BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240402T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240425T170000 DTSTAMP:20260504T080515 CREATED:20250310T220008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T220008Z UID:10000325-1712048400-1714064400@www.diocese-eastcarolina.org SUMMARY:Art Exhibition at the Leland Cultural Arts Center DESCRIPTION:The work of local artists\, including The Rev. Kamila Blessing and 3D artists Kris Scheppmann and Susan Pfeffer\, will be exhibited at the Leland Cultural Arts Center this April 2-25 from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m daily. All are also welcome to the opening party on Saturday\, April 6\, from 12-2:00 p.m. (Kamila will be there\, and there will be goodies!). All are welcome to visit\, and plenty of free parking is available at the center. Download Kamila’s Flyer Here     URL:https://www.diocese-eastcarolina.org/events/art-exhibition-at-the-leland-cultural-arts-center/ CATEGORIES:Events,Front Page Events,News & Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.diocese-eastcarolina.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/art-exhibition_400-vLNs7u.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240409T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240409T150000 DTSTAMP:20260504T080515 CREATED:20250310T220007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T220007Z UID:10000324-1712656800-1712674800@www.diocese-eastcarolina.org SUMMARY:Blood Drive at St. Francis by the Sea\, Salter Path DESCRIPTION:St. Francis by the Sea\, Salter Path is holding a community blood drive on April 9th from 10AM-3PM in their Fellowship Hall. All are welcome to come and donate! Download the Flyer Here for More Information URL:https://www.diocese-eastcarolina.org/events/blood-drive-at-st-francis-by-the-sea-salter-path/ CATEGORIES:Events,Front Page Events,News & Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.diocese-eastcarolina.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/blood-drive-1_294-QzS63s.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240409T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240409T210000 DTSTAMP:20260504T080515 CREATED:20250310T220005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T220005Z UID:10000323-1712689200-1712696400@www.diocese-eastcarolina.org SUMMARY:Project Resource in East Carolina: Stewardship Training Series DESCRIPTION:We are excited to introduce Project Resource\, a 5-week stewardship training series that provides the tools to inspire radical generosity and engage faith communities in this life-changing work. Project Resource provides teaching\, focus\, and adaptable resources to equip clergy and lay leaders to develop their year-round annual stewardship campaigns and to plan\, ask for\, and receive major gifts. Join us on the journey of changing a culture of stewardship here in East Carolina. The training series is free and open to all in the Diocese of East Carolina. All are welcome to register as an individual or a church team (Congregational teams of 2-4 people\, including clergy if possible\, would be fantastic)! We encourage congregations and individuals to do the series together when possible and find ways to gather. If you’re seeking a local site to gather with for the Project Resource Training Series here in East Carolina\, let us know\, and we’ll connect you to a local congregation for gathering with during the training series. Christ Church\, New Bern is one such congregation offering a local gathering space. If you need to miss a session\, all materials and the session recording will be shared following each session. Registration will be continuous\, but the sooner your register\, the sooner you’ll have access to the materials and recordings. We are meeting by Zoom for 5 consecutive Tuesdays from 7-9 PM: Tuesday\, April 9 Tuesday\, April 16 Tuesday\, April 23 Tuesday\, April 30 Tuesday\, May 7 All sessions will be recorded\, and resources will also be shared in a virtual binder. Click Here to Register for the Project Resource in East Carolina Training Series Learn more about Project Resource from this brief video: Project Resource: Helps clergy and lay leaders utilize practical resources to revolutionize all areas of stewardship and unravel internal money narratives while addressing societal shifts\, organizational change\, and leadership challenges. Guides individuals and teams through the training curriculum\, session by session\, taking into account their unique cultural and geographical context. Enables participants to conclude the conference with a customized working plan and measurable goals\, designed specifically for their individual congregation. Church individuals and teams will complete the 5-week series with: A comprehensive stewardship calendar for year-round planning A detailed roadmap for launching their annual campaigns Practical training on crafting personalized invitations Insight into generational and individual donor motivations Click Here to Register for the Project Resource in East Carolina Training Series URL:https://www.diocese-eastcarolina.org/events/project-resource-in-east-carolina-stewardship-training-series/ CATEGORIES:Events,Front Page Events,News & Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.diocese-eastcarolina.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/project-resource-in-east-carolina-instagram-post_437-TrYDjT.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240412T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240414T130000 DTSTAMP:20260504T080515 CREATED:20250310T215955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T215955Z UID:10000322-1712941200-1713099600@www.diocese-eastcarolina.org SUMMARY:New Beginnings 57 DESCRIPTION:New Beginnings 57 for Middle Schoolers is April 12-14 at Trinity Center in Pine Knoll Shores. Fees Fees for New Beginnings are NON-REFUNDABLE. Team Fees (Youth or Adult) $87.50. Candidate Fees (Youth or Adult) $175 Registration Deadline for Team: March 1st. 2024 Registration Deadline for Participants: March 21\, 2024 Payment is easily done online\, though checks will still be accepted\, you WILL NOT receive your registration QR code until payment has been recorded and required parent/guardian electronic signature for youth forms are received. As always\, money should not be a reason a young person doesn’t participate. Please check with Xena Markine-Morrison\, John Kells\, or Emily Gowdy Canady BEFORE you begin the registration process if you would like to request a confidential scholarship. Items Needed for Online Registration Since this is process may be new to you\, you are encouraged to review the registration questions prior to completing so you have everything needed to complete your registration. • Health Insurance Cards • Emergency contact information • ALL ADULTS are required to have a satisfactory background check and have completed the necessary modules required by Safe Church\, Safe Communities to attend. Please see the registration form for deadlines to complete these requirements. You may also consult the Diocesan Policies for the Protection of Children\, Youth and Vulnerable Adults should you have any questions. REGISTER HERE URL:https://www.diocese-eastcarolina.org/events/new-beginnings-57/ CATEGORIES:Lifelong Christian Formation,New Beginnings,Youth Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.diocese-eastcarolina.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/new-beginnings-57-reg-fox-instagram-post_132-JIGStb.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240413T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240413T150000 DTSTAMP:20260504T080515 CREATED:20250310T215954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T215954Z UID:10000321-1713009600-1713020400@www.diocese-eastcarolina.org SUMMARY:Art Exhibition at St. Cyprian’s\, New Bern DESCRIPTION:This art gallery show at St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church will feature African American artists\, whose canvases and other works will be displayed in the main worship space of the church\, as sunlight streams through the beautiful stained-glass windows. Artists will be present to discuss their works with visitors\, and local artist Lee Hood will do a demonstration of his painting. In addition\, there will be a featured canvas called “Make Your Mark\,” on which a sketched image will be divided into smaller sections. Visitors will have the opportunity to paint a section of the canvas\, which will combine by the end of the afternoon in a complete “community” painting! Outdoors on the church grounds there will be “Sip and Paint” for kids\, with easels and paints set up and kid-sipping drinks for young ones to paint their original work. Popcorn will also be available! There is no charge for the gallery show\, though a freewill offering will gladly be received. URL:https://www.diocese-eastcarolina.org/events/art-exhibition-at-st-cyprians-new-bern/ CATEGORIES:Events,Front Page Events,News & Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.diocese-eastcarolina.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/art-exh-st-cyp_118-nwMdpP.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240413T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240413T160000 DTSTAMP:20260504T080515 CREATED:20250310T215952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T215952Z UID:10000320-1713016800-1713024000@www.diocese-eastcarolina.org SUMMARY:Afternoon Tea at 6th and Queen with Church of the Good Shepherd\, Wilmington DESCRIPTION:Join Church of the Good Shepherd\, Wilmington for an elegant traditional English tea party with fresh scones\, tea sandwiches\, pastries and harpist Julie Rehder. For tickets and more information\, see here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/afternoon-tea-at-6th-… Download the Event Flyer Here URL:https://www.diocese-eastcarolina.org/events/afternoon-tea-at-6th-and-queen-with-church-of-the-good-shepherd-wilmington/ CATEGORIES:Events,Front Page Events,News & Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.diocese-eastcarolina.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/afternoon-tea_501-FmgijD.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240421T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240421T183000 DTSTAMP:20260504T080515 CREATED:20250310T215951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T215951Z UID:10000319-1713718800-1713724200@www.diocese-eastcarolina.org SUMMARY:Choral Evensong with Schola Cantorum at St. Paul’s\, Clinton DESCRIPTION:Join Schola Cantorum and St. Paul’s\, Clinton for Choral Evensong on April 21st at 5:00 PM. All are welcome! URL:https://www.diocese-eastcarolina.org/events/choral-evensong-with-schola-cantorum-at-st-pauls-clinton/ CATEGORIES:Events,Front Page Events,News & Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.diocese-eastcarolina.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/scholar-at-st-pauls_594-eg7Uqd.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240424T165500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240628T160000 DTSTAMP:20260504T080515 CREATED:20250310T215950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T215950Z UID:10000318-1713977700-1719590400@www.diocese-eastcarolina.org SUMMARY:EFWM Back to School Drive DESCRIPTION:Episcopal Farmworker Ministry are collecting backpacks during the month of June. Filled backpacks can be brought to EFWM (2989 Easy Street\, Dunn\, NC) on Tuesday-Friday from 10am-4pm. If you would like a list of individual children\, please contact Patti at: 919-805-1607. Backpacks should be dropped of by Friday\, June 28. If a digital option is better for you\, you can send supplies directly to EFWM via their Amazon Backpack Drive Gift List: EFWM’s Backpack Drive Amazon Gift List Thank you for supporting the children we serve! Visit EFWM’s website to learn more or connect further with the ministry. Help EFWM supply backpacks for the children in the community. Bring backpacks\, stuffed with school staples: Pre-K / Kindergarten School list Pencil pouch/pencil box pencils Scissors blunt tip/child size scissors Expo markers Glue sticks 2 boxes of Kleenex tissue Crayons One pair of headphones One pack of dry-erase markers 1 box of gallon-size ziploc bags Construction paper Pocket folders Elementary School Supply List (1 st grade through 5 th grade) Headphones or earphones Pencil pouch One composition book Crayons Pencils Big pink erasers or small pencil top erasers Dry erase markers Scissors 2kid friendly Three plastic pocket folders Glue sticks 1 or 2 pack of loose leaf paper Two or one or three subject notebook Tissue Colored pencils Highlighters Pens Middle School supply list (6 th grade to 8 th grade) 2 atleast 1 1/2 inch 3 ring binder 5-subject college rulled spiral notebook 1 set of 8 tab dividers Glue sticks Earbuds/headphones Pencils Pencil sharpener Pens black red and blue Erasers 3 packs College ruled loose leaf notebook paper Highlighters minimum 2 Index cards Pencil pouch 1 Composition book Colored pencils ruler High School supply list (9 th grade to 12 th grade) 1 ½inch 3 ring binder 9 dividers Highlighter Pens (diff’t colors) Colored Pencils Pencil pouch Loose leaf paper Pencils or mechanic pencils Notebooks Index cards Pencil sharpeners Erasers If you have questions\, please text or call: 919-805-1607. Download the Flyer Here   URL:https://www.diocese-eastcarolina.org/events/efwm-back-to-school-drive/ CATEGORIES:Events,Front Page Events,News & Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.diocese-eastcarolina.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/untitled-design_236-vwNfLS.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240426T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240426T200000 DTSTAMP:20260504T080515 CREATED:20250310T215940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T215940Z UID:10000317-1714156200-1714161600@www.diocese-eastcarolina.org SUMMARY:Williston Community Choir at St. Cyprian’s\, New Bern DESCRIPTION:Join St. Cyprian’s\, New Bern and the The African American Heritage & Culture Center for an evening of gospel and spirituals by Williston Alumni Community Choir. The choir’s history dates to 1984 when members of the former Williston High School Glee Club organized an alumni group called the Williston Alumni Choral Ensemble. In 2011 the Ensemble combined with The Wilmington Community Choir to form the current Williston Alumni Community Choir. The Williston School was founded in 1866 by the abolitionist American Missionary Association after the Union army occupied Wilmington during the civil war. It served freed slaves. The institution was closed as a high school in 1968 as part of desegregation. This caused disturbances\, resulting in the wrongly-convicted and imprisoned Wilmington Ten\, who became internationally known as freedom-fighters. The choir brings the heart and soul of the school’s history and the alumni experience to its rendition of songs of triumph and hope that will uplift our community. URL:https://www.diocese-eastcarolina.org/events/williston-community-choir-at-st-cyprians-new-bern/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.diocese-eastcarolina.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/st-cyprians-april-events_893-cOzoAT.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240427T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240427T150000 DTSTAMP:20260504T080515 CREATED:20250310T215939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T215939Z UID:10000316-1714212000-1714230000@www.diocese-eastcarolina.org SUMMARY:Creation Keepers DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled. We will update this page when resources are available the possibility of rescheduling. A fun\, interactive\, outdoor event for Adults\, Youth\, and Children that centers around celebrating God’s creation of the Earth\, and humanity’s role in caring for the Earth. A particular eye is turned to climate change and environmental justice – with hope for change and steps for living a more environmentally just life. Relevant experts will share with us ways to effect systemic change rather than just individual changes\, but leave lots of room for individual opportunities as well. We are excited to build community and collaboration across the diocese. Participants and parishes will leave with resources they can share with others or to host a similar event on a more local level. $15 Per Person* – Includes Lunch (*There is a 20% discount for families who register 4+ participants) Check-in begins at 9:30 AM\, Program starts at 10:00 AM and ends at 3:00 PM. Lunch is included! We will be joined by: Sound to Sea Environmental Education Programs from Trinity Center Sound Rivers – The Lower Neuse River Keeper R.A.W. Plastics of Greenville We will experience: Beekeeping Composting Seed Bombs And Much More! Schedule for the Day – Download Here Children and youth must be accompanied by an adult. Young people grades 6-12 may attend as a church youth community. Safe Church Safe Communities Youth:Adult ratios apply. Event Coordinators: Juniper LaNunziata (they/them) has been serving as the Director of Christian Formation at St. Paul’s in Greenville since 2016. They are a native of Pennsylvania\, but they’ve been living in North Carolina since 2007. Juniper previously helped create “A Festival of Creation” – an event focused on celebrating God’s marvelous world\, with an emphasis on combating climate change. They have repeatedly failed at container gardening\, but very successfully befriended the squirrels and birds in their yard. Juniper’s favorite animal is the Virginia Opossum; they’re always ready to share a possum fact! Ashley Simpson (she/her) is the Associate Rector for Parish Life at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Beaufort. An Eastern North Carolina native\, she spent her summers growing up on the Albemarle Sound and local beaches\, which led her to her love of the water. While she now serves as a priest\, her undergraduate degree is in Marine Biology. Her first job out of college was working for the Sound to Sea Environmental Education Program housed at Trinity Center. She enjoys learning about sharks and how everything in creation is connected (yay\, Ecology!). URL:https://www.diocese-eastcarolina.org/events/creation-keepers/ CATEGORIES:Lifelong Christian Formation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.diocese-eastcarolina.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/updated-creation-keepers-instagramweb-1_310-f1BMna.tmp_.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR