Upcoming Events
Cultural Festival at La Sagrada Família, Newton Grove
September 27 @ 10:00 am
Festival Cultural en La Sagrada Família, Newton Grove
September 27 @ 10:00 am
Blessing of the Animals at Church of the Advent, Williamston
September 30 @ 6:00 pm
Semi-Annual Service at St. Barnabas Episcopal, Snow Hill
October 3 @ 10:00 am
It's always a joy to hear about the good work our parishes are doing in the world! Here's some exciting news from St. St Paul's Episcopal Church_Wilmington NCIt was our pleasure to welcome Steve McCrossan, Executive Director of NourishNC, to St. Paul’s on Sunday. NourishNC does amazing work in our community, transforming lives by feeding food-insecure children. Over the past decade, the people of St. Paul’s have faithfully supported this organization, giving a total of $101,232. Thank you NourishNC and thank you St. Paul’s for living out Christ’s love!
I had the joy of spending time with Grace Church in Whiteville yesterday. A few decades ago, they partnered with Christ the King Lutheran, and they've been worshipping together for years now. It was inspiring to me to see two congregations come together, realizing that we are stronger when we partner with the Holy Spirit and each other. Not pictured: the huge and delicious lunch they served after service!
Today we're highlighting the Rev. Cn. Stephanie Allen! While Bishop Sarah makes regular visits to all the parishes of the diocese over a set time, Canon Stephanie will also visit parishes when invited and able.
Yesterday at St. Philip's, Holly Ridge, Canon Stephanie talked about the joy of community and God's love for all people. Based on the Jonah reading, she also talked about being open to new and exciting ways of church life. If God loves our parishes, how great God's love must be also for the towns and cities our parishes call home!
Canon Stephanie is available to preach and celebrate at parishes, as well as offer meetings and support to the vestries of East Carolina!