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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...

Ethiopian Orthodox Inspired Evensong

  Ethiopian Inspired Evensong is a contemplative, meditative service. The Reverend Jemonde Taylor wrote the service in 2007 while a student at the General Theological Seminary, NYC. The service follows “An Order of Worship for Evening” as it appears in the...

St. Ambrose Honored By Raleigh Top Teens of America

St. Ambrose Honored By Raleigh Top Teens of America

St. Ambrose was honored on Saturday, January 25, at the 35th Anniversary of Raleigh Top Teens of America, held at Martin Street Baptist Church. The Top Teens honored Community Partners who have supported them over the years. St. Ambrose has been a supporting partner...

2025 Vestry Nominations and Elections

2025 Vestry Nominations and Elections

The following members are standing for election to serve on our vestry: Douglas Fulford, Jr. Kimberly Grainger Jessie Maeck Harold A. Mallette Learn more about each nominee on the Vestry Member website. Make sure you are prepared to vote in our next vestry...

Church Receives Diocesan Grant

Saint Ambrose received a significant grant from the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina for its application entitled, Beehive Banquet: Healthy Foods/Healthy Communities Initiative, to renovate the church's kitchen and sacristy. The grant was publicly announced at the...

Animal Blessing 2024

Animal Blessing 2024

Members of the church brought their favorite pet or animal to receive God’s blessings! Check out the pictures from the event!

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.