Episcopal Start

The Diocese provides transitional/interim ministry training for clergy who serve in interim positions or who have recently moved to a new cure. This support is offered to both clergy who transition into the diocese and those who transition within the diocese.

Episcopal Start takes place 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month from October through June at St. Paul's, Winston-Salem. The day is facilitated by the canons, and lunch is provided. Attendance for full-time clergy is required, and part-time clergy are also encouraged to attend.

Canon Catherine Massey oversees the transitional program within the diocese. Please contact her if you are unable to attend a session.

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Canon Catherine Massey

Canon for Transition and Pastoral Ministries

919-600-5307

Canon Catherine Massey

Canon for Transition and Pastoral Ministries
919-600-5307 |

Canon Massey graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a degree in Mass Communications and has over 15 years of experience in sales, marketing and association management. Prior to working at Diocesan House, she served as parish life coordinator for St. John's, Wake Forest.

Canon Massey works with the Office of Transitional Ministry and supports congregations and clergy in transition. She administers the Safe Church program and support the work of the Commission on Ministry, the Pastoral Response Team and the Disciplinary Board.

Canon Massey enjoys learning how people and organizations work together and says it is an honor and a privilege to serve the clergy and churches in our diocese.

Canon Massey is a native of Richmond, Virginia, and has lived in North Carolina with her family for 10 years. She, her husband Robert and their three daughters live in Wake Forest and are members of Christ Church, Raleigh.

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Episcopal Start

Clergy Calendar

Wednesday, 6/29 at 9:30 AM

Safe Church Training

Thursday, 7/7 at 10:00 AM

EpiscopalStart

Tuesday, 7/19 at 10:00 AM

Safe Church Training

Friday, 7/29 at 5:00 PM

Dismantling Racism: Reclaiming our Baptismal Promise

Saturday, 7/30 at 9:00 AM

Dismantling Racism: Reclaiming Our Baptismal Promise

Thursday, 8/4 at 10:00 AM

EpiscopalStart

Thursday, 9/1 at 10:00 AM

EpiscopalStart

Friday, 9/23 at 5:00 PM

Dismantling Racism: Reclaiming our Baptismal Promise

Safe Church Training

Wednesday, June 29, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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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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EpiscopalStart

Thursday, July 7, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Contact Canon Catherine Massey with questions.

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Safe Church Training

Tuesday, July 19, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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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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Dismantling Racism: Reclaiming our Baptismal Promise

Friday, July 29, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

July 29, 5-8 p.m., and July 30, 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, July 30, 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

July 29, 5-8 p.m., and July 30, 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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EpiscopalStart

Thursday, August 4, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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EpiscopalStart

Thursday, September 1, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Contact Canon Catherine Massey with questions.

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Dismantling Racism: Reclaiming our Baptismal Promise

Friday, September 23, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

September 23, 5-8 p.m., and September 24, 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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