Weeks of September 18 • September 25

15th Sunday after Pentecost

Collects & Readings

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
Grace Episcopal & Christ the King Lutheran, Whiteville

16th Sunday after Pentecost

Collects & Readings

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
Holy Trinity, Fayetteville
St. Andrew's, Columbia

Administration Announcements

Around the Diocese

Upcoming Events

Administrator's Day for Parish Administrator's, Wardens, and Treasurers at St. Mary's, September 15 @ 10 a.m. See here for more details.
ARTfall at the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center in Wilmington, September 16-24. Find the details here.
PATH Discernment Retreat at Trinity Center, September 23-24. Learn more here.
A Welcome Eucharist at St. Cyprian's, New Bern, September 23 @ 5 p.m. See here for more details.
A Morning with Mary Oliver poetry event at Holy Cross, Wilmington, September 24 @ 8:45 a.m. Find the details here.
Rise Against Hunger Meal Packing Experience at St. James, Wilmington, September 24 @ 9 a.m. Learn more and volunteer here.
Churchyard & Church History Tour at St. Peter's, Washington, October 1 from @ 11 a.m. Learn more here.

As church communities, we seek to carry out God’s mission in a diverse world blessed with myriad gifts to take it from strength. Suppose you have thought about how to reach Spanish speakers in our midst? In that case, we are pleased to present a resource to help with that, L.A.T.I.N.O., for you to explore independently or with support from Diocesan House or others from our wider church community. L.A.T.I.N.O. will be an organic resource that will be ever-adapting and ever-evolving as our missional contexts change, so that even after its launch this Hispanic Heritage Month (which begins September 15th), check back regularly to find what is new.

Christ Church, Elizabeth City Was in the News

Christ Church was recently featured in The Daily Advance of Elizabeth City with this story:

The Rev. Daniel Cenci tolled the church bells at Christ Episcopal Church one of 70 times Friday in memory of Queen Elizabeth II, who died Thursday at age 96. Elizabeth II was queen of the United Kingdom and British Commonwealth Realms for 70 years. “Although an independently governed province, the Episcopal Church is the American branch of the Church of England and part of the worldwide Anglican Communion,” Cenci said.

North Carolina Council of Churches Seeks Reform of Cash Bail in NC Counties

The North Carolina Council of Churches is joining an Interfaith Coalition to seek reform of Cash Bail in North Carolina’s Counties. Cash Bail disproportionately affects the poor and people of color. Those who cannot afford bail can be kept in jail awaiting trial for low level, non-violent crimes. The Coalition will seek to provide alternatives to Cash Bail which will allow judges discretion in dealing with these cases.

If you or someone in your congregation is interested in taking part, please get in touch with Rev. Richard Elliott (St. Andrew's On-the-Sound, Wilmington) at rge3@saots.net, and he can give further information.

Ministry & Faith Formation Events and Resources

Youth Events

yOUThREACH, Grades 6-12 and Adult Leaders, at St. Paul's, Beaufort, September 17. Learn more here.
Happening, Grades 9-12, at Trinity Center, October 21-23. The Team registration deadline is September 19th. See the details here.
Fall Conference for Middle Schoolers, at Trinity Center, November 18-20. Registration opens September 19th! Learn more here.

Adult Events

Administrator's Day for Parish Administrator's, Wardens, and Treasurers at Diocesan House, September 15 @ 10 a.m. See here for more details.
PATH Discernment Retreat at Trinity Center, September 23-24. Learn more here.
Formation Leader Gathering, October 4 & 5. See here for the details and register here.
Safe Church, Safe Communities Orientation, via Zoom, November 1 and 2. Registration opens on October 1st. See the graphic below to learn more.

Stewardship Season is Upon Us!

There is still time to download this year's annual campaign package from The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS) and implement a ready-to-go, or easily customizable pledge campaign. The TENS website is full of tools, best practices, and teaching to help you implement a great campaign that will inspire your members to make their best gifts.

Download Your Annual Pledge Campaign Resources today!

TENS's annual pledge campaign materials are ready for download. The complete set includes:

Sample letters from clergy, wardens, and committee chair
Customizable pledge cards
Prayers of the People for use in the campaign season
This year's hymn More Than Enough from our hymn-writer in residence
Weekly reflection bulletin inserts on Sundays from September 11 - November 13
Seasonal Reflections
A timeline and info sheet on how to use our resources for traditional and virtual campaigns

Log in today to download all the resources, and check out the flyer below to learn more about TENS and our access as a diocese.

Donate to the Ukraine Crisis Response Fund

Open Positions Around the Diocese

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