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Hip Hop Mass
Hip Hop, like the Spirituals, Jazz, and Blues, is a musical expression that stems from the Black experience in the United States. The Episcopal Church published a Hip Hop Book of Common Prayer in 2004. St. Ambrose embraces Hip Hop music in the worship context with a...
Rev. Jemonde Taylor Interviewed on African Christianity and Ethiopia
Ed Clark of FOXY107/104 WFXC interviewed the Rev. Jemonde Taylor on African Christianity and Ethiopia in a three part series. Listen to the interview here. Black Christianity Interview Series Jemonde Taylor · Black Christianity Interview with Ed Clark
My Body Prayed for Me
The Rev. Jemonde Taylor gave a lecture at the Black Contemplative Prayer Summit on Sunday, February 22,2026. The human body leading prayer is integral to the Christian tradition. This session explores the intersection of prayer, contemplative practices, music, and...
Black History Month: How George Williams shaped American track and field
After graduating from Saint Augustine's, Williams went on to build one of the nation's most successful track and field programs in Raleigh. ABC 11 reports. "Williams graduated in 1965 and went on to build one of the nation's most successful track and field programs in...
Education Sunday at St. Ambrose: Faith, Education, and the Future of North Carolina’s Schools
Education Sunday at St. Ambrose Episcopal Church was both a celebration of learning and a call to action. The day began with an in-service worship experience and continued with a powerful program centered on the current state— and future — of public education in North...
Rector Speaks at Triangle Martin Luther King, Jr. Interfaith Prayer Breakfast
The Rev. Jemonde Taylor was the keynote speaker at the 46th Annual Triangle Martin Luther King, Jr. Interfaith Prayer Breakfast on Monday, January 16, 2026 at the Sheraton Imperial, RTP. Fr. Taylor’s topic was “The Re-Birth of a Nation.” His introduction included an...
Serving Ice Cream to Dr. King
A voice bounced down our dormitory hallway: “Phone for Jessie!” On the pay phone in the stairwell, it was my Mom. “Jessie, I’m sending you and your brother plane tickets. Reverend King is preaching on Sunday; he’s coming to the house for lunch. You kids come on...
Saint Ambrose Christmas Offering
Saint Ambrose invites all families to participate in the special CHRISTMAS OFFERING by giving between $50 and $500 per family above and beyond your 2025 pledge contributions. Money collected will go toward the church’s operating budget. Write “Christmas Offering” in...
Soft Opening of Our Kitchen, Parish Hall & Sacristy
Join the Vestry at the soft opening our newly-remodeled Kitchen, Parish Hall and Sacristy on Sunday, November 30 after each service (8:00 AM or 10:15 AM). Read more about the renovations below. Dear Members of the Saint Ambrose Family, With gratitude and joy I write...
Hope Elise Anderson Ordination
God Willing and The People of God Consenting The Right Reverend Daniel P. Richards IX Bishop of Upper South Carolina On behalf of The Right Reverend Samuel Rodman XII Bishop of North Carolina will ordain Hope Elise Anderson to the Sacred Order of Priests in Christ's...
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