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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

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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???

The Latest News

  • Masking policy change
  • Lent, Holy Week, and Easter 2023 Schedule
  • Lenten Book Study: “The 7 Deadly Sins of White Christian Nationalism” by Carter Heyward
  • Shrove Tuesday (Feb. 21) and Ash Wednesday (Feb. 22)
  • It’s Annual Meeting Time!
  • Christmas Season at the Advocate
  • Nov. 6: All Saints’ Sunday!
  • Fireside singalong with s’mores – Oct. 29, 7 PM
  • Oct. 9 at 5 PM: Blessing of the Animals
  • Fall Formation Starts Sept. 11!

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Contact Us

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

The Rev. Marion Sprott, Vicar
Phone: (984) 999-1819
marion@TheAdvocateChurch.org

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