Almighty God, you have given your only Son to be for us a sacrifice for sin, and also an example of godly life: Give us grace to receive thankfully the fruits of his redeeming work, and to follow daily in the blessed steps of his most holy life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. | | | | View the weekly checklist of important upcoming dates and deadlines for clergy, wardens, and staff. | | |
Convention 2026
Important upcoming dates to prepare for Convention 2026
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9/24/26 - deadline for resolution submissions requiring expenditure
9/29/26 @ 6 p.m. & 9/30/26 @ 1:00 - Virtual Budget Road Tour
10/9/26 - deadline for leadership nominations & resolution submissions
10/19/26 - Vestry Certificates of Election due
10/28/26 - New Delegate Orientation
11/7/26 - Diocesan Convention
| | Gearing up for your stewardship campaign soon? Need some ideas and help with direction? Join this one-hour roundtable led by the Rev. Rob Wood via Zoom to discuss stewardship and free resources available that can help you and your team cast a vision. This session is for clergy and laypeople -- and maybe your whole Stewardship Committee. | August 17 | 5:00 p.m. | Zoom | | |
As we prepare to celebrate baptisms with our Latino/Hispanic community in Mitchell and Yancey Counties this coming weekend, we are reminded of the powerful invitation of John the Baptist: to turn our lives around and realign our hearts with God’s love and purpose.
We are living in a time when this invitation is needed more than ever, a time to pause, reflect, listen deeply, and intentionally recenter ourselves, our communities, and our relationships in the life-giving work of building God’s beloved community.
This September, we invite you to join us for the diocesan Becoming Beloved Community / Dismantling Racism Workshop. We encourage you to invite friends, neighbors, and community members to take part in two meaningful days of conversation, reflection, connection, and renewed commitment to the ongoing work of dismantling racism in our communities.
Together, we will explore how we can continue becoming a community rooted in love, justice, reconciliation, and the dignity of every person.
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September 11 | 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Zoom
September 12 | 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Epiphany, Newton
| | Bishop Transition Updates | Bishop Search Survey Reminder | |
We are so excited with all of the responses to the Landscape survey, thank you! If you haven’t taken it yet, we hope to hear from you soon. It only takes a short amount of time to share with us essential feedback as we determine who we are at this place in time and where we would like to be in the future.
The scope of this survey is wide, so please know it is expected in some sections you may answer many of the questions with “I don’t know.” That answer in itself is good data! Also know, as you go through the survey, you will find other sections that may feel easier to fill out. Bottom line - persevere! We need all our voices.
This survey will be open until August 30th and we don’t want to miss your responses! The link and QR code are below.
If you have any questions, please email us at BishopSearch@diocesewnc.org.
| | | |  | | Communications, important dates, committee information, and all relevant and pertinent information regarding the bishop transition and search process can be found on the Bishop Transition Webpage. | | Splash! Pool Party for Youth | |
Join us for a evening of fun and fellowship as we start a new program year! This event is open to our diocese and will be celebrating the Youth, Children and Family Ministry in our diocese!
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August 22 | 6:30 -10:30 p.m.
Elks Lodge #1616 in Hendersonville
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Join us for guided adventures, live music, campfire sing-alongs, and more. Whether you're looking for outdoor exploration or a quiet moment with good company, Young at Heart Camp at Lake Logan has something for everyone.
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August 25-27
Lake Logan Retreat & Conference Center
| | Middle School Fall Retreat | Middle school is an exciting, and sometimes challenging, season of life. This retreat gives students a chance to unplug, make new friends, grow in their faith, and experience a weekend full of games, worship, small groups, and adventure in God’s beautiful creation. | |
September 25-27
Lake Logan Conference Center
| | | Twenty-two foursomes compete in this Captain's Choice tournament for cash prizes plus longest drive, closest to the pin, and putting contest awards. Proceeds support Lake Logan's Retreat Center, Camp Henry, and the Outdoor School. Open to sponsorships as well. | |
October 1
Springdale Resort | Cruso, NC
| | To submit an event, please review the submission guidelines and email event details and a photo for consideration to katie@diocesewnc.org. This space is reserved for diocesan, parish, and conference center events. | | |
Weekly Bible Study
& Sermon Prep
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This study and discussion will include exegesis and theological questions that the Lectionary texts pose. We will also explore supplemental texts for inclusion as supportive material.
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Weekly on Wednesdays | 4 p.m.
Zoom
| | | Stained Glass Windows Light | Join Deacon Tim for a guided tour of St. James' remarkable stained glass windows, exploring their stories, history, artistry, and symbolism in the changing light of late afternoon. Light refreshments begin at 3:30 | Weekly on Fridays | 4:00 p.m. | St. James, Hendersonville | | | Franciscan Justice Circle | WNC Franciscan Justice Circle is an ecumenical community reflecting on faith, justice, and creation care, and supporting one another in compassionate, justice-minded living. All faith backgrounds welcome. | Third Thursday Monthly | 6–7 p.m. Online | | The church graveyard is the final resting place of Lorenzo Ferrier who may or may not be Jean Lafitte. Pirate themed costumes optional! | |
August 15 | 7:30 a.m.
St. Luke's, Lincolnton
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Join us for a Evensong in honor of Saint Mary with music by Rachmaninoff, Rose, and Stanford.
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August 16 | 3 p.m.
St. Mary of the Hill's, Blowing Rock
| | | We honor our rich history tracing our roots from St. Andrew's in Rutherfordton, right up to our current home. Come celebrate with us. | |
August 22 | 11 a.m.
Good Shepherd, Tryon
| | Join us for an inviting supper with sides & desserts! This year's proceeds benefit Calvary's Food Pantry. Suggested Donation: Adults $10, Kids 12 & under $5; $20 max per family. | |
August 22 | 5-7 p.m.
Calvary, Fletcher
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Join the Rev. John Rice in this deep and enlightening exploration of blessing prayer. Cost is free. A donation to cover lunch is invited. The deadline for registration is August 15.
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August 22 | 9-3
Grace, Asheville
| | | Join us as we welcome the "Sharps and Flats," a choral group from the Givens Estates Community, for a concert honoring the tradition of African American Gospel music. Free admission; donations appreciated. | |
Sept. 6 | 4:00 PM
St. Matthias, Asheville
| | Writer and spiritual director Charlotte Donlon leads a workshop on the creative life. Open to artists of all kinds and all faiths. Registration required; each registrant receives Charlotte's new book Spiritual Direction for Writers. Light refreshments provided. | |
Sept. 10 | 5-7 p.m.
Trinity, Asheville
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Friends of Music & the Arts opens the fall season with BANRIGH (Bahn-ree) — a Celtic harp quartet celebrating traditional Celtic music and culture. Free and open to the public; reservations required.
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Sept. 20 | 4:00 PM
St. John in the Wilderness, Flat Rock
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Join us for BBQ from Carolina BBQ ($25/plate adults, $8/plate children 5-12), a silent auction, live music by the Collective Band, and a performance by the Wild Bodema Drum Group.
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Sept. 25 | 6-8 p.m.
St. John's, Asheville
| | 5 Day Intensive Centering Prayer Retreat | Please consider joining us for a time of Centering Prayer in a sacred and beautiful setting. Time in Centering Prayer as a group deepens and expands our practice. | |
September 6-10
Lutheridge Conference Center
Arden, NC
| | Mystics of the Rhineland Pilgrimage | The Center for Spiritual Wisdom's sixth international pilgrimage follows European mystic saints from Amsterdam along the Rhine to Strasbourg. | |
October 3-13, 2026
Central Europe
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Celtic Christianity Retreat
| Through meditation, poetry, music, Forest Bathing, yoga, and prayer, join Rev. Bill Livingston for a weekend of discovery. There is a place for all. | |
September 16-18
Kanuga Conference Center
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