REQUESTS FOR THE BISHOPS' OFFICE
Please follow the instructions for submitting each request and completing each form. Pay special attention to the submission deadlines clearly for each request.
If you have any questions, please contact Elizabeth Dawkins, executive assistant to Bishop Sam Rodman, or Patricia Sarazen, executive assistant to Bishop Jennifer Brooke-Davidson.
CONTACTS & LEADERSHIP
Elizabeth Dawkins
Executive Assistant to Bishop Sam Rodman
Elizabeth Dawkins
Executive Assistant to the Bishop
919-600-5301
EMAIL
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 Bishop Jennifer Brooke-Davidson
Patricia Sarazen
Executive Assistant to the Assistant Bishop
919-600-5304
EMAIL
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.
LETTERS OF SUPPORT
The bishops gladly will consider writing letters of endorsement or recommendation. Please send to the bishops and their executive assistants complete information about the grant, scholarship, organization, etc, for which you need the letter. This information must arrive to the bishops’ office no later than 10 business days prior to the due date. In order to expedite your request, please include a draft letter of endorsement.
Letters of Good Standing and Permissions to Officiate
Please give at least two weeks notice when requesting letters of good standing or permission to officiate in the diocese. Initiate your request by contacting Elizabeth Dawkins.
