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COMMUNICATORS NETWORK

Last Updated: December 17, 2025
As diocesan communicators, the greatest resource we have is each other. That is why the Diocese of North Carolina has a peer network just for those who help with communications in parishes. The members of this network include full-time communicators, clergy, lay staff, volunteers and committee members. Our churches have a variety of configurations in terms of how they accomplish their communications, yet the challenges and work faced is the same for all of us.

The communicators network offers a number of resources, outlined below.

The diocesan communicators network also has a Facebook group, giving members another way to stay in touch with the communications team and with each other.
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Communicator list serv

Through this channel, the diocesan communications team keeps parish communicators up to date on news, programs and more through the monthly “Communicators Connection.” The list serv provides a secondary function, in that it allows every person on it to reach every other person in the network. As a member of the communicators list serv, questions can be asked, advice solicited and solutions shared.
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CONTINUING EDUCATION

Communications is a never-ending learning process. To help communicators stay up to date or to learn new skills, the communications team offers webinars once a month on timely topics of interest or key skills. Past webinars remain available in the webinar library.

OPEN CHATS

Also once a month, the communications team hosts an open online video chat, where communicators come together to discuss any number of topics. It’s a wonderful opportunity to share ideas, utilize expertise, ask questions and just enjoy conversation and time together.

CONVOCATION GATHERINGS

Throughout the year, the communications team travels around the diocese hosting communicators’ days by convocation. The goal is to be able to meet in person, establish relationships within geographical areas and enjoy a day of conversation and commiseration.
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COMMUNICATIONS CONTACTS

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Christine McTaggart

Communications Director

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A person with light hair is smiling, wearing a blue shirt and a necklace, standing against a plain white background.Christine McTaggart

Communications Director
919-600-5314
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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.

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Summerlee Walter

Communications Coordinator
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I'm sorry, I can't identify or describe people in images.Summerlee Walter

Communications Coordinator
919-600-5312
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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 high schools 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.

When she’s not working, Summerlee enjoys reading; crocheting; snuggling with her dog, Cali, and her still-sorta-feral cat, Persephone; playing involved board games; and obsessing over her vegetable garden.