Diocese of WNC
A Message from Bishop José: Advent 2023
Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. As we enter into this Advent season and embark on a new church year, I...
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Diocese of WNC
Oct 31, 2023
Good News Garden Provides 600 Pounds of Food in Morganton
The Good News Garden took root in April 2023. St. Mary’s-St. Stephen’s Church in Morganton has an extensive history of gardening. For...
Diocese of WNC
Oct 10, 2023
PHOTO GALLERY: Blessing of the Animals 2023
Our furry friends were blessed by clergy across the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina in honor of the Feast of St. Francis of...
Diocese of WNC
Oct 10, 2023
Quilts for the Needy Provide Warmth for the Winter
By David Gammon, Lutheran-Episcopal Church of the Savior, Newland Many Avery County residents will have a warmer winter this year, thanks...
Diocese of WNC
Oct 4, 2023
Soup Kitchen Gets Boost from Foundation Grant
The Jericho Road Soup Kitchen at St. Gabriel's, Rutherfordton, is hopeful that kitchen renovations will soon be underway after receiving...
Diocese of WNC
Oct 2, 2023
Historically Black Tryon Parish Celebrates History with Three Plaques
By Rachel Carr, Diocesan Missioner for Communications Homecoming at Good Shepherd, Tryon, was celebrated on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023,...
Diocese of WNC
Sep 27, 2023
Fresco Docents Welcome Thousands Each Year
By Rachel Carr, Diocesan Missioner for Communications The Parish of the Holy Communion is alive with creativity, with frescoes created by...
Diocese of WNC
Sep 20, 2023
Middle School Retreat 2023
Over 40 youth and middle schoolers met at Lake Logan Conference Center this weekend to grow in faith and fellowship! Youth Council...
Diocese of WNC
Sep 13, 2023
Local Parishes Show Up and Show Out for Pride
Parishes from the Western Deanery and beyond shared love and pride for the LGBTQ+ community in Sylva on Saturday. A Pride mass was held...
Diocese of WNC
Sep 13, 2023
St. Alban's Celebrates 50 Years
St. Alban's Parish, Hickory, Celebrated its 50th Anniversary this weekend. Saturday the church went back in time to the 70s, September...
Diocese of WNC
Sep 12, 2023
Grant Help Supports Young Women's Health in Morganton
The Mission & Outreach team at Grace Episcopal Church, Morganton has been granted a much-needed boost in their effort to improve the...
Diocese of WNC
Sep 12, 2023
New Candle Stand Brings Stylistic Synchronicity to Church of the Advocate
The Outreach Committee of Holy Cross, Tryon donated a new Pascal candle stand to the Church of the Advocate on Aug. 22. The team learned...
Diocese of WNC
Sep 12, 2023
Dinner Raises $3,000 for Needy Children Fund
A team of parishioners from Holy Family, Mills River planned, prepared, and served an Italian dinner that was attended by 70 people....
Diocese of WNC
Aug 7, 2023
Teaching the Whole Child with the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
By Rachel Carr, Diocesan Missioner for Communications Entering a learning space of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd reveals the...
Diocese of WNC
Aug 2, 2023
First Bilingual Camp Blesses All Involved
Camp Henry welcomed nearly 50 youths from our Latino community for the first-ever Bilingual Camp the week of July 24, and those involved...
Diocese of WNC
Jul 26, 2023
Bilingual Camp Welcomes Latino Youth, Parents
By Charlotte Garcia Diocesan Interim Youth Coordinator Almost 50 bilingual youth are in fellowship at Camp Henry this week. This amazing...
Diocese of WNC
Jul 19, 2023
Families Celebrate with Sixth Annual Back-to-School Picnic
By Larry Winecoff Parishioner at St. James, Hendersonville More than 85 parishioners gathered on July 16 at La Capilla, with fun, food,...
Diocese of WNC
Jul 19, 2023
Hundreds Gather for Diocesan Family Night
By Charlotte Garcia Interim Youth Coordinator More than 200 people of our diocese came together in fellowship July 15 at the Tryon...
Diocese of WNC
Jul 4, 2023
St. Matthias Receives Foundation Grant
The Episcopal Foundation of WNC has just announced an award of $20,000 to support the preservation of a Black heritage site, St. Matthias...
Diocese of WNC
Jun 28, 2023
Towel Ministry Brightens Saluda Homes
By Rachel Carr, Diocesan Missioner for Communications Six homes near Transfiguration, Saluda, got much-needed updates recently with help...
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