Upcoming Events
The Executive Council of East Carolina gathered this week for their annual overnight retreat at Trinity Center! The retreat included a business meeting followed by a reception at Rosevear Cottage hosted by Bishop Rob and Sandy Skirving, and the Executive Council spending time with Bishop-Elect Sarah to share their hopes and joys about the diocese.
We are preparing for the ordination on May 23rd and could use your help! Please send one to three pictures of your parish in action, people doing ministries they love, for our welcome slideshow. Please make sure that any pictures of children have their parents permission to be included, as this slideshow will also be available, after the ordination on our website. Please also make sure the pictures are from within the past 12 months. And please include your parish's name!
You can upload your pictures here. we.tl/r-J0O8pr74dGFBztRw
You might be wondering: what exactly are the gifts of the office?
Here’s what the Diocese of East Carolina is providing for Bishop-elect Sarah Fisher:
• Red Cope, Chasuble & Mitre — handcrafted by Tom Honderich, featuring images of fish and water that reflect our coastal diocese and the promise of God’s abundance
• Bishop’s Ring — designed by Sherry Bender, set with an amethyst and containing gold from family members and beloved parishioners
• Pectoral Cross — a diocesan treasure originally belonging to Bishop Thomas Wright, the fourth Bishop of East Carolina, left by his family for the sitting bishop to wear
• Rochet, Chimere & Bishop’s Scarf — “choir dress” for non-Eucharistic liturgies
These are gifts are handmade, rich with symbolism, and deeply personal. Your generosity makes them possible — and any gift above the cost of the vestments goes to Bishop-elect Fisher’s Discretionary Fund.
Pictured: examples of each gift. Her real gifts are still being made and we can't wait to share them with you!
➡️ Give today: dioec.regfox.com/gift-for-bishop-elect-sarah
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