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Administrative Resources

Diocesan Financial Reports

  • Diocesan House April 2022 Financials
  • 2021 Budget Adopted by Convention
  • 2021 Budget Narrative
  • Financial Guidelines and Procedures approved by Executive Co…

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Clergy Resources

Guidelines and Norms

2022 Clergy & Lay Employees Comp. & Benefits Handbook

Background Checks

    • Steps to Processing Background Checks
    • Clergy and Staff Background Screening Applicat…

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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
    • Steps to Processing Background Checks
    • Clergy and Staff Background Screening Form Application
    • Volunteer Backgr…

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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 April 2022 Financials
  • 2021 Budget Adopted by Convention
  • 2021 Budget Narrative
  • Financial Guidelines and Procedures approved by Executive Council

Parish Resources

  • 2022 Calendar of Due Dates
  • 2021 Parochial Report
  • 2022 Parish Contact Form
  • Property and Insurance Information
  • Blank Property Report
  • Property Report Infor…
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Clergy Resources

Guidelines and Norms

2022 Clergy & Lay Employees Comp. & Benefits Handbook

Background Checks

    • Steps to Processing Background Checks
    • Clergy and Staff Background Screening Application for Clergy
    • Volunteer Background Screening Application
    • Why Screen Volunteers?
  • Baptism Guidelines
  • Bishop's Visitation Guidelines
  • 2022-2023 Bishop's Visitation Schedule
  • D…
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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
    • Steps to Processing Background Checks
    • Clergy and Staff Background Screening Form Application
    • Volunteer Background Screening Form Application
    • Why Screen Volunteers?
  • Baptism Guidelines
  • Bishop's Visitation Guidelines
  • 2021-2022 Bishop's Visitation Schedule
  • 2022-2023 Bishop's Visitation …
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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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PO Box 1336
Kinston, NC 28503

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705 Doctors Drive
Kinston, NC 28501

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Worship Guidelines Letters from the Bishop 2022 Cycle of Prayer Hurricane Hub

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Parish Property Reports are due May 16, to be submitted to Diocesan House. Contact Litisha Dawson with any questions or if you need help completing your property report. The reports can be mailed to: PO Box 1336, Kinston, NC 28503

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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 Guidelines2021-2022 Bishop's Visitation Schedule 2022-2023 Bishop's Visitation Schedule

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Building your volunteer ministry for summer and fall programming?

  • Volunteer Background Screening Form Application
  • Why Screen Volunteers?

Guidelines for Public Worship 2022 Cycle of Prayer

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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
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