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Our Bishop & Diocesan Staff

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Bishop Rob Skirving
The Right Rev'd Rob Skirving, VIII Bishop of East Carolina
The Rev'd Canon Mollie Roberts
Canon for Diocesan Life and Leadership
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LaTonya Smith
Director of Finance and Administration
252-522-0885 ext. 229
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Sara Tavela
Diocesan Coordinator of Communications
252-522-0885 ext. 233
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Emily Gowdy Canady
Missioner for Lifelong Christian Formation
252-522-0885 ext. 226
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The Rev'd Frederick Clarkson
Spanish Language Ministry Coordinator
252-522-0885 ext. 232
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Hannah Jarman
Administrative Assistant to the Office of the Bishop & to the Canon
252-522-0885 ext. 228
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Jimi Paderick
Ministry Coordinator for Diocesan Life
252-522-0885 ext. 227
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Litisha Dawson
Bookkeeper & Administrative Assistant to the Director of Finance and Operations
252-522-0885 ext. 224

Bishop Rob Skirving

The Right Rev'd Rob Skirving, VIII Bishop of East Carolina

The Rev'd Canon Mollie Roberts

Canon for Diocesan Life and Leadership

Contact for:

  • Clergy Development
  • Deaneries
  • Mission Development
  • Mutual Ministry Review
  • Transition & Search Process

LaTonya Smith

Director of Finance and Administration
252-522-0885 ext. 229 |

Contact for:

  • Clergy Pension
  • Diocesan Budget/Finances
  • Diocesan Pledge Payments
  • Trustees and Trustee Properties of the Diocese
  • Deed or Property Information

Sara Tavela

Diocesan Coordinator of Communications
252-522-0885 ext. 233 |

Contact for:

  • Communications Submissions and Requests
  • Diocesan Website Updates
  • Communications Consultations for Diocesan Parishes and Ministries

Emily Gowdy Canady

Missioner for Lifelong Christian Formation
252-522-0885 ext. 226 |

Contact for:

  • College & Campus Ministries
  • Diocese of East Carolina Youth Council (ECYC)
  • Parish and Deanery Ministry with Youth
  • Young Adult Ministry
  • Youth Ministry and Events
  • Life-Long Christian Formation and Education
  • Baptism and Confirmation Preparation Resources

The Rev'd Frederick Clarkson

Spanish Language Ministry Coordinator
252-522-0885 ext. 232 |
Mobile: 571-212-9427

Contact for:

  • Spanish Language Ministry
  • Parish Latino/a Ministry
  • Episcopal Resources in Spanish
  • Spanish Language Website
  • Spanish Language Worship

Frederick nació en Bogotá, Colombia y sus padres se conocieron cuando estaban en la Universidad Americana en Washington D.C. Su padre trabajó en posiciones bancarias y gubernamentales colombianas así que la familia tuvo que viajar durante los conflictos colombianos de los años ochenta. Frederick creció en Maryland, Nueva York, y finalmente vivió con sus abuelos en Santa Bárbara, California durante sus años en la escuela secundaria. Después de la escuela secundaria, Frederick fue a la Universidad de San Andrés en Escocia seguido por una carrera bancaria. Los acontecimientos del 11 de septiembre del 2001 lo alertaron al llamado de servir en el ministerio y cambiar su carrera. Frederick se inscribió en el Seminario Teológico de Virginia, se graduó, y tomó su primer puesto en la Diócesis de Carolina del Norte, donde pasó 4 años y medio, antes de dirigirse a la Diócesis de Texas. A Frederick le encanta mantenerse activo, leer, nadar, sus dos perras, y le gusta ir al teatro.

La Diócesis de Carolina del Este está emocionada de dar la bienvenida al Rvdo. Clarkson por su vasta visión del mundo y su perspectiva del ministerio.

Hannah Jarman

Administrative Assistant to the Office of the Bishop & to the Canon
252-522-0885 ext. 228 |

Contact for:

  • Making an Appointment with Bishop Skirving
  • Scheduling the Bishop's Visitation
  • Making an Appointment with Canon Roberts
  • Diocesan Ordination Officer
  • Confirmation Certificates
  • Supply Clergy List
  • Lay Minister Licenses and Renewals
  • Clergy Leaving a Parish/Issuing a Call to New Clergy
  • Licensed to Serve Clergy
  • Diocesan Convention - Legislation
  • Background Checks for New Clergy
  • Reporting Alleged Sexual Misconduct

Jimi Paderick

Ministry Coordinator for Diocesan Life
252-522-0885 ext. 227 |

Contact for:

  • Background Checks for Laity
  • The General Convention
  • Diocesan Committees, Commissions, & Ministries
  • Sexual Ethics Training and Policies
  • Liaison for Convention Committee
  • Ordination Process
  • Updates to Parish, Clergy, and Committee Information
  • Coordinator of Diocesan Events

Litisha Dawson

Bookkeeper & Administrative Assistant to the Director of Finance and Operations
252-522-0885 ext. 224 |

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Mailing Address:
PO Box 1336
Kinston, NC 28503

Physical Address:
705 Doctors Drive
Kinston, NC 28501

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705 Doctors Drive
Kinston, NC 28501

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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 Hurricane Hub 2023 Cycle of Prayer

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Please submit your past-due reports ASAP! If you have questions, reach out to Litisha or LaTonya. 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

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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?

  • Model Policies for the Protection of Children, Youth, and Vulnerable Adults
  • Background Checks

Guidelines for Public Worship 2023 Cycle of Prayer Stewardship Resources

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