When I first walked into The Episcopal Church of the Advocate, I wasn’t expecting to find what I did. The beauty of the space is amazing — there’s a warmth and uniqueness to it that you simply can’t manufacture. But it was the acoustics that truly sealed the deal for our group, sound matters, and the way this sanctuary carries and holds it is something special.
Beyond the space itself, the church has been an absolute pleasure to work with. Scheduling has been effortless, and they’ve been genuinely accommodating when it comes to our times and dates — something that’s harder to find than you’d think.
What I keep coming back to is this: The Episcopal Church of the Advocate is a hidden gem in Chapel Hill. It’s a one-of-a-kind space that most people don’t even know exists, and that’s exactly what makes it so remarkable. If you’re looking for somewhere truly special — a place with character, beauty, and a team that welcomes you — look no further.
Todd McPhail
Owner, Alala Productions
Built in 2021, our pavilion and pizza oven, known as The Fold, is a work of The Episcopal Church of the Advocate. We built it in hopes to share it with the community, including you! Nested at the corner of Merin and Homestead Road, The pavilion offers a secluded event space pondside in the woods. We have hosted weddings, birthday parties, receptions, worship services, movie nights, and your next event. Our aim is to share the hospitality that our beautiful land has offered to us!
Amenities
- A lighted parking lot is located adjacent to The Fold.
- The Fold can accommodate up to 100 people standing, and 65 seated.
- While we do not have electricity at The Fold itself, power can come from a set of plugs a couple hundred yards away.
- Six handcrafted tables and twelve handcrafted benches are available for use.
- Our brick oven is available for use to make pizza to be cooked by you or our trained church members.
- For more information, contact Andrew Hammond.
What Others Say
The Triangle Folk Jam has been connected with the advocate since at least 2009, and have used the chapel for our jam on Tuesday nights since the building was installed onsite. It’s a beautiful, warm, friendly room, just about the right size. The acoustics are excellent, and we have been very appreciative of it!
– Dennis Humphries, Triangle Folk Jam
The Advocate provides a highly adaptable and accessible meeting space for Reality Ministries for a variety of events ranging from Uno Tournaments to Theater Meetups. We are so thankful for their hospitality!
– Bryan Diver, Reality Ministries