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The Episcopal Church of the Advocate

where tradition, liturgy and reason meet compassion, justice and transformation

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History

HomeWho we areHistory

A Brief History of the Episcopal Church of the Advocate

The Homestead Site — How it came to be

Where Did the Chapel Come From???

The Latest News

  • Holy Week and Easter at the Advocate
  • Contemplative Prayer Retreat August 2-4!
  • Lent at the Advocate
  • Stations of the Cross Around the Advocate Pond
  • Ash Wednesday Services March 6 at Noon and 6 PM
  • The Cross and The Lynching Tree: Teachable Moment in Lent
  • A Celebration of the Pee Wee Homes at the Advocate. 1/27 at 3 PM
  • A Contemplative Eucharist, Sundays at 5 PM
  • House Dinner — Wednesday evenings (and occasional Thursdays) at 7 PM
  • Epiphany Commissions

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Contact Us

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

People of the Advocate

Directory and House Calendar (Password required)

Our Larger Community of Faith

  • Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina
  • The Anglican Communion
  • The Episcopal Church

Worship & Prayer

  • The Daily Office
  • The Oremus Bible Browser
  • The Revised Common Lectionary
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