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The Rt. Rev. Samuel Rodman
XII Bishop Diocesan of North Carolina
The Rt. Rev. Samuel Rodman
XII Bishop Diocesan of North Carolina
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The Rt. Rev. Samuel Rodman was ordained and consecrated as the XII Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina in Duke Chapel on the campus of Duke University in Durham on July 15, 2017. He was elected on March 4, 2017.
Prior to his election, Bishop Rodman served as the Special Projects Officer for the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts, a role he took on after spending five years as the diocesan project manager for campaign initiatives, where he engaged congregations, clergy and laity, in collaborative local and global mission through the Together Now campaign, helping to raise $20 million to fund these initiatives. Prior to that, he spent 16 years as the rector of St. Michael’s in Milton, Massachusetts, during which the parish established a seven-year plan that included a capital campaign for a major renovation of the church school building.
Since his ordination as bishop of the Diocese of North Carolina, Bishop Rodman was called to serve The Episcopal Church as the co-convener of the Presiding Officers’ Working Group on Truth-Telling, Reckoning and Healing following the 79th General Convention, and he currently services on the Standing Commission for Ecumenical and Inter-religious Relations. Within the diocese, he has engaged clergy and lay leaders across congregations on a number of initiatives, including the diocesan mission strategy, advocacy and public witness, reparations and restitution, and the sharing of proceeds from the sale of the former Diocesan House building to support congregations in their own ministry in the communities they serve.
Ordained in 1988, Bishop Rodman is a graduate of Bates College and Virginia Theological Seminary. He and his wife of 40 years, Deborah, live in Raleigh. They are the parents of two adult daughters. In his free time, Bishop Rodman enjoys basketball, golf, kayaking, crosswords and creative writing.
The Rt. Rev. Jennifer Brooke-Davidson
Assistant Bishop
The Rt. Rev. Jennifer Brooke-Davidson
Assistant Bishop
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A native of Texas and a graduate of Yale, the University of Texas School of Law and Fuller Theological Seminary, the Rt. Rev. Jennifer Brooke-Davidson’s early career was spent in the practice of commercial financial law. She was ordained in 2009. Following her ordination, she served first for two years as assistant rector at St. Stephen’s in Wimberley, Texas, and then as vicar of Saint Elizabeth in Buda, Texas, until her consecration as bishop suffragan of the Diocese of West Texas in 2017. Throughout her ordained career, Bishop Brooke-Davidson’s focus has been on congregational development, evangelism and formation, with a particular passion for developing adaptive leadership capacity in ordained and lay leaders.
Immediately prior to joining the Diocese of North Carolina as the assistant bishop on November 1, 2022, Bishop Brooke-Davidson served as the assistant bishop in the Diocese of Virginia, a position she held from 2019 until 2022. She is no stranger to transition, as part of her role there was working alongside the Rt. Rev. Susan Goff, bishop suffragan and the ecclesiastical authority of the Diocese of Virginia until the consecration of the Rt. Rev. E. Mark Stevenson, who was elected the 14th bishop diocesan on June 2022. As assistant bishop, Bishop Brooke-Davidson served in a full range of capacities, including Sunday and other visitations; oversight of the diocesan regional structures, including the deans; oversight of the Committee for Congregational Mission; support of persons in the ordination process; congregational development; conflict transformation; and work with other diocesan committees and commissions.
In her role as assistant bishop of the Diocese of North Carolina, Bishop Brooke-Davidson focuses on Christian formation, church redevelopment and leadership training.
Bishop Brooke-Davidson is joined in North Carolina by her husband, Carrick, an environmental attorney and sports enthusiast. They have two grown daughters, Emma and Kate.
The Rev. Canon Lindsey Ardrey-Black
Canon Missioner for Diocesan Restitution and Reparations Ministries
The Rev. Canon Lindsey Ardrey-Black
Canon Missioner for Diocesan Restitution and Reparations Ministry
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Lindsey lives in Durham, but before landing in North Carolina, she served as a children’s and youth minister, school chaplain and co-chair for the Racial Reconciliation Commission in the Diocese of Louisiana. A deep believer in healing as a vital medium for issues stemming from race, Lindsey brings this perspective into every conversation and space she occupies, whether it’s on the parish or The Episcopal Church level. Creativity, artistic expressions and practices of embodiment infuse her approach to this work.
Lindsey is a lover of books, plants, hot tea and manifesting dreams her ancestors didn’t know they had. She is a writer, an auntie, a serious seeker of rest, a godparent and a human in deep need of laughter and silence in equal measure.
Lisa Aycock
Missioner for Youth Discipleship
Lisa Aycock
Lead Youth Missioner
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As of January 1, 2019, Lisa is the lead youth missioner in the Diocese of North Carolina.
She and her husband Ricky live in the country with their two exceptional young adults, three Labs and a flock of chickens. In her free time Lisa enjoys photography, painting, and spending time outdoors and at the beach.
Joy Breen
Mission Strategy Coordinator
Joy Breen
Mission Strategy Coordinator
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Joy is a lifelong educator who served as the director of youth and outreach at St. John’s, Wake Forest, for more than a decade before joining diocesan staff. Prior to serving at St. John’s, Joy spent 15 years as a classroom history teacher outside of Philadelphia and in the Wake County Public School System. Her commitment to teaching historical truths and how these truths have the power to liberate and transform our lives and society has been a through line of her work. At St. John’s, Joy led vibrant intergenerational programs that linked formation rooted in Becoming Beloved Community to vibrant outreach ministries. As an extension of her work as director of youth and outreach, Joy founded Wake Forest Community Table. This thriving nonprofit served more than 25,000 meals from 2020 through 2022 while connecting diverse members of the community to each other through quarterly gatherings that explore the history, laws, personal stories, and systems that necessitate the twice-weekly meal distribution.
Joy lives her faith by serving her neighbors and is deeply committed to leading diverse stakeholders to do the work of Becoming Beloved Community. Joy earned her M.S. in History Education at Villanova University. She lives with her family in Wake Forest. Joy loves biking, hiking, traveling and podcasts almost as much as reading!
Lynn Buggage
Canon Missioner for Congregational Vitality
Lynn Buggage
Canon Missioner for Congregational Vitality
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Lynn previously served as the canon for administration at the Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral in the Diocese of Pennsylvania. After years of active lay service in Louisiana and professional work in the nonprofit, public health and human services sectors, she brought her skills to the church as a full-time employee and servant leader.
Lynn partners with the congregations of this diocese to build the Beloved Community. She brings an advanced toolkit and a caring heart to this work. She enjoys traveling, listening to good music, discovering new restaurants and curling up with a good book in her leisure time.
The Rev. Steve Cheyney
Campus Minister, Charlotte Campus Ministry
The Rev. Steve Cheyney
Campus Minister, Charlotte Campus Ministry
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In addition to serving as the campus minister for Niner United, Steve also directs the Faith and Leadership Experience, funded by the Lilly Endowment. Steve graduated from Western Carolina University, received his master of divinity degree from Duke University and earned his doctorate from Emory University, where he studied theology and ecclesiology.
Jeremy Clos
Missioner for Adult Discipleship
Jeremy Clos
Missioner for Adult Discipleship
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Jeremy previously served as lay associate for Christian formation at Church of the Nativity, Raleigh, where he developed and led formation opportunities for children, youth and adults. He also serves as a mentor for Education for Ministry through the University of the South. Prior to these roles, Jeremy spent more than two decades working in theatre and nonprofit leadership.
Jeremy holds a BA in Religious Studies, summa cum laude, from North Carolina State University. He also holds a Certificate in Youth and Theology from Princeton Theological Seminary’s Institute for Youth Ministry and has completed Education for Ministry from the University of the South.
Elizabeth Dawkins
Executive Assistant to the Bishop
Elizabeth Dawkins
Executive Assistant to the Bishop
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A native North Carolinian, Elizabeth was born in Raleigh and is a lifelong Episcopalian. Prior to joining the diocesan staff as executive assistant to the bishop diocesan, she enjoyed 15 years on staff at The Church of the Good Shepherd, Raleigh.
Elizabeth enjoys spending time with family, gardening and joining friends to see any play at the DPAC. Her addiction to modern fiction and classic literature, with a particular weakness for John Donne, is just the lingering after effect of having received an MA in English Languages and Literature from NCSU.
The Rev. James Franklin, III
Young Adult Missioner for Winston-Salem
The Rev. James Franklin
Young Adult Missioner for Winston-Salem
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Since his ordination to the diaconate in 2013 and priesthood on January 5, 2014, the Rev. James Franklin has served as associate to the rector of St. James, Wilmington. The Rev. Franklin and his wife, Samantha, have one daughter, Corinne.
Maria Gillespie
Chief Financial Officer
Maria Gillespie
Chief Financial Officer
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Maria joined the diocesan staff in April 2013. Her responsibilities include all aspects of finance for the diocese, including the budget, common trust fund, health and retiree benefits and the general administration of the diocese. She also serves as the treasurer of the North Carolina Church Foundation. She graduated from The Ohio State University with a major in accounting and received her CPA. Shortly after, she attended Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio, graduating with her Master’s in Business Administration. Prior to working with the Diocese, she worked in public accounting and as an adjunct professor at Franklin University, where she enjoyed teaching students of all ages.
Maria has been married to Jim, her college sweetheart from OSU, for 25 years. She is the mom of three girls, two of whom are twins, and couldn’t imagine life without them. They are a constant joy. When not at work she enjoys being with her family and friends. Maria loves relaxing at Lake Gaston, kayaking/paddle boarding, reading and walking her goldendoodles, Ginger and Penny.
Lynn Hoke
Archivist
Lynn Hoke
Archivist
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A native of Oklahoma, Lynn majored in English at SMU and earned a M.A. in Soviet Studies from Harvard. Before moving to Raleigh in 2004, she helped raise two sons, played in a team tennis league, researched history for various Episcopal Church congregations, produced an 8-hour history documentary for the city of Amarillo, learned about archives “on the job” at several places and gained a wealth of knowledge about The Episcopal Church while on the bishop’s staff at the Diocese of New York.
Since beginning archival processing here in 2007, Lynn has also collaborated closely with our historiographer, the Rev. Brooks Graebner. They respond to various research requests and host annual diocesan History Days to highlight people or institutions from a particular historical era. They also offer history-focused exhibits at our diocesan conventions. Lynn particularly likes working with church members and clergy to promote “history keeper” teams around this diocese. She enjoys reading, quilting, watching PBS, gathering with family, being with friends and participating actively at Church of the Good Shepherd, Raleigh.
The Rev. Canon Jeff Jackson
Canon Missioner for Congregational Vitality
The Rev. Canon Jeff Jackson
Canon Missioner for Congregational Vitality
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Barbara Kwiatek
Discipleship Program Coordinator
Barbara Kwiatek
Discipleship Program Coordinator
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Barbara Kwiatek serves as the Diocese of North Carolina’s discipleship program coordinator, planning and coordinating programs and building relationships that support congregations in their disciple-making ministries. She brings experience in ministry coordination, project management, communications, training and relationship-building.
Before joining diocesan staff, Barbara served as ministry coordinator at St. John’s, Wake Forest, where she supported parish operations, worship, communications, stewardship, pastoral care and special events. She also has a background in corporate human resources, benefits and training and holds a B.S. in Sociology with a concentration in human resources from William Paterson University.
When Barbara is not working, she enjoys being in the mountains, reading and watercolor painting, and she is a BIG fan of watching movies (except scary ones!). She lives in Wake Forest with her husband, Walt, and their sweet cat, Mr. Dapper. Barbara is also a member of St. John’s, Wake Forest.
The Rev. Kevin Lloyd
Campus Minister, Davidson College
The Rev. Kevin Lloyd
Campus Minister, Davidson College
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The Rev. Kevin Lloyd came to Davidson College and St. Alban’s, Davidson, in August 2018. Though not born in North Carolina, he was definitely raised in the Tarheel State, having arrived here as a three month old. He is a graduate of Wake Forest University and earned his Master in Divinity from Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria. Prior to coming to Saint Alban’s, Kevin served as research assistant to the Archbishop of Canterbury in London, England; associate rector at Church of the Ascension in Hickory, NC; and, most recently, as rector of Saint Matthew’s Church in Jamestown, Rhode Island.
Kevin, his wife Julia, and their two children, Renna and Robert, live in Mooresville.
The Rev. Hershey Mallette Stephens
Chaplain-at-large
Hershey Mallette Stephens
Chaplain-at-large
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Canon Catherine Massey
Canon to the Bishop
Canon Catherine Massey
Canon to the Bishop
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Catherine graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a degree in Mass Communications and has more than 15 years of experience in sales, marketing and association management. Prior to working at Diocesan House, she served as parish life coordinator for St. John’s, Wake Forest.
Catherine works with the congregational development team and the office of transition ministry, and she supports congregations and clergy in transition. She also helps support our diocesan staff, the Safe Church program, and the work of the Commission on Ministry, the Pastoral Response Team and the Disciplinary Board.
Catherine enjoys learning how people and organizations work together and says it is an honor and a privilege to serve the clergy and churches in our diocese.
Catherine is a native of Richmond, Virginia, and has lived in North Carolina with her family for 20 years. She and her husband, Robert, have three young adult daughters and two Scottish terriers. The Masseys live in Wake Forest and are members of Christ Church, Raleigh.
The Rev. Beth McKee-Huger
Regional Deacon
The Rev. Beth McKee-Huger
Regional Deacon
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Beth serves as the regional deacon for the Greensboro and Winston-Salem areas.
Christine McTaggart
Communications Director
Christine McTaggart
Communications Director
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While Christine has enjoyed the chance to work in several interesting industries throughout her career, the common thread for her has always been marketing and communications. She enjoys seeing how communications can bring people together to share ideas, news, conversations, thoughts, discoveries and more. In her work with the diocesan communications department, she’s worked to create those connection channels for all 120 worshipping communities through strategic planning, integrated communication and new opportunities to bring everyone together as a diocese.
When she’s not working, Christine enjoys spending time with family and friends, cheering on her favorite (usually underdog) sports teams, reading, doing just about anything outdoors and, above all, enjoying time with her dog, Bentley.
Lesley Peace
Founding Director, New Hope Collaborative
Lesley Peace
Founding Director, New Hope Collaborative
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Lesley is from Charlotte, NC, by way of New Rochelle, NY. Rooted in a deep passion for social justice and reconciliation, she is dedicated to nonprofit and volunteer work that centers on community education, racial reconciliation and faith-based activism. Her work consistently reflects a commitment to facilitating meaningful conversations, organizing impactful events and developing educational resources that inspire dialogue on critical social issues. She believes in the transformative power of bringing people together across differences to discover shared values, confront systemic injustices, and imagine a future rooted in equity, inclusion and mutual understanding.
Much of Lesley's work is guided by the conviction that meaningful change happens when people are empowered to connect, learn and collaborate in ways that transcend traditional boundaries. Through this lens, she strives to create spaces where honest and compassionate conversations can flourish, fostering understanding and paving the way for collective action. These efforts are driven by the belief that communities are strongest when they actively engage with the complexities of justice, faith and reconciliation.
Lesly is particularly honored and excited to serve as the founding director of the New Hope Collaborative and to collaborate with the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina in creating a transformative community space. This initiative holds the promise of becoming a hub for healing, collaboration and innovation, designed to serve individuals, minority-led nonprofits and congregations across the diocese. The vision is to provide a dynamic and inclusive environment where resources, tools and inspiration converge to empower diverse communities. By addressing the unique challenges faced by these groups, we aim to equip them to advance their missions with renewed vigor and sustainability, while fostering deeper connections across the diocese. This endeavor aligns seamlessly with Lesley's overarching commitment to social justice and reconciliation. By building a space that emphasizes healing and innovation, we are creating opportunities to address systemic inequities while inspiring collective transformation. Lesley is eager to contribute her experience in community organizing, educational program development and
advocacy to ensure this initiative becomes a model for collaborative impact within the diocese and beyond.
Lesley holds an accounting degree from South Carolina State University and a Master of Divinity from Union Presbyterian Seminary, and she is an ordained minister in the AME Zion Church. Prior to coming to The New Hope Collaborative, Lesley served for five years on the staff for Outreach and Missions at Christ Church, Charlotte.
Becky Poynter
Accountant
Becky Poynter
Accountant
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Becky joined the diocesan staff as an accountant in the spring of 2022. She will be a value-added member of our finance team and assist our chief financial officer with maintaining internal controls, preparing financial reports, and working on the diocesan audit and convention.
Becky is married to her best friend, Greg, and is the mom to a son and a daughter. In her free time, Becky enjoys reading, beginning new cross stitch projects and attending her daughter’s travel softball games.
The Rev. Kelly Ryan
Canon Missioner for Discipleship
The Rev. Kelly Ryan
Missioner for Discipleship
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Kelly serves diocesan congregations as the missioner for discipleship. The position was created as part of, and is made possible by, the $1.25 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. the diocese received in October 2024 to reconceive the way it supports congregations as they seek to form disciples of all ages. Instead of traditional programming, the project is designed to spark congregational imagination around intergenerational worship and its connection to holistic Christian formation, to support connections among congregations, and to equip and empower congregational leaders to design and lead inclusive, sensory-rich worship rooted in The Episcopal Church’s liturgical traditions.
Kelly previously served at Duke Divinity School as director of the Thriving Congregations Coordination Program and as senior director of Communications and executive editor for Leadership Education at Duke Divinity, as well as a communications coach for Lilly Endowment grantees. For more than two decades, she has served children and their families as a catechist, tutor, mentor and hospital volunteer.
Kelly was ordained a vocational deacon in 2024. For two years, she served as deacon and children’s minister at St. Joseph’s, Durham. In early 2026, she began serving as chaplain to Bishop Jennifer Brooke-Davidson. She holds a Master of Divinity, a certificate in Christian Education, and an MA in Christian Practice from Duke Divinity School, as well as a BA in journalism and political science from the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill.
The Rev. Canon Marion Sprott
Canon for Transitions
The Rev. Canon Marion Sprott
Canon for Transitions
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A native of South Carolina, Marion earned a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Music degree from the University of South Carolina. She worked as a collaborative pianist with regional opera and theater companies prior to pursuing a call to ordained ministry.
She answered that call, graduating from The School of Theology at the University of the South, Sewanee, in 2019. Following her ordination that same year, she served as associate rector at St. Martin’s, Charlotte. From there, Marion became the second vicar of Church of the Advocate, Chapel Hill, before becoming its first rector when the Advocate moved from mission to parish status at the diocese’s 208th Annual Convention in November 2023.
Marion is married to the Rev. Sara Arnette, who is the associate rector at Emmanuel Church in Southern Pines, where the two make their home with a boisterous Labrador named Abraham.
Erin Sweeney
Benefits and Finance Coordinator
Erin Sweeney
Benefits and Finance Coordinator
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A native North Carolinian, Erin was born and raised in the Raleigh area. Prior to joining the team at the Diocesan House in Raleigh, she worked as an office manager and bookkeeper for several years. She finds great joy in welcoming all who visit the diocese, and she supports the diocesan office in countless administrative tasks.
In her free time, Erin enjoys cooking, traveling, cheering on her favorite sports teams and volunteering at her church in Wake Forest.
Meredith Swindell
Diocesan Staff Support of Ordination Process
Meredith Swindell
Diocesan Staff Support of Ordination Process
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Meredith is honored to support the work of the Commission on Ministry to help guide and facilitate the discernment process. During her time with the diocese she has also supported and organized the annual Diocese of NC Advocacy Day efforts bringing the advocacy ministries into relationship with elected officials.
Prior to joining the diocesan staff in 2023, Meredith's work was in policymaking at the state level. She held several roles in the Office of the NC House Speaker for 12 years. This included the role of executive assistant to the speaker of the house. She was then a senior policy analyst for a consulting firm, working on areas such as education, child nutrition and mental health. Meredith graduated from Meredith College with a degree in political studies with a communications focus.
Meredith and her husband, Russ, can be found supporting their two sons in their passions such as theatre, chorus and playing board games. Their family attends Church of the Good Shepherd, Raleigh, although Meredith grew up attending Church of the Good Shepherd, Rocky Mount.
She enjoys days spent in Eastern North Carolina that involve a front porch, reading a book and eating local seafood.
The Rev. Caleb Tabor
Young Adult Missioner, Episcopal Campus Ministry-Raleigh
The Rev. Caleb Tabor
Young Adult Missioner, Episcopal Campus Ministry-Raleigh
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Caleb previously served as vicar of St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church, a bilingual congregation in Oxford, North Carolina. He was educated at Elon University, Emory University and Virginia Theological Seminary.
The Rev. Canon Kathy Walker
Canon Missioner for Black Ministries
The Rev. Canon Kathy Walker
Canon Missioner for Black Ministries
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Kathy previously served as the associate rector for pastoral care and parish life at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Tallahassee, Florida, though her call to church leadership and ministry is one she has answered her entire life. Prior to becoming a member of the clergy, over her lifetime she has served as a licensed lay reader, lay Eucharistic minister, vestry member and church officer. She was instrumental in the founding of the David Henry Brooks chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians in the Diocese of Florida, and while serving as its president organized multiple forums about the future of Black churches.
Kathy believes strongly in the honoring and continuity of Black churches and in her role works to help as many as possible not only survive, but flourish. She also works with congregations to deepen their churches’ roots in the communities they already serve so well and to build leadership opportunities in the church for future generations.
Summerlee Walter
Communications Coordinator
Summerlee Walter
Communications Coordinator
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Summerlee joined the diocesan staff in August 2011 as a youth ministry coach and assistant to the communications coordinator before assuming the communications coordinator position in 2013. Prior to her time at Diocesan House, she attended Davidson College, graduating with a BA in English, and served three years as a high school English teacher in Northampton County as a member of Teach for America. Summerlee was born in Toledo, Ohio, and raised in Cleveland, and she will gladly explain to anyone who will listen why her home state is an awesome place.
Summerlee is very involved with Episcopal Communicators, serving as the organization's treasurer and leading workshops at multiple annual conferences.
When she’s not working, Summerlee enjoys reading; crocheting; snuggling with her dogs, Cali and Vail, and her still-sorta-feral cat, Persephone; playing involved board games; and obsessing over her vegetable garden. She lives in Cary with her fiance, Jay, and attends St. Paul's in Cary, where she plays in the handbell choir.
The Ven. Sarah Woodard
Archdeacon
The Ven. Sarah Woodard
Archdeacon
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Sarah serves as deacon at St. Stephen’s, Durham, and as a chaplain at Durham area hospitals. She was ordained to the diaconate in 2009 and previously served at St. Titus’ and the Episcopal Center at Duke. She retired from the Duke University and Health System where she most recently served in human resources.
Her community activities have been varied. She currently serves on the boards of the North Carolina Council of Churches and Johnson Service Corps.
Sarah’s hobbies include reading, walking and hiking. Sarah is married to Mike Woodard.
The Rev. Rebecca Yarbrough
Jesse Ball DuPont Funds Grants Coordinator
The Rev. Rebecca Yarbrough
Jesse Ball DuPont Funds Grants Coordinator
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Rebecca works with the bishops and ministry leaders throughout our diocese to develop proposals for funding through the Jessie Ball duPont Fund to support and promote our diocese’s mission. She’s always happy to discuss the types of projects and ministries the duPont Fund supports, and she encourages those with projects to contact her to discuss the possibilities.
The Rev. Mary Cat Young
Campus Minister, UNC-Chapel Hill
The Rev. Mary Cat Young
Campus Minister, UNC-Chapel Hill
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Mary Catherine “Mary Cat” is a lifelong Episcopalian who grew up in Arkansas and Minnesota. After graduating from Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa, with her B.A. in Religious and Social Studies, Mary Cat served as a youth minister in the Diocese of Minnesota, then attended Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Ordained to the transitional diaconate in June 2006, Mary Cat took her first call in the Diocese of Upper South Carolina, where she was ordained priest in January 2007. While there, she served as youth and campus minister and met her husband, Chad Young. In 2011 she was called to the Diocese of New York as the Episcopal chaplain to NYU. For eight years she has recruited, coached and organized city-wide young adult ministry while caring for a diverse and growing student community called Canterbury Downtown, based at Grace Church, Manhattan.
Mary Cat has been active in local, diocesan and church-wide ministry from the time she was a Vacation Bible School leader in 6th grade, an avid camp-goer and a diocesan youth leader in Minnesota. She has served as the Province II coordinator for Young Adult and Campus Ministry since 2015. And was on the General Convention Task-Force that created our rites for same-sex blessings, approved for church-wide use in 2018.
Mary Cat enjoys reading, playing guitar, knitting and spending time outdoors with her family. Following Buffy the Vampire Slayer and other horror comics and superhero pop-culture is also a favorite pastime.
