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Elizabeth Dawkins

Executive Assistant to the Bishop

919-600-5301

Patricia Sarazen

Executive Assistant to the Bishop Suffragan

919-600-5304

Elizabeth Dawkins

Executive Assistant to the Bishop
919-600-5301 |

A native North Carolinian, Elizabeth Dawkins was born in Raleigh and is a life-long Episcopalian. Prior to joining the diocesan staff as executive assistant to the Bishop Diocesan, she enjoyed 15 years on staff at The Church of the Good Shepherd, Raleigh.

She enjoys spending time with family, gardening, and joining friends to see any play at the DPAC. Her addiction to modern fiction and classic literature, with a particular weakness for John Donne, is just the lingering after effect of having received an MA in English Languages and Literature from NCSU.

Patricia Sarazen

Executive Assistant to the Bishop Suffragan
919-600-5304 |

A cradle Episcopalian, Sarazen served for many years in the Dioceses of Massachusetts, Northern Indiana and, most recently, North Carolina. For the past two years, she worked as the administrative assistant for spiritual growth and adult formation at Christ Church, Charlotte. There she was involved in creating and supporting transformative programming including Christian Essentials, Sacred Ground, The Good Book Beginning to End, and The Space Between us, to name a few.

As a graduate of Duke University, Sarazen is an avid Blue Devils fan and looks forward to March Madness and cheering on the team. Her other interests include music, reading, travel and spending time with her family. One of her favorite things is going to church, especially visiting different churches and experiencing the Eucharist in unique and inviting ways.

Clergy Calendar

Thursday, 1/20 at 7:00 PM

Information Call: Discerning a Call to the Diaconate

Saturday, 1/22 at 11:00 AM

Postponed: Ordination to the Sacred Order of Deacons

Wednesday, 1/26 at 7:00 PM

POSTPONED: Celebration of New Ministry for the Rev. Hershey Mallette Stephens

Friday, 1/28 at 5:00 PM

Dismantling Racism: Reclaiming our Baptismal Promise

Saturday, 1/29 at 9:00 AM

Dismantling Racism: Reclaiming Our Baptismal Promise

Monday, 1/31 at 3:00 PM

Safe Church Training, Level II

Wednesday, 2/2 at 7:00 PM

Postponed: Celebration of New Ministry for the Rev. Marion Sprott-Goldson

Thursday, 2/3 at 10:00 AM

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Information Call: Discerning a Call to the Diaconate

Thursday, January 20, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Do you know someone God is calling? Are you interested in helping them explore answering that call as a deacon?

Invite them to hear what God is doing in the world through deacons. They can ask questions about this ministry and the process for ordination. Help them listen for God's call, especially if they are:

Hearing the whispers of the Holy Spirit about their own ministry
Serving on a Parish Discernment Committee
Recognizing diaconal ministry within your parish

Join the information-sharing session with the Bishop's Committee on the Diaconate, a panel of deacons and priests, and the Rt. Rev. Anne Hodges-Copple, bishop suffragan of the Diocese of North Carolina.

There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Postponed: Ordination to the Sacred Order of Deacons

Saturday, January 22, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

The ordination is postponed until further notice.

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POSTPONED: Celebration of New Ministry for the Rev. Hershey Mallette Stephens

Wednesday, January 26, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

We will announce the new date and details when we have them.

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Dismantling Racism: Reclaiming our Baptismal Promise

Friday, January 28, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

January 28, 5-8 p.m., and January 29 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Register. You only need to register ONCE to attend both sessions.

Racial healing and reconciliation are fundamental to our ongoing spiritual formation. Please join us for this interactive workshop designed to deepen our spiritual commitment to dismantle racism as participants in the Jesus movement.

Through presentations, prayer, story sharing, videos, and small group discussion, we will explore how the sin of racism impacts all of our lives. We will ground our work together biblically and sacramentally by renewing our Baptismal vows—to seek and serve Christ in all persons and to respect the dignity of all human beings.

This workshop is one step in our ongoing and sustained journey to become Beloved Community.

Contact Jenny Beaumont with questions: [email protected]

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Dismantling Racism: Reclaiming Our Baptismal Promise

Saturday, January 29, 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

January 28, 5-8 p.m., and January 29 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Register. You only need to register ONCE to attend both sessions.

This workshop is one step in our ongoing and sustained journey to become Beloved Community.

Contact Jenny Beaumont with questions: [email protected]

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Safe Church Training, Level II

Monday, January 31, 3:00 PM - 4:45 PM

REGISTER

Level II: Training is required for (but not limited to) all clergy serving in the Diocese, diocesan employees, church employees, anyone who works with minors more than four (4) hours per month and who has responsibility for minors overnight or off-site, (e.g. youth leaders and youth volunteers), Lay Eucharistic Visitors, Stephen Ministers, tutors, pastoral visitors and those who visit the sick, elderly or those in prison on behalf of the church. It is also recommended as a best practice for Vestry members.

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Postponed: Celebration of New Ministry for the Rev. Marion Sprott-Goldson

Wednesday, February 2, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

The Celebration of New Ministry for the Rev. Marion Sprott-Goldson at Church of the Advocate scheduled for February 2, 2022 has been postponed. A new date will be shared once it is determined.

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EpiscopalStart

Thursday, February 3, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Contact Canon Catherine Massey with questions.

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