The Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina includes the 28 most western counties of North Carolina, with more than 15,000 members contributing to 63 year-round congregations, six 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. In 2022 our Diocese turns 100! Learn More
Latest News- Journey into the stories of historically black churches with the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina’s Barrier Breakers: The Pilgrimage, a series that takes participants on the road to visit, listen and reflect. Read the article Barrier Breakers began as a simple invitation to conversation and quickly grew into a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina, aiming to amplify voices of color throughout WNC. Barrier Breakers: The Pilgrimage was born as an opportunity to focus on the historically black parishes that exist or existed in the diocese, to recognize the stories that took place on the land we call home. Through a series of interviews, parish visits, and most importantly conversations, stories have been collected and we are all invited to listen, reflect, and continue learning. Join the Pilgrimage