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Administrative Resources

Diocesan Financial Reports

  • Diocesan House December 2022 Financials
  • 2022 Budget Adopted by Convention
  • 2022 Budget Narrative
  • Proposed Budget for 2023
  • 2023 Proposed Budget Narrative…

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Clergy Resources

Guidelines and Norms

2023 Clergy & Lay Employees Comp. & Benefits Handbook

  • 2023 Annual Enrollment Informational Videos and Presentations

Background Checks

  • Baptism Guidelines
  • Bish…

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Compensation and Benefits Resources

About Your Benefits

  • 2022 Medical Insurance Plans and Rates
  • 2022 Medical Plans Comparison Chart
  • 2022 Compensation and Benefits Handbook
  • Medical benefits - Clergy | Lay
  • Pharm…

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Parish Resources

Parish Life Guidelines and Norms

  • Alcohol Use
  • Background Checks
  • Baptism Guidelines
  • Bishop's Visitation Guidelines
  • 2022-2023 Bishop's Visitation Schedule
  • Discretionary Funds
  • 2021…

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Racial Healing Formation Resources

Here you will find resources on racial justice and racial healing, from formation resources to books and web resources.

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Resources for Same Sex Marriage

By its adoption of Resolution A036, General Convention ruled that our new Canon I.18 on Marriage became effective Sunday, November 29, 2015, the First Sunday of Advent. The most notable change…

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Spiritual Resources

Ongoing Centering/Contemplative Prayer Groups In East Carolina

  • St Thomas, Bath - contact person is Patti Phelps
  • Christ Church, New Bern - contact person is Jane Merritt

Spiritual Forma…

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Summer Resources

As the school year wraps up, there can be a big push for doing all the things. Here are some resources for the not-so-lazy days of summer!

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Administrative Resources

Diocesan Financial Reports

  • Diocesan House December 2022 Financials
  • 2022 Budget Adopted by Convention
  • 2022 Budget Narrative
  • Proposed Budget for 2023
  • 2023 Proposed Budget Narrative
  • Learn more about the 2023 Proposed Budget here
  • Balance Sheet and Summary for 2021
  • Financial Guidelines and Procedures approved by Executive Council

Parish Resources

  • 2023 Calendar…
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Clergy Resources

Guidelines and Norms

2023 Clergy & Lay Employees Comp. & Benefits Handbook

  • 2023 Annual Enrollment Informational Videos and Presentations

Background Checks

  • Baptism Guidelines
  • Bishop's Visitation Guidelines
  • 2022-2023 Bishop's Visitation Schedule
  • Discretionary Funds
  • Parochial Reports

Compensation

  • 2023 Compensation and Benefits Handbook
    • 2023 Annual Enr…
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Compensation and Benefits Resources

About Your Benefits

  • 2022 Medical Insurance Plans and Rates
  • 2022 Medical Plans Comparison Chart
  • 2022 Compensation and Benefits Handbook
  • Medical benefits - Clergy | Lay
  • Pharmacy benefits - Clergy | Lay
  • Dental benefits - Clergy | Lay
  • Employee Assistance Program - Clergy | Lay
  • Additional benefits - Clergy | Lay
  • Diocese of East Carolina Implementation o…
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Parish Resources

Parish Life Guidelines and Norms

  • Alcohol Use
  • Background Checks
  • Baptism Guidelines
  • Bishop's Visitation Guidelines
  • 2022-2023 Bishop's Visitation Schedule
  • Discretionary Funds
  • 2021 Parochial Report
  • 2022 Federal Reporting Requirements

Foundation Grant: description & application found on on The Foundation of East Carolina page.

2023 Parish Contact Form

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Resources for Same Sex Marriage

By its adoption of Resolution A036, General Convention ruled that our new Canon I.18 on Marriage became effective Sunday, November 29, 2015, the First Sunday of Advent. The most notable change in this Canon is the removal of gender-specific language regarding the parties who can be married. By this Canon, therefore, marriage is equally available to all couples.

With its adoption…

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Spiritual Resources

Ongoing Centering/Contemplative Prayer Groups In East Carolina

  • St Thomas, Bath - contact person is Patti Phelps
  • Christ Church, New Bern - contact person is Jane Merritt

Spiritual Formation Resources

  • Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation
  • Center for Action and Contemplation
  • The Growing Edge
  • Wild Goose Festival
  • January Adventure

Personal Worship Resources

  • A…
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Kinston, NC 28503

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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

All Resources

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.

More Administrative Resources

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

More Clergy Resources

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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Ready to go deeper in your spiritual life?

  • Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation
  • Center for Action and Contemplation
  • The Growing Edge
  • Wild Goose Festival
  • The January Adventure
More Spiritual Resources