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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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Distancing Diaries: Season 1 Finale
posted on Aug 26, 2020Hosts, Eliza, Caleb and James recap distancing diaries, discuss themes and share favorite moments. AND they reveal plans for season 2!! Thanks for listening, and stay tuned for And Also with Y'all Season 2, beginning in October 2020!
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Distancing Diaries: Episode 7
posted on Aug 4, 2020Chaplain Caleb has a candid discussion with anthropologists Kristen Savell and Xandra Daniels about the difficult balancing act of higher education instruction, starting their careers and families, and managing anxiety within our present context o...
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Distancing Diaries: Episode 6
posted on Jul 20, 2020Co-host Eliza Brinkley chats with Lindsey and Don Porter, who have been figuring out how to parent two young children during school closures. As government and educational leaders begin to announce reopening plans for school in the fall--many of w...
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Distancing Diaries: Episode 5
posted on Jun 22, 2020Chaplain Caleb Tabor of Raleigh ECM and Chaplain Laura Brekke Wagoner of Davis and Elkins College touch on life during the pandemic, what it means to engage in self-examination in the spiritual life, the importance of an evolving faith, why religi...
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Distancing Diaries: Episode 4
posted on Jun 18, 2020In this episode of Distancing Diaries, Eliza Brinkley chats with Jack Kittrell, who is employed at a biomedical engineering company in Raleigh. Jack shares a little about his experience social distancing and what his schedule has been like as an e...
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Distancing Diaries: Episode 3
posted on Jun 4, 2020Chaplain Caleb Tabor of Raleigh Episcopal Campus and Young Adult Ministries has a conversation with Mary Houston, a licensed social worker for psychiatric emergencies in the UNC-CH Hospital's Emergency Medicine Department. They discuss what it is ...
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Distancing Diaries: Episode 2, Part 2
posted on May 19, 2020In this two-part episode, co-host Eliza checks in with fellow teacher, friend and roommate, Taylor. They speak of her religious upbringing and how her current faith community is guiding how she navigates life amidst social distancing. The lovely m...
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Distancing Diaries: Episode 2, Part 1
posted on May 19, 2020In this two-part episode, co-host Eliza checks in with fellow teacher, friend and roommate, Taylor. They speak of her religious upbringing and how her current faith community is guiding how she navigates life amidst social distancing. The lovely m...
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Distancing Diaries: Episode 1
posted on May 11, 2020Eliza Brinkley hosts the first episode of the And Also With Y'all mini-series, Distancing Diaries, in which she reflects on the spiritual dimenison of what it's like to be a young adult living during a time of physical distancing.
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Episode 3: Anna
posted on Mar 23, 2020In this episode, Anna, a young adult from Greensboro tells the story of the search for a spiritual home, how she found belonging through shared experiences and convictions, and her journey as an LGBTQ+ person who also loves Jesus.
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Episode 2: Caleb
posted on Feb 13, 2020The Rev. Caleb Tabor previously led a bilingual parish in eastern North Carolina and now leads Episcopal Campus Ministry-Raleigh.
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Episode 1: Ann
posted on Feb 12, 2020In this first episode, James spoke with Ann, a young adult in Charlotte, about finding community and wrestling with the question, "What does God want me to do with my life?" The conversation focused on Ann's experience of walking the Camino de San...
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Pilot: The 204th Annual Convention
posted on Feb 5, 2020In this pilot episode, recorded live at the 204th Annual Diocesan Convention, we spoke with college students from around the state. They reflected a portion of the young adult voice at convention and shared their opinions about diversity, Cosmic C...
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