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Fostering Connections: Bilingual Eucharist on Oct. 16 joined four Henderson County churches in worship and fellowship
Several times a year, four sister churches in Henderson County gather for a bilingual eucharist and shared meal; the events are a special opportunity to celebrate community in the parish and foster connections among congregants. On the evening of Oct. 16, St. James Hendersonville hosted the Bilingual Eucharist with members from La Capilla de Santa Maria, St. Paul Tabernacle A.M.E. Zion, and St. Paul’s Edneyville. The churches started convening for these events around a decade

Diocese of WNC
Oct 29


Helene Remembrance Eucharist with Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe
On Saturday, September 27, the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina held a Helene Remembrance Eucharist at Lake Logan Conference Center in Canton, North Carolina, with Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe in attendance.

Diocese of WNC
Oct 1


Compañeros en Cuba: St. James Dinner Raises Awareness and Support for Cuban Hunger Relief
A Cuban-themed dinner on Saturday, August 2 at St. James Hendersonville highlighted the tremendous need for food supplies in Cuba, where...

Diocese of WNC
Aug 18


Three Congregations Gather for Back to School Picnic
On Sunday, July 27, St. James Hendersonville and St. Paul’s Edneyville joined forces with the clergy and members of La Capilla de Santa...

Diocese of WNC
Aug 5


Diocese Creates Garden Support Network for Parishes
As we look for ways to nourish both body and spirit, a powerful opportunity is taking root in our diocese: the creation of a network of...

Diocese of WNC
Jul 23


Diocesan Towel Ministry Serves Two Households
Watch this video to learn about the service of this year's Towel Ministry.

Diocese of WNC
Jul 1


Church of the Transfiguration, Bat Cave Hosts Fish Fry with Bat Cave Disaster Relief
A major focus of the diocesan recovery efforts is Bat Cave, a town particularly devastated by Helene. Church of the Transfiguration, led...

Diocese of WNC
Jun 21


Coalition for Contemplative Justice Offers Moon Requiem Concert
On Friday, June 20th, Scott Owings, Chris Roberts, and other musicians with the Coalition for Contemplative Justice performed their Moon...

Diocese of WNC
Jun 20


Diocese Staff & Clergy Attend College for Congregational Development
Last week Canon Augusta Anderson, Rev. Oscar Rozo, and Rev. Joslyn Schaffer attended and graduated from the College for Congregational...

Diocese of WNC
Jun 19


E.R. Haire, Jr. Ordained to Transitional Diaconate
On Saturday, June 14 Earle Ross Haire, Jr. was ordained by Bishop José to the order of the diaconate at St. John in the Wilderness in...

Diocese of WNC
Jun 17


Bishop's Cup & Cold Mountain Music Festival
Two fun events took place last weekend: the 2nd Annual Bishop’s Cup and the Cold Mountain Music Festival. Despite a bit of rain, the...

Diocese of WNC
Jun 3


Iona School of WNC awarded Locally Grown Leaders Grant
The Iona School of WNC has been awarded the Locally Grown Leaders Grant by the Iona Collaborative at Seminary of the Southwest, made...

Diocese of WNC
May 20


Grace, Morganton Partners with Student Leader
Grace Episcopal Church in Morganton is committed to ending “period poverty” through its Dignity Matters Ministry . Over the past year,...

Diocese of WNC
May 13



Diocese of WNC
Apr 28


St. James, Black Mountain Dedicates Playground
On Easter Sunday, St. James Episcopal Church in Black Mountain joyfully dedicated its long-awaited playground. The celebration took place...

Diocese of WNC
Apr 27


Kelsey Davis Ordained as Priest
On Saturday, January 11th Kelsey Davis was ordained as priest by Bishop José McLoughlin at Trinity Episcopal Church in Asheville. Snow...

Diocese of WNC
Jan 15


Bishop José Assembles Disaster Response Team
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, In the wake of Hurricane Helene, as we continue to support our communities across Western North...

Diocese of WNC
Nov 19, 2024


Caring for Yourself and Others after a Disaster
As we enter the recovery phase, it is important to remember to take time to care for yourself so you can continue to care for those...

Diocese of WNC
Nov 5, 2024


'Hate Divides, Love Unites' Campaign Encourages Unity in Troubled Times
In the weeks before Hurricane Helene, Bishop José McLoughlin and Bishop Ken Carter of the United Methodist Church joined forces to create...

Diocese of WNC
Oct 17, 2024


Bishop's Message: Helene Impacts
(Traducción al español disponible abajo) My Brothers and Sisters in Christ, In the wake of Hurricane Helene, my heart is heavy with the...

Diocese of WNC
Oct 11, 2024
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