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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 ›
The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. James L. Pahl, Jr.
posted on Aug 30, 2023The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. James L. Pahl Jr. departing vicar of St. Michael's, Raleigh, who has been called to serve as the next rector of All Saints Church, Chevy Chase, Maryland in the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, ...
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Bishops of the Diocese of North Carolina Respond to Shooting at UNC-Chapel Hill
posted on Aug 29, 2023They will not hurt or destroy on all my holy mountain, for the earth will be full of the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea. - Isaiah 11:9 My friends, you were chosen to be free. So don't use your freedom as an excuse to do any...
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The Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Morris K. Thompson III as Rector of Emmanuel, Southern Pines
posted on Aug 23, 2023The diocese welcomes the Rev. Morris K. Thompson III as the new rector of Emmanuel, Southern Pines. Thompson most recently served as the rector of the Mediator in Meridian, Mississippi, for the last seven years. He earned his undergraduate degree ...
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Bishops of the Diocese of North Carolina Offer Statement of Support for LGBTQ+ Community
posted on Aug 10, 2023We are all beloved children of God. As Christians, the tenets of our faith require us to speak up when the message of God’s love is distorted and misused to denigrate others in the fullness of their humanity. Our LGBTQ+ siblings continue to com...
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Diocese of North Carolina Selected to Take Part in New "The Preaching Congregation" Pilot Program
posted on Aug 9, 2023The Diocese of North Carolina has been invited to participate in a new program by the Episcopal Preaching Foundation (EPF) : “The Preaching Congregation.” This pilot program, funded in part by a grant from the Lilly Endowment, offers a rich ...
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The Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Michelle Roach to Redeemer, Greensboro
posted on Aug 2, 2023The Diocese welcomes the Rev. Michelle Roach as rector time certain of Redeemer, Greensboro. Roach most recently served as the priest-in-charge of Christ Church, Longwood, in the Diocese of Central Florida. She earned her undergraduate degrees fro...
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The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Alicia Alexis
posted on Jul 26, 2023The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Alicia Alexis, who has completed her call as interim rector at St. Titus, Durham. We wish Alexis Godspeed as she enters her next chapter! Gracious God, we thank you for the work and witnes...
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The Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Robert Beauchamp
posted on Jul 26, 2023The diocese welcomes the Rev. Robert Beauchamp as the new rector of Holy Innocents, Henderson. Beauchamp most recently served at the rector of The Church of the Holy Trinity, Hertford, in the Diocese of East Carolina. He is a graduate of Emory and...
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The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Joe Mitchell
posted on Jul 26, 2023The Diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Joe Mitchell, departing rector of Good Shepherd, Asheboro, where he has served since 2015. Mitchell has been active in the life of the Diocese, serving on the Liturgy Committee, Prison Ministry...
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The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Pat Grace
posted on Jul 26, 2023The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Pat Grace, retiring interim rector of Emmanuel, Southern Pines. Grace has also served recently as the interim rector at St. Stephen's, Durham; Holy Trinity, Greensboro; and Good Shepherd, Ralei...
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The Rev. Stephen Mazingo Called as Rector of Calvary, Tarboro
posted on Jul 13, 2023The Rev. Stephen Mazingo has been called as the next rector of Calvary, Tarboro. Mazingo most recently served as senior associate of family ministries at St. John's, Wake Forest and interim rector of St. Philip's, Durham. He earned his undergradua...
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The Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Elizabeth Walker to Christ Church, Charlotte
posted on Jul 13, 2023The diocese welcomes the Rev. Elizabeth Walker as associate rector for young adult and family ministry at Christ Church, Charlotte. Walker is currently a transitional deacon from the Diocese of Olympia. She is a recent graduate of Virginia Theolog...
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The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Vincent J. Kopp
posted on Jul 11, 2023The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Vincent J. Kopp, retiring rector of St. Stephen's, Oxford. Kopp has served as the rector of St. Stephen's, Oxford since October 2020. We wish him Godspeed as he and his wife, Katherine, enter t...
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The Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Katherine Craven Campbell to St. Stephen's, Durham
posted on Jul 5, 2023The diocese welcomes the Rev. Katherine "Katy" Craven Campbell as the curate at St. Stephen's, Durham. Campbell recently received her M.Div. from Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas, after earning her undergraduate degree from Louisiana Tec...
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The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Dee Shaffer
posted on Jun 21, 2023The Diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Dee Shaffer, retiring rector of Calvary, Tarboro. She has served as rector, time-certain, at Calvary since July 2020. Prior to serving in the Diocese of North Carolina, Shaffer served in the Di...
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Disciple: Baptized in Dirty Water
posted on Jun 19, 2023By The Rev. Jemonde Taylor None of the mission strategy priorities of the Diocese of North Carolina stands alone. They are inextricably linked with one another, with the actions of one directly impacting one or more of the others. Suc...
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Disciple: The Power of Pilgrimage
posted on Jun 19, 2023Walking in the footsteps of the past By Beth Crow and the Rev. Monnie Riggin There is nothing quite so sacred or moving as walking on the path and in the footsteps of those whom history has not treated with dignity and grace. This sacred ...
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Disciple: Building the Bridge
posted on Jun 19, 2023St. Philip’s Eagle Scout honors creation and legacy with one project By Malcolm Albergo-Radisch As a lifelong member of The Episcopal Church in general and St. Philip’s, Durham, in particular, wanting my Eagle Scout project to benefit m...
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Disciple: Stories of Youth Engaged in Creation Care
posted on Jun 19, 2023Charlie’s Garden: An Intergenerational Project St. Mary’s House at UNC-Greensboro dedicates garden to beloved chaplain When the Rev. Charlie Hawes, the chaplain at St. Mary’s House for more than 20 years, died last year, checks started ...
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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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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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