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The Diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Jonah Kendall, departing rector of St. Philip's, Durham. For the past 12 years, he has served as their rector. Kendall has now been called to serve as the rector of St. Thomas in in Sun Valle...

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 Baptist, but others Elijah, and still others Jeremiah or one of the p...

These are in deed trying times and probably times that were not much different than the times when the characters in Jesus’ parable of the “Good Samaritan” were told. When Jesus told this story he was essentially asking the list...

The Diocese welcomes the Rev. Maggie Stoddard as the new chaplain to Saint Mary's School, Raleigh. Stoddard is originally from North Carolina and has lived in central Ohio for the past 10 years. She graduated from Bexley-Seabury Seminary in May...

The Diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Sarah Hollar, departing rector of St. Mark's, Huntersville. Hollar has been the rector of St. Mark's since 2005 and has been actively involved in the life of the Diocese, serving on the Dioce...

The Diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Dr. James Melnyk, retiring rector of St. Paul's, Smithfield. Melnyk has served as the rector of St.Paul's since 2010. Prior to serving at St. Paul's, he served the Diocese in various capaci...

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 up the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but by this ti...

The Diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Patricia Grace, interim rector at Holy Trinity, Greensboro. We wish her Godspeed as she heads off towards new adventures. Gracious God, we thank you for the work and witness of your servant ...

The Diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Dr. Lorraine Ljunggren, interim rector of St. Stephen's, Oxford. Ljunggren has completed her call at St. Stephen's, and we wish her well as begins a new chapter in retirement. Gracious God, ...

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. That’s what schools, parents and churches have done for...