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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 ›
Disciple: The Prayers of Our Youth
posted on Jun 19, 2023Genesis is a middle school event held each year, during which young people in grades 6-8 are encouraged to learn more and grow deeper in their faith through talks and the leadership of high school-age youth. Genesis 2023 took place March 24-25...
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Disciple: Little Way Farm
posted on Jun 19, 2023Every life is enriched with a connection to the land. Whether it’s cultivating herbs on your porch or volunteering at a community garden, spending time in nature or tending to a patch of soil reminds us of the importance of caring for the ...
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Disciple: The Farm and Faith Partnerships Project
posted on Jun 19, 2023True partnership is a thing of wonder. When done well, partnership provides benefits to all parties and creates an environment of mutual support and understanding. When done really well, it reveals unexpected gifts and paths. Such is the st...
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Disciple: Zero Waste Church
posted on Jun 19, 2023By Christine McTaggart When it comes to understanding the enormity of the threat posed by climate change and the need to mitigate its effects, it can be quickly overwhelming when one contemplates answering the call to help. Sure, we can ...
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Disciple: A Living Testament
posted on Jun 19, 2023How the cutting garden at Calvary, Tarboro, honors its parishioners By Summerlee Walter On Good Friday, the altar in the sanctuary at Calvary, Tarboro, looked appropriately somber: dry branches, lichen, shells—detritus, as flower guild mem...
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Disciple: New, Notable and Newsworthy
posted on Jun 19, 2023The Rev. Lindsey Ardrey Named Canon Missioner for Diocesan Restitution and Reparations Ministry The Rev. Lindsey Ardrey joined the staff as the new canon missioner for diocesan restitution and reparations ministry on May 15. Ardrey comes ...
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Disciple: Advocacy Day 2023
posted on Jun 19, 2023Building relationships one conversation at a time One March 15, members of several diocesan advocacy teams and committees took part in the first-ever diocesan Advocacy Day at the North Carolina General Assembly. The goal of the day was to h...
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Disciple: The New Earth Day Awards
posted on Jun 19, 2023Celebrating hope for tomorrow By the Rev. Jill Staton Bullard The purpose of diocesan Creation Care is to educate and encourage new actions and thought processes so that Creation Care—namely, thought processes and actions that benefit the...
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Disciple: The Value of Creation Care
posted on Jun 19, 2023A young perspective on our priority work By Vivian Shillingsburg If the supreme disaster of our times is the closing down of the life systems of the earth, then the supreme need of our times is to bring about a healing of the ear...
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Disciple: The Theology of Creation Care
posted on Jun 19, 2023By the Rt. Rev. Jennifer Brooke-Davidson On behalf of the Rt. Rev. Sam Rodman, who is on sabbatical as this is written, and myself: Greetings, beloved, in the name of God the Creator, God the Redeemer, God the Teacher. I believe in God ...
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Diocese of North Carolina Announces Sale of 200 West Morgan Street
posted on Jun 14, 2023The Diocese of North Carolina announces today the sale of the Diocesan House office building at 200 West Morgan Street in Raleigh. The building and property has been sold to Convexity Properties of Chicago, a real estate development firm with a no...
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The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of Bishop Scott Anson Benhase
posted on Jun 14, 2023The Diocese gives thanks for the ministry of Bishop Scott Anson Benhase, who is retiring as vicar of St. Cyprian's, Oxford. Benhase has served as the vicar of St. Cyprian's since July 2020. He is the retired Episcopal bishop of the Diocese of Geor...
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Diocese of North Carolina Announces the Rev. Franklin Morales as New Canon Missioner for Latino/Hispanic Ministries
posted on May 30, 2023The Diocese of North Carolina announces today that the Rev. Franklin Morales will soon join the staff as the new canon missioner for Latino/Hispanic ministries. A native of Venezuela, Morales is a priest ordained in the Lutheran (ECLA) tradition, ...
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The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. George Silides
posted on May 23, 2023The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. George Silides, retiring rector of Holy Comforter, Burlington. Silides has served as Holy Comforter's rector since 2018, and he has been active in the life of the diocese, currently serving as ...
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The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Rebecca Michelfelder
posted on May 23, 2023The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Rebecca Michelfelder, retiring interim rector of Good Shepherd, Rocky Mount. Michelfelder has served as Good Shepherd's interim rector since October 2021 and has served the wider church through...
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The Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Candis Burgess
posted on Apr 26, 2023The Diocese welcomes the Rev. Candis Burgess, who has been called to be the rector of St. Paul's, Monroe. Burgess has been canonically resident in the diocese for 18 years. She earned her B.A. and M.Div. at Sewanee, University of the South. Welcom...
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The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Edmund Pickup
posted on Apr 26, 2023The Diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Edmund Pickup, interim rector of St. Paul's, Monroe. Pickup has served as interim rector of St. Paul's since May 2022. Gracious God, we thank you for the work and witness of your servant Edmu...
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The Rev. Sarah Ball-Damberg Called as Priest-in-charge of Holy Family, Chapel Hill
posted on Apr 23, 2023The Rev. Sarah E. Ball-Damberg has been called as the priest-in-charge at Church of the Holy Family, Chapel Hill. Ball-Damberg had served as the associate rector at Holy Family since 2012. Prior to her call to Holy Family, she was the vicar of Th...
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The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. George Greer
posted on Apr 14, 2023The Diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. George Greer, retiring rector of St. Andrew's, Rocky Mount. Greer has been the rector of St. Andrew's for 18 years, has been active in the life of Rocky Mount and it's convocation, and served ...
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The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Miriam Saxon
posted on Apr 14, 2023The Diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Miriam Saxon, retiring vicar of St. Andrew's, Haw River. She served as the vicar of St. Andrew's for nine years, and she previously served as assistant rector at Good Shepherd, Raleigh. Saxon a...
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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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