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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 ›
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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Diocese of North Carolina Announces the Rev. Marion Sprott as New Transition Ministry Officer
posted on Apr 2, 2024The Diocese of North Carolina announces today that the Rev. Marion Sprott will soon join the staff as the new transition ministry officer. A native of South Carolina, Sprott earned a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Music degree from the University ...
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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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