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199th Annual Convention
The 199th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina adjourned mid-afternoon on Saturday, November 22, 2014, after a fruitful two days at the Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem. This year's Convention focused on ways to co...Read More ›
202nd Annual Convention
The 202nd Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina convened on Friday, November 17, 2017, at the Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem. With a theme of “Becoming Beloved Community,” this year’s gathering was all about...Read More ›
203rd Annual Convention
The 203rd Annual Convention officially convened on Friday, November 17, 2018 at the Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Continuing the theme of “Becoming Beloved Community” set forth at the 202nd Annual Convention in 201...Read More ›
204th Annual Convention
The 204th Annual Convention of the Diocese of North Carolina was held at the M.C. Benton, Jr. Convention and Civic Center, 301 West 5th Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina on Friday, November 22 and Saturday, November 23, 2019. WORSHIP BULLET...Read More ›
205th Annual Convention
The 205th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina was rescheduled for March 6, 2021, as a safety precaution during the COVID-19 pandemic. We gathered beginning at 11 am in the parking lot of the Friday Center at Chapel Hill. A...Read More ›
206th Annual Convention
The 206th Annual Convention has adjourned. Download the official acts RE-WATCH CONVENTION If you missed the livestream, please enjoy the archived video on Facebook or YouTube, or watch come highlights of the day below. You can also read...Read More ›
207th Annual Convention
The 207th Annual Convention took place November 18-19, 2022, at the Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem. Download the Acts of the 207th Annual Convention RESOURCES Committee Appointments Convention Letter from the Secretary Dele...Read More ›
208th Annual Convention
The 208th Annual Convention took place November 17-18, 2023, at the Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem. A recording of the livestream is available in English and Spanish on the diocesan YouTube channel. Resources from the gathering are avai...Read More ›
78th General Convention
The 78th General Convention of The Episcopal Church met June 25 through July 3 in Salt Lake City, Utah. It was nine-plus days of work, wonder, excitement, inspiration and hospitality. Among the multitude of gatherings, events and sessions, the Chu...Read More ›
79th General Convention
Members of the deputation have created the following fact sheets highlighting some of the important work accomplished by the convention: 2019-2021 Budget (presentation from General Convention) Compensation for President of the House of De...Read More ›
80th General Convention
The 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church took place in July 8-11, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. Here you'll find all the coverage the Diocese of North Carolina had to offer. General Convention coverage starts at 58:52. FOLLOW GENERAL C...Read More ›
About Us
We are 49,000 people gathered into 111 congregations and 10 campus ministries throughout 38 counties in the central part of North Carolina, from Iredell County to Edgecombe County, and from Caswell County to Scotland County. On an average Sunday, ...Read More ›
Act for the Diocese of Botswana
This page, Act, is a work in progress, and it will always be a work in progress. Companion relationships between dioceses around the world focus upon relationship, so how we “relate” varies immensely and creatively, and no doubt will evolve ov...Read More ›
Additional Best Practices for Safe Church During COVID-19
The Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina has best practices in place to prevent and address issues of sexual misconduct. The Best Practices for Safe Church Policy, Procedures & Resources manual does include a section (Appendix B) for social media a...Read More ›
Additional Discernment Resources
There are several resources available to help you in your discernment process: PEER NETWORKS Clergy of Color Caucus: The Clergy of Color Caucus of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina exists to provide fellowship and mutual support for cle...Read More ›
Administration & Finance Resources
For financial resources and advice specific to economic recovery related to COVID-19, visit the financial guidance and support page. Background Checks Background Checks Benefits, Insurance and Salary Benefits Contacts Clergy Comp...Read More ›
Adult Formation
Formation doesn't stop once a Christian ages out of Sunday school, vacation Bible school or youth group. A wealth of resources are available for adults looking to deepen their biblical knowledge, learn a new spiritual discipline, or find some comf...Read More ›
Advocacy
In addition to work related to the five priorities of the diocesan mission strategy, the Diocese of North Carolina is involved in other areas of advocacy through a number of ministries: COUNCIL OF ADVICE ON PUBLIC POLICY (CAPP): The Council of ...Read More ›
Advocacy Day 2025: The Postcard Campaign
Churches and individuals across the Diocese of North Carolina were invited to “give up their silence” and take part in a postcard campaign as part of Advocacy Day 2024. The goal was to give every person who wanted to add their voice to those a...Read More ›
Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte Announces the Rev. Emily Parker as New Executive Director
posted on Jan 17, 2023Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte (GMEC) announces the Rev. Emily Parker as their new executive director effective March 1, 2023. Parker’s background as deacon at Christ Church, Charlotte, combined with her deep passion for service to local g...
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Disciple: Unity Begins with a Prayer
posted on Jan 11, 2023By the Rt. Rev. Sam Rodman Adapted from remarks offered at the celebration marking the 50th anniversary of the Diocese of Botswana. The theme of the celebration was “All Be One.” Unity begins with a prayer. It begins with the pray...
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Disciple: New, Notable & Newsworthy
posted on Jan 11, 2023Diocese Lists for Sale 200 West Morgan Street After more than three years of discernment, the Diocese of North Carolina announces the decision to list for sale the Diocesan House office building at 200 West Morgan Street. The sale is bein...
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Disciple: An Interview with Bishop Jennifer Brooke-Davidson
posted on Jan 11, 2023The Rt. Rev. Jennifer Brooke-Davidson was announced as the assistant bishop of the Diocese of North Carolina on August 16. She spoke with the Disciple about her calling, ministry experiences and passions. The following interview has been edite...
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Disciple: The 207th Annual Convention
posted on Jan 11, 2023The Diocese of North Carolina gathers for its first full convention since 2019 The 207th Annual Convention took place November 18-19 at the Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem. With online offerings, drive-in gatherings and a Special Co...
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Disciple: Recreating History
posted on Jan 11, 2023How a multiyear visual and auditory mapping project allows modern people to experience worship in St. Paul’s Cathedral before the great fire of London By Summerlee Walter In 1973, the Rev. Dr. John Wall wrote his dissertation on The Book ...
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Disciple: The Outdoor Learning Project
posted on Jan 11, 2023A partnership with schools brings Creation Care to students By Christine McTaggart Some great ideas come into being in a single revelation. Others come together piece by piece, as one thought leads to another until those pieces merge to form ...
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Disciple: A Golden Celebration
posted on Jan 11, 2023The 2022 pilgrimage to Botswana included celebrating the Diocese of Botswana’s 50th anniversary By the Rev. Miriam Saxon What happens when you take 10 North Carolinians on a pilgrimage to Botswana? Well, you have a fabulous time, eat wa...
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Disciple: Discerning Faithfully
posted on Jan 11, 2023By the Rev. Nathan Kirkpatrick His was an increasingly urgent question. His parents lived eight states and a three-hour flight away, and their health was declining. As an only child, he wanted to do what he could to support them. The geography ...
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Disciple: Blessed to Share the Gospel
posted on Jan 11, 2023Participants in the Lay Preaching Training Initiative reflect on their journeys thus far In April 2021, the Diocese of North Carolina was named one of six dioceses to participate in the Lay Preaching Training Initiative (LPTI, “Preach It,...
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Disciple: Finders and Keepers
posted on Jan 11, 2023A church archives primer By Lynn Hoke Several years ago, the diocesan History and Archives Committee adopted the term “history keepers” for those who keep local church records organized, safe and accessible. At first, when a church is fou...
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Disciple: Getting to Work
posted on Jan 11, 2023The Gun Violence Prevention Task Force offers new resources that invite all to get involved By Christine McTaggart On June 26, the Rt. Rev. Sam Rodman and the Rt. Rev. Anne Hodges-Copple, bishops of the Diocese of North Carolina, issued a p...
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Disciple: The Universality of Longing
posted on Jan 11, 2023By the Rev. Kathleen Walker At the end of September, I was given an amazing opportunity to join the pilgrimage to Botswana. It was scheduled as a 12-day journey to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Diocese of Botswana. It is a relativ...
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Disciple: A Life-changing VBS
posted on Jan 11, 2023How 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. Blobs of red, blue and yello...
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The Diocese of North Carolina Announces Departure of Amy Campbell
posted on Dec 7, 2022The Diocese of North Carolina announces today that Amy Campbell, children and family missioner, is departing diocesan staff to answer a full-time call in youth ministry at St. Mary’s, High Point. “Amy has had a profound impact on youth mini...
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The Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Teri Daily
posted on Nov 30, 2022The Diocese welcomes the Rev. Teri Daily as the new part-time vicar at Grace, Clayton. A native of North Carolina, Daily has been serving in the Episcopal Diocese of Arkansas. Prior to ordination, she served as a pediatrician. Daily earned he...
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The Rev. Gus Chrysson Called to Ascension, Advance
posted on Nov 30, 2022The Rev. Gus Chrysson has been called as the rector, time-certain, at Church of the Ascension at Fork, Advance. Most recently, Chrysson served as assistant to the rector at St. Mary’s, High Point. He holds degrees in music and education from NYU...
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A Collect for the First Week of Advent
posted on Nov 29, 2022As part of #AdventWord 2022, the Rt. Rev. Sam Rodman wanted to share an offering for Tuesday, November 29. The day's word is "teach," and it brought to mind a collect written by Byron Rushing. Too long for some social media channels, we offer the ...
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Diocese of North Carolina Announces Property Sale of Former St. Christopher’s, Garner
posted on Nov 10, 2022The Diocese of North Carolina announces that the property of the former St. Christopher’s, Garner, has been listed for sale. Foundry Commercial Properties is handling the sale. St. Christopher’s closed in April 2022 following an 18-month pro...
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The Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Ricardo Medina
posted on Oct 26, 2022The Diocese welcomes the Rev. Ricardo Medina, new vicar of Iglesia El Buen Pastor, Durham. Medina most recently served as the Hispanic minister at St. Catherine's, Jacksonville, in the Episcopal Diocese of Florida. Medina was received from the Cat...
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Episode 3: Exploring Scripture
posted on Feb 1, 2023Episode 3 Notes We’ve aggregated helpful resources and additional information about the religious writings, practices, symbols and thinkers discussed in this episode. Psalm 119:11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against...
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Episode 1: To Differ Is Divine
posted on Jan 25, 2023To Differ is Divine grew out of the ongoing interfaith conversations between Bishop Sam Rodman, the bishop diocesan of North Carolina, and Rabbi Raachel Jurovics, the Diocese’s rabbi-in-residence and former leader of Yavneh: A Jewish Renewal Com...
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Episode 2: Faith Languages
posted on Jan 25, 2023In this episode, Rabbi Raachel and Bishop Sam look to the scriptures of Judaism and Christianity to explain the importance of embracing spiritual permeability as a way to explore our own faith and to understand and be enriched by the faith traditi...
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Season 2, Episode 6: Trusting the Process
posted on Oct 28, 2022Season 2: Race and Voting Rights Episode 6: Trusting the Process In the season finale of "Roundtables on Race," our season-long look at the intersection of race and voting rights culminates in a conversation about building trust in the system in ...
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Season 2, Episode 5: The Role and Impact of the Courts
posted on Oct 21, 2022Season 2: Race and Voting Rights Episode 5: The Role and Impact of the Courts Among the many facets related to race and voting rights, one element front and center in today’s headlines is the role and impact of the courts. Historically and toda...
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Season 2, Episode 4: The State of Voting on College Campuses
posted on Sep 30, 2022Season 2: Race and Voting Rights Episode 4: The State of Voting on College Campuses Young adults have always had a significant presence in the voting process and social justice movements, and that presence is only increasing, with young adult vot...
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Season 2, Episode 3: Facts and Myths of Voter Suppression
posted on Sep 23, 2022Season 2: Race and Voting Rights Episode 3: Facts and Myths of Voter Suppression Following Episode 2's exploration of the systemic issues that might interfere with a person's right to vote, in this third installment of our look at race and voting...
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Season 2, Episode 2: Barriers and Impact Factors
posted on Sep 16, 2022Season 2: Race and Voting Rights Episode 2: Barriers and Impact Factors In this second episode of our season-long look at race and voting rights, we take a look at some of the systemic barriers and impact factors related to race and voting. Host ...
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Season 2, Episode 1: Historical Context and Contemporary Trends
posted on Sep 9, 2022Season 2: Race and Voting Rights Episode 1: Historical Context and Contemporary Trends Roundtables on Race is back for its second season, taking a look at Race and Voting Rights. In the season premiere, host the Rev. Kathy Walker leads a discussi...
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Episode 6: Addressing the Past
posted on Aug 6, 2021Season 1: Race and the News Media Episode 6: Addressing the Past In the Season One finale of “Roundtables on Race,” the Rev. Kathy Walker discusses news outlets that are examining their past and future, especially around race-related news co...
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Episode 5: The Audience
posted on Jul 16, 2021Season 1: Race and the News Media Episode 5: The Audience In this week’s episode of “Roundtables on Race,” the Rev. Kathy Walker hosts a conversation on the relationship between news media and us, the audience and the consumers of informati...
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Episode 4: Setting the Tone
posted on Jul 9, 2021Season 1: Race and the News Media Episode 4: Setting the Tone In this episode of "Roundtables on Race," host the Rev. Kathy Walker explores the media's role and responsibility in "setting the tone," especially in respect to potential conversation...
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Episode 3: Representation in the Newsroom
posted on Jul 1, 2021Season 1: Race and the News Media Episode 3: Representation in the Newsroom In this episode of "Roundtables on Race," host the Rev. Kathy Walker discusses representation in the newsroom and the difference it makes in reporting. She is joined by t...
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Episode 2: The Making of a Journalist
posted on Jun 25, 2021Season 1: Race and the News Media Episode 2: The Making of a Journalist In this episode of "Roundtables on Race," host the Rev. Kathy Walker explores training and what goes in to the making of a journalist. She's joined by two guests who have a ...
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Episode 1: A Look at History
posted on Jun 25, 2021Season 1: Race and the News Media Episode 1: A Look at History Welcome to Roundtables on Race, the podcast that seeks to explore the relationship between race and the many facets of our society. With your host, the Rev. Kathy Walker, we’re exci...
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Pilot Episode
posted on Jun 18, 2021Welcome to "Roundtables on Race," the podcast that seeks to explore the relationship between race and the many facets of our society. In our pilot episode, we explore how to have difficult conversations no matter what the topic. Host the Rev. Kat...
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Season 3 Preview: Finding Foundations
posted on Feb 22, 2021Welcome to Season 3 of And Also With Y'all! We're excited to bring you a new theme: Finding Foundations. Why "Finding Foundations"? Because when you find yourself in the front half of life, you find yourself in (fill in the blank). When faced with...
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Checking in with the Curates, Part 2
posted on Jan 14, 2021In this episode, we check in with Mawethu Ncaca as part 2 of "checking in with the curates." Mawethu opens up about his spiritual landscape growing up in South Africa. We caught up on how life has been in ministry during the pandemic and what keep...
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Checking in with the Curates, Part 1
posted on Jan 4, 2021What is a "curate"? In this episode, Caleb and James catch up with Amanda and Philip - two of the three folks in the Reimagining Curacies program. They currently serve parishes in Chapel Hill and Durham. More info on the program can be found at: h...
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Bonus Episode: James Wrote a Book!
posted on Aug 29, 2020Caleb turns the tables on James and interviews him about the recent book Belovedness: Finding God (and Self) on Campus, which he co-wrote. They briefly walk through the chapters and talk about the implications of "belovedness" - what it means and ...
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