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In May 2017, The Episcopal Church announced “Becoming Beloved Community: The Episcopal Church’s Long-term Commitment to Racial Healing, Reconciliation and Justice.” It was not another program; it was a path for all of us to follow. As outl...Read More ›
Our Vision, Mission and Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
OUR VISION Our vision as a diocese is to be a community of disciples committed to following Jesus Christ into the dream of God for us and for all creation, in Becoming Beloved Community. OUR MISSION Empowered by the Holy Spirit, the Diocese ...Read More ›
Pastoral Response Team
The Diocese’s Pastoral Response Team is a group of lay and ordained men and women selected by the Bishop for their collective professional experience in the fields of pastoral care, spirituality, psychology, congregational life, law and conflict...Read More ›
Pauli Murray
Durham native the Rev. Pauli Murray was the first Black person perceived as a woman ordained to the Episcopal priesthood. In 2012, they were named to Holy Women, Holy Men by the 77th General Convention of the Episcopal Church and thus became an Ep...Read More ›
Photography Policy
The Diocese of North Carolina routinely has staff members or designated representatives present at diocesan events to take photos during the event. These photos may be used in or on diocesan publications, social media, the website, promotional mat...Read More ›
Please Note
Please Note is the weekly e-newsletter from the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina. It includes a weekly feature, calendar items, announcements and the Clergy Checkbox, which all clergy are encouraged to check when Please Note arrives in inboxes ...Read More ›
Pray for the Diocese of Botswana
We hope you will hold the Diocese of Botswana and its bishop, clergy and people in your prayers. Here we present several ways to do that: In your personal prayer life In the Prayers of the People in your parish Through occasional worsh...Read More ›
Preparedness Planning
There is no better time to develop a preparedness plan than when all is calm. It allows you the time to think through multiple scenarios and put response plans in place. But that's not all - preparedness planning also gives you the opportunity to ...Read More ›
Preparedness Resources in Spanish
The Episcopal Farmworkers Ministry (EFwM) has produced a variety of Spanish-language videos pertaining to disaster preparedness. Guide for disaster preparedness in Spanish Videos developed by EFWM with NC State Cooperative Extension and Chu...Read More ›
Press Room
For all media inquiries and interview requests, please contact Christine McTaggart, communications director, (919) 834-7474 x. 5314. Reprint and photo use requests should be directed to the communications department; please be sure to specify w...Read More ›
Preventing Misconduct
The Church has always recognized that those in ministry bear a particular responsibility to pattern their lives according to Jesus’ example. Bishops, priests, deacons, and lay leaders are regarded by the faithful and the world as examples of wha...Read More ›
Priest Ordination FAQs
What is discernment of Holy Orders? What is spiritual direction? How do I find a spiritual director? What is the Commission on Ministry? What are the different stages of the process of ordination to the priesthood? How do I becom...Read More ›
Prison Ministry
"I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me." (Matthew 25:36) The Bishop's Committee on Prison Ministry was created in 2010 at the 194th Annual Convention. Its continuing focus is...Read More ›
Privacy Policy
Test Edit Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina Privacy Policy Introduction Your privacy is important to us. We do not collect personally identifying information except in the case of when it is requested and necessary for continued communication, e...Read More ›
Property Damage
The most important thing a congregation can do to prepare for property damage is to make sure all church property is properly insured, know exactly the contents of coverage, and take steps to protect the property in the event of a potential emerge...Read More ›
Publications
The communications department oversees the creation of several publications, some for informational and entertainment use, and some as part of the canonical requirements of the Diocese. Do you have a story idea? Tell us all about it! (Please d...Read More ›
Racial Reckoning, Justice & Healing
OBJECTIVE: Actively engage in disciplines that lead to understanding the historical and contemporary issues of racial injustice in our diocese, our congregations and our communities, then prayerfully act to ensure equality and freedom for all m...Read More ›
Racial Reckoning, Justice & Healing Resources
It is our unity in Christ that powers the efforts of the Episcopal Church to continue its ongoing efforts to combat the sin of racism. Racism is an affliction that sickens us as a community and as individuals. It is still alive and well. We see th...Read More ›
Recent Changes of Cure
Below is a list of recent changes of cure within the diocese. A change of cure indicates that an individual has been ordained, transitioned between positions, moved from one parish to another, moved his or her canonical residency into or out of th...Read More ›
The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Katy Campbell
posted on Jul 18, 2024The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Katy Campbell, former curate at St. Stephen’s, Durham, where she served since 2023. Katy was been active in the Durham clericus and in the diocese. Godspeed, Katy! Gracious God, bless y...
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Bishops of the Diocese of North Carolina Respond to Shooting at Trump Rally
posted on Jul 14, 2024We join with Presiding Bishop Curry in prayers for the families of those killed, for former President Trump and his family, and all harmed or affected by the violence at yesterday's rally. None of us is immune to the American epidemic of gun vi...
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Disciple: Silver Angels
posted on Jul 3, 2024St. Ambrose ministry focuses on vibrant seniors By Christine McTaggart Mission Statement: Provide the older adults (age 60 and over) of St. Ambrose Episcopal Church and the surrounding community with activities which promote Spirituality, Edu...
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Disciple: The Unseen Health Crisis
posted on Jul 3, 2024Today’s young are facing an unprecedented mental health crisis By the Rev. Lauren Villemuer-Drenth Editor’s note: Children mentioned throughout this article are those through 11 years of age; youth are children aged 12 to 18 years. Whe...
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Disciple: The Realities of Politics
posted on Jul 3, 2024Whether realized or not, every person is a participant in the political process By Martha B. Alexander “But when the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sadducees, they came together. And one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question to ...
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Disciple: Researching Your Roots
posted on Jul 3, 2024The how and why of discovering and building your church’s story By the Rev. Canon Lindsey Ardrey and Lynn Hoke It’s so early in the morning that darkness still lingers in the sky. A persistent star twinkles in the distance. The cloak of d...
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Disciple: New, Notable & Newsworthy
posted on Jul 3, 2024Bishop Jennifer Brooke-Davidson to Remain Assistant Bishop of Diocese of North Carolina The Diocese of North Carolina is delighted to announce that Bishop Jennifer Brooke-Davidson is remaining with the diocese in her role as assistant bishop. ...
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Disciple: In the Hands of Our Churches
posted on Jul 3, 2024Diocese announces plans for funds from sale of 200 West Morgan Street 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 dioces...
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Disciple: Preview: The 81st General Convention
posted on Jul 3, 2024The 81st General Convention is taking place June 23-28, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. It marks the first iteration of a new timeline, a compromise between the shortened, four-day 80th General Convention held in 2022, and the traditional 10-plus da...
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Disciple: All Kinds of Collaboration
posted on Jul 3, 2024Collaboration can come in many forms. It can be a new ministry formed with other partners, or it can be work undertaken by two or more churches. It can be involvement with community organizations, and sometimes, it is simply a matter of being pres...
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Disciple: El Buen Pastor: The Good Shepherd
posted on Jul 3, 2024By Bishop Sam Rodman Adapted from a sermon preached at la Iglesia El Buen Pastor, Durham, April 21, 2024. Writer Alice Walker, author of The Color Purple, wrote another, less well-known book called The Temple of My Familiar. I love this titl...
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The Rt. Rev. Sean Rowe Elected 28th Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church
posted on Jun 28, 2024Updated: July 3, 2024 The Rt. Rev. Sean Rowe, bishop of the Dioceses of Northwestern Pennsylvania and Western New York, was elected the 28th Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church at the 81st General Convention on Wednesday, June 26. He was el...
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Bishop Jennifer Brooke-Davidson to Remain Assistant Bishop of Diocese of North Carolina
posted on May 21, 2024The Diocese of North Carolina is delighted to announce that Bishop Jennifer Brooke-Davidson is remaining with the diocese in her role as assistant bishop. “After a prayerful and intentional discernment process with our governing bodies - Sta...
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The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Marion Sprott
posted on May 15, 2024The Diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Marion Sprott, rector of The Advocate, Chapel Hill. She has also served as Chair of the Commission on Ministry for the Priesthood. Sprott has served as the rector of the Advocate since 2021. Sh...
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The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Paul Castelli
posted on May 15, 2024The Diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Paul Castelli, rector of St. Timothy's, Wilson. Castelli has served as the rector of St. Timothy's since 2021. He has also been active in the life of the Rocky Mount convocation as well the lif...
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The Rev. Susan Keedy Called as Interim Rector of St. Luke's, Durham
posted on May 8, 2024The Rev. Susan Keedy has accepted a call as interim rector at St. Luke's, Durham. She most recently served as interim rector at St. Bartholomew's, Pittsboro, and previously served at Trinity, Fuquay Varina in the same role. Keedy earned her underg...
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The Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Juliana Lindenberg
posted on May 8, 2024The Diocese of North Carolina welcomes the Rev. Juliana Lindenberg. Lindenberg has accepted a call to be the part-time rector at St. Stephen's, Erwin. Prior to serving at St. Stephen's, she most recently served for five years as a chaplain at Spri...
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Diocese of North Carolina Announces Plans for Funds from Sale of 200 West Morgan Street
posted on May 1, 2024Since 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 discern the appropriate use of the $8.8 million net...
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The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Dr. Rhonda Lee
posted on Apr 23, 2024The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Dr. Rhonda Lee, rector time-certain of St. Luke's, Durham. Lee has served at St. Luke's since January 2022. Prior to her call to St. Luke's, she served for seven years as regional canon on dio...
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Bishops Share Bishops' Ball Update
posted on Apr 3, 2024April 3, 2024 Dear Beloved in Christ: As this Easter season begins, we write to give you an update on our progress and next steps with respect to the incident that took place at this year’s Bishops’ Ball. As promised when we shared the ...
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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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