FAST FACTS

The Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina was established in 1817. 

It is one of three Episcopal dioceses in the state:

• The Diocese of Western North Carolina
• The Diocese of North Carolina
• The Diocese of East Carolina

Approximately 49,000 Episcopalians across 120 worshiping communities, ministries and campus ministries comprise the Diocese of North Carolina.

The Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina serves the 38 central counties in the state, roughly from Charlotte to the I-95 corridor.

The diocese functions under a bishop, the Rt. Rev. Samuel Rodman. The Rt. Rev. Jennifer Brooke-Davidson is the assistant bishop. 

Other governing bodies include:

• Annual Convention, where elected clergy and lay delegates from every church gather to discuss and vote on matters relating the diocese; 
• Diocesan Council, an elected body of clergy and laity that conducts the affairs of the diocese between Annual Conventions; 
• Standing Committee, also an elected body of clergy and laity that serves as the council of advice to the bishop and also serves as the ecclesiastical authority of the diocese when there is no bishop.

All governing bodies adhere to the Constitution and Canons of the diocese.

The diocese is divided into seven convocations, each headed by a dean and a lay warden.

The work of the Diocese of North Carolina is currently guided by five mission priorities:

• Racial Reckoning, Justice & Healing
• Congregational Vitality
• Discipleship (Formation)
• Collaboration & New Communities
• Creation Care

A diocese is a governing function within The Episcopal Church. It is a geographical region under the jurisdiction of a bishop. The Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina is one of 110 dioceses across The Episcopal Church.