Our Mission
Leverage the gifts of our congregations, donors, and partners to support the recovery of impoverished and marginalized people affected by natural disasters in our region through building relationships and stewarding resources that center dignity and quality work at a sustainable pace for long-term recovery efforts.
Our Values
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Dignity & Respect,
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Professional Quality Standards
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Relationships
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Sustainable Pace
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Stewardship
2025 Congregational & Community Impact Report
In 2025, 11 churches across our diocese were awarded grants from our Disaster Response and Recovery fund in partnership with Episcopal Relief & Development. These churches partnered with local community organizations to provide consistent and specific care to continue recovery efforts throughout the 2025 year. You can view the full Impact Report at the link below and learn more about the specific projects and faithful work that is happening in and through our diocese.
Bearing Witness: A Story & Photo Series from Helene
For our Helene Remembrance Eucharist, held on September 27, 2025, we collected stories and photos from around our diocese. These stories and photos were curated into 14 stations, echoing the 14 Stations of the Cross, and were displayed at the Eucharist. These stories and photos highlight the experiences and impact of Helene on our churches at large and on individual households throughout Western North Carolina. We believe story-telling is a sacred art in which we find healing and beauty, often in the midst of suffering, and as a means to pass on wisdom to those that come after us.
To view these stories, or to share your own, follow the button below.
Episcopal Relief & Development:
ERD is a critical partner to us in our recovery. Funds collected will be used for long-term relief efforts as well as emergency grants, which are for churches in affected areas that are in a position to respond to needs in their local community.
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