive to secure for all your children the blessed liberty of the Gospel of Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. (Collect for the Feast Day of Martin Luther King, Jr.) -*Art created by Pinot’s Pallette South Hill
The Upper Cape Fear Deanery Youth Gathering was hosted at Holy Trinity, Fayetteville. The ECYC led games, music, and icebreakers. The group then learned about Off-road Outreach from Stacey Buckner, the Executive Director. She shared with us the many ways they serve military veterans who are homeless by “Meet ing people where they are and loving them back to life.” Then the group packed bags that the organization will distribute this week to homeless veterans who need them. Our next Deanery Youth Gathering will be in February in Lower Cape Fear. @offroadoutreach @eastcarolina.episcopaldiocese
April Formation Leader Gathering
Join with Christian Formation Leaders from around the diocese for our quarterly gathering to share ideas and resources. We hope you will bring a resource or idea that you have tried or used that you would like to share with others. Supported by the Department of Lifelong Christian Formation in the Diocese of East Carolina. [...]
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New Beginnings 59 April 17-19, 2026 • Trinity Center New Beginnings is a weekend event designed especially to respond to the unique challenges and concerns of your 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, [...]
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Happening is a Christian experience presented by teenagers, for teenagers with the help of clergy and lay adult leadership. The Happening program is meant to be one of the instruments within the Anglican Tradition of renewing the Christian church in the power of the Holy Spirit, so that the church may more readily respond to its [...]
