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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...
No Other Land Showing June 26 at 7 pm

No Other Land Showing June 26 at 7 pm

Dear friends, This year No Other Land, the film documenting the destruction of Masafer Yatta by Israeli soldiers, won an Oscar. Despite this, no US distributor has been willing to pick up the film. As far we know, no theater in Raleigh has shown the film.   We believe...

Seminarians’ Graduation and Ordination

Seminarians’ Graduation and Ordination

St. Ambrose is bursting with pride that both of our seminarians are graduating in May with Master of Divinity Degrees!  Make a financial contribution to graduation and ordination gifts by placing "Seminary" in the "Other Ministries" through online giving or in the...

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...

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