In the first year following the devastation of Hurricane Helene, the Diocese of Western North Carolina was unceasing in their efforts to help their...
Disciple: An Update from Western Carolina
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Collaboration & New Communities
Episcopal Outreach Camp Lives Again in Charlotte
A sampling of the encouragement cards the youth of Episcopal Outreach Camp made for guests at Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte’s food pantry. By Lyn Holt “What was your favorite …
Disciple: Expanding Community
From its earliest days, Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte has depended on neighbors sharing their gifts, whether that’s labor on the Galilee Green (the youth group from St. Martin’s, Charlotte, …
Disciple: Celebrating 10 Years of Galilee
One of the many signs of welcome at Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte. Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte looks to the future By the Rev. Emily Parker I am not sure …
Diocese of North Carolina Announces Recipients of Phase II Mission Proceeds Disbursement
The diocesan-wide task force appointed by the bishops, and the Diocesan Council of the Diocese of North Carolina, announce today the recipients of the second phase of the mission proceeds …
Disciple: ‘What a Rare Thing’
How the New Hope Collaborative is deepening relationships in southeast Raleigh [Images throughout: The New Hope Collaborative on the site of the former St. Mark’s, Raleigh, is a community resource …
Disciple: Lessons from an ‘Un-Conference’
Asset-Based Community Development and congregational vitality By Joy Shillingsburg In May 2024, eight members of the Diocese of North Carolina traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana, to attend an “un-conference” with nonprofit and church …
Disciple: Fifty Years of Summer Enrichment
The Summer Enrichment Program at St. Paul’s, Winston-Salem, celebrates its golden anniversary By Lisa Carter, Aliesha Oakes, Rhett Butler and the Rev. Nancy Vaders In 1972, five large churches in …
Disciple: Supporting the Schools
As children and families head back to school, we celebrate the relationships between churches and schools across the Diocese of North Carolina. St. David’s, Laurinburg For more than 25 years, St. …
Disciple: Building a Partnership
Holy Spirit, Greensboro, discerns how to serve its community By Summerlee Walter There is a tragic irony to the modern housing market: As community prosperity increases, so does homelessness. While …
Disciple: Commitment, Connections and What They Do Best
St. Andrew’s, Rocky Mount, responds to a community in need after devastating tornadoes By Christine McTaggart At midday on July 19, an EF3 tornado touched down in Nash and Edgecombe …
Disciple: Communion in the Laundromat
A simple question creates a sacred space through Laundry Love By the Rev. James Franklin “Can we pay for your laundry tonight?” Favorite. Question. Ever. It elicits a response that …
