Administration & Finance Resources
CONTACTS
Maria Gillespie
Chief Financial Officer
Maria Gillespie
Chief Financial Officer
919-600-5311
EMAIL
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.
Erin Sweeney
Benefits and Finance Coordinator
Erin Sweeney
Benefits and Finance Coordinator
919-600-5313
EMAIL
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.
Becky Poynter
Accountant
Becky Poynter
Accountant
919-600-5310
EMAIL
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.
BENEFITS
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11/14/25
Clergy Compensation Report
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12/16/25
Health Insurance and Benefits Contacts
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11/14/25
Health Insurance Plans
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11/13/25
Minimum Clergy Salary Guidelines
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11/13/25
Supply Clergy Information/Guidelines
BENEFITS CONTACTS
Contact information for the Church Pension Group Medical Trust and vendors who provide insurance coverage to employees of the Diocese of North Carolina and its congregations is below.
THE CHURCH PENSION GROUP MEDICAL TRUST
Client Services
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET (excluding holidays)
1-800-480-9967 / mtcustserv@cpg.org
www.cpg.org
FOR RETIREES IN THE CPG GROUP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS
United Healthcare Client Services
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time
1-866-519-5401 (TTY users call 711)
https://retiree.uhc.com/ecmt
BENEFITS ELIGIBILITY AND RESOURCES
Benefits eligibility requirements in the Diocese of North Carolina, in accordance with Church Pension Group rules and regulations
Employee Regularly Scheduled to Work at least 1,000 hours/year (20 hours/week)
- Pension plan participation (If clergy, participation in the Clergy Defined Benefit Plan)
- Employer-provided Group Term Life Insurance
- Eligible voluntarily to enroll in medical and dental coverage through the Episcopal Church Medical Trust (The employer has no obligation to pay.)
Employee Regularly Scheduled to Work at least 1,500 hours/year (30 hours/week) or more
- Pension plan participation (If clergy, participation in the Clergy Defined Benefit Plan)
- Employer-provided Group Term Life Insurance
- Medical and dental coverage through the Episcopal Church Medical Trust
CLERGY Employee Regularly Scheduled to Work less than 1,000 hours/year (0-19 hours/week)
- Clergy Defined Benefit Pension Plan (if participation eligibility criteria below are met)
- Employee does not qualify to participate in the medical and dental plans, or employer-provided Group Term Life Insurance.
- The cleric must be enrolled in the Clergy Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
Employers must enroll Clergy Employees under the age of 72 in the Clergy Defined Benefit Pension Plan if they are both:
- expected to be regularly employed for five or more consecutive months by the same employer and
- are compensated by the employer
The employee will be treated as regularly employed if the employee meets one of the following requirements:
- They have a letter of agreement (or other contract of employment) with their employer.
- They are duly called to their position by their bishop, vestry, or rector.
- Their position has a formal title (for example, rector or priest-in-charge) indicating an ongoing substantial relationship with their employer.
- Their employer issues them a Form W-2 (or equivalent).
- They are scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week.
LAY Employee Regularly Scheduled to Work less than 1,000 Hours/year (0-19hrs/week)
Employee does not qualify for pension plan participation, medical and dental plans, or employer-provided Group Term Life Insurance.
BENEFITS FOR CHURCH ADMINISTRATORS
What do I do when?
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11/14/25
A Clergy Employee Leaves or is Terminated
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11/14/25
A Clergy Employee Retires
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11/14/25
A Clergy or Lay Employee Divorces or Separate
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11/14/25
A Clergy or Lay Employee Gets Married
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11/14/25
A Clergy or Lay Employee has a Baby or Adopts
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11/14/25
A Clergy or Lay Employee has a Dependent Change
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11/14/25
A Clergy or Lay Employee’s Compensation Changes
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11/14/25
A Lay Employee Leaves or is Terminated
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11/14/25
A Lay Employee Retires
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11/14/25
A New Lay Employee is Hired
CHURCH FINANCES
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11/14/25
Church Audits
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11/13/25
Clergy Compensation Report PDF
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11/14/25
Diocesan Audit (2023 and 2024)
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11/14/25
Fair Share Appeals Form
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11/14/25
Fair Share Guidelines
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11/14/25
Grants & Scholarships
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03/28/24
Manual de métodos empresariales en asuntos eclesiásticos
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11/14/25
Manual of Business Methods in Church Affairs
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11/14/25
Real Estate Transactions
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11/14/25
Records Retention
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11/14/25
Rule III Waiver Application
INVESTMENTS
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11/14/25
Investment Managers
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04/30/25
Total Report for the Quarter (2025, 1st Quarter)
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08/31/25
Total Report for the Quarter (2025, 2nd Quarter)
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11/14/25
Total Report for the Quarter (2025, 3rd Quarter )
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02/05/26
Total Report for the Quarter (2025, 4th Quarter)
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Total Report for the Quarter (2026, 1st Quarter)
INVESTMENT FUND INFORMATION
The Investment Fund of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina is open to all churches in the diocese and other organizations affiliated with the diocese. The Investment Fund seeks to maximize total return with reasonable risk. Investments in the fund are overseen by the Trustees with support from the Investment Advisory Committee; the funds are managed by Sterling Capital Investment Consulting. The fund is audited annually by the diocesan independent auditors.
The Investment Fund offers two important advantages to congregations who choose to participate: the opportunity to be part of a larger investment pool with economies of scale and the careful monitoring of investment managers, fees and performance with a well-defined procedure to make changes as necessary.
Inquiries about the fund are always welcome. Please contact Maria Gillespie, chief financial officer.
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11/14/25
Common Trust Request Form
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11/14/25
Summary Term Sheet for Common Trust Fund
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11/14/25
Vestry Resolution for Withdrawal of Funds from the Common Trust
(Download and save to your computer before filling out)
REPORTING
Filing of the 2025 parochial report is open. They are due March 1. Unlike previous years, the portal will close on that date, and congregations will not be able to make any adjustments or entries after that time. Please note that the portal is managed by The Episcopal Church office, not by the diocese.
- Downloadable forms and instructions are available on the Episcopal Church’s General Convention website. There you will also find a video tutorial and detailed instructions.
- Email notifications were sent directly to each congregation by The Episcopal Church. Please log into the portal at reports.dfms.org and enter your email address in the “Login Name” Field. If you do not know your password, please select “I forgot my password” under the password field. You will receive an email from DFMS Reports with a password reset link.
Parochial reports can be submitted only through the electronic portal. There is no need to send a paper copy. If you can’t remember what email you used last year, please contact Becky Poynter, and she can reset the congregation’s account and send you a new PIN. Once you have submitted the parochial report online with The Episcopal Church, there is no need to send the diocese a hard copy.
Please note this change:
Historically, Line A of the parochial report has been used to assess the fair share assessment. However, the lines in the financial section of the report have changed. If the figure in Line 3 is comparable to the number reported in Line A last year, it will be used in place of Line A for the fair share assessment.
For your reference, the fair share rate for 2026 has been set at 10.55%, a decrease from 10.65% in 2025.
Do you need extra help filing your parochial report (due March 1) or audit (due September 1) this year? Please click the button below to request an audit and financial guidance team member who will focus on supporting and assisting your congregation in completing the annual parochial report or the short or long audit forms.
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11/30/21
2021 Parochial Report – Communicants and Pledging
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11/30/21
2021 Parochial Report – Financials
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11/30/21
2021 Parochial Report – Holy Eucharists, Sacraments and Christian Formation
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11/30/22
2022 Parochial Report – Communicants and Pledging
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11/30/22
2022 Parochial Report – Financials
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11/30/22
2022 Parochial Report – Holy Eucharists, Sacraments and Christian Formation
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11/14/25
2025 Annual Enrollment Letter with Insurance Rates
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11/14/25
2025 Summary of Benefits and Coverage
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12/05/25
2025-2026 Gospel-based Discipleship
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11/14/25
2026 Annual Enrollment Letter with Insurance Rates
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11/14/25
2026 Plan Comparison Chart
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11/14/25
2026 Summary of Benefits and Coverage
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12/05/25
210th Annual Convention Committee Appointments
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12/05/25
A Call for Pretrial Justice Reform- Fact Sheet
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A Catechism of Creation: An Episcopal Understanding
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11/14/25
A Clergy Employee Leaves or is Terminated
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11/14/25
A Clergy Employee Retires
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11/14/25
A Clergy or Lay Employee Divorces or Separate
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11/14/25
A Clergy or Lay Employee Gets Married
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11/14/25
A Clergy or Lay Employee has a Baby or Adopts
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11/14/25
A Clergy or Lay Employee has a Dependent Change
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11/14/25
A Clergy or Lay Employee’s Compensation Changes
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04/04/09
A Distinctive Contribution: The Bishop Tuttle Memorial Training School
(Commemoration event booklet, History Day, 2009)
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06/22/10
A Distinctive Contribution: The Bishop Tuttle Memorial Training School
(Narrative history for Tri-History Conference, 2010)
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04/10/17
A Lasting Legacy: 200 Years of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina
(Disciple, Spring 2017)
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11/14/25
A Lay Employee Leaves or is Terminated
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11/14/25
A Lay Employee Retires
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11/24/25
A Liturgical Guide to Celebrating God’s Creation PDF
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11/14/25
A New Lay Employee is Hired
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A Pastoral Teaching on the Environment from the House of Bishops
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04/16/22
A Tribute to the Ven. Odell Greenleaf Harris
(History Day, 2022)
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12/09/25
A Well-Regulated Militia
by Saul Cornell
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11/21/25
About the General Convention PDF
The downloadable document was created by freelance reporter Melodie Woerman and Cynde Bimbi, director of communications and public relations for the Episcopal Church in Delaware.
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11/17/25
Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing
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12/05/25
Act 2018-12
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12/05/25
Act 2019-4
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12/08/25
Active Screening Faith Background Checks
Active Screening Faith handles background checks for the diocese and its congregations
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12/08/25
Acts of Convention- 210th Annual Convention
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11/12/25
Acts of Ministry Form
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12/08/25
Acts of the 209th Annual Convention
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11/14/25
Additional Benefits Offered in the Church Medical Trust Plans
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11/14/25
Additional Guidance on Parochial Report Completion
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12/09/25
Administrative (Department of Homeland Security) Warrant
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12/03/25
Advocate Welcome
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12/06/25
Affordable Housing
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12/03/25
Affordable Housing Development 101
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12/03/25
Affordable Housing Guidebook
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American Red Cross: Trainings & Classes
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04/02/22
An appreciation for the life and ministry of the Ven. Odell Greenleaf Harris
(History Day, 2022)
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11/10/11
Anglican Church Building in North Carolina
(Convention booklet, 2011)
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Application for Candidacy – Priesthood
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Application for Ordination – Priesthood
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Application for Ordination to the Diaconate (Transitional)
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Application for Postulancy – Priesthood
This is a long application that will take several hours to complete. You will be able to save your work and return to it later.
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ARC: Extreme Heat
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ARC: Floods
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ARC: High Winds
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ARC: Hurricanes
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ARC: Thunderstorms
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ARC: Tornadoes
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ARC: Winter Storms
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11/13/25
Background Checks
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11/17/25
Becoming An Anti-Racist Church: Curriculum
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12/15/25
Being an Intergenerational Church
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12/09/25
BeSMART (gun storage)
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11/17/25
Best Practices for Safe Church Policy, Procedures & Resources
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11/18/25
Bishop Jennifer Brooke-Davidson (B&W, print 8″x10″)
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11/18/25
Bishop Jennifer Brooke-Davidson (Color, print 8″x10″)
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11/18/25
Bishop Jennifer Brooke-Davidson (Color, web)
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11/18/25
Bishop Sam Rodman (B&W, print 8″x10″)
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11/18/25
Bishop Sam Rodman (Color, print 8″x10″)
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11/18/25
Bishop Sam Rodman (Color, web)
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11/12/25
Bishops’ Visitation Worksheet
(Completion required prior to visit.)
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03/19/21
Black Leadership in the Diocese of North Carolina
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12/15/25
Books of the Bible from Luther Seminary
A helpful site with notes on each book of the Bible from Luther Seminary
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12/03/25
Bring Hope
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11/10/25
Budget Worksheet
(formulas embedded)
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12/03/25
Build Homes
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11/17/25
Building Faith’s Top Picks for Children’s Ministry Curriculum
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01/01/12
By Pen and by Purse: Churchwomen Make Their Mark
(ECW booklet, 2012)
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11/11/17
By Word & Example: Women Who Graced the Episcopal Church in North Carolina, 1817-2017
(Grassroots collection of biographical sketches of churchwomen from across the state)
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12/06/25
Bylaws of the Standing Committee
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11/11/13
Called to Serve: North Carolina Women Missionaries and Clergy
(ECW booklet, 2013)
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11/17/25
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
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11/13/25
Celebrations of New Ministry
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11/17/25
Center for Children & Theology
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11/19/25
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
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09/01/26
Certificate of Change in Lay Delegation
Complete this form when a delegate on the official roll of convention has resigned or is unable to serve. Please submit one change form per person.
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Certificate of Minister and Vestry (Candidacy) – Priesthood
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Certificate of Minister and Vestry – Priesthood
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11/21/25
Change in Lay Delegation Form
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11/13/25
Chaplains to Retired Clergy
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11/13/25
Checklist A
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11/13/25
Checklist A (Exhibit A-1)
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11/13/25
Checklist B
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11/13/25
Checklist B (Exhibit B-1)
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11/13/25
Checklist C
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11/13/25
Checklist C (Exhibit C-1)
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11/13/25
Checklist D
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11/13/25
Checklist D (Exhibit D-1)
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11/13/25
Checklist E
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11/13/25
Checklist E (Exhibit E-1)
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11/19/25
Checklist: Fall
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11/19/25
Checklist: Spring
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11/19/25
Checklist: Winter
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11/13/25
Church Audit and Financial Guidance Assistance Request Form
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11/14/25
Church Audits
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11/13/25
Church Building Safety Policy PDF
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11/19/25
Church Insurance Companies
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11/14/25
Church Officers Form
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11/13/25
Church Officers Form
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11/14/25
Clergy Compensation Report
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11/13/25
Clergy Compensation Report PDF
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01/06/26
Clergy Directory – 4th Quarter 2025
Password-protected clergy directory. Contact Elizabeth Dawkins for the password.
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11/13/25
Clergy Directory- Update Information
Please fill out this form if you need to update your information on the Clergy Directory
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11/13/25
Clergy of Color Caucus
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07/23/26
Clergy Roster
Roster of clergy entitled to seat and voice. Tab 1 includes clergy with voting rights; tab 2 includes clergy with only seat and voice. Questions about your voting status? Contact Elizabeth Dawkins.
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11/11/11
Colonial Worship in North Carolina; Tour of St. John’s, Williamsboro
(School of Ministry DVD, 2011)
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11/10/25
Common Application
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11/10/25
Common Application Reference Form
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11/14/25
Common Trust Request Form
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11/12/25
Consent for Remarriage Form
To Solemnize a Marriage after Divorce or Annulment, the petition must be submitted 45 days in advance of the proposed wedding date.
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11/20/25
Constitution & Canons of The Episcopal Church
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11/20/25
Constitution, Canons & Rules of Order
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12/09/25
Contacting Your Representatives
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11/10/25
Continuing Theological Education Grant Application
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Continuing Work from Environmental Stewardship Committee
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11/13/25
Convocations, Deans & Wardens
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COP Prayer Cards
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12/06/25
Council of Advice on Public Policy (CAPP)
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12/16/25
CPG Online Billing and Payments User Request Form
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Creation Care Community of Practice
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Creation Care Grants from The Episcopal Church
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12/03/25
Day of Prayer to End Homelessness
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11/12/25
Deacons Annual Report Form
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11/13/25
Deacons Manual PDF
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11/24/25
Delegate Strength Table
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05/31/26
Delegate Strength Table
Number of delegates to be elected by each church
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11/13/25
Diocesan Alcohol Policy
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11/14/25
Diocesan Audit (2023 and 2024)
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11/13/25
Diocesan Gun Policy
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11/17/25
Distinguishing Between Multi-, Cross- and Intergenerational
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EfM Core Texts 2026-27
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12/09/25
EMM’s “Immigrant Family Safety Resources”
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11/14/25
Employment Change Form
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Endorsement for Ordination – Priesthood
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Endorsement for Ordination to the Diaconate (Transitional)
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11/12/11
Engraved with Love: Church Memorials Tell Their Stories
(ECW booklet, 2011)
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12/09/25
Enlace Latino NC
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EPA Energy Star Action Workbook for Congregations (2018)
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11/24/25
Episcopal Church Foundation: Recursos en Español
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12/09/25
Episcopal Church Immigration Updates
Weekly on Tuesdays at 1 p.m.; hosted by Episcopal Migration Ministries.
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11/24/25
Episcopal Diocese of NC Latino/Hispanic Ministries: Página oficial de la Diócesis para los Ministerios Latinos
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11/13/25
Episcopal Start
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06/25/21
Season 1: Race and the News Media Episode 1: A Look at History
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06/25/21
Episode 2: The Making of a Journalist
Season 1: Race and the News Media Episode 2: The Making of a Journalist
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07/01/21
Episode 3: Representation in the Newsroom
Season 1: Race and the News Media Episode 3: Representation in the Newsroom
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07/09/21
Season 1: Race and the News Media Episode 4: Setting the Tone
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07/16/21
Season 1: Race and the News Media Episode 5: The Audience
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08/06/21
Episode 6: Addressing the Past
Season 1: Race and the News Media Episode 6: Addressing the Past
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12/09/25
Episode: Racism and the Second Amendment
with Dr. Carol Anderson | Podcast: Now and Then with Heather Cox Richardson
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12/09/25
Everytown Survivor Network: Find a Support Group
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12/09/25
Extend Temporary Protective Status to Immigrants Fleeing Abuse
(Res. 2015-D074, 78th General Convention, June 2015)
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12/09/25
Fact Sheet: A Continuum of Gun Access Interventions for Preventing Gun Suicide
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11/14/25
Fair Share Appeals Form
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11/14/25
Fair Share Guidelines
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08/01/19
Fall 2019
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Fall in Love with EfM Again…or for the First Time
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11/19/25
Family Preparedness- Video Series
(Spanish w/English subtitles)
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11/14/25
Federal Reporting Requirements
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11/19/25
FEMA Nonprofit Security Grant Program
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11/13/25
Find your Church’s Canon or Missioner Contact Person
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12/09/25
Find Your Legislators
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06/02/17
From Assistants to Leaders
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12/03/25
Get Started with Affordable Housing Ministry
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12/02/25
Global Mission Grants
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11/17/25
Godly Play Foundation
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11/14/25
Grants & Scholarships
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Green Calendar of the Episcopal Church
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Green Grants
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11/10/25
Green Grants Application
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12/06/25
Gun Violence Protection
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12/12/25
Hallmarks of Intergenerational Worship Toolkit
by Roots & Wings project at Virginia Theological Seminary
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11/10/11
Harsh Ground, Holy Ground- Video & Guide
(School of Ministry DVD, 2011)
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12/16/25
Health Insurance and Benefits Contacts
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11/14/25
Health Insurance Plans
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11/11/19
Highlights of Sarah Hunter and St. Agnes’ Hospital
(ECW booklet, 2019)
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11/11/18
Historically Black Congregations in North Carolina 1865-1959
(Convention booklet, 2018)
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04/17/24
History Day 2024: Closing Presentation
(The Rev. Canon Lindsey Ardrey)
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04/15/24
History Day 2024: The Rev. Dr. Brooks Graebner: “The Life and Times of Bishop John Stark Ravenscroft (1772-1830)
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05/02/26
History Day 2026: Event Booklet
History Day 2026 event booklet
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05/02/26
History Day 2026: The Road to Disestablishment
Presentation from History Day 2026
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11/11/19
History of St. Anna’s, Littleton
(Homecoming, 2019)
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12/09/25
How does public health tackle gun violence?
Episode 5 of "That's Public Health"
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How shall we act?
Episcopal Path to Creation Justice
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How shall we advocate?
Episcopal Path to Creation Justice
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How shall we learn?
Episcopal Path to Creation Justice
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How shall we pray?
Episcopal Path to Creation Justice
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12/09/25
ICE Detainee Locator System
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12/06/25
Immigration
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12/09/25
Immigration Action Toolkit
More Q&A’s are available at the bottom of The Episcopal Church’s Immigration Action Toolkit.
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12/09/25
Immigration Advocates Immigration Attorney Directory
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12/09/25
Immigration Case Information System
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12/09/25
Immigration Forum
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12/09/25
Immigration Policy Tracker
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11/17/25
Initial Report: Breathing Through a Difficult History
A Companion Guide to “Initial Report: The Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina’s History of Institutional Racism (Founding – 1960s)
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11/17/25
Initial Report: The Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina’s History of Institutional Racism
(Founding through 1960)
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11/14/25
Innovation Grant Reporting Guidelines
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11/12/25
Introduction to Dismantling Racism
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11/14/25
Investment Managers
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12/09/25
Johns Hopkins Briefing on Solutions for Gun Violence in America
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11/21/09
Journal of Convention Archives
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12/09/25
Judicial Warrant
Sample Warrant
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06/10/26
Junior Wardens Collaborative Group
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12/05/25
Just One Thing Referral Form
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11/14/25
Keep going: Silver level preparedness plan
Episcopal Relief & Development Templates: Churches
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12/09/25
Know Your Rights
The Diocese of North Carolina has adapted Know Your Rights resources originally published by the Diocese of Washington’s Refugee Response.
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12/09/25
Know your rights guide
when talking to law enforcement in several situations
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11/24/25
Latino/Hispanic Ministries of the Episcopal Church: Página official de los Ministerios Latinos en la Iglesia
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08/21/26
Lay Delegate Roster
Roster of elected lay delegates and alternate delegates
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11/13/25
Leave-Taking Guidelines
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11/13/25
Leave-taking Guidelines-PDF
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11/12/25
LEM License Request PDF
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01/01/14
Lex Mathews and Christian Social Ministries in the 1970s and 80s
(History Day, 2014)
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01/02/14
Lex Mathews Highlights Timeline
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11/10/25
Lex Mathews Scholarship Application
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12/02/25
Lex Mathews Scholarship for Women
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Liberating Advocacy from The Episcopal Church
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11/12/25
License to Officiate Form
All non-canonically resident priests are licensed to serve in the Diocese of North Carolina for ONE year only and currently are responsible for renewing the license by contacting the bishop and reporting their activities.
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11/12/25
Licensed Lay Ministry
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12/09/25
List of organizations throughout state to verify ICE Reports
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11/12/25
Living historic churches in the diocese
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11/13/25
Long Committee Audit Form | Procedimientos para el Comité de Auditoría
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11/13/25
Long Committee Audit Form- PDF
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11/13/25
Long Committee Audit Form- Word Doc
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Love God Love God’s World
A nine-session, film-based curriculum, ideal for Episcopalians anywhere on the journey with Creation Care and environmental ministry—from newcomers looking to take their first step to seasoned leaders seeking a transformative small-group experience
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12/06/23
Making a Place for the Community
(Disciple, Fall 2023)
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03/28/24
Manual de métodos empresariales en asuntos eclesiásticos
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11/14/25
Manual of Business Methods in Church Affairs
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11/13/25
Marriage Guidelines
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08/15/25
Mid-August Mailing
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12/09/25
Migration with Dignity Statement Advocacy Resources
Curated by Episcopal Migration Ministries (EMM)
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11/13/25
Minimum Clergy Salary Guidelines
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11/13/25
Misconduct Prevention
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12/02/25
Mission Church Grant Guidelines & Application Form
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12/02/25
Mission Endowment Grants
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12/02/25
Missionary Resource Support Team Grants
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11/19/25
Mitigating Attacks on Houses of Worship Security Guide
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11/19/25
Mitigating Attacks on Houses of Worship Security Guide Fact Sheet
(includes links to additional resources)
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Module 1: General Information
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Module 2: Natural Disasters
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Module 3: Medical Emergencies
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Module 4: Church Security
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12/09/25
Moments that Survive (site to honor those lost)
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12/06/25
Money Bail Advocacy
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More EfM Resources
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12/09/25
National Immigration Law Center (NILC)
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11/19/25
NC Dept. of Health & Human Services
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12/09/25
NC State Board of Elections
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12/09/25
NC Voter ID Law
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11/10/25
NCEF Loan Application Form
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11/10/25
NCEF Mission Church Grant Application
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11/21/25
New Delegate Orientation
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09/01/26
Nomination for Election at the 211th Annual Convention
Submit nominations for Diocesan Council, Standing Committee and Trustees, University of the South, to be elected at the 211th Annual Convention.
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Nomination for Holy Orders – Priesthood
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11/21/25
Nominations for Consideration
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12/02/25
North Carolina Episcopal Church Foundation
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North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association (NCSEA)
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11/21/25
Notice of Convention (Non-parochial Clergy)
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11/21/25
Notice of Convention (Parochial Clergy)
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11/21/25
Notice of Convention (Senior Wardens)
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11/12/25
November 12, 2025
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11/11/17
One Great Fellowship of Love?
(Video)
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11/11/17
One Great Fellowship of Love? Theology and Reality in our Racial History
(Convention program, 2017)
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11/24/25
Orando con la Iglesia (Praying the Daily Office)
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12/17/25
Ordination Process Overview
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12/09/25
Organization: Episcopal Women’s History Project
Publication: Online newsletter
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12/09/25
Organization: Historical Society of the Episcopal Church
Publication: Anglican & Episcopal History (quarterly)
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11/19/25
Parish Inventory (CPG)
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11/13/25
Parochial Reports – From General Convention
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11/14/25
Parochial Reports Guidelines
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11/13/25
Pastoral Response Team
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11/20/22
Pauli Murray, Episcopalian
(November 20, 2022)
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06/18/21
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11/21/25
Podcast: Roundtables on Race
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12/09/25
Podcast: Red, Blue & Brady
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12/09/25
Podcast: The Reload
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Policy and Process for EfM Mentor Training
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11/17/25
Practical Steps to Increasing Intergenerationality
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Praying with Our Body
The Rev. Margaret Bullitt-Jonas' prayer for the opening session of National Faith and Climate Forum, American Climate Leadership Summit 2022 (March 31, 2022)
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11/14/25
Preparedness Planning
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11/14/25
Preparedness: Individuals and Families
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12/03/25
Preserve Homeownership
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11/11/25
Preserved historic churches in the diocese
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12/05/25
Pretrial Justice Institute Website
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12/05/25
Pretrial Justice Reform for North Carolina
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12/06/25
Prison Ministry
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11/14/25
Proposed 2025 Mission and Ministry Budget
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11/21/25
Proposed Budget 2026
Chief Financial Officer Maria Gillespie and Diocesan Council representative Gil Small walk us through the proposed 2026 Mission & Ministry budget to be voted on during the 210th Annual Convention. This recording features the presentation from the October 13 webinar and questions from both the October 13 and the October 14 webinars.
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12/01/24
Proposed Budget for 2025
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12/09/25
Protect Areas Rescission Factsheet from NILC
(Revoking of Sanctuary Spaces)
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11/19/25
Protecting Houses of Worship
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11/17/25
Racial Equity Institute
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11/17/25
Racial History in the Diocese of North Carolina
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12/09/25
Rapid Response Toolkit (Catholic Legal Immigration Network)
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ReadyNC: Pet Preparedness
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11/14/25
Real Estate Transactions
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11/13/25
Recent Changes of Cure
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11/14/25
Recent Parochial Reports
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11/24/25
Recommended Books on Creation Care
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11/24/25
Recommended Films and Documentaries PDF
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12/09/25
Records Management for Congregations
Archives of the Episcopal Church
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11/14/25
Records Retention
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12/09/25
Red Cards
Immigrant Legal Resource Center
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11/13/25
Report of Acts of Ministry
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Report of Intern Supervisor – Priesthood
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Report of the Parish Discernment Committee – Priesthood
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09/01/26
Report to the 211th Annual Convention
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12/09/25
Report: Too Many, Too Soon: Youth Firearm Suicide in the United States
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11/21/25
Reports to the 210th Annual Convention
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11/13/25
Request a Deacon Form
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11/13/25
Request Supply Clergy Form
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11/19/25
Resolution 2012-D003
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11/21/25
Resolutions for Consideration
210th Annual Convention
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12/08/25
Resources from the 209th Annual Convention
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12/09/25
Ricochet: An American Trauma
A PBS NewsHour Special Report
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11/19/25
Risk Management: Episcopal Safety Program
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08/14/26
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08/28/26
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09/04/26
- LISTEN
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12/20/23
RoR – Season 3, Episode 10: Season Wrap-up
Season 3: Race and Education Episode 10: Season Wrap-up
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06/30/23
RoR – Season 3, Episode 1: Critical Race Theory
Season 3: Race and Education Episode 1: Critical Race Theory
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07/07/23
RoR – Season 3, Episode 2: Racism, Not Race
Season 3: Race and Education Episode 2: Racism, Not Race
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07/14/23
RoR – Season 3, Episode 3: Teaching Racial History
Season 3: Race and Education Episode 3: Teaching Racial History
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07/21/23
RoR – Season 3, Episode 4: The History of Black Education
Season 3: Race and Education Episode 4: The History of Black Education
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07/28/23
RoR – Season 3, Episode 5: Race and Higher Education
Season 3: Race and Education Episode 5: Race and Higher Education
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08/04/23
RoR – Season 3, Episode 6: The Funding of Education
Season 3: Race and Education Episode 6: The Funding of Education
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08/18/23
RoR – Season 3, Episode 7: Curriculum and Texts (and a whole lot more)
Season 3: Race and Education Episode 7: Curriculum and Texts (and a whole lot more)
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08/25/23
RoR – Season 3, Episode 8: Race and Faith-Based Schools
Season 3: Race and Education Episode 8: Race and Faith-Based Schools
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09/08/23
RoR – Season 3, Episode 9: The Politics of Race and Education
Season 3: Race and Education Episode 9: The Politics of Race and Education
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11/21/25
Roster of Lay Delegates and Alternates
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11/21/25
Roster of the Clergy Order (Seat and Voice)
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11/21/25
Roster of the Clergy Order (Seat, Voice and Vote)
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11/14/25
Rule III Waiver Application
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11/20/25
Rules of Order- PDF
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11/17/25
Sacred Ground
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11/12/25
Safe Church
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12/09/25
Safe Storage 101
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12/09/25
Sample Policies and Procedures
Episcopal City Mission in Boston has also put together excellent sample protocols and policies for Episcopal churches.
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11/10/25
Sample Vestry Resolution- Editable Word Version
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11/10/25
Sample Vestry Resolution-PDF
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12/09/25
Sanctuary Guidelines for Churches
(Interfaith Center of New York)
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09/09/22
Season 2, Episode 1: Historical Context and Contemporary Trends
Season 2: Race and Voting Rights Episode 1: Historical Context and Contemporary Trends
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09/16/22
Season 2, Episode 2: Barriers and Impact Factors
Season 2: Race and Voting Rights Episode 2: Barriers and Impact Factors
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09/23/22
Season 2, Episode 3: Facts and Myths of Voter Suppression
Season 2: Race and Voting Rights Episode 3: Facts and Myths of Voter Suppression
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09/30/22
Season 2, Episode 4: The State of Voting on College Campuses
Season 2: Race and Voting Rights Episode 4: The State of Voting on College Campuses
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10/21/22
Season 2, Episode 5: The Role and Impact of the Courts
Season 2: Race and Voting Rights Episode 5: The Role and Impact of the Courts
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10/28/22
Season 2, Episode 6: Trusting the Process
Season 2: Race and Voting Rights Episode 6: Trusting the Process
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Season of Creation Guide for Episcopal Parishes
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11/21/25
Seat Map & Seating Assignments
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11/21/25
Secretary’s Report to Convention
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12/02/25
Seminarian Support Grant Application
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11/10/25
Seminarian Support Grant Application
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11/24/25
Sermones que Iluminan (Sermons That Work)
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11/13/25
Sexual Misconduct Policies & Procedures PDF
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11/13/25
Short Committee Audit Form
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11/13/25
Short Committee Audit Form | Formulario breve de auditoría del comité.
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11/11/21
Short Sketches of Historically Black Churches
(Updated 2021)
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11/11/19
Six Racial History Vignettes
(Dismantling Racism, 2019)
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04/14/18
Spring Pilgrimage of African American Missions from the Jim Crow Era
(History Day, 2018)
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11/17/25
Start Here: A Guide on First Steps to Approaching Reparations Work
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11/19/25
State Statute 14-415.11
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11/13/25
Stewardship
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07/24/24
Still a Sacred Space
(Disciple, Summer 2024)
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12/16/25
Submit Benefits Forms to Diocesan House
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11/21/25
Substitute Resolution 210.2
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11/21/25
Substitute Resolution 210.4
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11/14/25
Summary Term Sheet for Common Trust Fund
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05/01/19
Summer 2019
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11/13/25
Supply Clergy Information/Guidelines
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12/09/25
Supply Vendor for Archives: Conservation Resources International, Lorton VA
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12/09/25
Support Dominicans of Haitian Descent
(Res. 2015-D058, 78th General Convention, June 2015)
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12/09/25
Support Human Rights and Refugee Relief in Central America (Res. 2015-D033, 78th General Convention, June 2015)
(Res. 2015-D033, 78th General Convention, June 2015)
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12/09/25
Support Immigration Actions for Youth and Parents
(Res. 2015-D048, 78th General Convention, June 2015)
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12/09/25
Support Permanent Birth Right Citizenship
(Res. 2015-D069, 78th General Convention, June 2015)
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11/12/25
Testimonial
(Completion required after the visitation. Do not complete this form prior to the visitation.)
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11/21/10
The 2010 Journal of Convention
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11/21/11
The 2011 Journal of Convention
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11/21/12
The 2012 Journal of Convention
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11/30/15
The 2015 Journal of Convention (Journal of the 200th Annual Convention)
(Corrections issued November 7, 2016: Corrections to parochial reports, addition of 2015 Report of Common Trust Fund)
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11/30/16
The 2016 Journal of Convention (Journal of the 201st Annual Convention)
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11/30/17
The 2017 Journal of Convention (Journal of the 202nd Annual Convention)
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11/30/18
The 2018 Journal of Convention (Journal of the 203rd Annual Convention)
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11/30/19
The 2019 Journal of Convention (Journal of the 204th Annual Convention)
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11/30/20
The 2020 Journal of Convention (Journal of the 205th Annual Convention)
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11/30/21
The 2021 Journal of Convention (Journal of the 206th Annual Convention)
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11/30/22
The 2022 Journal of Convention (Journal of the 207th Annual Convention)
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11/30/23
The 2023 Journal of Convention (Journal of the 208th Annual Convention)
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11/21/24
The 2024 Journal of Convention (Journal of the 209th Annual Convention)
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12/05/25
The Bail Trap: American Ransom
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12/15/25
The Book of Psalms: A Translation with Commentary
For Year One Support, a great reference book on the Psalms by Robert Alter
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04/08/17
The Civil Rights Era in the Diocese of North Carolina 1963-1973
(History Day, 2017)
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The Eco-Justice Connection of the North Carolina Council of Churches
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04/15/23
The Election of Henry Beard Delany as Bishop: An Appreciation of its Significance
(History Day, 2023)
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11/11/08
The Episcopal Church and Race in 19th-Century North Carolina
(Address to the Diocese of Mississippi, 2008)
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11/10/15
The Episcopal Church in North Carolina 1587-2015
(historical overview, with bibliography)
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11/11/23
The Episcopal Church’s Mission Among African-Americans in Pittsboro, North Carolina: St. Bartholomew’s and St. James’ 1865-1967
(November 2023)
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08/17/21
The Episcopal Church’s Mission Among African-Americans in Raleigh, North Carolina 1866-1896
August 17, 2021; revised February 6, 2023
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12/09/25
The Episcopal Church’s Testimony to the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee
(Feb. 13, 2014)
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11/10/25
The Episcopal Farmworker Ministry
(History Day, 2025)
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12/09/25
The Hidden History of Guns and the Second Amendment
by Thom Hartmann
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05/01/19
The Historical and Architectural Significance of All Saints’, Warrenton
(Report to Diocesan Council, 2019)
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04/24/20
The Impact of Jim Crow on Policy and Practice in the Diocese of North Carolina: 1901-1928
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01/30/13
The January 2013 Journal of Convention
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03/04/17
The Journal of the Special Convention to Elect the XII Bishop Diocesan (March 4, 2017)
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04/11/15
The Mission to Durham’s African American Community 1880-1910
(History Day, 2015)
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11/21/13
The November 2013 Journal of Convention
Starting with the Journal of the 198th Annual Convention, the Journal will be formatted as separate pdfs for each section. This change is designed to facilitate easier navigation and printing should paper copies be required.
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11/21/14
The November 2014 Journal of Convention
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12/09/25
The Positive Second Amendment: Rights, Regulation and the Future of Heller
by Joseph Blocher and Darrell Miller
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12/09/25
The Role Of Guns: An American Conversation About Learning From Different Perspectives | TIME
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04/14/20
The Rt. Rev. Henry Beard Delany: His Rightful Place in History
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11/10/17
The Rt. Rev. Thomas Atkinson: Advocate for an Apostolic and Catholic Church
(2017)
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11/10/16
The Story Goes On: Walking Toward 2017
(Weekly quotations highlighting churchwomen in North Carolina)
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12/09/25
The Trace
site dedicated to news coverage of gun violence
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11/11/15
The Truth of it All: The Continuing Significance of our Racial History
(The Disciple, 2015)
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Thinking About Starting an Environmental Stewardship Committee?
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11/21/25
Timeline of the 210th Annual Convention
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11/19/25
Tip Sheet – Risk Management: Church Violence
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11/13/25
Title IV
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11/13/25
Title IV
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11/13/25
Title IV- Glossary
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To Serve Christ in All Creation
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04/30/25
Total Report for the Quarter (2025, 1st Quarter)
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08/31/25
Total Report for the Quarter (2025, 2nd Quarter)
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11/14/25
Total Report for the Quarter (2025, 3rd Quarter )
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02/05/26
Total Report for the Quarter (2025, 4th Quarter)
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Total Report for the Quarter (2026, 1st Quarter)
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11/14/25
Understanding Health Plan Options
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11/14/25
Understanding Your Benefits: CPG’s eLearning Library
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11/12/25
Update Contact Info Form
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12/09/25
Urge Church-Wide Assistance to Undocumented Persons
(Res. 2015-D079, 78th General Convention, June 2015)
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12/09/25
Urge Partnerships to Support Immigrant Families
(Res. 2015-D077, 78th General Convention, June 2015)
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02/27/26
Vestry 101 Toolkit
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11/14/25
Vestry Resolution for Withdrawal of Funds from the Common Trust
(Download and save to your computer before filling out)
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11/19/25
VIDEO: Protecting Houses of Worship (the benefits of building community)
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12/09/25
Videos
in several languages
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11/14/25
Ways to Donate to Your Church
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12/12/25
What do we mean by intergenerational ministry?
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12/15/25
What We’ve Learned About Worship with Kids
from the Center for Faith & Children
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11/10/13
Wm. Shipp Bynum & Diocesan Mission Strategies 1876-1885
(Convention program, 2013)
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11/10/09
Women Organized for Mission: St. Mary’s School
(ECW booklet, 2009)
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04/15/23
Worship Bulletin for the Celebration of Blessed Henry Beard Delany
(History Day, 2023)
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11/12/25
Worship Leader/Preacher/Catechist License Request- PDF
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11/24/25
Zero Waste Church- Website
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04/13/24
“An ‘elevated position’ in the American Church – Bishop Ravenscroft’s High Church Legacy
(History Day, 2024)
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04/16/24
“From Proslavery to Black Liberation – The (R)evolution in High Church Theology“
(History Day, 2024, the Rev. Ben King)
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04/01/24
“Researching Your Roots”
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03/09/26
“The Times They Were A-Changing:” The transformation of mission and ministry in the turbulent 1960s
(Convention Address, 2016)
