By Summerlee Walter “St. Philip’s is talking about racism.” So proclaims the large banner displayed on the front lawn of the church since September 16, 2015. Inside the building, a …
The continuing significance of our racial history By The Rev. Dr. Brooks Graebner Timing can be a blessing. In mapping the path leading to the 2017 bicentennial celebration of the …
How personal stories enrich our history By the Rev. Canon Kathy Walker Telling stories is a time-honored tradition. Most of us are quite familiar with Jesus and his parables in …
Jesus’ teachings and Indigenous world views have much in common By the Rev. Bradley Hauff Over the last few years, the wider world has begun to understand the abuses and …
By Diocesan Staff This Saturday, almost 100 years to the day after the church’s consecration, the Diocese will honor one of our historically black churches, All Saints’, Warrenton, and pray …
True partnership is a thing of wonder. When done well, partnership provides benefits to all parties and creates an environment of mutual support and understanding. When done really well, it reveals unexpected …
By The Rev. Jemonde Taylor None of the mission strategy priorities of the Diocese of North Carolina stands alone. They are inextricably linked with one another, with the actions of one directly impacting one …
Discriminatory housing practices have had a profound impact on Black congregations. In Charlotte, St. Michael & All Angels was at the heart of the prosperous and progressive Black neighborhood nicknamed …
By Sophia Ross-Hurtado and Barbara Lau Ten years ago, the Pauli Murray Center (PMC) was established to steward the future of the Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray’s childhood home and to lift …
The how and why of discovering and building your church’s story By the Rev. Canon Lindsey Ardrey and Lynn Hoke It’s so early in the morning that darkness still lingers …
Your invitation to join a diocesan quest By the Rev. Canon Lindsey Ardrey Editor’s note: The following piece is adapted from the Rev. Canon Lindsey Ardrey’s address to the 208th …
How Trinity, Statesville, cultivated new relationships to work toward racial justice By Summerlee Walter A group of children ranging in age from 3-years-old to late middle school were painting their arms. …
