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St. Ambrose in the Year 2085

Abstract: This month, there is new work hanging in the Parish Hall. This is the output of an architecture studio at North Carolina State University - College of Design taught last fall, born out of a collaboration between Father Taylor and Zach Hoffman—an adjunct...

Gun Violence Prevention Awareness and Activities

Gun Violence Awareness Month was created to raise public awareness about the impact of gun violence, promote prevention strategies, and encourage community engagement. June is the month acclaimed as Gun Violence Prevention Month.  Unfortunately, with the many tragic...

Being a Good Steward of Your Body and Mind Through Fitness

When we were born our parents were charged with the duties and concerns of our stewardship and as we entered young adulthood, our parents’ temporary stewardship responsibilities shifted to us. As stewards of our body and mind we are reminded of personal...

Hidden Books of the Bible

Some Christians consider the Apocrypha the “hidden books of the Bible.” Episcopalians recognize these books as canonical, meaning they appear in the Episcopal Bible. Learn more about the Apochora. The recommended Bibles to use are the NRSV New Interpreters Annotated...
Serving Ice Cream to Dr. King

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 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

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

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...

Commemorating Veterans’ Day

Commemorating Veterans’ Day

Wednesday, November 12, 11AM Join members of the Pvt. Charles Norwood American Legion Post 157 at Raleigh National Cemetery (501 Rock Quarry Rd, Raleigh, 27610) for prayers at 11AM at the gravesite of Charles Norwood, St. Ambrose Church member and the first Black...

Fasting for Food Insecurity

Fasting for Food Insecurity

The Fasting for Food Insecurity financial donations of $950 provided 4,750 meals, while the food donation was equivalent to 446 meals. The church surpassed 5,000 meals raised across both components of the drive! In his All Saints’ Sunday sermon on November 2, the Rev....

Racial Reckoning, Justice and Healing Video Series

Racial Reckoning, Justice and Healing Video Series

The Episcopal Diocese of NC highlighted the Rev. Jemonde Taylor and St. Ambrose in a three-part series of short videos titled "Racial Reckoning, Justice and Healing." Watch each part below! Part 1: The Story of St. Ambrose The Rev. Jemonde Taylor, rector of St....

Jazz at the Brose Concert

Jazz at the Brose Concert

Saturday, November 15 This year’s Jazz and the Brose Concert is Saturday, November 15th from 2:00-4:00 PM featuring the group Thrio, a local popular jazz trio based out of Durham. Tickets are $35 for adults, $25 for elders over 65, and kids under 18 are free. Buy...

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Saint Ambrose is located at 813 Darby St, Raleigh 27610 near the intersection of State and Darby Streets. It is easily accessible from Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard from downtown Raleigh or Rock Quarry Road from the Raleigh I-40 beltline.

Saint Ambrose Episcopal Church is a welcoming community that gives worship to God, receives wisdom from God, and works alongside God to move the city of Raleigh.