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Episcopal Diocese of 
East Carolina
News and Notes
  November 12, 2013  
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Fraser fir Christmas Wreaths are available to support the education of children in the Dominican Republic. The wreaths are available in 20 inches and 26 inches. Each wreath is decorated with a hand-made bow (you choose the bow at pick up) and fresh, local pine cones. Shipping boxes are available.

The sale ends Sunday, November 24th. If you have questions, please email them to coswreaths@gmail.com. 

All wreaths must be picked up at Church of the Servant on

Saturday, December 7 from 11:00am - 1:00pm 
OR 

Sunday, December 8 from 9:00am - 1:00pm.


 

 

The next Schola Evensong performance will be Sunday,

November 17, at St. Stephen's, 200 N. James St., Goldsboro, at 5:30pm.

 
St. Christopher's, Havelock is in need of an organist or pianist to play traditional and contemporary music on Sunday mornings at the 10:00 AM service.  Compensation is negotiable.  For more information call (252) 726-8553.
 
Does you parish have a book store or gift shop? Let us know! Please send the name of your store and the contact person  
for the store to Chanda Platania at  cplatania@diocese-eastcarolina.org.

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In this week's newsletter
Announcing the New
"Search for the 8th Bishop of the
Diocese of East Carolina" website

Please visit the new and improved Bishop Search website. The new site provides more links, a calendar of events related to the process, picture galleries from all over the Diocese and the Diocesan profile. Don't forget to update your bookmarks! 

 
Millennium Development Goals (MDG) Grant Application available

 

The 2014 Millennium Development Goals Grant form is now available on the Diocesan website. The MDG's are eight goals to be achieved by 2015 that respond to the world's main development challenges. The MDG's are drawn from the actions and targets contained in the Millennium Declaration that was adopted by 189 nations-and signed by 147 heads of state and governments during the UN Millennium Summit in September 2000. 
The deadline for submission is January 6, 2014. If you have any questions, please contact Walker Campbell at 919-735-9090 or by email at campbellwc@earthlink.net.

MDG Grant Form
Upcoming for Youth:
Happening #63 
February 27-March 2, 2014 
 
Happening is a weekend for youth (9th-12th grade) and adult youth leaders who are active participants within an Episcopal parish in the Diocese of East Carolina. It is a powerful instrument of renewal and the aim is to concentrate closely on the person and the teachings of Jesus Christ and his ongoing Living Body-the Church. The deadline for Happening registration is December 16! For more information and registration forms, please visit the Happening page on the Diocesan website
Around the Diocese
Parish Events 
 
"Seeing the Face of God in Each Other" Anti-Racism Workshop

 

The Pamlico Deanery "Seeing the Face of God in Each Other" Workshop will be held at St. Paul's Church, located at 401 E. 4th St. in Greenville. The workshop will be on Saturday, November 16,  from 9:00am to 4:00pm. 

 

Sign in will begin at 8:30am on the day of the workshop. To register please contact Hannah Jarman by email or at (252) 522-0885 ext. 228.  Make sure to include the following: attendee's name, their parish, their home/work phone, e-mail, and which location and session they would like to attend. ALL REGISTRATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY TUESDAY PRECEDING THE WORKSHOP DATE! Please bring a bag lunch.  Beverages will be provided....»

 


St. Paul's Church, located at 16 N. 16th St. in Wilmington, presents the "Coastal Carolina Christmas", a weekend long event featuring music,  food and fellowship. 

The schedule of events is as follows: 

Friday, December 6-

7:00pm: Sounds of the Season music

8:30pm: Chocolate and Champagne Reception 

  

Saturday, December 7-

5:00pm: Low Country Broil

7:00pm: "The Song of Simeon" by Jazz Fellowship 

(see next event below for more information)

  

Sunday, December 8-

10:30am: Choral Eucharist with music by Jazz Fellowship 

  

For more details and ticket info, please visit www.spechurch.com.  ...»

 

Song of Simeon: A Christmas Journey at St. Paul's, Wilmington

 

Join the parishioners at St. Paul's, Wilmington (16 N. 16th St.) to enjoy "Song of Simeon" performed by the Will Scruggs Jazz Fellowship on December 7, at 7:00pm. This concert is part of the "Carolina Coastal Christmas" event sponsored by St. Paul's Church. Tickets at $30 and can be bought in advance at www.spechurch.com (find the link CCC Event Tickets on the left side of the page) or call the parish office at 910-762-4578. Proceeds will benefit St. Paul's outreach ministries.  ...»

 


On December 7, come to Zion Church in Washington (7322 Hwy 264 E.) for "The Art of Advent", a time to reflect on the meaning of Advent through words, art or other visual means. This event will be led by The Ven. Sonny Browne, rector at Trinity Episcopal Church, Chocowinity.  The schedule of events is as follows:   

9:30am - Registration 

10:00am - 12:00pm - The Art of Advent 

12:00pm- 12:45 pm - Lunch  

1:00pm - 2:00pm - Holy Eucharist 

Snacks and a soup lunch will be provided.   Sponsored by The Sue DuVal Daughters of the Pamlico chapter of the Daughters of the King.  For more information contact Carolyn Lewis at 252-946-1673. 

To download a bulletin insert, please click here.  ...»



The 5th Annual Acolyte Festival will be March 28-30, 2014 at St. Andrew's by the Sea in Nags Head (4212 S. Virginia Dare Trail). Registration starts now! Festival Coordinator, Debbie Luke, says "We are really excited, lots of new workshops, games and as usual the Bishop's Ball will be a blast!" 

For information on the event, how to register, and who to contact, please visit the Acolyte Festival page. ...» 

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