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The Episcopal Church of the Advocate

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History

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A Brief History of the Episcopal Church of the Advocate

The Homestead Site — How it came to be

Where Did the Chapel Come From???

News & Posts

  • Advent and Christmas at the Advocate
  • Advocate Tithe Applications Due November 25
  • Interfaith Vigil and Prayer Service at the Kehillah Synagogue, Tuesday at 7 PM.
  • So Many Things to Celebrate Today: +Sam Rodman’s Sermon for our 15th Anniversary
  • Advocate long sleeve t-shirts available
  • Pee Wee Homes @TheAdvocate in the News
  • We are now debt free!
  • Celebrating Our 15th Anniversary October 20-21!
  • Chapel Hill Merchants and Students Support Pee Wee Homes
  • Readers Roundtable 2nd Wednesdays at 7

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The Episcopal Church of the Advocate
8410 Merin Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

The Rev. Lisa Fischbeck, Vicar
Phone: (919) 219-4437
vicar@TheAdvocateChurch.org

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