BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.diocese-eastcarolina.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20210101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221005T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221216T170000 DTSTAMP:20260505T023345 CREATED:20250310T220916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T220916Z UID:10000469-1664960400-1671210000@www.diocese-eastcarolina.org SUMMARY:Art Exhibit and Sale: Paintings by the Rev. Kamila Blessing DESCRIPTION:The Rev. Kamila Blessing has hung eight of her paintings as a one-person exhibit and sale at Active Care Chiropractic in Wilmington. The exhibit lasts through December\, and all are welcome to come see! URL:https://www.diocese-eastcarolina.org/events/art-exhibit-and-sale-paintings-by-the-rev-kamila-blessing/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.diocese-eastcarolina.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/art-exhibition-1_902-buOZX8.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221012T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221215T190000 DTSTAMP:20260505T023345 CREATED:20250310T220906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T220906Z UID:10000466-1665590400-1671130800@www.diocese-eastcarolina.org SUMMARY:Online Sacred Ground Series with St. Philip’s\, Southport and Grace\, Whiteville DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join St. Philip’s\, Southport and Grace\, Whiteville for a new Sacred Ground Series group beginning in January 2023. The group will meet every other Thursday evening on Zoom from 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. starting January 5\, 2023 for 11 sessions. Sacred Ground is built around a powerful online curriculum of documentary films and readings that focus on Indigenous\, Black\, Latino\, and Asian/Pacific American histories as they intersect with European American histories. Please see the flyer (linked below) for more details. Registration is free; please register by December 15\, 2022. Contact Linda Humphreys or Lisa Richey for more information and to register. Dowload the flyer with full details here. URL:https://www.diocese-eastcarolina.org/events/online-sacred-ground-series-with-st-philips-southport-and-grace-whiteville/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.diocese-eastcarolina.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/sacred-ground-st-philip-and-grace-1_242-hj9IxB.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221204T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221204T080000 DTSTAMP:20260505T023345 CREATED:20250310T220806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T220806Z UID:10000447-1670140800-1670140800@www.diocese-eastcarolina.org SUMMARY:Pelican House – Silent Retreat DESCRIPTION:Rate: $97.00 per night Registration Fee: $20.00 per night (non refundable) Recharge from the stresses of daily life. Take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy solitude\, simplicity\, and silence. Stay from two to five nights. URL:https://www.diocese-eastcarolina.org/events/pelican-house-silent-retreat/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:Pelican House ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.diocese-eastcarolina.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/pelican-rainbow-watercolor-5_36-axFw1f.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221206T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221206T210000 DTSTAMP:20260505T023345 CREATED:20250310T220805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T220805Z UID:10000446-1670353200-1670360400@www.diocese-eastcarolina.org SUMMARY:St. James Parish\, Wilmington Speaker Series: Author David Zahl DESCRIPTION:The St. James Speaker Series is excited to offer the opportunity to hear David Zahl present “How Realistic Expectations Lead to Grace for Others—and Ourselves ” on December 6th\, 2022 at St. James Parish. David Zahl is founder and director of Mockingbird Ministries\, which receives more than 1 million website pageviews per year and has 35\,000 newsletter subscribers and social media followers. He is editor-in-chief of the Mockingbird blog and cohost of the Mockingcast podcast. Zahl wrote the critically acclaimed book Seculosity: How Career\, Parenting\, Technology\, Food\, Politics\, and Romance Became Our New Religion and What to Do About It and has written for Christianity Today\, the Washington Post\, and The Guardian. He lives with his wife and three boys in Charlottesville\, Virginia\, where he also serves on the staff of Christ Episcopal Church. In his talk on “How Realistic Expectations Lead to Grace for Others—and Ourselves\, Zhal encourages us to examine our expectations. Many of us spend our days feeling like we’re the only one with problems\, while everyone else has their act together. But the sooner we realize that everyone struggles like we do\, the sooner we can show grace to ourselves and others. In Low Anthropology\, popular author and pastor David Zahl explores how our ideas about human nature influence our expectations in friendship\, work\, marriage\, and politics. We all go through life with an “anthropology”—an idea about what humans are like\, our potential and our limitations. A high anthropology—thinking optimistically about human nature—can breed perfectionism\, anxiety\, burnout\, loneliness\, and resentment. Meanwhile\, Zahl invites readers into a biblically rooted and life-giving low anthropology\, which fosters hope\, deep connection with others\, lasting love\, vulnerability\, compassion\, and happiness. Zahl offers a liberating view of human nature\, sin\, and grace\, showing why the good news of Christianity is both urgent and appealing. By embracing a more accurate view of human beings\, readers will discover a lasting hope for others—and themselves. URL:https://www.diocese-eastcarolina.org/events/st-james-parish-wilmington-speaker-series-author-david-zahl/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.diocese-eastcarolina.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/dec-speaker-series-instagram-post-square_444-d1TfDe.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221209T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221211T160000 DTSTAMP:20260505T023345 CREATED:20250310T220803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T220803Z UID:10000445-1670601600-1670774400@www.diocese-eastcarolina.org SUMMARY:Pelican House – A Celtic Advent Retreat DESCRIPTION:For centuries\, Celtic Spirituality has enriched Christian prayer\, practice\, and presence. In this weekend retreat\, we’ll sit with the stories\, meditations\, and poems of Celtic teachers. We’ll also have the opportunity to experience how the Celtic connection to Nature can bring us even closer to our Creator. God will be our retreat leader. Lisa Richey\, ObJN\, will bring some supplies. Contact Nancy Reynolds for more information and to register: (252) 247-5600 x17. Rate: $295.00 Registration Fee: $295.00 (non refundable) URL:https://www.diocese-eastcarolina.org/events/pelican-house-a-celtic-advent-retreat/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:Pelican House ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.diocese-eastcarolina.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/18b7b01a-50a3-46e3-9ff4-a50d3d08a18a-lisa-richey_10-xQgZkZ.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221209T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221209T200000 DTSTAMP:20260505T023345 CREATED:20250310T220801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T220801Z UID:10000444-1670610600-1670616000@www.diocese-eastcarolina.org SUMMARY:Art Walk Recital at Christ Church\, New Bern DESCRIPTION:Christ Church\, New Bern presents Erika Butters singing holiday favorites at an Art Walk Recital. Take a break and join us for songs of the season on Friday\, December 9 at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free and open to all. URL:https://www.diocese-eastcarolina.org/events/art-walk-recital-at-christ-church-new-bern/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.diocese-eastcarolina.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/concert-at-christ-church-faures-requiem-1_491-L3XzUr.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221211T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221211T113000 DTSTAMP:20260505T023345 CREATED:20250310T220800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T220800Z UID:10000443-1670754600-1670758200@www.diocese-eastcarolina.org SUMMARY:Feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe Service at St. Mary’s\, Kinston DESCRIPTION:St. Mary’s will observe the Feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe during their Sunday morning liturgies on December 11\, 2022 at 10:20 a.m.\, and all are welcome to attend. Sharing in worship with St. Mary’s that morning will be the Venerable Janet Rodman\, Archdeacon of the Diocese of East Carolina. For more information\, see St. Mary’s Website URL:https://www.diocese-eastcarolina.org/events/feast-of-the-virgin-of-guadalupe-service-at-st-marys-kinston/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.diocese-eastcarolina.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/st-marys-kinston-guadalupe-and-boars-head_415-yKTSOH.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221211T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221212T190000 DTSTAMP:20260505T023345 CREATED:20250310T220750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T220750Z UID:10000442-1670760000-1670871600@www.diocese-eastcarolina.org SUMMARY:Our Lady of Guadalupe DESCRIPTION:On the 12th of December\, we celebrate the Feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe. This year\, there will be four services commemorating our Lady of Guadalupe throughout the Diocese\, each organized by the respective local parish: La Sagrada Familia\, Dunn: December 11 at 12 p.m.St Mary’s\, Kinston: December 11 at 10:30 a.m.St Peter’s\, Washington: December 12 at 7 p.m.St John’s\, Fayetteville: December 12 at 7 p.m. To learn more about the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe\, check out this video below: URL:https://www.diocese-eastcarolina.org/events/our-lady-of-guadalupe/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:Front Page Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.diocese-eastcarolina.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/our-lady-of-guadalupe-services-2022_958-R4tlQb.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221211T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221211T203000 DTSTAMP:20260505T023345 CREATED:20250310T220749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T220749Z UID:10000441-1670785200-1670790600@www.diocese-eastcarolina.org SUMMARY:The Rev. Lindsay Freeman: The Trilogy of Women around Jesus’ Birth Zoom Event DESCRIPTION:Who: The Rev. Lindsay Freeman What: The Trilogy of Women around Jesus’ Birth: Mary\, Elizabeth and Anna When: Sunday\, December 11\, 2022 @ 7 p.m. Where: Zoom Coming through the Episcopal Shoppe’s Speaker Series at St. John’s\, Fayetteville\, join The Rev. Lindsay Hardin Freeman on Zoom for a new glimpse into the women who sheltered\, cared for\, and blessed the infant Jesus. Learn about Mary and her three-month stay with Elizabeth\, the mother of John the Baptist\, and find yourself at the temple in Jerusalem\, rejoicing with 104-year old Elizabeth\, who had prayed and waited for over many decades for the Messiah to appear. These women\, our spiritual grandmothers\, have much to share with us as we await the celebration of Jesus’ birth. Lindsay Freeman is the author of Bible Women: All Their Words and Why They Matter. A bestseller and a book that made worldwide news in its initial publication\, Bible Women is scheduled for a new and expanded release on February 1\, 2023. In addition to the original documentation of all the women in the Bible whose words are recorded\, the new version adds 93 prayers (one for every woman who spoke) from a variety of classical scholars\, theologians\, and contemporary clergy as well as providing expansive new discussion questions. URL:https://www.diocese-eastcarolina.org/events/the-rev-lindsay-freeman-the-trilogy-of-women-around-jesus-birth-zoom-event/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.diocese-eastcarolina.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/shoppe-freeman-talk_142-lYCPE0.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221218T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221218T180000 DTSTAMP:20260505T023345 CREATED:20250310T220747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T220747Z UID:10000440-1671379200-1671386400@www.diocese-eastcarolina.org SUMMARY:Christmas Cantata at St. Joseph’s\, Fayetteville DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to St. Joseph’s\, Fayetteville’s annual Christmas Cantata on Sunday\, December 18th at 4 p.m. This is a very well-attended Community event celebrating the Christmas season. St. Joseph’s is providing a means to pay for the event by the sale of ads in the program booklet. This letter describes the ad process\, if you or your organization would like to lend support. URL:https://www.diocese-eastcarolina.org/events/christmas-cantata-at-st-josephs-fayetteville/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.diocese-eastcarolina.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/christmas-cantata-st-josephs_614-fyS06J.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221218T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221218T190000 DTSTAMP:20260505T023345 CREATED:20250310T220746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T220746Z UID:10000439-1671384600-1671390000@www.diocese-eastcarolina.org SUMMARY:Lessons and Carols at Christ Church\, New Bern DESCRIPTION:Christ Church\, New Bern invites you to join them for their annual service of Advent Lessons and Carols on December 18 at 5:30 p.m. Come hear scripture\, sing carols\, and enjoy offerings from the parish choir and handbells to celebrate the season. Accompanied by harp and organ\, the parish choir will sing excerpts from Benjamin Britten’s “A Ceremony of Carols.” Admission is free and open to the public. URL:https://www.diocese-eastcarolina.org/events/lessons-and-carols-at-christ-church-new-bern/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.diocese-eastcarolina.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/concert-at-christ-church-faures-requiem-2_755-iJQZPG.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221219T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221219T210000 DTSTAMP:20260505T023345 CREATED:20250310T220745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T220745Z UID:10000438-1671478200-1671483600@www.diocese-eastcarolina.org SUMMARY:A Classical Christmas at St. James\, Wilmington DESCRIPTION:St. James Episcopal Church\, Wilmington is proud to present “A Classical Christmas\,” on Monday\, December 19th\, at 7:30 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Church located at 25 S. Third Street\, Wilmington. Featuring St. James’ own celebrated professional singers\, this program of Christmas carols and songs will brighten these long winter days and will bring peace to your heart. Soloists include: Lucy Baker\, mezzo soprano; Steven Thomason\, baritone; Sara Westermark\, soprano; and Bob Workmon\, tenor—accompanied by John Sullivan\, piano. This program also features upcoming talented students from the Westermark Voice Studio—Caroline Braza\, Aparna Dhulipala\, and Grace Puckett. Donations go to “A Safe Place” to aid victims of commercial sexual exploitation and domestic sex trafficking. For more information on A Safe Place please visit their website: https://www.endslaverynow.org/a-safe-place. Most of us know love and safety\, but it is our duty to look out for those who need protection and a safe place. Everyone\, regardless of belief system\, is invited to attend. The love of God knows no boundaries. Admission is free and open to the public. URL:https://www.diocese-eastcarolina.org/events/a-classical-christmas-at-st-james-wilmington/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.diocese-eastcarolina.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/st-james-parish-classical-christmas_675-SFjAfT.tmp_.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR