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Resources: Specific Ministries

Black Parishes / Black Ministries

Barrier Breakers
  • A Pilgrimage: Deacon Brenda Gilbert was instrumental in creating this video series, amplifying the stories of historically black parishes in the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina.
  • ​​Deacon Glenda McDowell, the first woman of color to be ordained deacon in the Diocese.
​Deacon Natalie Conway, whose ancestors were enslaved by her church’s founding rector, helps parish face its past. The Baltimore Sun and ENS reported on this. Fall 2019
A Life Beloved: Deaconess Anna Alexander - the first African American deacon
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