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Recent Parochial Reports
These reports reflect the aggregate parochial report data published in the last 11 Journals of Convention, plus (as they become available) the 2023 parochial reports which will appear in the 2024 Journal of Convention (Journal of the 209th Annual ...Read More ›
Refugee Ministries
HELP OUR AFGHAN ALLIES An estimated 123,000 Afghans will arrive in the United States during the next couple of months. According to the NC Department of Health and Human Services, “1,169 refugees from Afghanistan will arrive in the next 30 day...Read More ›
Reparations and Restitution Ministry
Welcome to the Reparations and Restitution Ministry. While the work of racial reckoning, justice and healing has been ongoing for several years in the Diocese of North Carolina, we are in the early stages of visioning this new ministry. This pa...Read More ›
Required Forms for Ordination to the Vocational Diaconate
FIRST REQUIRED CANONICAL FORMS Nomination for Holy Orders -Vocational Diaconate SECTION 2 - NOMINATION FORMS III.6.2(a) Certificate of Minister and Vestry (Postulancy) III.6.2(b) Application for Postulancy Report of Intern Supervisor...Read More ›
Resources for Parish Archives
Goal To find, collect, identify, organize, preserve and use parish archival resources Terminology Archives (records) – original written, printed, photographed, and digital documents Archives (place) – the space (file cabinet; shelve...Read More ›
Resources for Parishes & Vestries
If your congregation currently does not have a priest, uses supply clergy or is in transition, you might find some of the clergy resources helpful. If you are not sure who to contact with a question for the congregational support team, find your...Read More ›
Roundtables on Race
“Roundtables on Race” is a podcast that invites conversation around the effects of race on many facets of society, going deeper than traditional conversations usually allow. The role and impact on race in American society is deeply layered and...Read More ›
Rules of Order
The Rules of Order are the parliamentary procedures that govern the proceedings of the Diocese of North Carolina's Annual Convention. Download a pdf of the Rules of Order I. The Order of Business at the Annual Convention or any Special Conven...Read More ›
Sabbaticals
Every priest who works in the church in the Diocese of North Carolina should be made eligible for periodic extended "Sabbath leaves." in addition to weekly and annual Sabbath times. Clergy need such times so that they can disengage from their regu...Read More ›
Safe Church
Updated August 21, 2024 The Episcopal Diocese of NC requires many ministry positions and volunteers to complete Safe Church Training. Those required to take Safe Church Training are listed below. All Safe Church Training is now done through onl...Read More ›
Sanctuary
Resolved, That the 78th General Convention recommit to the spirit of the New Sanctuary Movement by supporting congregations so they can assist immigrant individuals, unaccompanied minors, families, and communities by being centers of information, ...Read More ›
Special Convention - March 5, 2022
On March 5, 2022, clergy and elected delegates gathered in person at the Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem for a Special Convention to launch the Mission Strategy and celebrate the work happening around the Diocese. MISSION STRATEGY Bet...Read More ›
Standing Committee
The Standing Committee is the Council of Advice to the Bishop which shall be the Ecclesiastical Authority of the Diocese when there is no bishop. Five clergy of the diocese and four members of the laity who are enrolled confirmed adult communicant...Read More ›
Stewardship
Project Resource is a program being used in dioceses around The Episcopal Church to encourage and empower churches to grow and be transformed through joyful giving. The project offers extensive resources for stewardship, including year-round stewa...Read More ›
Supply Clergy
If you need to request supply clergy help, please fill out this form. *Please note: If your church is outside the Diocese of North Carolina, you must verify any clergy you hire as supply are licensed within your diocese. The suggested minimum co...Read More ›
Supply Clergy Compensation Guidelines
Updated January 2024 The list below attempts to detail best practices and norms for both the expectations of the priest and the congregation for the services provided. Dollar amounts are an hourly rate based on the diocesan minimum salary divided...Read More ›
Telling Our Stories
“Telling Our Stories” is a multi-media initiative to preserve and share the stories of our historically Black congregations in the words and voices of the members themselves. As a backdrop and companion for these recorded stories, six travelin...Read More ›
The Mission Strategy
The mission strategy of the Diocese of North Carolina is a grassroots, organic plan that invites every member of the Diocese to be a part of it. The mission strategy is not a starting point; rather, it is built upon the work done throughout th...Read More ›
The Solemnization and Blessing of a Marriage
Liturgical and Pastoral Policies and Guidelines for the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina Effective the first Sunday of Advent, November 29, 2015 PREFACE All Christians are called to bear witness to the good news of God’s love and grace...Read More ›
Theology
“Each goal and strategy is an expression of the Gospel values of Jesus’ teachings and the example of his life. In following in his footsteps, we bring these theological constructs to life in a new way in a new time.” - The Rt. Rev. Sam Rod...Read More ›
Disciple: The Mission Strategy: Getting to Work
posted on Jun 8, 2022From the inception of the mission strategy task force in January 2020, its work on the development of the diocesan mission strategy was shared at every stage. Stating from the start the mission strategy belongs to us all, the committee’s dedic...
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Disciple: Still a Sacred Space
posted on Jun 8, 2022A new vision for All Saints’, Warrenton, honors the past and serves the future By the Rev. Dr. Brooks Graebner Church buildings are deeply cherished by parishioners, and any time a church closes there is a sense of grief and loss in that ...
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Disciple: Create in Me a Pure Heart
posted on Jun 8, 2022Spiritual permeability at the heart of faith formation By Rabbi Raachel Jurovics, Ph.D. My tenure as rabbi-in-residence began in spring 2020, at a moment of transition from what we had understood as “normal” to the initial uncertaintie...
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Disciple: The Pauli Murray Center Celebrates 10 Years
posted on Jun 8, 2022By Sophia Ross-Hurtado and Barbara Lau Ten years ago, the Pauli Murray Center (PMC) was established to steward the future of the Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray’s childhood home and to lift up their prophetic life and legacy through programming and m...
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Disciple: Five Simple Words
posted on Jun 8, 2022By the Rt. Rev. Sam Rodman This year was the first Easter I did not preach from the Gospel lesson. Instead, my text was from Paul’s letter to the Romans: “Walk in newness of life.” That’s it: five simple words. They are not issued in ...
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The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Gus Chrysson
posted on May 31, 2022The Diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Gus Chrysson, who has served as the assistant to the rector at St. Mary's, High Point, since June 2019. Chrysson is a graduate of Virginia Theological Seminary and also holds degrees in Music a...
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A Home for St. Michael & All Angels
posted on May 28, 2022Discriminatory housing practices have had a profound impact on Black congregations. In Charlotte, St. Michael & All Angels was at the heart of the prosperous and progressive Black neighborhood nicknamed “Brooklyn.” But with the advent of “ur...
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The Bishops’ Call to Action: A Response to the Shooting in Uvalde, Texas
posted on May 25, 2022“A voice was heard in Ramah, wailing and loud lamentation. Rachael weeping for her children; she refused to be consoled, because they are no more.” - Jeremiah 31:15 as quoted in Matthew 2:18 Today we weep for the children of Uvalde. W...
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The Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Justice Schunior
posted on May 25, 2022The Diocese welcomes the Rev. Justice 'Justi' Schunior as the associate priest at St. Martin's, Charlotte. Prior to coming to North Carolina, she served churches in the Dioceses of Colorado, Washington and Virginia. Schunior received her undergrad...
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Bishops of the Diocese of North Carolina Share Thoughts on Upcoming Supreme Court Decision and Recent Legislation
posted on May 24, 2022Dear Beloved of God, The weight of these times is heavy as we grapple with questions of life and death, and the dignity, integrity and agency within the community of the baptized, as well as with respecting the dignity, integrity and agency of tho...
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The Bishops of the Diocese of North Carolina Respond to Recent Shootings
posted on May 20, 2022As we close out another week where the beauty of spring surrounds us, we can’t help but feel that beauty marred by the ugliness of events that continue to plague us and our neighbors. We are outraged by the shootings that took place in a g...
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The Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Catherine Connolly
posted on May 11, 2022The Diocese welcomes the Rev. Catherine Connolly as the associate rector at Holy Comforter, Charlotte. Connolly joins Holy Comforter after serving in Ipswitch, England, where she has served as curate. She studied English literature at Anglia Ruski...
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The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Donald A. Lowery
posted on May 11, 2022The Diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Donald A. Lowery, retiring rector of The Church of the Holy Innocents, Henderson. Lowery has served as the church's rector since 2005, and previously he served in the Dioceses of Upper South Ca...
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The Bishops of the Diocese of North Carolina Encourage Voting in Upcoming Elections
posted on May 5, 2022Beloved of God, We greet you in the name of the Risen Lord, who gave voice to the voiceless, hope to the abandoned and a place at God’s holy table for those despised and rejected. In the days following the Resurrection, Jesus addressed some of...
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The Rev. Pat Grace Called as Interim Rector at Emmanuel, Southern Pines
posted on Apr 29, 2022The Rev. Canon Pat Grace has been called to serve as the interim rector of Emmanuel, Southern Pines. Grace served most recently as interim rector of St. Stephen's, Durham, and has served the Diocese in a number of other interim rector calls. Prio...
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The Rev. Dr. Alicia Alexis Called as Interim Rector at St. Titus', Durham
posted on Apr 28, 2022The Rev. Dr. Alicia Alexis has been called as the interim rector at St. Titus', Durham. Alexis most recently served as interim rector at All Saints, Gastonia, in the Diocese of Western North Carolina and prior to that had served as the rector of R...
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The Tower Garden Comes to Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte
posted on Apr 26, 2022"The harvest is food. The harvest is people. The harvest is community building and strengthening. The harvest is what Galilee is known for…feeding people and growing food." - Joanne Stevenson Jenkins, Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte, Co-...
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Making A New Creation Through Composting
posted on Apr 22, 2022*Adapted from Chapel of the Cross newsletter “If anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 Composting can seem like a big step to take in an effor...
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Holy Hikes
posted on Apr 22, 2022When it comes to creation care, one of the best ways to become inspired to be better stewards of our home is to connect with nature. When coupled with our faith, the realization of the gifts all around us become deeply rooted and impossible to ign...
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Becoming Deeper Green Churches
posted on Apr 22, 2022“A deeper green makes the spiritual connections between what is happening with the natural eco-systems and what is happening within the church itself. A deeper green makes clear the connections between creation care, church life, and God’s pla...
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RoR - Season 4, Episode 2: Judaism
posted on Mar 15, 2024Season 4: Race and Religion Episode 2: Judaism Sometimes a gift is even greater than can be known at the time it was given. Such is the case with this episode of “Roundtables on Race.” Recorded several weeks before her death on March 9, 202...
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RoR - Season 4, Episode 1: Hinduism
posted on Mar 8, 2024Season 4: Race and Religion Episode 1: Hinduism Season 4 of "Roundtables on Race" is taking a bit of a departure from its usual format. As we take a season-long look at "Race and Religion," each episode will feature a different faith tradition, e...
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RoR - Season 4, Bonus Episode: A Multicultural Christmas
posted on Dec 20, 2023Season 4: Race and Religion Bonus Episode: A Multicultural Christmas "Roundtables on Race" is back with a "Very Special Christmas" episode, when host the Rev. Kathy Walker is joined by friends and family to talk about the Christmas holidays and h...
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RoR - Season 3, Episode 10: Season Wrap-up
posted on Dec 20, 2023Season 3: Race and Education Episode 10: Season Wrap-up The Rev. Kathy Walker brings the season on race and education to a close with a look back at what we discussed, and a look ahead to what's coming next on "Roundtables on Race."
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RoR - Season 3, Episode 9: The Politics of Race and Education
posted on Sep 8, 2023Season 3: Race and Education Episode 9: The Politics of Race and Education It seems almost impossible to believe that education could be a political hot-button, but it has become just that. Or has it always been? Either way, the question that m...
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RoR - Season 3, Episode 8: Race and Faith-Based Schools
posted on Aug 25, 2023Season 3: Race and Education Episode 8: Race and Faith-Based Schools Given that this podcast is produced by the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina, it didn’t seem right to have a season-long conversation around race and education without dis...
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RoR - Season 3, Episode 7: Curriculum and Texts (and a whole lot more)
posted on Aug 18, 2023Season 3: Race and Education Episode 7: Curriculum and Texts (and a whole lot more) One of the hotly debated topics of conversation around education these days is what is actually taught in schools. There is a lot of misinformation and error ar...
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RoR - Season 3, Episode 6: The Funding of Education
posted on Aug 4, 2023Season 3: Race and Education Episode 6: The Funding of Education When it comes to looking at race and education, especially its inequities and challenges, the conversation often becomes about the question of resources. And of course, when it co...
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RoR - Season 3, Episode 5: Race and Higher Education
posted on Jul 28, 2023Season 3: Race and Education Episode 5: Race and Higher Education In the year 2023, no season focusing on race and education would be complete without a conversation about the Supreme Court decision that dismantled affirmative action in college a...
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RoR - Season 3, Episode 4: The History of Black Education
posted on Jul 21, 2023Season 3: Race and Education Episode 4: The History of Black Education With all of the conversation around the teaching of racial history, little time is spent learning about the history of Black education. It is a rich and inspiring one, with ...
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RoR - Season 3, Episode 3: Teaching Racial History
posted on Jul 14, 2023Season 3: Race and Education Episode 3: Teaching Racial History Among the many arguments around race and education is the teaching of racial history – what is taught and not taught, how the subject of racial history is imparted to students, an...
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RoR - Season 3, Episode 2: Racism, Not Race
posted on Jul 7, 2023Season 3: Race and Education Episode 2: Racism, Not Race One of the ongoing arguments around race and education is about the teaching of race and racism. They’re often used as interchangeable terms in the course of conversation, so in this ep...
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RoR - Season 3, Episode 1: Critical Race Theory
posted on Jun 30, 2023Season 3: Race and Education Episode 1: Critical Race Theory "Roundtables on Race" is back for its third season! This time around we will look at the intersection of race and education, and in this first episode, we explore the one topic that has...
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Lent, Part 4: Disruption
posted on Apr 5, 2023Intro In the fourth and final episode of our Lenten series, Rabbi Raachel and Bishop Sam discuss reconciliation, the final step in the cycle of sacrifice, repentance, and forgiveness. They consider examples from both Jewish and Christian scripture...
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Lent, Part 3: An Invitation to Grace
posted on Mar 22, 2023In episode three of our Lenten series, Bishop Sam and Rabbi Raachel discuss the nature of forgiveness, both God’s infinite, all-encompassing forgiveness and the much more fraught nature of forgiveness within human relationships. They consider th...
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Lent, Part 2: Repairing Relationships
posted on Mar 8, 2023This episode is part two of our four-part Lenten series, and today we discuss a familiar concept for anyone who engages in the liturgical season of Lent: repentance. Rabbi Raachel and Bishop Sam both understand repentance not as a requirement to r...
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Lent, Part 1: Sacrifice or Offering?
posted on Feb 22, 2023Today we begin our four-part Lenten series with an exploration of sacrifice, or, as Rabbi Raachel teaches us, offerings, as the Hebrew of the Torah is more correctly translated. She and Bishop Sam dive deep into an exploration of sacrifice in the ...
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Episode 5: Speaking of the Psalms: Psalm 51
posted on Feb 15, 2023In this episode, Bishop Sam and Rabbi Raachel discuss one of the psalms that speaks most powerfully to Bishop Sam: Psalm 51. It is a plea for forgiveness attributed to King David after he is rebuked by the prophet Nathan for his role in another ma...
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Episode 6: Speaking of the Psalms: Psalm 145
posted on Feb 15, 2023In this episode, Rabbi Raachel and Bishop Sam return to the psalms and discuss Rabbi Raachel’s choice: Psalm 145. Starting from the question of does God need to be praised, and, if so, why, they explore the ideas of humility, awe, abundance, pra...
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Episode 4: Dialogues of Devotion
posted on Feb 8, 2023In this episode, Rabbi Raachel and Bishop Sam share their formative experiences of interreligious dialogue, from elementary school through college to their current thinking about conversations among followers of different faiths. Instead of seekin...
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