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Episcopal Diocese of 
East Carolina
News and Notes
  May 20, 2014 
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Episcopal Relief & Development Update

 

The Diocesan Network Coordinator attended the Episcopal Relief & Development Network Managers meeting in Atlanta last week and is excited to share with parish reps information and tools he has gained to enhance the ability of Network Coordinator and Parish Reps to better serve in this ministry.  

Episcopal Relief & Development is entering the 75th year anniversary of "healing a hurting world".  During the next twelve months there will be a lot of information being disseminated throughout the Diocese about Episcopal Relief & Development's goals for this celebration and our role to accomplish them.  To keep all parish reps included in the flow of information and our important role in this process, the Diocesan Coordinator is requesting all parish representatives to update their contact information by May 31, 2014.   You may do so via email (tjwarren@bellsouth.net) or telephone (910-371-2353). 

 

Thanking you all for your service to this ministry. 

 

Prayerfully

Thomas L. Warren, Diocesan Coordinator

Parishes Seeking...

St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Oriental is looking for a Choir Director. Salary is $100 per week. There is an organist and pianist in place. Please call Dick AhKao, Senior Warden, at 252-249-2857 or Jean White at 252-249-6588 if qualified and interested in the position.
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Special Electing Convention Updates
Ordination to Transitional Diaconate- Daniel Stroud
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Nominees offer prayers and support to Bishop-elect Skirving

From Rev. Mimi Lacy:
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, It was a privilege to be part of the discernment process for the 8th Bishop of East Carolina. Your prayers and your kind words of support were -and continue to be- a blessing; thank you! My hope is that the excitement and energy present throughout the process continues as Rob takes his place among us, and that we move ahead with creativity and enthusiasm, ready to do the work that God has given us to do. With that in mind I will continue to pray for Rob and his wife Sandy, as well as the congregations and ministries throughout the Diocese. I am deeply grateful for the people of St. Timothy's and the ability to work in such a wonderful and gracious place. I am thankful for Stephen and Jan Smith and David and Emily Pfaff for their participation in the discernment process. And I am still amazed at the fantastic work and professionalism of both the Search and Nominating and Transition Committees. May the Holy Spirit continue to inspire, guide and bless us all in the weeks and months ahead.

Faithfully yours, The Very Rev. Mimi Lacy 


From Rev. Canon David Pfaff:
Dear Rob and Sandy: Emily and I join in sending our heartfelt congratulations on your election. We will continue to keep you in our prayers during this next phase of the transition. We will also continue to pray for the Diocese of East Carolina, as its people prepare for a new chapter in their ministry, and in your company. It has been a privilege to travel part of this journey with you both, and we hope and pray that your unfolding life and ministry in East Carolina will be full of joy and surprise as you settle amongst very loving people in beautiful surroundings. 

May God bless your ministry as you go forward, 
The Rev. Canon David Pfaff


From Rev. Dr. Stephen Smith:
Congratulations to the people of the Diocese of East Carolina on electing Rob Skirving as your eighth bishop. You truly have a talented person elected to lead you. And having spent a week in the Diocese I know that together you have the energy and enthusiasm to make great things happen. I was thrilled to have been a part of the process. God's blessings to you all. 

Faithfully: The Rev. Dr. Stephen Smith 

God Willing, The Right Reverend Peter James Lee, will ordain Daniel Joseph Stroud to the Sacred Order of Deacons in Christ's One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church. The ordination will take place on Saturday, June 7th, at 2:00 p.m., at St. Andrew's On the Sound Episcopal Church, located at 101 Airlie Road in Wilmington, NC.  Your prayers and presence are requested.


Upcoming events: 
(more events listed on the left side of this newsletter and under "Upcoming Event" on the Website.)

Schola Cantorum performs Evensong at St. Paul's, Wilmington
 
Schola Cantorum, the auditioned choral ensemble for the diocese of East Carolina, will sing Evensong at St. Paul's Episcopal Church (16 N 16th St., Wilmington, NC 28401) on Sunday, June 1 at 6:00 PM.  The service music is by Charles Stanford and the anthem is "Evening Hymn" by Gardiner.  The Psalm is Psalm 46, sung to Anglican Chant.

St. Francis by the Sea, Salter Path Concert Series

 

Mark you calendar for the St. Francis by the Sea Concert Series.  

Thursday, June 5, at 7:00pm- "A Journey of Faith" Jennifer and Van Manuel share their personal journey of faith through ballads, hymns, spirituals and songs of praise. 

Thursday, July 10, at 7:00pm- "Sacred Music and Spirituals for Voice and Viola" James Dargan, Heather Barlow and Lewis Moore will perform. 

Thursday, August 7 at 7:00pm- "From Tudor to Today: A Celebration of English Organ Music" Organist, Krista D. Melcher will perform. 

Thursday, September 11 at 7:00pm- "Commemorative Concert for 9/11"   

All concerts take place in the sanctuary at St. Francis by the Sea Church in Salter Path. Concerts are open to the public and free. Donations are accepted. Light refreshments will be served following the concerts.  St. Francis by the Sea is located at 920 Salter Path Road.

 

30th Annual Lobster Fest at Church of the Servant, Wilmington
 
On Saturday, June 14th, Church of the Servant will hold their annual Lobster Fest. New this year is the ability to order securely online! For ordering information and more, please visit their 

 

Adult and Youth Music Conferences

 

The 26th Annual Conference on Church Music and the 17th Annual Youth Choir Camp are scheduled for August 21-24 at Trinity Center. For more information and registration forms please visit the Conference on Church Music page or the Youth Choir Camp page. 
Youth and Young Adult News and Events

 

2014 - 2015 - Youth Ministry Event Dates

 
yOUThREACH 2014 - Saturday, September 20, 2014 
 
Happening #64 - Friday, October 17 - Sunday, October 19., 2014. Happening Team Registration is online!
 
Fall Conference - Friday, November 14 - Sunday, November 16, 2014
 
Youth@Convention - Thursday, February 5 - Saturday, February 7, 2015 
 
Mission on Convention - Friday, February 6 - Saturday, February 7, 2015 
 
Happening #65 - Friday, February 27 - Sunday, March 1, 2015
 
New Beginnings #50 - Friday,  March 21 - Sunday, March 22, 2015  
 
* Fees for 2014 remain $145 for weekend events, $45 for shorter events
* Fees for 2015 have not yet been determined.

 

For more on these event, please follow the link or go to the Youth & Young Adult Ministry Page. Follow the Episcopal Youth Ministry in the Diocese of East Carolina on Facebook! You can now follow youth ministry on Twitter @DioECYouth!