Constitutions & Canons

The Diocese of East Carolina, and The Episcopal Church as a whole, are governed by the Constitution, Canons, By-laws, and Rules of Order.

Changes to the Constitution must be approved by a majority of both orders (clergy and lay), voting separately, at two successive Diocesan Conventions. Amendments to the Canons or Rules of Order must be approved by a majority of both orders (clergy and lay), voting separately, at one Diocesan Convention.

Click the links below to access the various current documents.

• 140th Constitution 2023
• 140th Canons 2023
• 140th Foundation Bylaws 2023
• 140th Charter of the Foundation 2023
• 140th Rules of Order 2023
• 140th Journal of the Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina 2023
• Constitutions and Canons of The Episcopal Church