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The Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Rhonda M. Lee
The diocese welcomes the Rev. Rhonda M. Lee as rector of Holy Comforter, Burlington. She has served the diocese in a variety of contexts, most recently as rector time-certain at …
The Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Meghan Froehlich
The diocese welcomes the Rev. Meghan Froehlich as associate rector of St. Francis, Greensboro. Before serving at St. Francis, she served on the presiding bishopâs staff as the director of …
The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Bruce Heyvaert
The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Bruce Heyvaert, retiring rector of St. Thomas, Sanford. Godspeed, Bruce! Gracious God, bless your servant, Bruce. Surround him with our …
Disciple: Journal from Jerusalem
[Image: Some of the faces of the Holy Land: Ahmad, Nourooz and Imad. Photos throughout courtesy of the Rev. David Umphlett] Old friends, new perspectives By the Rev. David Umphlett …
Disciple: The Churchâs Best-Kept Evangelism Secret
Campus ministry teaches what it means to say âGod loves you. No exceptions.â By the Rev. Kevin Matthews One ofâthe privileges ofâbeing a campus ministry is having the opportunity (some …
Disciple: âDo You Want to be Made Well?â
[Image: Holy Hikes offer an opportunity for contemplation, fresh air and fellowship. The Rev. Connor Gwin is at the center of the group. Photos throughout courtesy of Christ Church, Charlotte] …
Disciple: Helping Women Who Donât Have Anyone
How St. Timothyâs, Winston-Salem took on hosting the cityâs womenâs overflow shelter By Summerlee Walter âWeâre providing radical hospitality.â According to director Kristen Machado, thatâs the bottom line at Our …
Disciple: After 24 years of adaptive ministry, Presiding Bishop-elect Sean Rowe faces biggest challenge yet
[Image: Presiding Bishop-elect Sean Rowe addresses the House of Deputies after he was elected by the House of Bishops during the 81st General Convention. Courtesy of The Episcopal Church] By …
Disciple: Responding to Hurricane Helene
[Image: The Florida Army National Guard 715th Military Police Company distributed supplies in Treasure Island, Florida, on October 6. Photo by Staff Sgt Debra Cook/public domain] For links to all …
Disciple: Understanding the Iceberg
[Images throughout: Scenes from Latino ministry at Comunidad Amada de Cristo, Winston-Salem, featuring lots of children, youth and cultural celebrations.] Building relationships with Latino communities By Christine McTaggart Over the …
Disciple: New, Notable & Newsworthy
Diocese Receives Lilly Endowment Grant for Intergenerational Worship and Formation The Diocese ofâNorth Carolina has received a $1.25 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to equip congregational leaders with the …
Disciple: With Hearts Open to Godâs Love
By the Rev. Daisy Colon Stir up our power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful …
Disciple: Seeing the Person Before Us
By Bishop Sam Rodman Beloved members ofâthe Diocese ofâNorth Carolina, as I write this article, the presidential election is still a few weeks away, but as you read this, it …
Diocese of North Carolina Announces Recipients of Phase I Mission Proceeds Disbursement
When the sale of the former Diocesan House location at 200 West Morgan Street was finalized in September 2023, Bishop Sam Rodman and Bishop Jennifer Brooke-Davidson formed a diocesan-wide task …
Diocese of North Carolina Announces Lynn Buggage as New Regional Canon to the East Region
The Diocese of North Carolina announces today that Lynn Buggage will soon join the staff as the new regional canon to the east region. A native of New Orleans, Buggage …
âThe Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Erika Takacs
The diocese welcomes the Rev. Erika Takacs as associate rector at St Paulâs, Winston-Salem. Erika most recently served as interim rector at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Asheboro. …
A Post-election Message from the Bishops
Beloved siblings in the Diocese of North Carolina, As with any election, some of us today may feel relieved and some of us may be grieving. We know that our …
âThe Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. George Adamik
The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. George Adamik, retiring rector of St. Paulâs, Cary, where he served for 25 years. Many blessings on your retirement! Gracious …
The Investiture of Presiding Bishop-elect Sean Rowe: Saturday, Nov. 2
Presiding Bishop-elect Sean Rowe’s tenure as the 28th Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church begins November 1, and his investiture service is taking place Saturday, November 2. Here’s everything you …
âThe Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Joe Mitchell
The diocese welcomes the Rev. Joe Mitchell as rector (time-certain) of the Church of the Advocate, Chapel Hill. Joe is returning to the diocese after serving as interim rector at …
Diocese of North Carolina Announces $1.25 Million Grant to Help Congregations Cultivate Intergenerational Worship and Formation
October 10, 2024 The Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina has received a $1.25 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to equip congregational leaders with the imagination, connections, skills and resources they …
âThe Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Sara Ardrey-Graves
The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Sara Ardrey-Graves, who has served faithfully at St. Paulâs. Winston- Salem. She leaves to become the interim dean of students …
The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Alice Graham Grant
The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Alice Graham Grant, who has served since 2021 as the associate rector for childrenâs and youth formation at St. Paulâs, Cary. Alice leaves to become the assistant rector …
Ways to Help with Hurricane Relief Efforts
Updated: October 29, 2024 | 11 a.m. The road to recovery following Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be a long one for our siblings in western North Carolina, Florida and …
The Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Becky Zartman-Carpenter
The diocese welcomes the Rev. Becky Zartman-Carpenter as priest-in-charge of the Church of the Good Shepherd, Rocky Mount. Zartman-Carpenter comes to the diocese from Houston, Texas, where she was the …
âThe Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Gus Chrysson
The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Gus Chrysson, departing rector of Ascension, Fork. Chrysson has served faithfully in this position since 2022. We wish Gus Godspeed …
The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Teri Daily
The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Teri Daily, departing vicar of Grace, Clayton. Teri has served Grace and this diocese since November 2022. We wish her …
Disciple: Discipleship and Democracy
By Bishop Sam Rodman Recent events as our country moves toward the November election have been alarming, frightening and disturbing. The attempted assassination ofâformer President Donald Trump at a campaign …
Disciple: The Lasting Impact of the Philadelphia 11
BISHOP JENNIFER BROOKE-DAVIDSONSheila Robbins grinned and handed me a gift-wrapped box. She said, âThis is for you.â It was the week ofâmy ordination to the priesthood in 2009, and I …
Disciple: Why I Answered âYesâ
A reflection by a member ofâthe Philadelphia 11 By the Rev. Marie Moorefield Fleischer Having grown up in North Carolina as the oldest child in an active Southern Baptist family, …
Disciple: The 50th Anniversary of the Philadelphia 11
On July 29, 1974, 11 women stood before bishops not their own in the sanctuary ofâPhiladelphiaâs George W. South Memorial Church ofâthe Advocate and made their ordination vows in front …
Disciple: RECAP: The 81st General Convention
The 81st General Convention ofâThe Episcopal Church took place June 23-28 in Louisville, Kentucky. It marked the first convening ofâGeneral Convention under a new format, with much ofâthe legislative work …
Disciple: New, Notable & Newsworthy
Order Your 2024-2025 âGospel-Based Discipleshipâ by Sept. 30 Once again itâs time to help us be good stewards ofâboth material and financial resources by ensuring only requested copies ofâthe 2024-2025Â Gospel-Based …
Disciple: Lessons from an âUn-Conferenceâ
Asset-Based Community Development and congregational vitality By Joy Shillingsburg In May 2024, eight members ofâthe Diocese ofâNorth Carolina traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana, to attend an âun-conferenceâ with nonprofit and church …
Disciple: About Relationships
Following Jesusâ example in how we interact with each other By Tony Hawkins While participating in the Lay Preacher Training Initiative for the Diocese ofâNorth Carolina, I rediscovered a fundamental …
Disciple: Your Voices Mattered: Advocacy Day 2024
By Aleta McClenney and the Rev. Sally Johnston On May 22, representatives ofâthe Bishopsâ Council ofâAdvice on Public Policy (CAPP) joined members ofâdiocesan advocacy ministries for a second annual day …
Disciple: On Almost Visiting the Church ofâthe Advocate
An historic church struggles, but hope remains By the Rev. Kevin Matthews The Church ofâthe Advocate, sight ofâthe ordinations ofâthe Philadelphia 11, has a storied past but is struggling to …
Disciple: Welcoming the Law
Redeemer, Greensboro, is building bridges and relationships with the law enforcement community By Christine McTaggart Redeemer, Greensboro, is a church ofâabout 100-plus active souls deeply committed to their community and …
âThe Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Erika Takacs
The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Erika Takacs, interim rector at Good Shepherd, Asheboro. Gracious God, bless your servant, Erika. Surround her with our gratitude and …
The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Stephanie Yancy and the Rev. Cathy Deats
The diocese give thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Stephanie Yancy and the Rev. Cathy Deats, co-interim rectors at the Church of the Nativity, Raleigh. Gracious God, bless your …
âThe Diocese Welcomes the Rev. John Campbell as Rector of Good Shepherd, Asheboro
The diocese welcomes the Rev. John Campbell, who has accepted a call as rector of the Church of the Good Shepherd, Asheboro. Campbell most recently served as interim associate rector …
âThe Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Grey Maggiano as Rector of Church of the Nativity, Raleigh
The diocese welcomes the Rev. Grey Maggiano, who has accepted a call as rector of the Church of the Nativity, Raleigh. Maggiano comes to the diocese from the Diocese of …
âThe Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Matt Addington as Assistant to the Rector of St. Margaretâs, Waxhaw
The diocese welcomes the Rev. Matt Addington who has accepted a call as assistant to the rector at St. Margaretâs, Waxhaw. Addington most recently served as associate rector at St. …
âThe Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev Matt Addington
The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev Matt Addington, associate rector at St. Francis, Greensboro, who concludes his time on August 25. Gracious God, bless your servant, …
The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Paula Rachal
The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev Paula Rachal, retiring vicar of All Saintsâ, Greensboro, who concludes her time on August 25. Gracious God, bless your servant, …
A Message from the Bishops: Bishops’ Ball Update
August 9, 2024 Dear Beloved Members of our Diocese, As we reported to you in February of this year, an incident occurred during our annual youth camp retreat, the Bishopsâ Ball, held …
The Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Anna Brawley to St. Stephenâs, Oxford
The diocese welcomes the Rev. Anna Brawley who has accepted a call as rector time-certain at St. Stephenâs, Oxford. Brawley most recently served as rector of St. Maryâs, Columbia, in …
The Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Les Carpenter as Rector of St. Andrewâs, Rocky Mount
The diocese welcomes the Rev. Les Carpenter, who has accepted a call as rector of St. Andrewâs, Rocky Mount. Carpenter comes to the diocese from the Diocese of Texas, where …
The Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Katy Campbell as Interim Campus Minister at St. Maryâs House, Greensboro
The diocese welcomes the Rev. Katy Campbell who has accepted a call as interim campus minister at St. Maryâs House, Greensboro. Campbell most recently served as curate at St. Stephenâs, …
Episcopal Farmworker Ministry Welcomes Mauricio Chenlo as New Executive Director
The Episcopal Farmworker Ministry is excited to announce the appointment of Mauricio Chenlo as the ministry’s executive director, supported by the Episcopal Dioceses of East Carolina and North Carolina and headquartered in Dunn, North Carolina. With …
Mission Proceeds Disbursement Update
The mission proceeds disbursement offering is entering the next steps of Phase I. As of the July 15 submission deadline, 29 of the 43 churches eligible to do so submitted a grant …
âThe Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Amy Huacani
The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Amy Huacani, departing vicar of St. Paulâs, Louisburg, where she has served since 2022. She has been active in the …
âThe Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Dr. Hector Sintim
The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Dr. Hector Sintim, vicar of St. Stephen’s, Winston-Salem. Sintim has served at St. Stephen’s since 2009 and has accepted a …
Disciple: Collateral
Around the Diocese St. Philipâs, Durham, joined with members of First Presbyterian and Trinity United Methodist in walking the Way of the Cross on Good Friday. The children of St. …
The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Kevin Matthews
The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Kevin Matthews, retiring campus minister of St. Mary’s House, Greensboro. Matthews has served at St. Mary’s House since 2006. He …
âThe Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Katy Campbell
The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Katy Campbell, former curate at St. Stephenâs, Durham, where she served since 2023. Katy was been active in the Durham …
Bishops of the Diocese of North Carolina Respond to Shooting at Trump Rally
We join with Presiding Bishop Curry in prayers for the families of those killed, for former President Trump and his family, and all harmed or affected by the violence at …
Disciple: Silver Angels
St. Ambrose ministry focuses on vibrant seniors By Christine McTaggart Mission Statement: Provide the older adults (age 60 and over) of St. Ambrose Episcopal Church and the surrounding community with …
Disciple: The Unseen Health Crisis
Todayâs young are facing an unprecedented mental health crisis By the Rev. Lauren Villemuer-Drenth Editorâs note: Children mentioned throughout this article are those through 11 years of age; youth are …
Disciple: Researching Your Roots
The how and why of discovering and building your churchâs story By the Rev. Canon Lindsey Ardrey and Lynn Hoke Itâs so early in the morning that darkness still lingers …
Disciple: The Realities of Politics
Whether realized or not, every person is a participant in the political process By Martha B. Alexander âBut when the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sadducees, they came …
Disciple: All Kinds of Collaboration
Collaboration can come in many forms. It can be a new ministry formed with other partners, or it can be work undertaken by two or more churches. It can be …
Disciple: Preview: The 81st General Convention
The 81st General Convention is taking place June 23-28, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. It marks the first iteration of a new timeline, a compromise between the shortened, four-day 80th General …
Disciple: In the Hands of Our Churches
Diocese announces plans for funds from sale of 200 West Morgan Street Since the sale of Diocesan House at 200 West Morgan Street in September 2023, Bishop Sam Rodman and …
Disciple: New, Notable & Newsworthy
Bishop Jennifer Brooke-Davidson to Remain Assistant Bishop of Diocese of North Carolina The Diocese of North Carolina is delighted to announce that Bishop Jennifer Brooke-Davidson is remaining with the diocese …
Disciple: El Buen Pastor: The Good Shepherd
By Bishop Sam Rodman Adapted from a sermon preached at la Iglesia El Buen Pastor, Durham, April 21, 2024. Writer Alice Walker, author of The Color Purple, wrote another, less …
The Rt. Rev. Sean Rowe Elected 28th Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church
Updated: July 3, 2024 The Rt. Rev. Sean Rowe, bishop of the Dioceses of Northwestern Pennsylvania and Western New York, was elected the 28th Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church …
Bishop Jennifer Brooke-Davidson to Remain Assistant Bishop of Diocese of North Carolina
The Diocese of North Carolina is delighted to announce that Bishop Jennifer Brooke-Davidson is remaining with the diocese in her role as assistant bishop. âAfter a prayerful and intentional discernment …
The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Marion Sprott
The Diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Marion Sprott, rector of The Advocate, Chapel Hill. She has also served as Chair of the Commission on Ministry for …
The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Paul Castelli
The Diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Paul Castelli, rector of St. Timothy’s, Wilson. Castelli has served as the rector of St. Timothy’s since 2021. He has …
The Rev. Susan Keedy Called as Interim Rector of St. Luke’s, Durham
The Rev. Susan Keedy has accepted a call as interim rector at St. Luke’s, Durham. She most recently served as interim rector at St. Bartholomew’s, Pittsboro, and previously served at …
The Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Juliana Lindenberg
The Diocese of North Carolina welcomes the Rev. Juliana Lindenberg. Lindenberg has accepted a call to be the part-time rector at St. Stephen’s, Erwin. Prior to serving at St. Stephen’s, …
Diocese of North Carolina Announces Plans for Funds from Sale of 200 West Morgan Street
Since the sale of Diocesan House at 200 West Morgan Street in September 2023, Bishop Sam Rodman and Bishop Jennifer Brooke-Davidson formed and have been working with a diocesan-wide task …
The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Dr. Rhonda Lee
The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Dr. Rhonda Lee, rector time-certain of St. Luke’s, Durham. Lee has served at St. Luke’s since January 2022. Prior to …
Bishops Share Bishops’ Ball Update
April 3, 2024 Dear Beloved in Christ: As this Easter season begins, we write to give you an update on our progress and next steps with respect to the incident …
Diocese of North Carolina Announces the Rev. Marion Sprott as New Transition Ministry Officer
The Diocese of North Carolina announces today that the Rev. Marion Sprott will soon join the staff as the new transition ministry officer. A native of South Carolina, Sprott earned …
The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Randall Keeney
The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Randall Keeney, retiring vicar of St. Barnabas, Greensboro. He has served as the vicar of St. Barnabas since 2006. We …
Disciple: The Privilege of Prison Ministry
âI was in prison and you visited me.â (Matthew 25:11) By the Rev. David Stanford When the words âprison ministryâ are used, it often evokes images ofâactually going into prisons …
Disciple: Easter: A Season of Repurposing
By the Rev. Canon Kathy Walker Spring is undoubtedly my favorite season ofâthe year. A new kind ofâenergy is present. The number ofâlayers required to go outside significantly dwindles. Coats …
Disciple: Creating a Brave Space for Worship
An interview with the Rev. Phillip Bass, one ofâthe founding ministers ofâBeloved Community at The Trees Interviewed on January 26 by Summerlee Walter The Beloved Community at The Trees is …
Disciple: An Intergenerational Tapestry
How St. Johnâs, Wake Forest, is bringing generations together through worship By Summerlee Walter When Louis Mullinger first heard the Rev. Sarah Phelpsâ idea for a new experimental worship service …
Disciple: When Companionship Becomes Relationship
The relationship between the Dioceses ofâNorth Carolina and Botswana continues to grow and thrive By Christine McTaggart and friends âHe has showed you, O man, what is good;and what does …
Disciple: Life as a Military Chaplain
By Chaplain (Captain) Anna Page To be invited into the most intimate aspects ofâanother personâs life is the most humbling privilege. To be viewed as an embodied representation ofâgrace, hope …
Disciple: Giving a Voice to Godâs People
The Lay Preacher Training Initiative begins its second cohort By Jenny Beaumont The ministry ofâlay people is vital as people respond to their baptismal vows and Godâs call in their …
Disciple: Advocacy Day 2024
This yearâs event includes an invitation to add your voice By Christine McTaggart In March 2023, members ofâseveral diocesan advocacy teams and committees took part in the first-ever diocesan Advocacy …
Disciple: New, Notable & Newsworthy
Lent 2024: âGive Up Your Silenceâ For many, the season ofâLent is a time ofâaction, letting go ofâold habits or laying the foundations for new ones. For others, Lent is …
Disciple: Little Resurrections
By Bishop Sam Rodman There was an article last spring in The New York Times [1] about people who have taken up something again after a long hiatus. The author …
Registration Now Open for History Day 2024
âAn âelevated positionâ in the American Church:â Bishop Ravenscroftâs High Church Legacy April 27, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., at Christ Church, Raleigh, and Historic St. Johnâs, Williamsboro John Stark Ravenscroft …
A Message from the Bishops
| February 28, 2024 Dear Beloved Members of our Diocese: We write to let you know of a difficult and heartbreaking situation at the most recent Bishopâs Ball. On Saturday …
Registration is Open for Diocesan Pilgrimage to Wilmington, NC
Announced earlier this year, registration is now open for the diocesan pilgrimage to Wilmington, North Carolina. Based on the book Wilmington’s Lie by David Zucchino and the subject of the …
âThe Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Audra Abt
The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Audra Abt, departing vicar of Holy Spirit, Greensboro, and mission developer and pastor of Abundant Life, Greensboro. Abt has served …
Churches from Across the Diocese of North Carolina Share Events to Mark and Celebrate Black History Month
Churches from across the Diocese of North Carolina are sharing opportunities to mark and celebrate Black History Month. These events are happening in the churches and surrounding local communities. If …
The Rev. Stephanie Yancy and the Rev. Dr. Cathy Deats Called as Co-interim Rectors
The Rev. Stephanie Yancy and the Rev. Dr. Cathy Deats have been called as co-interim rectors of Church of the Nativity, Raleigh. Yancy and Deats will serve together, sharing a …
âThe Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Joyce Corbin Allen
The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Joyce Corbin Allen, retiring associate rector at Good Shepherd, Raleigh. Allen has served at Good Shepherd since October 2019. Previously, …
âThe Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Craig Dolack
The diocese welcomes the Rev. Craig Dolack as the rector, time certain, at Calvary, Wadesboro. Dolack most recently served as the rector of St. Luke’s, Hawkinsville, Georgia, in the Diocese …
Disciple: Extending the Eucharistic Table
The Advocate, Chapel Hill, keeps finding new ways to share space with the community By Summerlee Walter The Church ofâthe Advocate, Chapel Hill, has always been about the creative use …
Disciple: Commitment, Connections and What They Do Best
St. Andrewâs, Rocky Mount, responds to a community in need after devastating tornadoes By Christine McTaggart At midday on July 19, an EF3 tornado touched down in Nash and Edgecombe …
Disciple: Making a Place for the Community
How All Saintsâ, Warrenton, is building toward the future By Summerlee Walter Albert and Annie Burges started a day school in their Warrenton home to educate the communityâs Black children …
Disciple: A Good Story
Sharing stories becomes a connection point for young adults By the Rev. Rick Sigler We all love a good story. Itâs hard-wired in our psyche. Since the earliest humans walked …
Disciple: Communion in the Laundromat
A simple question creates a sacred space through Laundry Love By the Rev. James Franklin âCan we pay for your laundry tonight?â Favorite. Question. Ever. It elicits a response that …
Disciple: The Value of Telling Our Stories
How personal stories enrich our history By the Rev. Canon Kathy Walker Telling stories is a time-honored tradition. Most of us are quite familiar with Jesus and his parables in …
Disciple: The Feast of la Guadalupe
A festival ofâlived faith By the Rev. Canon Franklin Morales Editorâs note: This reflection is the first-ever article created in Spanish for the Disciple. While the English translation appeared in …
Disciple: Seeing Jesus Through an Indigenous Lens
Jesusâ teachings and Indigenous world views have much in common By the Rev. Bradley Hauff Over the last few years, the wider world has begun to understand the abuses and …
Disciple: Itâs About Time
Your invitation to join a diocesan quest By the Rev. Canon Lindsey Ardrey Editorâs note: The following piece is adapted from the Rev. Canon Lindsey Ardreyâs address to the 208th …
Disciple: Advocacy as Evangelism
Transforming charity into justice By Aleta McClenney and the Rev. Sally Johnston [Image: During the March 15 Advocacy Day at the North Carolina General Assembly, members of the clergy rallied …
Disciple: New, Notable & Newsworthy
Diocese Announces New Location of Diocesan House The Diocese of North Carolina announces today the new location ofâDiocesan House. If all goes well with moving plans, as of January 1, …
Disciple: Finding Our Center
By Bishop Sam Rodman One ofâthe great gifts to me at the end ofâmy time in seminary was an introduction to meditative Centering Prayer. The Rev. Dabney Carr, who actually …
Disciple: Be Fierce
An Advent Meditation By Bishop Jennifer Brooke-Davidson Alleluia; he is coming; Alleluia; he is here! What will you make ofâAdvent this year? Christmas comes, ready or not, on December 25. …
Disciple: The Second Advent
A Meditation on the First Sunday of Advent Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the …
The Rev. Susan Rebecca ‘Becky’ Michelfelder Called as Vicar of St. Cyprian’s, Oxford
The Rev. Becky Michelfelder has been called as the new vicar of St. Cyprian’s, Oxford. Michelfelder most recently served as the interim rector of Good Shepherd, Rocky Mount. She has …
The Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Erika Takacs
The diocese welcomes the Rev. Erika Takacs as the interim rector of Good Shepherd, Asheboro. Takacs most recently served as the rector of the Church of the Atonement, Chicago, in …
The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Sarah Blaies
The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Sarah Blaies, departing vicar of Christ Church, Cleveland. Blaies has served at Christ Church since 2011. We give thanks for …
âThe Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Fred McKelder Brown
The Diocese welcomes the Rev. Fred McKelder Brown, new rector of St. Bartholomew’s, Pittsboro. Brown most recently served as the rector of St. James, Taos, New Mexico, in the Diocese …
âThe Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Susan Keedy
The Diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Susan Keedy, departing interim rector of St. Bartholomew’s, Pittsboro. Gracious God, we thank you for the work and witness of …
Bishops of the Diocese of North Carolina Share Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s Call to End Violence in Gaza
We join with Presiding Bishop Curry in raising our voices in love and grief to demand that the merciless killing of civilians in Gaza stop immediately, and that humanitarian relief …
Diocese of North Carolina Announces New Location of Diocesan House
The Diocese of North Carolina announces today the new location of Diocesan House. If all goes well with moving plans, as of January 1, 2024, the diocesan headquarters will be …
The Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Valerie J. Mayo
The diocese welcomes the Rev. Valerie J. Mayo as the new rector of St. Titus’, Durham. She most recently served as the director for beloved community initiatives at the Seminary …
Join the Advent Pilgrimage to to St. Augustineâs University and St. Ambrose Episcopal Church
Saturday, December 210 a.m. – 3 p.m.Registration closes November 27 or when the pilgrimage is full If you are looking for a special way to start the Advent season, you …
âThe Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Stephanie Allen
The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Stephanie Allen, departing rector of Church of the Nativity, Raleigh. Allen has served as the rector at Nativity since 2011, …
Bishops of the Diocese of North Carolina Encourage Actionable Advocacy
Dear friends and siblings in Christ, We have been heartened by the prayers and many other forms of support being offered up across the diocese for the people of Israel …
The Bishops of the Diocese of North Carolina Respond to Ongoing Violence in Israel and Palestine
When reports first surfaced of the weekendâs attacks in Israel, we joined the world in our shock and deep grief at the bloodshed unequaled in recent years. They are feelings …
The Rev. Joseph Sroka Accepts Call to St. Andrew’s, Haw River
The Rev. Joseph Sroka has accepted a call to be the vicar of St. Andrew’s, Haw River. Prior to his call to St. Andrew’s, Sroka served ascurate at Church of …
Diocese of North Carolina Shares House of Bishops Statement on the Accountability of Bishops
The House of Bishops of The Episcopal Church met via Zoom September 19-23. Both Bishop Sam Rodman and Bishop Jennifer Brooke-Davidson were in attendance and wished to share the statement …
Diocese of North Carolina Accepting Applications for Second Offering of Lay Preacher Training Initiative
The Diocese of North Carolina is now accepting applications for its second offering of the Lay Preacher Training Initiative, a program of the Episcopal Preaching Foundation. The goal of the …
Disciple: Fire Watch
A community comes together to stand watch By Christine McTaggart Thunderstorms are a summertime way ofâlife. In fact, the weather forecast through June, July and August is often the same …
Disciple: Feeding Body and Soul
As families continue to struggle with the lingering economic effects ofâthe COVID-19 pandemic and inflation, ministries that meet basic needsâincluding feeding ministriesâremain in high demand. While churches across the Episcopal …
Disciple: Unburied History
How St. Markâs, Huntersville, is honoring the lives and legacies ofâformerly enslaved people By Summerlee Walter Elizabeth McCoyânot her family surname, but the one she received from the people who …
Disciple: Building a Partnership
Holy Spirit, Greensboro, discerns how to serve its community By Summerlee Walter There is a tragic irony to the modern housing market: As community prosperity increases, so does homelessness. While …
Disciple: The Calling of Laywomen
Wanting to help By Lauren Graeber The Episcopal Church, and the Diocese ofâNorth Carolina, is deep in its reckoning ofâits racial history. But communities ofâcolor are not the only groups …
Disciple: They Have Things to Teach Us
By Summerlee Walter For as long as I have worked for the Diocese ofâNorth Carolinaâ12 years nowâI have heard the same question at every convention, clergy conference and other gathering …
Disciple: Supporting the Schools
As children and families head back to school, we celebrate the relationships between churches and schools across the Diocese ofâNorth Carolina. St. Davidâs, Laurinburg For more than 25 years, St. …
Disciple: Just a Closer Walk with Thee
Bishop Sam goes on sabbatical By Bishop Sam Rodman Pilgrimage has a long-standing tradition in the spiritual practices ofâfaithful followers ofâJesus. The practice cuts across geographic, cultural, ethnic, political and, …
Disciple: Reimagining Curacies Completes its Pilot Cohort
Lessons learned from reimagining along the way* By Christine McTaggart and the Rev. Nathan Kirkpatrick It seems like only yesterday the Diocese ofâNorth Carolina shared the news that it was …
Disciple: Seeking the Next Right Thing
By Bishop Sam Rodman The last weeks ofâJune were eventful this year in more ways than one. I returned from a three-month sabbatical. We held our annual Clergy Conference gathering …
Disciple: New, Notable & Newsworthy
Your Voice is Needed: The Diocese of North Carolinaâs New Brand The Diocese ofâNorth Carolina is undergoing a year-long rebranding process to bring into alignment who we are today and …
âThe Rev. Mawethu Ncaca Called to St. John’s, Wake Forest
The Rev. Mawethu Ncaca has been called to St. John’s, Wake Forest, to serve as the associate rector. Ncaca most recently served as a curate in the diocesan Reimagining Curacies …
âThe Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. James L. Pahl, Jr.
The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. James L. Pahl Jr. departing vicar of St. Michael’s, Raleigh, who has been called to serve as the next rector …
Bishops of the Diocese of North Carolina Respond to Shooting at UNC-Chapel Hill
They will not hurt or destroy on all my holy mountain, for the earth will be full of the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea. – …
The Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Morris K. Thompson III as Rector of Emmanuel, Southern Pines
The diocese welcomes the Rev. Morris K. Thompson III as the new rector of Emmanuel, Southern Pines. Thompson most recently served as the rector of the Mediator in Meridian, Mississippi, …
Bishops of the Diocese of North Carolina Offer Statement of Support for LGBTQ+ Community
We are all beloved children of God. As Christians, the tenets of our faith require us to speak up when the message of Godâs love is distorted and misused to …
Diocese of North Carolina Selected to Take Part in New “The Preaching Congregation” Pilot Program
The Diocese of North Carolina has been invited to participate in a new program by the Episcopal Preaching Foundation (EPF) : âThe Preaching Congregation.â This pilot program, funded in part …
âThe Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Michelle Roach to Redeemer, Greensboro
The Diocese welcomes the Rev. Michelle Roach as rector time certain of Redeemer, Greensboro. Roach most recently served as the priest-in-charge of Christ Church, Longwood, in the Diocese of Central …
âThe Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Pat Grace
The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Pat Grace, retiring interim rector of Emmanuel, Southern Pines. Grace has also served recently as the interim rector at St. …
âThe Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Joe Mitchell
The Diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Joe Mitchell, departing rector of Good Shepherd, Asheboro, where he has served since 2015. Mitchell has been active in the …
âThe Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Robert Beauchamp
The diocese welcomes the Rev. Robert Beauchamp as the new rector of Holy Innocents, Henderson. Beauchamp most recently served at the rector of The Church of the Holy Trinity, Hertford, …
âThe Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Alicia Alexis
The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Alicia Alexis, who has completed her call as interim rector at St. Titus, Durham. We wish Alexis Godspeed as she …
âThe Rev. Stephen Mazingo Called as Rector of Calvary, Tarboro
The Rev. Stephen Mazingo has been called as the next rector of Calvary, Tarboro. Mazingo most recently served as senior associate of family ministries at St. John’s, Wake Forest and …
âThe Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Elizabeth Walker to Christ Church, Charlotte
The diocese welcomes the Rev. Elizabeth Walker as associate rector for young adult and family ministry at Christ Church, Charlotte. Walker is currently a transitional deacon from the Diocese of …
The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Vincent J. Kopp
The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Vincent J. Kopp, retiring rector of St. Stephen’s, Oxford. Kopp has served as the rector of St. Stephen’s, Oxford since …
âThe Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Katherine Craven Campbell to St. Stephen’s, Durham
The diocese welcomes the Rev. Katherine “Katy” Craven Campbell as the curate at St. Stephen’s, Durham. Campbell recently received her M.Div. from Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas, after …
âThe Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Dee Shaffer
The Diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Dee Shaffer, retiring rector of Calvary, Tarboro. She has served as rector, time-certain, at Calvary since July 2020. Prior to …
Disciple: The Power of Pilgrimage
Walking in the footsteps ofâthe past By Beth Crow and the Rev. Monnie Riggin There is nothing quite so sacred or moving as walking on the path and in the …
Disciple: Baptized in Dirty Water
By The Rev. Jemonde Taylor None ofâthe mission strategy priorities ofâthe Diocese ofâNorth Carolina stands alone. They are inextricably linked with one another, with the actions ofâone directly impacting one …
Disciple: A Living Testament
How the cutting garden at Calvary, Tarboro, honors its parishioners By Summerlee Walter On Good Friday, the altar in the sanctuary at Calvary, Tarboro, looked appropriately somber: dry branches, lichen, …
Disciple: Zero Waste Church
By Christine McTaggart When it comes to understanding the enormity ofâthe threat posed by climate change and the need to mitigate its effects, it can be quickly overwhelming when one …
Disciple: The Farm and Faith Partnerships Project
True partnership is a thing ofâwonder. When done well, partnership provides benefits to all parties and creates an environment ofâmutual support and understanding. When done really well, it reveals unexpected …
Disciple: Little Way Farm
Every life is enriched with a connection to the land. Whether itâs cultivating herbs on your porch or volunteering at a community garden, spending time in nature or tending to …
Disciple: The Prayers of Our Youth
Genesis is a middle school event held each year, during which young people in grades 6-8 are encouraged to learn more and grow deeper in their faith through talks and …
Disciple: Stories of Youth Engaged in Creation Care
Charlieâs Garden: An Intergenerational Project St. Maryâs House at UNC-Greensboro dedicates garden to beloved chaplain When the Rev. Charlie Hawes, the chaplain at St. Maryâs House for more than 20 …
Disciple: Building the Bridge
St. Philipâs Eagle Scout honors creation and legacy with one project By Malcolm Albergo-Radisch As a lifelong member ofâThe Episcopal Church in general and St. Philipâs, Durham, in particular, wanting …
Disciple: The Value of Creation Care
A young perspective on our priority work By Vivian Shillingsburg Ifâthe supreme disaster ofâour times is the closing down ofâthe life systems ofâthe earth, then the supreme need ofâour times …
Disciple: The New Earth Day Awards
Celebrating hope for tomorrow By the Rev. Jill Staton Bullard The purpose ofâdiocesan Creation Care is to educate and encourage new actions and thought processes so that Creation Careânamely, thought …
Disciple: Advocacy Day 2023
Building relationships one conversation at a time One March 15, members ofâseveral diocesan advocacy teams and committees took part in the first-ever diocesan Advocacy Day at the North Carolina General …
Disciple: New, Notable and Newsworthy
The Rev. Lindsey Ardrey Named Canon Missioner for Diocesan Restitution and Reparations Ministry The Rev. Lindsey Ardrey joined the staffâas the new canon missioner for diocesan restitution and reparations ministry …
Disciple: The Theology of Creation Care
By the Rt. Rev. Jennifer Brooke-Davidson On behalfâofâthe Rt. Rev. Sam Rodman, who is on sabbatical as this is written, and myself: Greetings, beloved, in the name ofâGod the Creator, …
Diocese of North Carolina Announces Sale of 200 West Morgan Street
The Diocese of North Carolina announces today the sale of the Diocesan House office building at 200 West Morgan Street in Raleigh. The building and property has been sold to …
âThe Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of Bishop Scott Anson Benhase
The Diocese gives thanks for the ministry of Bishop Scott Anson Benhase, who is retiring as vicar of St. Cyprian’s, Oxford. Benhase has served as the vicar of St. Cyprian’s …
Diocese of North Carolina Announces the Rev. Franklin Morales as New Canon Missioner for Latino/Hispanic Ministries
The Diocese of North Carolina announces today that the Rev. Franklin Morales will soon join the staff as the new canon missioner for Latino/Hispanic ministries. A native of Venezuela, Morales …
âThe Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. George Silides
The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. George Silides, retiring rector of Holy Comforter, Burlington. Silides has served as Holy Comforter’s rector since 2018, and he has …
âThe Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Rebecca Michelfelder
The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Rebecca Michelfelder, retiring interim rector of Good Shepherd, Rocky Mount. Michelfelder has served as Good Shepherd’s interim rector since October …
âThe Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Edmund Pickup
The Diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Edmund Pickup, interim rector of St. Paul’s, Monroe. Pickup has served as interim rector of St. Paul’s since May 2022. …
The Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Candis Burgess
The Diocese welcomes the Rev. Candis Burgess, who has been called to be the rector of St. Paul’s, Monroe. Burgess has been canonically resident in the diocese for 18 years. …
âThe Rev. Sarah Ball-Damberg Called as Priest-in-charge of Holy Family, Chapel Hill
The Rev. Sarah E. Ball-Damberg has been called as the priest-in-charge at Church of the Holy Family, Chapel Hill. Ball-Damberg had served as the associate rector at Holy Family since …
The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. George Greer
The Diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. George Greer, retiring rector of St. Andrew’s, Rocky Mount. Greer has been the rector of St. Andrew’s for 18 years, …
âThe Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Miriam Saxon
The Diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Miriam Saxon, retiring vicar of St. Andrew’s, Haw River. She served as the vicar of St. Andrew’s for nine years, …
The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Ray Hanna
The Diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Ray Hanna, retiring vicar of St. Stephen’s, Erwin. The Rev. Hanna has served as the part-time rector of St. Stephen’s …
Diocese Announces the Rev. Lindsey Ardrey as New Canon Missioner for Diocesan Reparations and Restitution Ministry
The Diocese of North Carolina announces today that the Rev. Lindsey Ardrey will soon join the staff as the new canon missioner for diocesan reparations and restitution ministry. Ardrey comes …
The Bishopsâ Call to Action: Add Your Voices to Uphold Gun Safety Legislation
In recent days, the General Assembly of North Carolina has voted on several pieces of legislation associated with gun safety, including bills directly related to North Carolinaâs Pistol Purchase Permitting …
The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Canon Dr. Sally French
The Diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Canon Dr. Sally French, departing diocesan canon missioner for regional ministry and innovative collaboration. French was elected 13th bishop of …
The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Minstry of the Rev. Dr. Clarke French
The Diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Dr. Clarke French. French has served as the rector of Church of the Holy Family, Chapel Hill, since February 2011. …
Diocese of North Carolina Announces Joy Shillingsburg as New Mission Strategy Coordinator
The Diocese of North Carolina announces today that Joy Shillingsburg has accepted the position of diocesan mission strategy coordinator. Shillingsburg comes to the position from St. Johnâs, Wake Forest, where …
Disciple: Historic Foundations: Uncovering History
St. Michaelâs, Raleigh, explores local history ofârace and real estate By the Rev. Greg Jones Anyone who has lived in downtown Raleigh, near North Carolina State University, or gone to …
Disciple: Historic Foundations: How Did We Get Here?
The story ofâGod, land and race at Holy Family, Chapel Hill By the Rev. Sarah Ball-Damberg One ofâthe goals ofâthe diocesan mission strategyâs priority ofâRacial Reckoning, Justice and Healing is …
Disciple: Community Violence Intervention Programs
Work decades in the making is gaining traction in addressing todayâs issues By Christine McTaggart Ifâyouâve spent any time reviewing the resources compiled by the diocesan Gun Violence Prevention Task …
Disciple: Community Through the Screen
Why online community is real community and how churches can use livestreaming to build it By Summerlee Walter Simply put, the COVID-19 pandemic forced Episcopal churches online. Most churches in …
Disciple: Funding Mission
Whether for a new outreach ministry, clergy salary support, global missions, physical plant needs, seminary tuition or theological education for lay people, the Diocese ofâNorth Carolina has an extensive grants …
Disciple: Starting a Spiritual Practice
IfâJesus found the time for spiritual practice, so can we all By Jenny Beaumont As you read this issue ofâthe Disciple, the holy season ofâLent is underway. As a season …
Disciple: A Commandment to Rest
By the Rt. Rev. Jennifer Brooke-Davidson âI invite you, therefore, in the name ofâthe Church, to the observance ofâa holy Lent, by self-examination and repentance; by prayer, fasting, and self-denial; …
Disciple: New, Notable & Newsworthy
The Rev. Canon Dr. Sally French Elected 13th Bishop ofâNew Jersey The Episcopal Diocese ofâNorth Carolina offers congratulations and blessings to the Rev. Canon Dr. Sally French, diocesan canon for …
Disciple: Being Salt and Light
By the Rt. Rev. Sam Rodman Adapted from a sermon preached at St. Philipâs, Durham, on February 5 I spent a recent weekend at Bishopsâ Ball, an annual event attended …
The Rev. Dr. Cathy Deats Rejoins Diocesan Staff as Interim Canon Missioner for Congregational Vitality
The Diocese of North Carolina is welcoming back to its staff the Rev. Dr. Cathy Deats, who will serve as the interim canon missioner for congregational vitality beginning March 21, …
History Day 2023 and Celebration of Blessed Henry Beard Delany
April 15, 2023 | 10a.m. – 3p.m.St. Luke’s, Salisbury REGISTER. Co-sponsored by the diocesan office ofâBlack ministries and our history & archives committee, this yearâs History Day honoring the Rt. …
Diocese of North Carolina Extends Call for Volunteers for New Network of Support
From the start, the mission strategy of the Diocese of North Carolina has been designed and presented as taking a grassroots approach, meaning that the work of the strategy is …
The Rev. Canon Dr. Sally French Elected 13th Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey
The Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina offers congratulations and blessings to the Rev. Canon Dr. Sally French, diocesan canon/missioner for east regional ministry and collaborative innovation, upon the announcement of …
âThe Rev. Daniel P. Strandlund Called to St. Christopher’s, High Point
The Rev. Daniel P. Strandlund has been called to serve as the part-time vicar of St. Christopher’s, High Point. Strandlund grew up in the Diocese of Alabama and most recently …
Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte Announces the Rev. Emily Parker as New Executive Director
Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte (GMEC) announces the Rev. Emily Parker as their new executive director effective March 1, 2023. Parkerâs background as deacon at Christ Church, Charlotte, combined with …
Disciple: A Life-changing VBS
How Trinity, Statesville, cultivated new relationships to work toward racial justice By Summerlee Walter A group ofâchildren ranging in age from 3-years-old to late middle school were painting their arms. …
Disciple: The Universality of Longing
By the Rev. Kathleen Walker At the end ofâSeptember, I was given an amazing opportunity to join the pilgrimage to Botswana. It was scheduled as a 12-day journey to celebrate …
Disciple: Getting to Work
The Gun Violence Prevention Task Force offers new resources that invite all to get involved By Christine McTaggart On June 26, the Rt. Rev. Sam Rodman and the Rt. Rev. …
Disciple: Finders and Keepers
A church archives primer By Lynn Hoke Several years ago, the diocesan History and Archives Committee adopted the term âhistory keepersâ for those who keep local church records organized, safe …
Disciple: Blessed to Share the Gospel
Participants in the Lay Preaching Training Initiative reflect on their journeys thus far In April 2021, the Diocese ofâNorth Carolina was named one ofâsix dioceses to participate in the Lay …
Disciple: Discerning Faithfully
By the Rev. Nathan Kirkpatrick His was an increasingly urgent question. His parents lived eight states and a three-hour flight away, and their health was declining. As an only child, …
Disciple: A Golden Celebration
The 2022 pilgrimage to Botswana included celebrating the Diocese ofâBotswanaâs 50th anniversary By the Rev. Miriam Saxon What happens when you take 10 North Carolinians on a pilgrimage to Botswana? …
Disciple: The Outdoor Learning Project
A partnership with schools brings Creation Care to students By Christine McTaggart Some great ideas come into being in a single revelation. Others come together piece by piece, as one …
Disciple: Recreating History
How a multiyear visual and auditory mapping project allows modern people to experience worship in St. Paulâs Cathedral before the great fire ofâLondon By Summerlee Walter In 1973, the Rev. …
Disciple: The 207th Annual Convention
The Diocese ofâNorth Carolina gathers for its first full convention since 2019 The 207th Annual Convention took place November 18-19 at the Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem. With online offerings, …
Disciple: An Interview with Bishop Jennifer Brooke-Davidson
The Rt. Rev. Jennifer Brooke-Davidson was announced as the assistant bishop ofâthe Diocese ofâNorth Carolina on August 16. She spoke with the Disciple about her calling, ministry experiences and passions. …
Disciple: New, Notable & Newsworthy
Diocese Lists for Sale 200 West Morgan Street After more than three years ofâdiscernment, the Diocese of North Carolina announces the decision to list for sale the Diocesan House office …
Disciple: Unity Begins with a Prayer
By the Rt. Rev. Sam Rodman Adapted from remarks offered at the celebration marking the 50th anniversary ofâthe Diocese ofâBotswana. The theme ofâthe celebration was âAll Be One.â Unity begins …
The Diocese of North Carolina Announces Departure of Amy Campbell
The Diocese of North Carolina announces today that Amy Campbell, children and family missioner, is departing diocesan staff to answer a full-time call in youth ministry at St. Maryâs, High …
A Collect for the First Week of Advent
As part of #AdventWord 2022, the Rt. Rev. Sam Rodman wanted to share an offering for Tuesday, November 29. The day’s word is “teach, and it brought to mind a …
Diocese of North Carolina Announces Property Sale of Former St. Christopherâs, Garner
The Diocese of North Carolina announces that the property of the former St. Christopherâs, Garner, has been listed for sale. Foundry Commercial Properties is handling the sale. St. Christopherâs closed …
Bishops of the Diocese of North Carolina Respond to Shooting in Raleigh
The recurring nightmare of violence has once again shattered a community, this time here in our diocese and our own capital city. Our hearts go out to those whose lives …
Diocese of North Carolina Announces Canon Catherine Massey to Serve as Canon to the Bishop
The Diocese of North Carolina is pleased to announce that Canon Catherine Massey, diocesan canon for transition and pastoral ministry, is moving to a new role on diocesan staff: Canon …
Celebrating Bishop Anne!
A series of farewell celebrations have been planned in honor of Bishop Anne Hodges-Copple’s upcoming retirement. Each drop-in event will feature hors d’oeuvres, music and lots of local flavor. We …
Bishops of the Diocese of North Carolina Give Thanks for the Life of Queen Elizabeth II
Today we join our siblings in Christ throughout the Anglican Communion in grieving the loss of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Queen Elizabeth was the embodiment of service and duty. …
Diocese of North Carolina Announces Decision to List 200 West Morgan Street for Sale
After more than three years of discernment, the Diocese of North Carolina announces the decision to list for sale the Diocesan House office building at 200 West Morgan Street. The …
Disciple: Fifty Years of Summer Enrichment
The Summer Enrichment Program at St. Paulâs, Winston-Salem, celebrates its golden anniversary By Lisa Carter, Aliesha Oakes, Rhett Butler and the Rev. Nancy Vaders In 1972, five large churches in …
Disciple: Crafting Love
How handmade gifts witness to Godâs love By Summerlee Walter Since 2013, each high school senior who attends St. Margaretâs, Waxhaw, has received a handmade scarf striped with their college, …
Disciple: Culture Shift
St. Martinâs, Charlotte, goes deeper into the foundations ofârelationship By Christine McTaggart When the term âculture shiftâ becomes part ofâany organizationâs conversation, it is usually understood that accomplishing it is …
Disciple: HUGS is Back
By Summerlee Walter Elizabethâs buddy made sure I knew about Elizabethâs most recent accomplishment: a silver medal in soccer at the Special Olympics USA Games held in Orlando the month …
Disciple: Climate Change is a Biblical Issue
By By Stephen Jurovics, Ph.D. This article is adapted from the presentation, âClimate Change is a Biblical Issue,â presented via webinar to the Diocese ofâNorth Carolina on April 28, 2022. …
Disciple: Recentering
By the Rt. Rev. Anne Hodges-Copple I have become overly dependent on my GPS system. I use it even when I am going someplace familiar, just to see ifâthere are …
Disciple: Recap: The 80th General Convention
The 80th General Convention ofâThe Episcopal Church took place July 8-11, 2022, in Baltimore, Maryland. Postponed from its original 2021 date because ofâthe ongoing pandemic, the 80th General Convention continued …
Disciple: New, Notable & Newsworthy
Remembering the Rt. Rev. Peter Lee The Diocese ofâNorth Carolina remembers and gives thanks for the life ofâthe Rt. Rev. Peter James Lee, bishop diocesan (resigned) for the Diocese ofâVirginia …
Disciple: The In-between Time
By the Rt. Rev. Sam Rodman In the late 1980s, the actress Carrie Fisher wrote a novel ofâsorts based loosely on her family life. The book was called Postcards from …
A Call to Election Engagement
Dear Beloved Congregational Leaders, In the season of ordinary time, one of the extraordinary gifts and responsibilities in our democracy is the opportunity to express our values and to effect …
Disciple: The Churchâs Role in Getting out the Vote
Get souls to the polls. #VoteFaithfully. Vote your values. By Alan Yarborough âCast your vote, not on a partisan basis, not based on your biases, but vote your values. Vote …
Diocese of North Carolina to Welcome the Rt. Rev. Jennifer Brooke-Davidson as Assistant Bishop
The Diocese of North Carolina is excited to announce and welcome this fall the Rt. Rev. Jennifer Brooke-Davidson as the assistant bishop for the Diocese. She joins the diocesan staff …
Committee on Constitution and Canons Share Preview of New Edition
July 5, 2022 Over the years, the Canons of the Diocese of North Carolina became increasingly difficult to comprehend and apply. The canons were not arranged in a logical order. …
Bishops of the Diocese of North Carolina Ask for Your Prayers Ahead of the Lambeth Conference
Dear Beloved of God, Grace and peace to you from your bishops of North Carolina. Each of our households are in the final stages of preparing for departure to Canterbury, …
A Deputy’s Reflection on the 80th General Convention
Megan Carlson is a member of St. Stephen’s, Durham and served as a deputy to the 80th General Convention. We thank her for graciously shared the recap created for her …
Saint Augustine’s University Receives $500,000 National Park Service Grant
From Saint Augustine’s University: Saint Augustineâs University (SAU) was awarded $500,000 from the Historically Black Colleges and Universities grant program, funded by the Historic Preservation Fund and administered by the …
The Diocese of North Carolina Remembers and Gives Thanks for the Life of the Rt. Rev. Peter Lee
The Diocese of North Carolina remembers and gives thanks for the life of the Rt. Rev. Peter James Lee, diocesan bishop (resigned) for the Diocese of Virginia and assisting bishop …
Bishops of the Diocese of North Carolina Respond to Overturning of Roe v. Wade
It is with deep disappointment that we learned today of the U.S. Supreme Courtâs decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. For more than six decades, The Episcopal Church has been …
Claude Snow Appointed New Chair of the Historic Properties Commission
The Diocese of North Carolina announces that the Rt. Rev. Sam Rodman has appointed Claude Snow the new chair of the diocesan Historic Properties Commission. The Historic Properties Commission was …
Bishops of the Diocese of North Carolina Respond to Shooting in Alabama
“Lord, we have called upon you daily; We have stretched out our hands to you. Do you work wonders for the dead?will those who have died stand up to give …
Disciple: Doing the Hard Work
How St. Josephâs, Durham, weatheredâand thrived duringâthe pandemic By Summerlee Walter The St. Josephâs church building is something of an anamoly on its Durham block. Built from beautiful Rowan County …
Disciple: When We Planted, We Prayed
Community gardens feed hungry neighbors and restore creation By Summerlee Walter There is nothing quite like the taste ofâa tomato straight from the garden, juicy and still warm from the …
Disciple: Choose Life
By the Rt. Rev. Anne Hodges-Copple âSee, I have set before you today life and prosperity, death and adversity. If you obey the commandments ofâthe Lord your God that I …
Disciple: Still Reimagining
The pilot round ofâReimagining Curacies enters its final year By the Rev. Nathan Kirkpatrick It was a meeting 11 months in the making. Three curates, three rectors, two bishops, two …
Disciple: Preview of the 80th General Convention
The 80th General Convention ofâThe Episcopal Church, originally scheduled to gather July 7-14 in Baltimore, Maryland, is now, as ofâthisâwriting, set to convene July 8-11. Though it was hoped General …
Disciple: The Icon Project
St. Lukeâs takes the next step in exploring their racial history By Christine McTaggart In 2018, St. Lukeâs, Salisbury, embarked on a journey to learn more about their churchâs racial …
Disciple: The Pauli Murray Center Celebrates 10 Years
By Sophia Ross-Hurtado and Barbara Lau Ten years ago, the Pauli Murray Center (PMC) was established to steward the future ofâthe Rev. Dr. Pauli Murrayâs childhood home and to lift …
Disciple: Create in Me a Pure Heart
Spiritual permeability at the heart ofâfaith formation By Rabbi Raachel Jurovics, Ph.D. My tenure as rabbi-in-residence began in spring 2020, at a moment of transition from what we had understood …
Disciple: Still a Sacred Space
A new vision for All Saintsâ, Warrenton, honors the past and serves the future By the Rev. Dr. Brooks Graebner Church buildings are deeply cherished by parishioners, and any time …
Disciple: The Mission Strategy: Getting to Work
From the inception ofâthe mission strategy task force in January 2020, its work on the development of the diocesan mission strategy was shared at every stage. Stating from the start …
Disciple: Special Convention Recap
The Special Convention ofâthe Diocese ofâNorth Carolina took place March 5, 2022, at the Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem. Affectionately nicknamed âThe 206th Annual ConventionâPart II,â the gathering was, in …
Disciple: New, Notable & Newsworthy
Holy Spirit, Greensboro, Named to Community Placemaking Lab Holy Spirit, Greensboro, was recently selected as one ofâsix congregations to take part in the Community Placemaking Lab, a pilot initiative from …
Disciple: Five Simple Words
By the Rt. Rev. Sam Rodman This year was the first Easter I did not preach from the Gospel lesson. Instead, my text was from Paulâs letter to the Romans: …
A Home for St. Michael & All Angels
Discriminatory housing practices have had a profound impact on Black congregations. In Charlotte, St. Michael & All Angels was at the heart of the prosperous and progressive Black neighborhood nicknamed …
The Bishopsâ Call to Action: A Response to the Shooting in Uvalde, Texas
âA voice was heard in Ramah, wailing and loud lamentation. Rachael weeping for her children; she refused to be consoled, because they are no more.â – Jeremiah 31:15 as quoted …
Bishops of the Diocese of North Carolina Share Thoughts on Upcoming Supreme Court Decision and Recent Legislation
Dear Beloved of God, The weight of these times is heavy as we grapple with questions of life and death, and the dignity, integrity and agency within the community of …
The Bishops of the Diocese of North Carolina Respond to Recent Shootings
As we close out another week where the beauty of spring surrounds us, we canât help but feel that beauty marred by the ugliness of events that continue to plague …
The Bishops of the Diocese of North Carolina Encourage Voting in Upcoming Elections
Beloved of God, We greet you in the name of the Risen Lord, who gave voice to the voiceless, hope to the abandoned and a place at Godâs holy table …
The Tower Garden Comes to Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte
“The harvest is food.The harvest is people.The harvest is community building and strengthening.The harvest is what Galilee is known forâŚfeeding people and growing food.” – Joanne Stevenson Jenkins, Galilee Ministries …
Making A New Creation Through Composting
*Adapted from Chapel of the Cross newsletter âIf anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new!â 2 Corinthians 5:17 …
Holy Hikes
When it comes to creation care, one of the best ways to become inspired to be better stewards of our home is to connect with nature. When coupled with our …
Becoming Deeper Green Churches
âA deeper green makes the spiritual connections between what is happening with the natural eco-systems and what is happening within the church itself. A deeper green makes clear the connections …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Touching the Body of Christ
When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Forgiveness has Risen from the Grave
Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the tomb. …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Triduum: âStay awake with meâ
Almighty God, whose most dear Son went not up to joy but first he suffered pain, and entered not into glory before he was crucified: Mercifully grant that we, walking …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Being Chosen is the Reason You Can
When the hour for the Passover meal came, Jesus took his place at the table, and the apostles with him. He said to them,I have eagerly desired to eat this …
The Bishops Share a Special Invitation for Holy Week
Welcome Happy Morning! Welcome the Easter Season! All are welcome to gather in the Name of Jesus. âDear People of GodâŚ.â Our Lenten season of fasting and penitence began with …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Extravagant Gifts
Six days before the Passover Jesus came to Bethany, the home of Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. There they gave a dinner for him. Martha served, and …
Diocese of North Carolina Announces Two Church Closings
The Diocese of North Carolina recently announced the imminent closing of two Wake County churches: St. Christopherâs Episcopal Church in Garner, and St. Markâs Episcopal Church in Raleigh. Both will …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Being Called âSinnersâŚâ
All the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to Jesus. And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying,This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them. …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: The Gardener
At that very time there were some present who told him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. He asked them, âDo you think that because …
Disciple: Service + Community = A Successful Formula
How the Chatham Chuckwagon serves the Pittsboro community and inspires action beyond By Summerlee Walter For 14 years, the Community Lunch run by St. Bartholomewâs, Pittsboro, has served a chef-prepared …
Disciple: May the Lord Watch Between Me and Thee
Setting boundaries without blame or shame creates more room for healthy communities By the Rt. Rev. Anne Hodges-Copple One of my favorite storylines in the Old Testament is the Jacob …
Disciple: Let the World Come to You
Welcoming the stranger becomes real By the Rev. Maureen Flak In August 2021, we all watched the fall ofâKabul in Afghanistan. A feeling ofâhelplessness washed over us as the images …
Disciple: Widening the Welcome
St. Anneâs new plan extends a welcome far beyond the church By Christine McTaggart When you think of what it means to welcome, where does it start for you? With …
Disciple: Walking the Path
Labyrinths provide spiritual refuge and community outreach By Summerlee Walter Originally, labyrinths were places ofâmyth, originating in the ancient story of Daedalus building an impenetrable maze for King Minos to …
Disciple: Adding our Voice
The discernment, intention and call ofâdiocesan advocacy By the Rev. Sally Johnston and Aleta Payne McClenney One Wednesday morning each month, the Rt. Rev. Sam Rodman and the Rt. Rev. …
Disciple: Mission Strategy: Build Your Snapshot
By Christine McTaggart At the 206th Annual Convention in November 2021, the next steps relating to the diocesan mission strategy were shared as we looked ahead to the March Special …
Disciple: The Work of the Church Beyond the Diocese
By Summerlee Walter As we celebrate the launch of the new diocesan mission strategy during the Special Convention on March 5, it bears remembering our Annual and Special Conventions, while …
Disciple: The Gift of Lenten Solitude
By the Rt. Rev. Sam Rodman One of the most difficult, challenging and painful dimensions ofâthe pandemic that has plagued us, literally, over the past two years is a sense …
Affordable Housing Stories: Gladys
My name is Gladys. I am talking to you about a program that changes and enhances lives. I am sitting in my home with Deacon Pam who has been instrumental …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Speaking of the Devil
After his baptism, Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, where for forty days he was tempted by …
Bishops of the Diocese of North Carolina Share Thoughts for Those in the Ukraine
Our hearts ache with the images and stories of the unprovoked attack on the people of the Ukraine. In this violent onset of war, we who follow Jesus turn to …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Transformed for Mission
Now about eight days after these sayings Jesus took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. And while he was praying, the …
The Rt. Rev. Anne Hodges-Copple Announces Retirement at End of 2022
The Rt. Rev. Anne Hodges-Copple, bishop suffragan of the Diocese of North Carolina, recently announced her upcoming retirement at the end of 2022. âI canât believe nine years have passed …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Are We Listening?
Jesus said: âBut I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: The Sermon on the Plain
Jesus came down with the twelve apostles and stood on a level place, with a great crowd of his disciples and a great multitude of people from all Judea, Jerusalem, …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Openness, Repentance, and Trust
Once while Jesus was standing beside the lake of Gennesaret, and the crowd was pressing in on him to hear the word of God, he saw two boats there at …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Familiarity: Contempt or Curiosity?
Jesus began to speak in the synagogue at Nazareth: “Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.” All spoke well of him and were amazed at the gracious words …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: In Your Hearing
Jesus, filled with the power of the Spirit, returned to Galilee, and a report about him spread through all the surrounding country. He began to teach in their synagogues and …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Made for Joy
On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: The Epiphany of Jesus
As the people were filled with expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Messiah, John answered all of them by saying, âI …
Bishopsâ Ball Back in Person: February 12, 2022
REGISTER FOR BISHOPSâ BALL UPDATE: The plans for Bishops’ Ball have been revised by popular request – it is still in person, but will be a one-day event on February …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: The Refugeeâs Dream
After the wise men had left, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said,Get up, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, …
Bishops of the Diocese of North Carolina Give Thanks for the Life of Archbishop Desmond Tutu
The Anglican Communion and the wider church and world have lost a leader who embodied the teachings of Jesus and example of his life in our time. Archbishop Desmond Tutuâs …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Children of Light
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through …
Disciple: Gracious Hosts
When the Dispatch of Business team decided that, due to discouraging COVID-19 trends, it was prudent to move the legislative portion of the 206th Annual Convention online, they also realized …
Disciple: Picnic Blankets, Porch Drop-Offs and Costumes
Childrenâs ministry in a pandemic The miracle of Christmas is near, and the excitement is in the air! Can you feel it? We are all preparing for the arrival ofâGod …
Disciple: Living into Christmas
[Image: The dwelling of the Word among us is a much more compelling and challenging aspect of Christmas to celebrate than the birth of a childâand not something one can …
Disciple: Being the Church in Community
How congregations are connecting with their neighbors in novel ways When the vestry of Trinity, Fuquay-Varina, asked Karen Teague to head up the churchâs participation in the townâs annual Celebrate …
Disciple: Thoughts on Stewardship
Though often thought of in terms of campaigns and pledges, stewardship is about more than raising money. It is about how we give of ourselves and how weâas congregationsâgive to …
Disciple: Blending Communities
Exploring the possibilities ofâhybrid worship As the old saying goes, every cloud has a silver lining, even the dark cloud of the pandemic under which weâve all been living for …
Disciple: A Sure Foundation in Uncertain Times
So then, you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members ofâthe household ofâGod, built on the foundation ofâthe apostles and prophets, …
Disciple: Mission Strategy: Next Steps
Throughout the summer, the Mission Strategy Task Force shared the work of the team to date. The goals, the strategies and the theology that comprise the mission strategy were presented …
Disciple: The 206th Annual Convention Recap
When the time came to make the decision on whether to hold the 206th Annual Convention in person, the stars werenât aligning quite well enough to move forward. Positive COVID-19 …
Disciple: New, Notable & Newsworthy
Toni Hagerman Announces Retirement Earlier this fall, executive director of Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte Toni Hagerman announced her retirement. She served the ministry for six years, helping it grow …
Disciple: Ye Holy Angels Bright, Assist Our Song
The following is adapted from the sermon delivered by the Rt. Rev. Sam Rodman during the Opening Eucharist at the 206th Annual Convention on November 20, 2021. âSoon and very …
Disciple: Preach It!
The Lay Preaching Training Initiative enters next phase âIn the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was GodâŚ. The Word became flesh and …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Leaping for Joy
In those days Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth …
Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Amanda Bourne
The Diocese of North Carolina gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Amanda Bourne, curate of the Reimagining Curacies program. Bourne was one of the first participants of the …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: What Then Should We Do?
John said to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him,You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruits worthy of …
Updated: Boy Scouts of America Bankruptcy Filing Affects Churches, File for Protection Against Claims Today
Updated: December 9, 2021 Please read the following notice from diocesan legal counsel:“Out of an abundance of caution, on November 16, 2020, the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina (the âDioceseâ) …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Heeding the Prophets
In the fifteenth year of the reign of Emperor Tiberius, when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, and Herod was ruler of Galilee, and his brother Philip ruler of the …
Meet St. Martin’s, Charlotte
There is noise â A LOT of NOISE – around St. Martinâs, Charlotte, these days. Good Noise for Good News. Whether itâs a busy Sunday in the courtyard, banging in …
Bishops of the Diocese of North Carolina Respond to Recent Shooting in Michigan
We mourn with the nation about news of another school shooting, this time in Michigan. While details are yet unknown, at least three have been killed and more injured. An …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: For a World About to Be Born
Jesus said: âThere will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea and the …
Bishops of the Diocese of North Carolina Respond to Rittenhouse Verdict
“[God] has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: The Feast of Christ the King
Then Pilate entered the headquarters again, summoned Jesus, and asked him, âAre you the King of the Jews?â Jesus answered, âDo you ask this on your own, or did others …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Love Will Knock Down the Stones
As Jesus came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, âLook, Teacher, what large stones and what large buildings!â Then Jesus asked him, âDo you see …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: All Saints’ Day
When Mary came where Jesus was and saw him, she knelt at his feet and said to him,Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. When …
Bishops of the Diocese of North Carolina Encourage All Those Eligible to Vote November 2
So, then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are citizens with the saints and also members of the household of God, built upon the foundation of the …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Give Love and Embrace Love
One of the scribes came near and heard the Saducees disputing with one another, and seeing that Jesus answered them well, he asked him, âWhich commandment is the first of …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Electric Faith
Jesus and his disciples came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: ‘But It Is Not So Among You’
James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to Jesus and said to him, âTeacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.â And he …
The Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Jose Daniel Pinell Mendieta
The Diocese welcomes the Rev. Jose Daniel Pinell Mendieta as the new priest-in-charge of St. Mark’s and La Guadalupana, Wilson. Pinell most recently served as the associate rector at Grace, …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Of Winners and Losers
As Jesus was setting out on a journey, a man ran up and knelt before him, and asked him, âGood Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?â Jesus …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Love and Other Kid Stuff
Some Pharisees came, and to test Jesus they asked, âIs it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?â He answered them, âWhat did Moses command you?â They said, âMoses …
Disciple: Bringing Order Out of Chaos
There is a theme running through the biblical narrative that shows a pattern in the ways God brings order out of chaos. It is a theme that begins with the …
Disciple: A Lasting Legacy
The new Togo D. West, Jr. and Evelyn West Memorial Pavilion serves St. Stephenâs and the community The West familyâTogo Senior, Evelyn and Togo Juniorâwere giants at St. Stephenâs, Winston-Salem, …
Disciple: Food, Faith and Community in a Pandemic
The Friendship Table and Good News Garden at St. Maryâs, High Point, feed body and soul When St. Maryâs, High Point, conceived of launching an intentional community program for young …
Disciple: Walking Through Change
Campus ministries help launch faithful young adults into a tumultuous world Campus ministry, young adult ministry, student ministry. Chaplains, campus ministers, young adult missioners. Campus-based ministryâand those who minister on …
Disciple: ONE THOUSAND DAYS OF LOVE: We Did It!
Diocese ofâNorth Carolina raises more than $215,000 for Episcopal Reliefâ& Development In November 2020, the Diocese of North Carolina embarked on a diocesan-wide fundraising campaign to support ONE THOUSAND DAYS …
Disciple: Why Doesn’t He Move in Here?
How churches across the Diocese engage in ministry with their neighbors experiencing homelessness Church of the Holy Family, Chapel Hill, has for many years engaged in ministry with men reentering …
Disciple: The Gift of Grants
Resources are one of the greatest challenges facing any ministry, collaboration or nonprofit, with financial considerations generally at the top ofâthe list. Happily, there are countless grants available in for-profit, …
Disciple: Checking in with the Church
An interview with two Executive Council members from the Diocese ofâNorth Carolina Executive Council is the national governing body ofâThe Episcopal Church. Formally, it is the Board ofâDirectors ofâthe Domestic …
Disciple: Roundtables on Race
New diocesan podcast explores race and society one facet at a time The original idea came from a place of curiosityâand frustration, if weâre being honest. The frustration stemmed from …
Disciple: Adding Voices
Mission Strategy Task Force provides preview and invites feedback The last two issues of the Disciple (âMission Possible,â Winter 2021; âTheological Foundations,â Spring 2021), shared the stories of how the …
Disciple: New, Notable & Newsworthy
Dismantling Racism: Course Dates Available for All Ages In 2020, the diocesan Racial Justice and Reconciliation Committee updated, redesigned and renamed âSeeing the Face of God,â the previous diocesan anti-racism …
Disciple: The 206th Annual Convention: Itâs Happening (Online)!
[Editor’s note: This article has been updated from the print edition to reflect changes to the Convention plan announced after the print edition mailed.] The 206th Annual Convention will meet …
A Call to Action: The Build Back Better Act – America’s Plan to Address the Climate Emergency
So, faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead. (James 2:17) Scientists and climate experts agree the only way for us to lessen and slow the effects of …
GREEN REFLECTION: Season of Creation – Opportunities to Put Our Faith to Work for the Common Good
The devastating extreme weather, racial inequity, and pandemic of this past year are interconnected and provide an indication of how we are living on and treating the Earth and its …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Casting out the âCrusading Spiritâ
John said to Jesus, âTeacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he was not following us.â But Jesus said, âDo …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: An Economy Where Greatness Is Possible
“They went on from there and passed through Galilee. He did not want anyone to know it; for he was teaching his disciples, saying to them, ‘The Son of Man …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: 9/11 + 7×70: A Formula for Forgiveness
Then Peter came and said to him, âLord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?â Jesus said to …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: âBut who do you say that I am?â
Jesus went on with his disciples to the villages of Caesarea Philippi; and on the way he asked his disciples, âWho do people say that I am?â And they answered …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Be Opened
Jesus set out and went away to the region of Tyre. He entered a house and did not want anyone to know he was there. Yet he could not escape …
Vaccination at Home Program Available to Congregations
In an effort to reach those individuals who may have difficulty leaving their home to receive a vaccine, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), in partnership …
Liturgical Resources for Marking the 20th Anniversary of 9/11
As we approach the 20th anniversary of the attacks on September 11, 2001, we have gathered liturgical resources for those churches that may wish to mark the event in their …
Bishops of the Diocese of North Carolina Offer Prayers for Afghanistan and Encourage Action to Support Refugees
“Thus says the Lord:A voice is heard in Ramah, lamentation and bitter weeping.Rachel is weeping for her children; she refuses to be comforted for her children, because they are no …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Called to Be Partners
When the Pharisees and some of the scribes who had come from Jerusalem gathered around him, they noticed that some of his disciples were eating with defiled hands, that is, …
Bishops Commend Swindell Committee’s Liturgy of Lament, Longing and Hope
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, We write to introduce and invite you to share in a creative, expressive and deeply faithful liturgical offering for the season we find ourselves …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Disruption, Disappointment and Decision
Jesus said, “Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood abide in me, and I in them. Just as the living Father sent me, and I live because of …
Meet St. Thomas’, Sanford
St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church began in 1879 as a mission of St. Bartholomew’s in Pittsboro, with members meeting in each other’s homes until 1896, when the first mission church was …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Living Proof
Jesus said, “I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats of this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give for the life …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: The Bread of Life
Jesus said, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” Then the Jews began to …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: The Jesus Diet
The next day, when the people who remained after the feeding of the five thousand saw that neither Jesus nor his disciples were there, they themselves got into the boats …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: âLiving Godâs Abundance
Jesus went to the other side of the Sea of Galilee, also called the Sea of Tiberias. A large crowd kept following him, because they saw the signs that he …
Disciple: Give and Take
In a time of shutdown, St. Luke’s, Tarboro, opens a community ministry The coronavirus pandemic hit many communities very hard beginning in the spring of 2020. As schools began to move …
Disciple: No Ordinary Time
As a child growing up in a family that went to church regularly and throughout the summer, I thought of the weeks after Trinity Sunday until Advent as the “green …
Disciple: A Resurrected Wake County
ONE Wake looks to transform the community The Rev. Jemonde Taylor has thought, taught and preached a lot about community organizing during the last few years. “What I tell people …
Disciple: The Virtual Mission âTripâ
The Chapel of the Cross connects with mission partners without ever leaving home The world is reopening, and many are excited at the prospect of traveling, whether for business, pleasure or …
Disciple: Let the Lay Voices Ring Out
New preaching initiative to provide opportunities for lay voices to share the Good News Adapted from the news release by the Episcopal Preaching Foundation published in Episcopal News Service on …
Disciple: Re-entering the World
COVID-19 took us all on an unexpected and disorienting journey over the past 18 months. It turned our lives upside down and sideways, taking us down paths we never saw …
Disciple: Going Solar for Mission
How three diocesan churches are saving the environment and serving their communities The cost savings are significant, but ultimately, St. Andrew’s, Greensboro, viewed installing solar panels on the church as …
Disciple: The Edible Landscape
Christ the King, Charlotte, is transforming its property to feed neighbors body and soul If asked to identify a defining characteristic of Chapel of Christ the King, Charlotte, many would …
Disciple: Theological Foundations
The Mission Priority Task Force takes time to explore the core of Becoming Beloved Community In the last issue of the Disciple (“Mission Possible,” Winter 2021), we shared the first steps …
Disciple: We Are Here
At the beginning of the pandemic, some 15 months ago, there was a meme making the rounds on social media. It was a visual of intersecting circles, like a Venn …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Rest and Replenish
“The apostles gathered around Jesus, and told him all that they had done and taught. He said to them, “Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest …
Diocese of North Carolina Awarded Trinity Wall Street Philanthropies Grant for Congregational Support and Development
The Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina is pleased to announce it is the recipient of a $120,000 grant from Trinity Wall Street Philanthropies for its ongoing work helping congregations to …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Welcoming Transformation
King Herod heard of it, for Jesus’ name had become known. Some were saying, “John the baptizer has been raised from the dead; and for this reason these powers are …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Witnesses of God’s Love
“He left that place and came to his hometown, and his disciples followed him. On the sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were …
Bishopâs Committee on Affordable Housing Urges Public Investment in Homes
From the Bishop’s Committee on Affordable Housing: Now is the time to choose affordable homes, not homelessness. One third of our neighbors have few choices because they cannot afford their …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Beloved Child
When Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a great crowd gathered around him; and he was by the sea. Then one of the leaders of …
Meet Holy Comforter, Charlotte
Love Grows Here. That is the unofficial theme that lies behind much of what we do at Holy Comforter, and the spirit of those words was never more evident as …
Celebrating a Standing Committee Milestone: The Rev. Jemonde Taylorâs Election as Its First Black President
The Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina has made a resolute and public commitment to its work on racial justice and reconciliation as well as its willingness to explore its history, …
Meet St. John’s, Wake Forest
St. John’s is an energetic, joyful, mission-minded parish growing in diversity, depth of faith and engagement with the world around us. We are a big tent: Black, white and bi-racial, …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Afraid? Why?
When evening had come, Jesus said to his disciples, “Let us go across to the other side.” And leaving the crowd behind, they took him with them in the boat, …
Meet Saint Margaret’s, Waxhaw
Saint Margaret’s, Waxhaw, is a vibrant church community located in the South Charlotte region of the Diocese of North Carolina. Situated in the town of Waxhaw, its membership includes parishioners …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Breaking Down the Parables
[Jesus] also said, “The kingdom of God is as if someone would scatter seed on the ground, and would sleep and rise night and day, and the seed would sprout …
Companion Relationship Between Dioceses of North Carolina and Costa Rica Takes New Step
Know a bilingual priest who might be interested in serving as rector of a parish in Costa Rica? The Episcopal Diocese of Costa Rica, with which the Diocese of North …
Meet St. Michael’s, Raleigh
St. Michael’s, Raleigh, is a large, thriving parish located in the heart of Raleigh, founded in the rich tradition of liturgy, music and service to God’s world. We marked our …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Walking in the Works of Jesus
The crowd came together again, so that Jesus and his disciples could not even eat. When his family heard it, they went out to restrain him, for people were saying, …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: How We Get Here from There
There was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews. He came to Jesus by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who …
Meet Chapel of the Cross, Chapel Hill
Like every parish (and every person for that matter), when the pandemic struck in full force back in March 2020, one of the prevailing emotions at Chapel of the Cross, …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Pentecost Sunday
Jesus said to his disciples, ”When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who comes from the Father, he will testify …
Diocese Takes Next Steps in Discernment of Diocesan House’s Future
Not even a pandemic has been able to slow the growth and development happening in downtown Raleigh. For some time, the city has been undergoing a renaissance of sorts, with …
Meet St. Luke’s, Salisbury
The identity statement of St. Luke’s Salisbury reads,Come and see the difference Christ makes in abundant grace, intentional worship, beloved community. Adopted by the church in 2018, these words, often …
Meet Christ Church, Charlotte
Everyone needs a home: a place to feel known and loved, to find support during life’s challenges and to discover a greater purpose. Christ Church, Charlotte, is a spiritual home …
Diocese of North Carolina Awarded Grant to Take Part in Lay Preaching Initiative
Adapted from the news release published in Episcopal News Service on April 26, 2021 The Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina is one of six dioceses recently awarded a grant from …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: A Call to Live as People of Truth
Jesus prayed for his disciples, “I have made your name known to those whom you gave me from the world. They were yours, and you gave them to me, and …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Opened Minds
Jesus said to his disciples,These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you– that everything written about me in the law of Moses, the …
Meet the Church: Good Shepherd, Ridgeway
This weekend we are celebrating the 150th birthday of The Chapel of the Good Shepherd in Ridgeway. We have a beautiful historic old building, yet by the grace of God …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Need a Hug?
Jesus said to his disciples, “As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Abide in Jesus
Jesus said to his disciples: “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinegrower. He removes every branch in me that bears no fruit. Every branch that bears …
Meet Trinity, Mt. Airy
I remember last year when the pandemic began, wondering what Easter would be like that year. Well, we werenât able to worship as we had hoped, but Easter happened anyway. …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: “I am the Good Shepherd”
Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired hand, who is not the shepherd and does not own the …
Meet St. Andrew’s, Haw River
St. Andrew’s is a small mission located in central Alamance County in the town of Haw River, approximately halfway between Mebane and Burlington. The church building was erected in 1945 …
Bishops of the Diocese of North Carolina Offer Statement on the Sacred Worth of our LGBTQ Siblings
As bishops, it is our sacred duty to invite the baptised to renew the promises made at our baptism. Among those promises is the vow to ârespect the dignity of …
Statement of Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples
The Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina acknowledges and pays respect to past and present tribal members of the Indigenous nations who were forcibly expelled from the lands the Diocese of …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Turning Down Stress by Turning Up Jesus with Silence
Jesus himself stood among the disciples and said to them, “Peace be with you.” They were startled and terrified, and thought that they were seeing a ghost. He said to …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Forgiveness and Resurrection
When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the …
Bishops of the Diocese of North Carolina Offer Statement in Response to Recent Gun Violence
A Collect for Life Together O God, who binds us together and orders our shared life: Quell the hatred which enslaves us; forgive the violence we embrace and portray; and …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Tears and Joy at the Tomb
Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the tomb. …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: The Trial of Jesus
Due to it’s length, today’s Gospel is included after the meditation. Meditating on John’s description of Good Friday in the fourth Gospel strikes a deep wound amid this pandemic. Although …
Disciple: From Salisbury to Zimbabwe
St. Lukeâs Episcopal Church Foundation funds projects locally and abroad A senior memory care training program in the West Bank of the Palestinian territories. A reforestation program in Kenya led …
Disciple: Casting Out Hate
On January 6, 2021, the Feast of the Epiphany, the world watched a different sort of liturgy unfold in real time at our nationâs capitol. Participants gathered in Washington, D.C., …
Disciple: Looking Forward to HUGS Camp
Diocesan favorite to take place July 11-15 One of the highlights of any diocesan year is Helping Understand God through Sharing, affectionately known as HUGS Camp. A unique camp for …
Disciple: More Days of Love
ONE THOUSAND DAYS OF LOVE campaign extended through Easter season The ONE THOUSAND DAYS OF LOVE fundraising campaign (Disciple, Fall 2020) was launched during Advent 2020 with the diocesan goal …
Disciple: Continuing Companionship
Even in a time ofâCOVID, our companion relationships continue Since 1997, the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina has had a companion relationship with Iglesia Episcopal Costarricense, the Diocese of Costa …
Disciple: A Safe and Dignified Home for All Godâs Children
Bishopâs Committee on Affordable Housing engages in direct service and advocacy During the 204th Annual Convention in November 2019, the Diocese of North Carolina passed a resolution establishing the Bishopâs …
Disciple: Mission Possible
The Mission Strategy Task Force works to define path to Becoming Beloved Community Itâs fair to say the pandemic brought the best-laid plans for 2020 to a screeching halt last …
Disciple: In Support of Vaccines
Vaccines are the best chance we have of stemming the COVID pandemic Discussion around vaccines designed to protect us from COVID-19 has understandably dominated the news of late. Unfortunately, along …
Disciple: The 205th Annual Convention
The 205th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina took place on Saturday, March 6, 2021, at the Friday Center Park & Ride Lot in Chapel Hill. Using …
Disciple: New, Notable & Newsworthy
Fall 2020 Cycle of Mission Endowment Grants Awarded Earlier this year, the Mission Endowment Grant Committee announced the following grant awards for the Fall 2020 Mission Endowment Grant cycle: Mission …
Disciple: To Zoom or Not to Zoom
The people of St. Markâs, Huntersville, gather online for a Seder meal. Photo by Kelly Pope One of the âside effectsâ of the coronavirus pandemic has been the discoveryâor expansionâof …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Fulfilling the Divine-human Covenant
When they were approaching Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples and said to them, “Go into the village ahead of …
Bishops of the Diocese of North Carolina Respond to Recent Violence Against Asian Americans
As The Episcopal Church speaks out to end racism against those of Asian American descent (ENS: https://bit.ly/395E6Wv), the Rt. Rev. Sam Rodman and the Rt. Rev. Anne Hodges-Copple add their …
Bishops of the Diocese of North Carolina Offer Additional Thoughts on Recent Events at Sewanee
The bishops of Province IV released a statement yesterday in response to recent racist incidents at Sewanee (https://bit.ly/3c2dLdT). The Rt. Rev. Sam Rodman and the Rt. Rev. Anne Hodges-Copple share …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Break Us Open, O God
Now among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks. They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, “Sir, we …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Asking Hard Questions of Power
Jesus said, “Just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Spring Cleaning
The Passover of the Jews was near, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. In the temple he found people selling cattle, sheep, and doves, and the money changers seated at …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: âPeterâs Choice Is Our Choice
Jesus began to teach his disciples that the Son of Man must undergo great suffering, and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed, …
Meet All Saints, Roanoke Rapids
All Saints, Roanoke Rapids, met in houses during its initial years in the 1900’s prior to building its first church building on Hamilton Street, then its current 1922 building on …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: The Temptations of Jesus
In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: The Lent We Need
Jesus said,Beware of practicing your piety before others in order to be seen by them; for then you have no reward from your Father in heaven. So whenever you give …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: âListen to Him!â
Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain apart, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his clothes became dazzling …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: A Healing Touch
After Jesus and his disciples left the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. Now Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: I Know Who You Are
Jesus and his disciples went to Capernaum; and when the sabbath came, he entered the synagogue and taught. They were astounded at his teaching, for he taught them as one …
Bishops of the Diocese of North Carolina Share Statement on COVID-19 Vaccines
The last 10 months have been a trial for all of us, but the successful development of vaccines for COVID-19 and their approval through rigorous medical trials are reasons for …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Follow Me
After John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and …
Bishops of the Diocese of North Carolina Respond to Questions About In-Person Worship This Weekend
Sometimes information moves so quickly, it can be hard to parse fact from rumor. We donât ever want to overreact to a stressful situation; however, when safety is at risk, …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: The Perfect Process
Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, “Follow me.” Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. Philip found Nathanael and …
Bishops of Diocese of North Carolina Respond to Todayâs Events in Washington, D.C.
It is with heavy hearts and deep anguish that we respond to the events we are witnessing at the U.S. Capitol today, when rioters breached security and stormed the Capitol …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Baptism: Power Redefined
Beginning Sunday, January 17, CAMINANDO WITH JESUS will arrive via email at 7 a.m. on Sunday mornings. If you need to access it earlier for worship-planning purposes, CAMINANDO WITH JESUS …
Disciple: Lifting as They Climb
The Chapel at Saint Augustineâs University enters a new era The oldest building on campus, the Chapel at Saint Augustineâs University has stood as a cornerstone of faith and community …
Disciple: Reimagining Curacies: An Update
global pandemic is a challenging time to begin a new ministry. Yet, on June 1, 2020, the Rev. Amanda Bourne, Mawethu Ncaca and the Rev. Philip Zoutendam started their ministries …
Disciple: Advent: The Waiting Time
Toni Morrison was a prolific Nobel Prize-winning author, and among her collection of memorable works of fiction is a book called Jazz. In the prologue, the character speaks of love. …
Disciple: The Abundance of Community
Abundant Life Ministries began in 2019 as a health outreach ministry to economically and medically vulnerable people in north Greensboro. Its roots extend back to at least 2017, however, when …
Disciple: A Season for Acts of Love
Diocese ofâNC is taking part in ONE THOUSAND DAYS OF LOVE Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from God. (Psalm 127:3) As we celebrate the …
Disciple: We Press On
I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the sharing of his sufferings by becoming like him in his death, if somehow I may attain the resurrection …
Disciple: Rising to the Challenge
Pulling together in a time of pandemic Itâs been a tough year. No doubt about it. A pandemic, social unrest and a tumultuous election have come together to affect virtually …
Disciple: Behold, I am Doing a New Thing
In lieu of Annual Convention, the Diocese gathered online to celebrate its accomplishments this year As with so many other events this year, the 205th Annual Convention of the Diocese of …
Disciple: The New Disciple
A new digital version is available to all readers Change can be hard, but it can also bring unexpected gifts and new opportunities. Among all of the changes wrought by …
Disciple: Navigating the Debris in the Road
On a mild and sunny October afternoon, Debbie and I drove to a nearby park in Durham for a walk. We have been trying to find one afternoon each week …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Family Feud
After the wise men had left, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said,Get up, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Away in a Manger? Reflections on the Nativity
In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: A Third Creation Story
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through …
Bishops of the Diocese of North Carolina Urge Ongoing COVID-19 Vigilance During Holidays
We have entered Advent 2020 a chastened people. The traumatic events of this waning year have laid bare our vulnerabilities and heightened our sense of urgency to answer the call …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Two Images of Mary
In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of …
Bishops of the Diocese of North Carolina Respond to Post-Election Events
We are in a season we when we want to be focused only on the joyous anticipation Advent brings and the peace of Christmas. This year, especially, we want to …
Updates Coming for Recommendations and Guidelines for Schools and Daycare Centers
As the number of COVID-19 cases in North Carolina continues to trend upward, the Task Force on Family Ministry, Children’s Ministry, and Schools have recommended several updates to the current …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Preparing the Way
There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He himself …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: âI Feel the Earth Move Under My Feet
The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. As it is written in the prophet Isaiah, “See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Is This Your King?
Editor’s Note: Caminando with Jesus is a weekly reflection on the Gospel–the writer’s response to the text, a window into the encounter with Jesus in the Gospel as we strive …
RJRC Announces Anti-racism Programming for Winter 2021
UPDATED Dec. 18, 2020 Registration is now open for the events shared below. “The Journey to Racial Equity: A Three-Part Series” consists of two webinars and a 21-day challenge. The …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Sheep and Goats
Jesus said, “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory. All the nations …
The Bishops of the Diocese of North Carolina Offer a Message and Prayer for Post-Election Days
Those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength,they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint. …
Meet St. Philip’s, Durham
Since St. Philipâs shut its doors in mid-March due to the ambiguity of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has remained a church of worship, love and action for all people. While …
Diocese Releases Guidance on Congregational Bylaws
Access the PowerPoint presentation here.
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Waiting Faithfully
Jesus said, “It is as if a man, going on a journey, summoned his slaves and entrusted his property to them; to one he gave five talents, to another two, …
Join Us Nov. 21 for a Diocesan Celebration
This year is one that will forever be associated with heartbreak: a pandemic that kept us from embracing friends and loved ones, taxed healthcare professionals and devastated families affected by …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Give me oil in my lamp, keep me burning
Jesus said, “Then the kingdom of heaven will be like this. Ten bridesmaids took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five were …
Alternate Process for Replacing Standing Committee and Diocesan Council Members Announced, Deadline is November 20
Members of the Clergy and Lay Orders of the 205th Annual Convention, Annual Conventions of our Diocese usually elect persons to serve on the Standing Committee and Diocesan Council. The …
An Autumn Morning Meditation by the Rev. Tyrone Fowlkes
The Rev. Tyrone Fowlkes, rector of St. Mark’s, Raleigh, recently shared an autumn morning meditation and graciously recorded it to share with you. It may look like a video, but …
Bishops of Diocese of North Carolina Offer Pre-Election Message
As Election Day approaches, we again encourage all who are eligible to make their voices heard at the polls. We stand resolutely on the side of free and fair elections …
Meet St. Paul’s, Cary
Once upon a time, St. Paulâs, Cary was known as âthe little church in the woods,â but, today, it is anything but; located in Wake County, and in close proximity …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: All Saints
When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying:“Blessed are …
Diocese of North Carolina Celebrates the Awarding of Four Grants to Diocesan Congregations and Ministries
The Diocese of North Carolina has reason to celebrate this week, as we share the news of four grants awarded to diocesan congregations and ministries. Saint Augustine’s Chapel, Raleigh, was …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Holiness
When the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together, and one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question to test him. “Teacher, which commandment in …
Deacon Reflection: Are We Doing All We Can?
We need deacons in this diocese! Deacons of all shapes and sizes, all ages and ethnicities. How do we help make that happen? I believe it begins with us. Last …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Confronted and Challenged
Then the Pharisees went and plotted to entrap him in what he said. So they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that you …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Let the Party Begin
Once more Jesus spoke to the people in parables, saying: “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding banquet for his son. He sent …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: A Terrible Mistake in the Vineyard
Jesus said, “Listen to another parable. There was a landowner who planted a vineyard, put a fence around it, dug a wine press in it, and built a watchtower. Then …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Will We Change Our Minds?
When he entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him as he was teaching, and said, “By what authority are you doing these …
Deacon Reflection: Going with the Holy Flow (Reframing Service During a Pandemic)
“Nobody told me there’d be days like these. Strange days indeed.” John Lennon wrote and sang these lyrics back in the late 1970s, and they have been lingering in my …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Laboring in the Vineyard
Jesus said, “The kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. After agreeing with the laborers for the …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Seventy Times Seven
Peter came and said to Jesus, “Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?” Jesus said to him, …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Reconciling the Body of Christ
Jesus said, “If another member of the church sins against you, go and point out the fault when the two of you are alone. If the member listens to you, …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Don’t Leave Me
Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and undergo great suffering at the hands of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: The Things that Defile
Last week we ran a piece erroneously attributed to the Rev. Sara Ardrey-Graves.Below is her offering for the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost. [Jesus called the crowd to him and said …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Listening, Learning and Doing
When Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” And they said, “Some say John the …
Deacon Reflection: These Are Indeed Trying Times
Last August after I retired from serving as a deacon at Holy Innocents, Henderson, the bishops assigned me to be a diocesan representative on the Board of Directors of the …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: In the Place of Certainty, Hope
Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went …
Celebrate Good Times: How Graduations, Weddings and Other Joyful Gatherings Get Creative during a Time of Physical Distancing
How do we celebrate joyful moments, transitions and accomplishments in the midst of a pandemic? By adapting them to show our love and support while keeping a safe physical distance. …
Standing Committee Statement on the Legacy of Systemic White Supremacy
“For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in …
Deacon Reflection: The Power of Spiritual Exchange
I arranged the bowl and towel on a low table in my office at St. John’s. Above the table, I printed and framed the lyrics, “Will you let me be …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Practicing Apocalyptic Patience
He put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to someone who sowed good seed in his field; but while everybody was asleep, an enemy came …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Plant the Seeds of Love
Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. Such great crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat there, while the whole crowd …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Learn from Me, that I am Patient and Humble of Heart
Jesus said to the crowd, “To what will I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to one another, ‘We played the flute for …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Dropping the Barriers
Jesus said, “Whoever welcomes you welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. Whoever welcomes a prophet in the name of a prophet will receive a …
Christ Church, Charlotte, Helps the City’s Working Homeless
For years, there have been men experiencing homelessness in Charlotte even though they were employed. It was estimated as high as 76% of the men staying in the Tryon Street …
Deacon Reflection: The Hands and Feet of God
I believe God started tapping me on the shoulder when I was about 5 or 6 years old, when in the summers at the beach with my grandparents (all of …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Do Not Be Afraid
Jesus said to the twelve disciples, “A disciple is not above the teacher, nor a slave above the master; it is enough for the disciple to be like the teacher, …
All Saints’, Concord: Growing Native Tree Saplings – A New Creation Care Ministry
Cimate change is a threat to the health of our planet and has the most adverse effects on those with the least resources. Planting the right tree in the right …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: The Great Hunger
Jesus said: “I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats of this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give for the life …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: All Authority
Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. And Jesus came and …
Bishops of the Diocese of North Carolina Respond to Recent Events: “Things must change.”
The last several days have had no shortage of stories and images to disturb and trouble us deeply. Yesterday, we saw yet another example, when peaceful protesters were disbanded with …
Diocese of North Carolina Announces First Curates of Reimagining Curacies Program
The Rev. Amanda Bourne, Mawethu Ncaca and Philip Zoutendam will be the first three curates in the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina’s Reimagining Curacies initiative, the Rt. Rev. Samuel Rodman …
Bishops of the Diocese of North Carolina Respond to Death of George Floyd
They have treated the wound of my people carelessly, saying, “Peace, peace,” when there is no peace. They acted shamefully, they committed abomination; yet they were not ashamed, they did …
“Ask the Bishop” – A New Video Series Just for Kids
On Saturday, June 6 at 10a.m., the Diocese of North Carolina is planning to launch a new summer video series just for kids – but we need your help to …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Love Extended
When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the …
Good Shepherd, Rocky Mount, Grows Day School Garden
Lots of things grow at the Good Shepherd Day School in Rocky Mount: imagination, knowledge, children, love and even radishes. The Day School, which has stayed open throughout the pandemic, …
St. Paul’s, Cary, Helps Families Start Again
As we have all sheltered in place these past two months, the word refuge may take on a new meaning for us. The places where we have sought refuge from …
LEAP Adapts to Support Student Families
LEAP is the Latino Educational Achievement Partnership, a grassroots effort that “enhance[s] children’s literacy with developmentally appropriate instruction and support.” Their mission states,Believing in the potential of all children, LEAP …
Chapel of the Cross, Chapel Hill, Opened Hearts When Schools Closed
Though the church building has been closed the past couple months, the work of putting our Christian faith into action in service of others, especially the most vulnerable, has not …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Never Alone
Jesus looked up to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son so that the Son may glorify you, since you have given him authority over all …
#EveningGoodNews Recap: May 8-14
At a time when headlines do little to lift spirits, we could all use a little good news. And there is good news to be found all throughout the Diocese …
Summer Nutrition Program Starts Early at St. John’s, Wake Forest
For the past three summers, Joy Shillingsburg of St. John’s, Wake Forest, has led the government-funded Summer Nutrition Program (SNP) in partnership with a coalition of Wake Forest church and …
Deacon Reflection: Do Something About It!
One of the joys about being selected to lead a diocesan committee is that you get to “drive the boat,” and as the one who drives the boat, you often …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: The Spirit of Truth
Jesus said, ”If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, to be with you forever. This …
St. Mary’s, High Point, Offers Temporary Shelter and Builds Community
These honored guests can’t go out to the movies, so St. Mary’s, High Point brings the movies to them. When St. Mary’s built a new Community Life Center a few …
#EveningGoodNews Recap: May 1-7
At a time when headlines do little to lift spirits, we could all use a little good news. And there is good news to be found all throughout the Diocese …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Our Way Home
Jesus said, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If it were not so, …
Christâs Beloved Community/Comunidad Amada de Cristo, Winston-Salem, Receives Hunger Grant from ELCA
All of us at Christâs Beloved Community/Comunidad Amada de Cristo, Winston-Salem, were overjoyed to hear we had received a $500 hunger grant from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). …
The Art of Practicing our Faith in the Shadow of COVID-19: Next Steps on the Way Forward in the Diocese of North Carolina
As we look forward to the day when we can think about being able to gather in person again, a committee consisting of clergy and lay volunteers from across the …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: The Good Shepherd
Jesus said, âVery truly, I tell you, anyone who does not enter the sheepfold by the gate but climbs in by another way is a thief and a bandit. The …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS:
We are checking on each other by phone. Weâre going without haircuts, and shopping for groceries as infrequently as possible. All this, and more, to keep our neighbors and ourselves …
Nature and Grace in a Time of Coronavirus
I am writing this in the middle of Holy Week. It is a time when our churches are usually bustling with Holy Week activities, and we are concluding our Lenten …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Recognizing Jesus
Now on that same day two of Jesus’ disciples were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and talking with each other about all these things …
Bishops Share Thoughts on Responsibilities of Clergy in Guiding Those in their Care about Preparing for Death
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, We realize that in these difficult times of physical separation and isolation from those in your spiritual care, a constant question is how you …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Seeing is Believing
When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the …
Deacon Reflection: A Man with a Dream (and a Prayer)
“And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, the oldest among you will dream dreams,the youngest will see visions.â Joel 2:28 …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: An Easter People in a Good Friday World
Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the tomb. …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Walking with Jesus
Jesus went out with his disciples across the Kidron valley to a place where there was a garden, which he and his disciples entered. Now Judas, who betrayed him, also …
Actions of Diocesan Council in Response to COVID-19 and an Emerging Financial Crisis
March 26, 2020 To all Rectors, Vicars, Priests-in-charge, Interim clergy, and Senior Wardens: As all of us continue to deal with the consequences of COVID-19 in so many ways, the …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: It’s Not About the Palm!
When they had come near Jerusalem and had reached Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, âGo into the village ahead of you, and …
Bishops Share Thoughts on Variety of Ways “Essential” Role Can Be Fulfilled
As North Carolinians adapt to life under state, county and municipal âstay-at-home orders,â clergy and lay wardens in charge of congregations may wonder what these orders mean for our churches. …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Standing by the Tomb
Now a certain man was ill, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. Mary was the one who anointed the Lord with perfume and wiped his …
Diocese of North Carolina Invites All Churches to Use At-Home Approach to Create Palms
Updated March 31, 2020 Update: Given that the entire state of North Carolina is now under stay-at-home orders, to adhere to the spirit of all stay-at-home orders, the Diocese is …
Bishops Reaffirm Approach to Communion During Coronavirus Situation
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Grace and peace to you in these confusing and challenging times. In the midst of so much that is unknown and frightening, we have …
Deacon Reflection: The Gift to Live with A Foot in the Church and A Foot in the World
“Make him, O Lord, modest and humble, strong and constant, to observe the discipline of Christ. Let his life and teaching so reflect your commandments, that through him many may …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Emerging Clarity
As Jesus walked along, he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” Jesus answered, …
Diocesan Update on Coronavirus: March 17
Itâs hard to believe a week ago today, we were still contemplating adaptations within worship services. A week ago today, the suspension of services and the idea of not being …
Diocese Offers Way for Online Vestry Meetings to Meet Canonical Requirements
During this time when in-person gathering are suspended by pastoral directive, parish and mission vestries are to meet by teleconference instead of face-to-face. Some vestries have expressed concern over whether …
The Bishops of the Diocese of North Carolina Give Thanks for the Life of the Rt. Rev. Barbara C. Harris
On March 13, 2020, the Rt. Rev. Barbara Clementine Harris entered into the company of the saints in light. She was surrounded by loved ones, and by prayers from across …
Diocesan Update on Coronavirus: March 12
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Grace and peace to you in this eventful time in our common life. Even in the 24 hours since we last issued an updated …
Diocesan Update on Coronavirus Response
DOWNLOAD STATEMENT / EN ESPANOL Yesterday, Governor Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency for North Carolina in response to the recent spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) within state borders. It …
Bishops of the Diocese of North Carolina Offer Thoughts on Coronavirus
Many of you heard the news that the coronavirus, or COVID-19, has reached North Carolina. We know upon hearing it, your hearts may have beaten a bit faster, or your …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: The Next Verse
There was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews. He came to Jesus by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who …
Bishops Across North Carolina Respond to Tornadoes in Tennessee
Download the statement. The four bishops across the dioceses in North Carolina join together to offer support and prayers for those affected by todayâs tornadoes in central Tennessee. As a …
Episcopal Relief & Development and Diocese of NC Offer Guidance in Responding to Coronavirus Concern
It is said in times of crisis you learn who your friends are, but within the Diocese of North Carolina, we know who our friends are every day, and today …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Deliver Us from Evil
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS is a series of reflections on the Sunday Gospel by clergy and laity from across the Diocese. Sign up to receive CAMINANDO WITH JESUS in your inbox …
The Diocese Welcomes Rabbi Raachel Jurovics as Diocesan Rabbi-in-Residence
The Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina is pleased to name the Rabbi Raachel Jurovics, Ph.D. as the diocesan rabbi-in-residence for the Diocese of North Carolina. This new, non-stipendiary role was …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Making the Sharp Turn
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS is a series of reflections on the Sunday Gospel by clergy and laity from across the Diocese. Sign up to receive CAMINANDO WITH JESUS in your inbox …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: The Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ
The Last Sunday after the Epiphany | February 23, 2020 By the Rev. Daniel Robayo CAMINANDO WITH JESUS is a series of reflections on the Sunday Gospel by clergy and …
Deacon Reflection: Evolving Ministry
By The Rev. Russell Settles On June 12, 1999, after several years of informal and formal discernment, followed by four years of deacon formation, I was ordained. Since then, I …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Blinded by the Light
The Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany | February 16, 2020 By the Rev. Sara Ardrey-Graves CAMINANDO WITH JESUS is a series of reflections on the Sunday Gospel by clergy and …
Disciple: The 204th Annual Convention
The 204th Annual Convention officially convened on Friday, November 22, 2019, at the Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem. The diocesan commitment to Becoming Beloved Community remained a constant thread throughout, …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Being Lamplighters
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS is a series of reflections on the Sunday Gospel by clergy and laity from across the Diocese. Sign up to receive CAMINANDO WITH JESUS in your inbox …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Offered up with Jesus
The Presentation | February 2, 2020 By The Rev. Robert Fruehwirth CAMINANDO WITH JESUS is a series of reflections on the Sunday Gospel by clergy and laity from across the …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Enough Evidence?
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS is a series of reflections on the Sunday Gospel by clergy and laity from across the Diocese. Sign up to receive CAMINANDO WITH JESUS in your inbox …
Diocese Announces Diocesan-Wide Book Read During Lent
By Diocesan House UPDATE – JAN. 2021: The Facebook Group created to host the Lenten Book Read described below has become the year-round Episcopal Diocese of NC Book Club. Launched …
Deacon Reflection: Deep like the Rivers
When I think of my journey as a deacon from my ordination on May 19, 2001 to the present, I feel the sentiment of the words of Langston Hughesâ, poem, …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Rashomon
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS is a series of reflections on the Sunday Gospel by clergy and laity from across the Diocese. Sign up to receive CAMINANDO WITH JESUS in your inbox …
Diocese Welcomes Patricia Hamilton as New Executive Assistant to the Bishop Suffragan
By Diocesan House The Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina welcomes Patricial Hamilton as the new executive assistant to the bishop suffragan. A cradle Episcopalian, Hamilton served for many years in …
Disciple: Holy Disruption: Worship, Liturgy and Race
By the Rev. Jemonde Taylor Though many would like to think otherwise, sometimes Christian practices can do more to reinscribe racism than disrupt racism. The images in the stained-glass windows …
Disciple: Listening for Truth, Praying for Healing
New listening circles offering opens door to addressing #MeToo experiences By the Rev. Robert Fruehwirth Following the bold work of the House of Bishops and the 79th General Convention in …
Disciple: Two Golden Rules
by the Rt. Rev. Sam Rodman There are two versions of the Golden Rule. You know them both: âDo unto others as you would have them do unto you,â which …
Disciple: As a Christian People
By Alice Freeman The Executive Council of The Episcopal Church is one of the interim governing bodies charged with accomplishing the ongoing work and tasks set forth at the triennial …
Disciple: A Space for Truth
By Traci Picard The Center for Reconciliation (CFR) is a small, grassroots nonprofit based in the Cathedral of St. John in Providence, Rhode Island. The Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island …
Disciple: Discovering History
One congregation explores history as a step to Becoming Beloved Community By Christine McTaggart Long before St. Lukeâs, Salisbury, applied for a Mission Endowment Grant in fall 2018, they entered …
Disciple: Reimagining Curacies: An Update
By Christine McTaggart In fall 2018, the Diocese of North Carolina shared the news it had received a nearly $1 million Lilly Endowment grant to help establish Reimagining Curacies, a …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: The Baptism of Jesus
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS is a series of reflections on the Sunday Gospel by clergy and laity from across the Diocese. Sign up to receive CAMINANDO WITH JESUS in your inbox …
Going Solar: St. Andrew’s, Greensboro, Welcomes a Different Kind of Energy
Are you concerned with the rising cost of your parish’s energy bills and concerned with the carbon footprint your parish is leaving for our children or grandchildren? Have you considered …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: The Queen Comes Down
Christmas 1 | December 29, 2019 By the Rev. Lauren F. Winner CAMINANDO WITH JESUS is a series of reflections on the Sunday Gospel by clergy and laity from across …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: The Descent of Love
The Feast of the Incarnation | December 25, 2019 By The Rev Daniel D. Robayo CAMINANDO WITH JESUS is a series of reflections on the Sunday Gospel by clergy and …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: The Righteous
Advent 4 | December 22, 2019 By the Rev. Canon David Sellery CAMINANDO WITH JESUS is a series of reflections on the Sunday Gospel by clergy and laity from across …
Deacon Reflection: A Story of Faith
By The Rev. Harrel Johnson  On behalf of the Bishopâs Committee for the Diaconate, I offer this gift to you all for the holiday season. – The Rev. Harrel …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Trust the Message
Advent 3 | December 15, 2019 By Marcia Houck Moore CAMINANDO WITH JESUS is a series of reflections on the Sunday Gospel by clergy and laity from across the Diocese. …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Baptized by Fire and the Spirit
Advent 2 | December 8, 2019 By the Rev. Stephanie Allen CAMINANDO WITH JESUS is a series of reflections on the Sunday Gospel by clergy and laity from across the …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Ultimate Collaboration
Advent 1 | December 1, 2019 By the Rev. Daniel D. Robayo CAMINANDO WITH JESUS is a series of reflections on the Sunday Gospel by clergy and laity from across …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: The Power of Commitment
Pentecost 24, Proper 29 | November 24, 2019 By the Rev. Chip Edens CAMINANDO WITH JESUS is a series of reflections on the Sunday Gospel by clergy and laity from …
The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Ann Bonner-Stewart
By the Office of Transition Ministry The Diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Ann Bonner-Stewart, departing chaplain at St. Mary’s School, Raleigh. Bonner-Stewart has been the chaplain to …
Deacon Reflection: The Long, Strange Trip
By The Rev. Robin Sands When I think about being ordained as a deacon in The Episcopal Church, I am reminded of some old song lyrics by The Grateful Dead, …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Living in Christ
Pentecost 23, Proper 28 | November 17, 2019 By the Rev. Canon David Sellery CAMINANDO WITH JESUS is a series of reflections on the Sunday Gospel by clergy and laity …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Are We Sadducees, too?
Pentecost 22, Proper 27 | November 10, 2019 By the Rev. Gus Chrysson CAMINANDO WITH JESUS is a series of reflections on the Sunday Gospel by clergy and laity from …
Meet Trinity, Statesville
Trinity, Statesville, is an active church focusing on formation, outreach and pastoral care. At Trinity, recent outreach projects have supported Habitat for Humanity, Rise Against Hunger, the American Red Cross, Iredell Christian Ministries …
Baby Steps, Big Change
By Nell Joslin At Christ Church Raleigh, we are now two years into a Creation Care program that started with the efforts of a handful of parishioners. Although our large …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Downward Mobility – Reframing the Direction of Success
Pentecost 21, Proper 26 | November 3, 2019 By Kristen Leigh Mitchell CAMINANDO WITH JESUS is a series of reflections on the Sunday Gospel by clergy and laity from across …
Summary of Diocesan Council Actions, January-September 2019
By Chuck Till The following is a summary of actions of Diocesan Council from January through September 2019.
Meet St. Luke’s, Durham
Nurtured in Jesus, we welcome radically, serve gratefully and love abundantly. This is our mission statement at St. Lukeâs, and we strive to live into this mission statement every day. …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: A Matter of Trust
Pentecost 20, Proper 25 | October 27, 2019 By the Rev. Imogen Rhodenhiser CAMINANDO WITH JESUS is a series of reflections on the Sunday Gospel by clergy and laity from …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Persistent Prayer, Resilient Faith
Pentecost 19, Proper 24 | October 20, 2019 By the Rev. Daniel Robayo CAMINANDO WITH JESUS is a series of reflections on the Sunday Gospel by clergy and laity from …
Deacon Reflection: “Do” vs. “Be”
By The Rev. Eugene Humphreys Itâs always about Martha and Mary! In all of our ministries and all of our works, itâs amazing how a reflection can drift back to …
Meet St. Titus’, Durham
By Mary Hawkins St. Titusâ, Durham, began as a mission in 1887. The rector called it âsomething of an experiment,â when St. Philipâs, Durham, began mission work in 1887 among …
Remembering the Right Reverend Robert Whitridge Estill
September 7, 1927 – October 9, 2019 By Diocesan House It is with significant sadness and also great gratitude for his life that we share with you the news of …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Pentecost 18, Proper 23 | October 13, 2019 By the Rev. Matt Johnson CAMINANDO WITH JESUS is a series of reflections on the Sunday Gospel by clergy and laity from …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Having the Faith to Forgive
Pentecost 17, Proper 22 | October 6, 2019 By the Rev. Dr. Sally French CAMINANDO WITH JESUS is a series of reflections on the Sunday Gospel by clergy and laity …
Climate Strike 2019: Our Youth and Our World Need Us
By Becky Showalter I know that the scripture passage âand a child shall lead themâ from Isaiah is overused and often taken out of context, but I couldnât help it. …
Meet St. Ambrose, Raleigh
Worship, Wisdom, Work By the Rev. Jemonde Taylor Saint Ambrose is a vibrant congregation in southeast Raleigh witnessing to the transformational power of the Holy Spirit. The churchâs vision is …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Gaining Our Sight
Pentecost 16, Proper 21 | September 29, 2019 By the Rev. George Silides CAMINANDO WITH JESUS is a series of reflections on the Sunday Gospel by clergy and laity from …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind?
Pentecost 15, Proper 20 | September 22, 2019 By the Rev. Caleb Tabor CAMINANDO WITH JESUS is a series of reflections on the Sunday Gospel by clergy and laity from …
Deacon Reflection: The Hole in the Flute
By The Rev. J. Brooks Johnson “I am a hole in a flute that the Christ’s breath moves through â listen to this music. I am the concert from the …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: The Heart of the Matter
Pentecost 14, Proper 19 | September 15, 2019 By the Rev. John K. Gibson CAMINANDO WITH JESUS is a series of reflections on the Sunday Gospel by clergy and laity …
Meet All Saints’, Concord
By the Rev. Nancy Cox All Saintsâ, Concord, is a faith community where Jesusâ love, forgiveness and healing are changing lives. All are welcome. Whether you are visiting from afar or …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: A Bold Invitation
Pentecost 13, Proper 18 | September 8, 2019 By the Rev. Amanda K. Robertson Sign up to receive CAMINANDO WITH JESUS in your inbox each Wednesday. Now large crowds were traveling …
Fingers on the Same Hand
By the Rev. Jill Staton Bullard In 1975, I planted a garden in the middle of the Kansas plains. It was my very first garden, my very first attempt at …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: The Endurance of Faith
Pentecost 12, Proper 17 | September 1, 2019 By the Rev. Marty Stebbins Sign up to receive CAMINANDO WITH JESUS in your inbox each Wednesday. Let mutual love continue. Do not …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Healing the Spirit
Pentecost 11, Proper 16 | August 25, 2019 By the Rev. Allen Waller Sign up to receive CAMINANDO WITH JESUS in your inbox each Wednesday. Now Jesus was teaching in one …
Disciple: Walking the Way of Love Along the Rio Grande
By the Rt. Rev. Anne Hodges-Copple In May 2019, I put on my traveling shoes and headed to the Texas/Mexico border. The Rt. Rev. David Reed and the Global Missions …
Disciple: Respecting the Dignity of Every Human Being
In pretrial release practices, not all are created equal By the Rev. Monnie Riggin Resolved, the 203rd Annual Convention of the Diocese of North Carolina supports actions to reform, and …
Disciple: Away Time as Holy Time
By the Rt. Rev. Anne Hodges-Copple âThere is a realm of time where the goal is not to have but to be, not to own but to give, not to …
Deacon Reflection: Energizing Change from Within
By The Rev. Louise Anderson Then the righteous will answer him, Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: When Division is Good News
Pentecost 10, Proper 15 | August 18, 2019 By the Rev. Joe T. Mitchell Sign up to receive CAMINANDO WITH JESUS in your inbox each Wednesday. “I came to bring fire …
Disciple: A Different Kind of Pilgrimage
By Alexandra Norman and the Rev. Rebecca Yarbrough If collaboration can take many forms, at the heart of every one of them is relationships. On the day after Easter 2019, …
Disciple: The Power of Partnership
Episcopal Relief and Development stands at the heart ofâa partnership network ready to respond By Desmond Keller Lariza Garzon, the executive director of the Episcopal Farmworker Ministry (EFwM) near Dunn, …
Disciple: The Mission Itself
By the Rt. Rev. Sam Rodman  Collaboration. Of all the priorities we have been working on together in my first two years as your bishop, this one has been the …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: People Get Ready
Pentecost 9, Proper 14 | August 11, 2019 By the Rev. Stephanie Yancy Sign up to receive CAMINANDO WITH JESUS in your inbox each Wednesday. âDo not be afraid, little flock, …
The Bishops of the Diocese of North Carolina Offer Opportunities for Action for Those Wishing to Respond to Gun Crisis
By Diocesan House The bishops of the Diocese of North Carolina – the Rt. Rev. Sam Rodman, bishop, and the Rt. Rev. Anne Hodges-Copple, bishop suffragan – offer opportunities for …
Bishops of the Diocese of North Carolina Share Statement Regarding Weekend Gun Violence
By Diocesan House The Rt. Rev. Sam Rodman, bishop of the Diocese of North Carolina, and the Rt. Rev. Anne Hodges-Copple, bishop suffragan of the Diocese of North Carolina, offer …
Keeping Cool and Saying Our Prayers
By The Rev. Stephanie Allen I propose that rather than giving newly ordained priests gifts such as stoles or communion kits, we should gift every last ordinand with a copy …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: The Deeper Need
Pentecost 8, Proper 13 | August 4, 2019 By the Rev. Canon Earnest Graham Sign up to receive CAMINANDO WITH JESUS in your inbox each Wednesday.  Someone in the crowd …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Crossing Boundaries
Pentecost 7, Proper 12 | July 28, 2019 By the Rev. Tyrone Fowlkes Sign up to receive CAMINANDO WITH JESUS in your inbox each Wednesday.   He was praying in …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: The Better Part
Pentecost 6, Proper 11 | July 21, 2019 By the Rev. Catherine Caimano Sign up to receive CAMINANDO WITH JESUS in your inbox each Wednesday. Now as they went on their …
Deacon Reflection: From the Organ Loft to the Altar
By The Rev. David Lynch We never know where life is going to take us. As a preacher’s kid living next door to the First Baptist Church in a small …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Who is Being Tested?
Pentecost 5, Proper 10 | July 14, 2019 By the Rev. Joyce Cunningham Sign up to receive CAMINANDO WITH JESUS in your inbox each Wednesday. Just then a lawyer stood up …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Whoever Listens
Pentecost 4, Proper 9 | July 7, 2019 By The Rev. Hunter Silides After this the Lord appointed seventy others and sent them on ahead of him in pairs to every …
The Diocese of NC Responds to Recent Reports of Child Detention Conditions on U.S. Border
By Diocesan House The Diocese of North Carolina has been involved in work surrounding immigrant support and advocacy for years. Weâve listened to the stories, welcomed the refugees, celebrated small …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: I’d Rather Not
By The Rev. Steven C. Rice Sign up to receive CAMINANDO WITH JESUS in your inbox every Wednesday.  When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Let’s All Be Exorcists
Pentecost 2, Proper 7 | June 23, 2019 By the Rev. Carmen Germino Sign up to receive CAMINANDO WITH JESUS in your inbox each Wednesday. Jesus and his disciples arrived at …
Deacon Reflection: A Place for Conversation
By The Rev. Maggie Silton For the 2019 deacon retreat, weâve been asked to bring pictures of ourselves engaged in our ministries. My particular ministry doesnât lend itself to photography, …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: The Holy Trinity
By The Rev. Daniel Robayo “I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Spirit
The Sunday of Pentecost | June 9, 2019 By the Rev. Audra Abt Sign up to receive CAMINANDO WITH JESUS in your inbox each Wednesday. Philip said to Jesus,Lord, show us …
Changing Climate, Constant Faith
By Dr. Stan Meiburg The Easter season coincides with Earth Day. In reflecting on this, I found myself contemplating the story of Dives and Lazarus, from Luke 16:19-31. Itâs a …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Harmony, Beauty and Love
The Seventh Sunday of Easter | June 2, 2019 By The Rev. Reggie Payne-Wiens Sign up to receive CAMINANDO WITH JESUS in your inbox each Wednesday. Jesus prayed for his disciples, …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Judas (Not Iscariot)
The Sixth Sunday of Easter | May 26, 2019 By the Rev. Adrienne Koch Sign up to receive CAMINANDO WITH JESUS in your inbox each Wednesday. âJesus said to Judas (not …
Deacon Reflection: A Ministry for Justice in Agriculture
By The Rev. Harrel Johnson Almighty God, We thank you for making the earth fruitful, so that it might produce what is needed for life; Bless those who work in …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: All You Need Is Love
The Fifth Sunday of Easter | May 19, 2019 By the Rev. Habacuc Ramos Huerta Sign up to receive CAMINANDO WITH JESUS in your inbox each Wednesday.  âI give you …
Meet St. Michael’s, Raleigh
By Susan Rountree Nestled in the Budleigh neighborhood of Raleigh, St. Michael’s Episcopal Church is a vibrant and growing parish in the heart of Raleigh. With more than 2,000 members …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Belonging
The Fourth Sunday in Easter | May 12, 2019 By the Rev. Canon David Sellery Sign up to receive CAMINANDO WITH JESUS in your inbox each Wednesday.  At that time …
Bishops of the Diocese of North Carolina Respond to Shooting at UNC-Charlotte
By Diocesan House The bishops of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina – the Rt. Rev. Sam Rodman, bishop, and the Rt. Rev. Anne Hodges-Copple, bishop suffragan – offer a …
CAMINANDO WITH JESUS: Participating in Heaven
The Third Sunday in Easter | May 5, 2019 By the Rev. Dixon Kinser Sign up to receive CAMINANDO WITH JESUS in your inbox each Wednesday. Jesus showed himself again to …
Bishops of the Diocese of North Carolina Share Statement Regarding Shooting in California
By Diocesan House The bishops of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina – the Rt. Rev. Sam Rodman, bishop, and the Rt. Rev. Anne Hodges-Copple, bishop suffragan – offer a …
Meet Holy Comforter, Burlington
Church serves students through bilingual preschool, deep partnership with elementary school By Morgan Robinson The Episcopal Church of the Holy Comforter is located in downtown Burlington. Easily recognizable by its …
Disciple: The Piedmont Patch Project
Church ofâthe Advocate restores a patch ofâland to what once was By Christine McTaggart For the first 10 years of its existence, the Church of the Advocate, Chapel Hill, did …
Disciple: Creating an Anti-racist Future
EUAR-sponsored 2019 Faith Summit on Racism and Child Poverty draws more than 400 advocates By Summerlee Walter Five years ago during a Racial Equity Institute (REI) training, Durham Episcopalians DeDreana …
Disciple: Practice Resurrection
An reflection on Easter By the Rev. Ginny Bain Inman Alleluia! Christ is Risen!The Lord is Risen, indeed! Alleluia! This bold Easter proclamation is the single most radical statement Christians …
Disciple: Keeping the Peace
By Summerlee Walter Individuals and congregations within the Diocese of North Carolina increasingly are engaging in direct action to bring an Episcopal voice to the public square. Whether itâs Raleigh …
Disciple – This Fragile Earth: Getting Started
By Diocesan House âDo your little bit of good where you are; itâs these little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.â– Archbishop Desmond Tutu Itâs a rare …
Disciple – This Fragile Earth: Changes Making a Difference
By Diocesan House âDo your little bit of good where you are; itâs these little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.â– Archbishop Desmond Tutu Itâs a rare …
Disciple – This Fragile Earth: ZeroWasteChurch.org and SustainIslandHome.org
Moving to Zero Waste and Tracking the Impact By Carl Sigel and Christine McTaggart âDo your little bit of good where you are; itâs these little bits of good put …