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Governance

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.



140th Convention of the Diocese of East Carolina

About our 140th Convention

The 140th Annual Convention will be held at the Greenville Convention Center Friday, February 10 - Saturday, February 11, 2023.

The Greenville Convention Center is located at 303 Greenville Blvd SW, Greenville, NC 27834.

Recent Updates to our Convention Pages & Things to Know

  • We have now added a Voting Information page where you can find informat…
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What is a Diocese?

A diocese is a territorial jurisdiction of a diocesan bishop. The term also refers to the congregations and church members of the diocese. Ecclesiastical dioceses tend to correspond to civil units. For example, at first, the Diocese of Georgia corresponded with the State of Georgia. Later, however, many statewide dioceses were divided into smaller dioceses for pastoral and practi…

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Executive Council

Mandate

The Executive Council is an elected body that conducts the affairs of the diocese between conventions. Duties of the Executive Council are outlined in Title I Canon 8.


Standing Committee

Beginning with her foundation in 1785, Standing Committees have played an important role in the operation of the Episcopal Church. In effect, the Standing Committee serves as a link between the people of the Diocese and the Diocesan Bishop and as a link between this Diocese and the other Dioceses in the Episcopal Church. In East Carolina, the Standing Committee consists of three …

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Trustees

The Bishop, and when there is no Bishop, the President of the Standing Committee, together with two (2) lay persons and two (2) clergy canonically resident in this Diocese, nominated by the Bishop and elected by the Convention shall constitute the Board of Trustees for the Church in this Diocese.

The Trustees under the direction of the Convention, or of the Executive Council bet…

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Constitutions & Canons

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 (cl…

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Kinston, NC 28503

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705 Doctors Drive
Kinston, NC 28501

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Worship Guidelines Letters from the Bishop Hurricane Hub 2023 Cycle of Prayer

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2023 Due Dates for Canonically-Required Reports and the 2023 Parish Contact Form and 2023 Audit Criteria Request Form are now available in our Resources. You can also find them here:

2023 Due Dates for Canonically-Required Reports 2023 Parish Contact Form 2023 Audit Criteria Request Form

The current mileage reimbursement rate is 62.5 cents per mile, established June 9, 2022.You can learn more here.

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As of March 31, 2022 there are updated Guidelines for Public Worship in the Diocese of East Carolina. You may view them by clicking the button below:

Guidelines for Public Worship

Bishop's Visitation Guidelines 2022-2023 Bishop's Visitation Schedule

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Building your volunteer ministry?

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Guidelines for Public Worship 2023 Cycle of Prayer Stewardship Resources

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