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The Episcopal Church in Western North Carolina Welcomes You!

We are the Episcopal Church in the 28 most western counties of North Carolina, with more than 15,000 members contributing to 63 year-round congregations, five summer chapels, two conference centers, a summer camp, Deerfield Retirement Community, and Christ School. It's a vibrant and exciting place to live and work and experience the glory of God's creation.

WALK IN THE WAY OF JESUS.
CHANGE THE WORLD.

Why Western
North Carolina?

Hear a welcome message from our Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and learn how our diocese practices the Way of Love. 

Learn About Our Diocese

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From the mountains to the foothills, in cities and towns throughout Western North Carolina, our churches offer something for everyone.

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Youth are more than just our future—they are our present. We invite youth and young adults to participate fully in the life of the Church.

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Evangelism through storytelling. We believe that we can walk the Way of Love through sharing the stories of our unique and diverse diocese.

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"Barrier Breakers: The Pilgrimage" is a pilgrimage celebrating and amplifying the stories of historically black parishes in the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina.

Stay Up-To-Date

Subscribe to our mailing list to stay up to date with the latest news from our diocese and parishes. Have news you want to share? Email our communications director, Sinclaire Sparkman, at sinclaire@diocesewnc.org.

Download the Updated Diocesan Seal

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