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Lay Preacher Training Initiative
The Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina was one of six dioceses selected in 2021 to participate in the Episcopal Preaching Foundation's pilot program, the Lay Preacher Training Initiative (LPTI). The goal of the program is to develop a robust cadr...Read More ›
Learn about the Diocese of Botswana
Knowing about Botswana and about its culture and heritage is an important step in building a relationship with our companion link, the Diocese of Botswana. One obvious source is found among us here in the Diocese of North Carolina: Those who hav...Read More ›
Lectionary Commentaries
The following is an archive of weekly commentaries by the Rev. Dr. Fred L. Horton for readings in the Revised Common Lectionary. LECTIONARY YEAR A Advent Epiphany Lent Holy Week Easter Trinity Sunday Pentecost Transfig...Read More ›
Lent 2024: Give Up Your Silence
For many, the season of Lent is a time of action; letting go of old habits, or laying the foundations for new ones. For others, Lent is a time of spiritual introspection, of finding new paths to deepen their relationship with their faith and God. ...Read More ›
Lex Mathews Scholarship for Women
Apply for a Lex Mathews Scholarship The diocesan Episcopal Church Women administers and helps fund the Lex Mathews Scholarship program, named for the Rev. Lex Mathews, who advocated for women’s issues and headed Christian Social Ministries fo...Read More ›
Licensed Lay Ministry
From the Bishop of North Carolina While ordained ministers, whether deacon or priest, are usually the ones who lead Sunday morning services, there are many opportunities in The Episcopal Church for lay people to lead and participate in services...Read More ›
Liturgical Resources and Prayers to End Gun Violence
LEARN MORE ABOUT GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION Liturgical resources from Bishops United Against Gun Violence --- A LITURGY OF LAMENT The diocesan Gun Violence Prevention Task Force offered a Liturgy of Lament for gun violence victims on Dec....Read More ›
Medical Emergencies
Whether responding to a scraped knee or something more serious, churches need to be ready to respond to medical emergencies that may occur on church property. This year is starting with an increasing concern around the coronavirus and how churche...Read More ›
Minimum Salary Guidelines for Full-time Clergy
Note: In September 2024, Diocesan Council adopted a resolution to increase the minimum clergy salary by 2.5% effective January 1, 2025. The minimum salary (including estimates for housing and utility allowance) for full-time clergy is a...Read More ›
Mission Endowment Grants
Apply for a Mission Endowment Grant Deadline: Annually on May 1, November 30 Common Application Reference Form | editable Word version: We encourage you to use the Common Application Reference form to familiarize yourself with the question...Read More ›
Mission Proceeds Disbursement
CURRENT PHASE: PHASE I (Updated June 4, 2024) Since the sale of Diocesan House at 200 West Morgan Street in September 2023, Bishop Sam Rodman and Bishop Jennifer Brooke-Davidson formed and have been working with a diocesan-wide task force to...Read More ›
Missionary Resource Support Team Grants
Apply for an MRST grant Please consult the reference form to prepare before beginning the application. (Common Application Reference Form) Budget worksheet (formulas embedded) Sample vestry resolution (editable Word version) Applica...Read More ›
Money Bail Advocacy
At its 203rd Annual Convention in November 2018, the Diocese voted to approve Act 2018-12, calling for reform in the country's money bail system. With the backing of Convention, the work of the committee and others across the Diocese has turned to...Read More ›
Natural Disasters
Despite the damage it brings, a great deal of North Carolina weather provides warning enough to put at least basic preparedness plans in place. They give us time to consider what we need to do to be as ready as possible, what to do if affected by ...Read More ›
North Carolina Disciple
The North Carolina Disciple is the quarterly magazine of the Diocese of North Carolina. The Disciple shares the stories of ministry in action. The magazine’s mission is to tell the story of the Diocese of North Carolina, its congregations and i...Read More ›
North Carolina Episcopal Church Foundation
Apply for an NCECF grant Please note that NCECF will not be accepting any more grant applications for the year 2024, as we have reached our funding quota. Please feel free to prepare a request for the first quarter of 2025. If you have an urgen...Read More ›
North Carolina Saints
The Episcopal Church recognizes five saints native to North Carolina: Manteo and Virgini Dare, Anna Julia Haywood Cooper, the Rt. Rev. Henry Beard Delany (celebrated with the Rt. Rev. Edward Thomas Demby) and the Rev. Pauli Murray. The following c...Read More ›
Office of Transition Ministry
Positions Open in the Diocese of North Carolina Below are open positions within the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina, including the contact information and status for each full-time clergy, half-time clergy and lay positions. For additional ...Read More ›
Our Bishops
No permission request is required to use the bishops’ portraits; photo credit attribution should be “Courtesy of Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina.” The Right Reverend Sam Rodman's official...Read More ›
The Rev. Mawethu Ncaca Called to St. John's, Wake Forest
posted on Sep 7, 2023The Rev. Mawethu Ncaca has been called to St. John's, Wake Forest, to serve as the associate rector. Ncaca most recently served as a curate in the diocesan Reimagining Curacies program; over the course of three years at St. Titus', Durham; St. Joh...
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The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. James L. Pahl, Jr.
posted on Aug 30, 2023The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. James L. Pahl Jr. departing vicar of St. Michael's, Raleigh, who has been called to serve as the next rector of All Saints Church, Chevy Chase, Maryland in the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, ...
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Bishops of the Diocese of North Carolina Respond to Shooting at UNC-Chapel Hill
posted on Aug 29, 2023They will not hurt or destroy on all my holy mountain, for the earth will be full of the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea. - Isaiah 11:9 My friends, you were chosen to be free. So don't use your freedom as an excuse to do any...
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The Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Morris K. Thompson III as Rector of Emmanuel, Southern Pines
posted on Aug 23, 2023The diocese welcomes the Rev. Morris K. Thompson III as the new rector of Emmanuel, Southern Pines. Thompson most recently served as the rector of the Mediator in Meridian, Mississippi, for the last seven years. He earned his undergraduate degree ...
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Bishops of the Diocese of North Carolina Offer Statement of Support for LGBTQ+ Community
posted on Aug 10, 2023We are all beloved children of God. As Christians, the tenets of our faith require us to speak up when the message of God’s love is distorted and misused to denigrate others in the fullness of their humanity. Our LGBTQ+ siblings continue to com...
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Diocese of North Carolina Selected to Take Part in New "The Preaching Congregation" Pilot Program
posted on Aug 9, 2023The Diocese of North Carolina has been invited to participate in a new program by the Episcopal Preaching Foundation (EPF) : “The Preaching Congregation.” This pilot program, funded in part by a grant from the Lilly Endowment, offers a rich ...
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The Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Michelle Roach to Redeemer, Greensboro
posted on Aug 2, 2023The Diocese welcomes the Rev. Michelle Roach as rector time certain of Redeemer, Greensboro. Roach most recently served as the priest-in-charge of Christ Church, Longwood, in the Diocese of Central Florida. She earned her undergraduate degrees fro...
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The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Alicia Alexis
posted on Jul 26, 2023The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Alicia Alexis, who has completed her call as interim rector at St. Titus, Durham. We wish Alexis Godspeed as she enters her next chapter! Gracious God, we thank you for the work and witnes...
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The Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Robert Beauchamp
posted on Jul 26, 2023The diocese welcomes the Rev. Robert Beauchamp as the new rector of Holy Innocents, Henderson. Beauchamp most recently served at the rector of The Church of the Holy Trinity, Hertford, in the Diocese of East Carolina. He is a graduate of Emory and...
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The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Joe Mitchell
posted on Jul 26, 2023The Diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Joe Mitchell, departing rector of Good Shepherd, Asheboro, where he has served since 2015. Mitchell has been active in the life of the Diocese, serving on the Liturgy Committee, Prison Ministry...
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The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Pat Grace
posted on Jul 26, 2023The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Pat Grace, retiring interim rector of Emmanuel, Southern Pines. Grace has also served recently as the interim rector at St. Stephen's, Durham; Holy Trinity, Greensboro; and Good Shepherd, Ralei...
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The Rev. Stephen Mazingo Called as Rector of Calvary, Tarboro
posted on Jul 13, 2023The Rev. Stephen Mazingo has been called as the next rector of Calvary, Tarboro. Mazingo most recently served as senior associate of family ministries at St. John's, Wake Forest and interim rector of St. Philip's, Durham. He earned his undergradua...
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The Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Elizabeth Walker to Christ Church, Charlotte
posted on Jul 13, 2023The diocese welcomes the Rev. Elizabeth Walker as associate rector for young adult and family ministry at Christ Church, Charlotte. Walker is currently a transitional deacon from the Diocese of Olympia. She is a recent graduate of Virginia Theolog...
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The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Vincent J. Kopp
posted on Jul 11, 2023The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Vincent J. Kopp, retiring rector of St. Stephen's, Oxford. Kopp has served as the rector of St. Stephen's, Oxford since October 2020. We wish him Godspeed as he and his wife, Katherine, enter t...
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The Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Katherine Craven Campbell to St. Stephen's, Durham
posted on Jul 5, 2023The diocese welcomes the Rev. Katherine "Katy" Craven Campbell as the curate at St. Stephen's, Durham. Campbell recently received her M.Div. from Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas, after earning her undergraduate degree from Louisiana Tec...
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The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Dee Shaffer
posted on Jun 21, 2023The Diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Dee Shaffer, retiring rector of Calvary, Tarboro. She has served as rector, time-certain, at Calvary since July 2020. Prior to serving in the Diocese of North Carolina, Shaffer served in the Di...
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Disciple: Baptized in Dirty Water
posted on Jun 19, 2023By 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 or more of the others. Suc...
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Disciple: The Power of Pilgrimage
posted on Jun 19, 2023Walking in the footsteps of the past By Beth Crow and the Rev. Monnie Riggin There is nothing quite so sacred or moving as walking on the path and in the footsteps of those whom history has not treated with dignity and grace. This sacred ...
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Disciple: Building the Bridge
posted on Jun 19, 2023St. Philip’s Eagle Scout honors creation and legacy with one project By Malcolm Albergo-Radisch As a lifelong member of The Episcopal Church in general and St. Philip’s, Durham, in particular, wanting my Eagle Scout project to benefit m...
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Disciple: Stories of Youth Engaged in Creation Care
posted on Jun 19, 2023Charlie’s Garden: An Intergenerational Project St. Mary’s House at UNC-Greensboro dedicates garden to beloved chaplain When the Rev. Charlie Hawes, the chaplain at St. Mary’s House for more than 20 years, died last year, checks started ...
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RoR - Season 4, Episode 2: Judaism
posted on Mar 15, 2024Season 4: Race and Religion Episode 2: Judaism Sometimes a gift is even greater than can be known at the time it was given. Such is the case with this episode of “Roundtables on Race.” Recorded several weeks before her death on March 9, 202...
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RoR - Season 4, Episode 1: Hinduism
posted on Mar 8, 2024Season 4: Race and Religion Episode 1: Hinduism Season 4 of "Roundtables on Race" is taking a bit of a departure from its usual format. As we take a season-long look at "Race and Religion," each episode will feature a different faith tradition, e...
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RoR - Season 4, Bonus Episode: A Multicultural Christmas
posted on Dec 20, 2023Season 4: Race and Religion Bonus Episode: A Multicultural Christmas "Roundtables on Race" is back with a "Very Special Christmas" episode, when host the Rev. Kathy Walker is joined by friends and family to talk about the Christmas holidays and h...
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RoR - Season 3, Episode 10: Season Wrap-up
posted on Dec 20, 2023Season 3: Race and Education Episode 10: Season Wrap-up The Rev. Kathy Walker brings the season on race and education to a close with a look back at what we discussed, and a look ahead to what's coming next on "Roundtables on Race."
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RoR - Season 3, Episode 9: The Politics of Race and Education
posted on Sep 8, 2023Season 3: Race and Education Episode 9: The Politics of Race and Education It seems almost impossible to believe that education could be a political hot-button, but it has become just that. Or has it always been? Either way, the question that m...
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RoR - Season 3, Episode 8: Race and Faith-Based Schools
posted on Aug 25, 2023Season 3: Race and Education Episode 8: Race and Faith-Based Schools Given that this podcast is produced by the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina, it didn’t seem right to have a season-long conversation around race and education without dis...
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RoR - Season 3, Episode 7: Curriculum and Texts (and a whole lot more)
posted on Aug 18, 2023Season 3: Race and Education Episode 7: Curriculum and Texts (and a whole lot more) One of the hotly debated topics of conversation around education these days is what is actually taught in schools. There is a lot of misinformation and error ar...
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RoR - Season 3, Episode 6: The Funding of Education
posted on Aug 4, 2023Season 3: Race and Education Episode 6: The Funding of Education When it comes to looking at race and education, especially its inequities and challenges, the conversation often becomes about the question of resources. And of course, when it co...
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RoR - Season 3, Episode 5: Race and Higher Education
posted on Jul 28, 2023Season 3: Race and Education Episode 5: Race and Higher Education In the year 2023, no season focusing on race and education would be complete without a conversation about the Supreme Court decision that dismantled affirmative action in college a...
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RoR - Season 3, Episode 4: The History of Black Education
posted on Jul 21, 2023Season 3: Race and Education Episode 4: The History of Black Education With all of the conversation around the teaching of racial history, little time is spent learning about the history of Black education. It is a rich and inspiring one, with ...
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RoR - Season 3, Episode 3: Teaching Racial History
posted on Jul 14, 2023Season 3: Race and Education Episode 3: Teaching Racial History Among the many arguments around race and education is the teaching of racial history – what is taught and not taught, how the subject of racial history is imparted to students, an...
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RoR - Season 3, Episode 2: Racism, Not Race
posted on Jul 7, 2023Season 3: Race and Education Episode 2: Racism, Not Race One of the ongoing arguments around race and education is about the teaching of race and racism. They’re often used as interchangeable terms in the course of conversation, so in this ep...
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RoR - Season 3, Episode 1: Critical Race Theory
posted on Jun 30, 2023Season 3: Race and Education Episode 1: Critical Race Theory "Roundtables on Race" is back for its third season! This time around we will look at the intersection of race and education, and in this first episode, we explore the one topic that has...
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Lent, Part 4: Disruption
posted on Apr 5, 2023Intro In the fourth and final episode of our Lenten series, Rabbi Raachel and Bishop Sam discuss reconciliation, the final step in the cycle of sacrifice, repentance, and forgiveness. They consider examples from both Jewish and Christian scripture...
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Lent, Part 3: An Invitation to Grace
posted on Mar 22, 2023In episode three of our Lenten series, Bishop Sam and Rabbi Raachel discuss the nature of forgiveness, both God’s infinite, all-encompassing forgiveness and the much more fraught nature of forgiveness within human relationships. They consider th...
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Lent, Part 2: Repairing Relationships
posted on Mar 8, 2023This episode is part two of our four-part Lenten series, and today we discuss a familiar concept for anyone who engages in the liturgical season of Lent: repentance. Rabbi Raachel and Bishop Sam both understand repentance not as a requirement to r...
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Lent, Part 1: Sacrifice or Offering?
posted on Feb 22, 2023Today we begin our four-part Lenten series with an exploration of sacrifice, or, as Rabbi Raachel teaches us, offerings, as the Hebrew of the Torah is more correctly translated. She and Bishop Sam dive deep into an exploration of sacrifice in the ...
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Episode 5: Speaking of the Psalms: Psalm 51
posted on Feb 15, 2023In this episode, Bishop Sam and Rabbi Raachel discuss one of the psalms that speaks most powerfully to Bishop Sam: Psalm 51. It is a plea for forgiveness attributed to King David after he is rebuked by the prophet Nathan for his role in another ma...
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Episode 6: Speaking of the Psalms: Psalm 145
posted on Feb 15, 2023In this episode, Rabbi Raachel and Bishop Sam return to the psalms and discuss Rabbi Raachel’s choice: Psalm 145. Starting from the question of does God need to be praised, and, if so, why, they explore the ideas of humility, awe, abundance, pra...
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Episode 4: Dialogues of Devotion
posted on Feb 8, 2023In this episode, Rabbi Raachel and Bishop Sam share their formative experiences of interreligious dialogue, from elementary school through college to their current thinking about conversations among followers of different faiths. Instead of seekin...
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