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The Advocate and UNC Horizons — A Sermon

By Lisa | Published: September 2, 2012

Year B – Proper 11 July 22, 2012 The Advocate@Unity The Rev. Lisa G. Fischbeck   Jesus said to the apostles, “Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while.” For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat. And they went away in the boat [...]

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Bishop Curry Calls for Crazy Christians

By Lisa | Published: August 20, 2012
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Episcopal leaders push to abolish death penalty across the country

By Lisa | Published: June 14, 2012

[Episcopal News Service] When Gov. Dannel Malloy signed a bill in April making Connecticut the fifth state in five years to abolish the death penalty, Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut Bishop Suffragan James Curry’s attendance at the ceremony testified to the influence of Episcopal leaders on ending capital punishment in the state. Curry and other members of the diocese [...]

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“Steadfast Hope”: A Tuesday Night Series on the Palestinian Quest for a Just Peace

By Lisa | Published: May 15, 2012

Do you ever wonder why, after over 60 years, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict still drags on unresolved?  As Christians, what stake do we have in this conflict—and what, if any, responsibility do we have to help make peace between these two peoples? If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions—or even if you haven’t—please join us for [...]

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Bishop Curry’s Statement Following the Passage of Amendment One

By Lisa | Published: May 10, 2012

May 09, 2012 Bishop’s Statement Following the Passage of Amendment One From: Diocesan House – Raleigh, Raleigh By: Diocesan House FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sarah Herr sarah.herr@episdionc.org, 919.645.8455 A STATEMENT FROM THE RT. REV. MICHAEL B. CURRY FOLLOWING THE PASSAGE OF AMENDMENT ONE North Carolina voters have spoken, passing an amendment to the state constitution – [...]

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Love Free or Die: Film About the Rt. Rev. Gene Robinson to be aired at Chapel of the Cross on May 2

By Lisa | Published: April 26, 2012

Love Free or Die, a new film presented at the Full Frame Documentary Festival in Durham, traces the journey of The Right Reverend Gene Robinson, Bishop of New Hampshire, as he moved through what became an arduous and controversial consecration as the first openly gay Bishop in Christendom. The film has won a “Special Jury [...]

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Bishops Co-Sign Letter Against Amendment One

By Lisa | Published: April 26, 2012

EPISCOPAL BISHOPS ACROSS NORTH CAROLINA SIGN JOINT STATEMENT AGAINST AMENDMENT ONE RALEIGH - The three Bishops leading the Episcopal Church in North Carolina signed a joint statement against Amendment One in a letter distributed to Episcopal clergy across the state. The Rt. Rev. Michael B. Curry, Diocese of North Carolina; the Rt. Rev. Clifton Daniel, III, Diocese of East Carolina; [...]

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Advocate Vestry Resolution re: “Defense of Marriage”

By Lisa | Published: April 15, 2012

 Resolution Approved unanimously by the Vestry of the Episcopal Church of the Advocate, Chapel Hill and Carrboro Tuesday, September 20, 2011 We, the Vestry of the Episcopal Church of the Advocate, deplore the decision of the North Carolina General Assembly to place a so-called “Defense of Marriage” constitutional amendment on the ballot next May. We [...]

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Convocation Educational Event on Amendment One: April 15, 2:30-4pm

By Lisa | Published: April 12, 2012

On Sunday afternoon, April 15th the Right Reverend Michael Curry and family law attorney, Sharon Thompson, will participate in a panel discussion of the proposed amendment to the NC State constitution, Amendment On.  Also known as the Marriage Amendment, this proposalwill come before NC voters  on the May 8th.   Panelists will address the legal and theological dimensions of this proposal.  There will be [...]

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Be a CROP Walk Sponsor or Walker! March 25

By Lisa | Published: March 13, 2012

The annual Chapel Hill-Carrboro CROP walk is scheduled for March 25, 2012. The walk begins at Carrboro Town Commons at 2:30 p.m. with registration at 1:30 p.m.   The full walk will cover a distance of 4 miles through Carrboro and Chapel Hill.  There is also a shorter walk for those who prefer. To register online [...]

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