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Guidelines for Real Estate Transactions
Revised as of September 14, 2015 These Guidelines are intended to help parishes and missions of, and institutions affiliated with, the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina satisfy the canonical requirement that the Standing Committee of the Dioce...Read More ›
Guidelines for Remarriage
The consultation with the Bishop required under Title I, Canon 19, sec. 3(c) of the Canons of the Episcopal Church shall be in writing, normally no sooner than one year after separation in the previous marriage. Applications in a shorter period sh...Read More ›
Guidelines for Vestries
Download these guidelines as a PDF. There are two different roles at a sponsoring congregation for a person discerning a call as a vocational deacon. After approval by the presbyter (priest), a Parish Discernment Committee (PDC) is assembled t...Read More ›
Gun Violence Prevention
"More than ever before, it seems we are responding almost weekly to news of another mass shooting. Anytime violence happens anywhere, at a church or other house of worship, a school, a grocery store, a concert, we feel the pain, the horror a...Read More ›
Gun Violence Prevention: Glossary of Terms
The following is a glossary of terms as used by the Gun Violence Task Force: Community Violence Intervention (CVI) Programs are evidence-based programs that identify and support people at risk for violence by helping them peacefully resolve ...Read More ›
Happening
Happening has been postponed. Happening is a renewal weekend for high school youth, with talks, songs, worship and small groups. It is a special event that allows young people to encounter Christ in an intentional Christian community. Dinner w...Read More ›
Historic Churches
The Diocese of North Carolina is home to a diverse collection of historic properties, some dating back to the Colonial era. The Commission on Historic Properties is "responsible for oversight of historic churches, cemeteries, and other historic di...Read More ›
Historiographer's Welcome
The historiographer is the official historian of the Diocese, nominated by the bishop and confirmed by the Convention. It’s a position originally created in 1877 to facilitate the collection of parish histories and the compilation of informa...Read More ›
History of the Diocese
Since 2008, the historiographer and the archivist have prepared materials for presentation and distribution at diocesan convention, through the Disciple, and at special events devoted to aspects of our history. Several of them are collected below...Read More ›
History, Land, Racism and the Sale of 200 West Morgan Street
As laid out in detail in “Initial Report: The Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina’s History of Institutional Racism (Founding-1960s)” by the Rev. Dr. Rhonda Lee, land, racism, white supremacy and the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina have ...Read More ›
Holy Land Response Resources
The Diocese of North Carolina joins The Episcopal Church and Anglican leaders as the world continues to share prayers and statements calling for an end to the violence impacting Israelis and Palestinians. FROM THE DIOCESE OF NORTH CAROLINA: ...Read More ›
HUGS Camp
HUGS Camp: July 8-13 | Haw River State Park For all diocesan youth events, a ratio of 1:7 adults to youth is enforced, and we follow all Safe Church policies. Helping Understand God through Sharing: HUGS is a unique camp for unique people, ...Read More ›
Immigration
Both the Diocese of North Carolina and the broader Episcopal Church have consistently supported compassionate, comprehensive immigration reform that respects the dignity of individuals, the sanctity of families and our scriptural mandate to care f...Read More ›
Insurance Plans
The diocesan office initiates all insurance enrollments and changes directly with CPG. Please submit all enrollment forms to the diocesan office for processing at [email protected]. ANNUAL ENROLLMENT RESOURCES The 2025 annual enrollme...Read More ›
Intergenerational Formation
Christian formation doesn't happen in a vacuum! It also doesn't happen in just one setting, in one group, at one location, only on Sunday mornings. Transformative Christian formation occurs in those places where life and faith meet. It occurs at t...Read More ›
Investments
The Investment Fund of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina is open to all churches in the diocese and other organizations affiliated with the diocese. The Investment Fund seeks to maximize total return with reasonable risk. Investments in the ...Read More ›
Journal of Convention
The Journal of Convention is an archival document and includes information accurate at the time of its publication. For the most up-to-date version of the Constitution and Canons, church directory and staff directory, please consult the informatio...Read More ›
Lambeth Conference 2022 Toolkit
Below you will find resources to help you learn about Lambeth Conference and explore what it means in your context and for the Anglican Communion to be responsive to the needs of a 21st-century world. ACCESS THE LAMBETH TOOLKIT You can downl...Read More ›
Latino/Hispanic Ministries
As the diocese lives into God’s call to hospitality, the Committee provides liturgical and pastoral resources, supports congregations’ service and outreach among Latinas and Latinos, and advocates for immigration reform and other laws to prote...Read More ›
Lay Positions
Position Description/ Profile Director of Music and Organist Congregation Good Shepherd, Raleigh Status Receiving names Contact David Baggett Position Description/ Profile Book-keeper/Business Manager (Part-time) Congregation Nativity, Raleigh...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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