Additional Discernment Resources

There are several resources available to help you in your discernment process:

PEER NETWORKS

Clergy of Color Caucus: The Clergy of Color Caucus of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina exists to provide fellowship and mutual support for clergy of color and those who serve communities of color in our diocese.

Convocation Clericus Gatherings: Many of our convocations organize regular clericus meetings for regional clergy. To learn more about the gatherings in your area, contact your local dean.

Deacons of the Diocese of North Carolina: The deacons throughout the Diocese of North Carolina are always ready to help those discerning a call. To be in touch with a deacon in your area, contact Archdeacon Jan Lamb.

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Contact

Elizabeth Dawkins

Executive Assistant to the Bishop

919-600-5301

Patricia Sarazen

Executive Assistant to the Assistant Bishop

919-600-5304

Elizabeth Dawkins

Executive Assistant to the Bishop
919-600-5301 |

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

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

Patricia Sarazen

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

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

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

Clergy Calendar

Tuesday, 11/26 at 7:00 PM

Leadership Call

Thursday, 11/28 at 1:00 PM

Leadership Call

Thursday, 12/5 at 10:00 AM

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Saturday, 12/14 at 11:00 AM

Ordination to the Sacred Order of Priests

Tuesday, 12/24 at 7:00 PM

Leadership Call

Thursday, 12/26 at 1:00 PM

Leadership Call

Thursday, 1/2 at 10:00 AM

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Thursday, 1/23 at 1:00 PM

Leadership Call

Tuesday, November 26, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Lay and clergy leadership (including ministry leaders), diocesan staff and bishops are all invited to attend. We hope you will continue to join your leadership peers on these monthly calls as we move forward in our mission work together.

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Thursday, November 28, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Ordination to the Sacred Order of Priests

Saturday, December 14, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

By the Grace of God and with the consent of the people the Right Reverend Jennifer Brooke-Davidson,
assistant bishop of North Carolina, will ordain William Wolcott Barr, Daisy Vega Colon and Steven Carlton Long to the Sacred Order of Priests in Christ’s One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church.

The Rt. Rev. Samuel S. Rodman, bishop diocesan, will celebrate.

A livestream broadcast of the ordination will also be available via the YouTube and Facebook pages of the Diocese of North Carolina.

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Tuesday, December 24, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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You do not have to attend both calls; the content of the two offerings will be the same. Please attend whichever day and time works better for your schedule.

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Thursday, December 26, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Leadership calls now take place on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. and the fourth Thursday of each month at 1 p.m. via Zoom (use the same link you always have).

You do not have to attend both calls; the content of the two offerings will be the same. Please attend whichever day and time works better for your schedule.

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Thursday, January 23, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Leadership calls now take place on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. and the fourth Thursday of each month at 1 p.m. via Zoom (use the same link you always have).

You do not have to attend both calls; the content of the two offerings will be the same. Please attend whichever day and time works better for your schedule.

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